January 17 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 167-46 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f) in November and largely in good form since, not enjoying the clearest of passages when sixth at Newcastle (5f) four days ago; he's one for the shortlist off the same mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran who is a 13-time AW scorer; however, has something to find on his autumn form and consequently needs to raise his game on return from two-month layoff.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 6214-6 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer in December but she came in only sixth of 11 in 6f Wolverhampton handicap a fortnight ago; she needs to get back on track.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(7)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Camachess

8st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

In good order this winter, including a 6f win at Southwell last month (Class 6 for amateur riders); ran right up to her recent best at Southwell 11 days ago but this looks a stronger race.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camachess

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

towards rear, headway from 2f out, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, soon led clearly, kept on but headed towards finish

14/1

11

(12)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camachess

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

prominent

8/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 8465-4 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Comes here on the back of a solid fourth of 12 to Flyingdale over C&D a week ago but it's now 30 starts since he last got his head in front.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

11

(7)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stallone

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Won this last year off a 9lb higher mark and rarely runs poorly over C&D; he is getting on now, though, and has work to do with a few of these on latest running here.

10/1

Form: 0127-1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish mare who made it 2-4 for her current yard in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago, showing a good turn of foot off a steady pace to get up late; that form is working out well so she's a player despite taking a 3lb rise in the weights.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Catherine Chroi

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since March 2024; respectable showings, behind in-form rivals, over a range of trips (6f-1m) recently, without doing enough to suggest that she's primed to strike; drop back to 7f is helpful and she might have place possibilities; one of two for Iain Jardine.

8/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

20/1

Form: 5537-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who also comes here below par, seventh in 7f Newcastle classified event a fortnight ago; he's hard to make a case for.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Gallagher

prominent, outpaced and pushed along over 2f out, dropped to last and ridden over 1f out, no chance inside final furlong

33/1

3rd

5

(4)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Gallagher

towards rear

7/1

5th

10

(1)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Maiden who has mostly been running well at 6f and 7f since October and is back near the ceiling for this after running well in a Southwell classified in January (6f); has course form, too; on the premises.

4/1

33/1

Form: 5304-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a successful 2021 but winless since and he came in only 11th in 7f Newcastle classified event 13 days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces with a bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Veteran with a modest strike-rate on AW; not at his best when last seen and others have more obvious claims.

66/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

Form: 8530-8

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden handicapper; not the easiest to predict; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

(7)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Placed a few times but now 0-43 and finished last on her recent return from a break.

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

50/1

4/1

Form: 70223- BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Yet to get her head in front but she comes here in good nick, third of nine in classified event over C&D 19 days ago; blinkers replace visor; weighted to go well back in handicap company.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(8)

31st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bluebird

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

made all, raced freely, pushed along and quickened 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

5/1

8th

4

(13)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bluebird

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

prominent, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out

4/1

3rd

1

(9)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bluebird

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Two good efforts over C&D since the visor went on, latterly chasing home a handicap blot last week; from a fine family and a win would boost her paddock value; solid contender at this level.

5/2

20/1

Form: 38559-

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful 5f scorer at his best but he arrives on a lengthy losing run and came in only ninth of 12 over 5f here last month; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, went clear halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

7/2

6th

7

(12)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Regularly leads; winning haul well into double figures but better at 5f than 6f and has weakened all three starts at this trip over the winter; best watched.

16/1

7th

11

(2)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Regularly leads; multiple winner who is well treated with The Tron on 5f course form last May but, like that one, he has much more to prove over 6f, having found little in two C&D runs this winter.

14/1

Form: 3533-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Saw his run of good form come to an end when seventh of 11 in 6f Wolverhampton handicap a fortnight ago; he's yet to get his head in front after 19 outings.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Kevin Frost

All three wins at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta), though he has been placed three times from eight starts over this C&D; a losing run of 38 isn't ideal, though; blinkers return.

40/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All wins have come over 6f here, though he has gone close over this trip at Southwell; fair fourth of nine here (6f) a fortnight ago, but a record of 3-82 does suggest a degree of caution.

10/1

Form: 6840-0 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Never threatened after a four-month absence when tenth in 6f classified event at Chelmsford 12 days ago but this 6f winner may take a step forward now; she's no forlorn hope.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(8)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

18:40 Yarmouth

Cazeva Princess

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

Campaigned mainly as a sprinter during 23-race career, with only win gained in 2021; beaten about 16l in C&D handicap when hiked up to this trip a week ago and remains difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

5th

6

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:20 Yarmouth

Cazeva Princess

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

It's easy to make a case for her if going back far enough but she seems to be in no form at the minute.

66/1

10th

2

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Cazeva Princess

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Running in this race for the third time, winning it two years ago and sixth last year; doesn't return in much form.

16/1

7/2

Form: 5860-1 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to predict but she got back to winning ways over C&D a week ago; she holds solid claims if backing it up now under a 5lb penalty.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

5th

10

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner in 2023; her form has dipped the last twice but the pick of this year's form gives her claims and this is not a strong event.

12/1

Form: 57265-

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Still without a win but he performed with credit on his yard debut (changed hands for 4,500gns) when fifth of 12 in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; considered off a 2lb lower mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

2

(7)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Final Account

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Linda Stubbs

held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out

10/1

2

(4)

5th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Final Account

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Linda Stubbs

Consistent off his revised mark since a C&D win (only victory to date) early in the year; has claims if the return of headgear, for the first time since he left Richard Fahey, does the trick.

7/1

4th

9

(2)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Final Account

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Linda Stubbs

midfield

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £216.80
Straight Forecast £164.85
Tricast £1245.81
Trifecta £2062.60

Selections

Daily Mail:

Fylingdale

SPOTLIGHT:

Catherine Chroi

The Times:

Final Account

RP Ratings:

Camachess

Telegraph:

Dapper Man

POSTDATA:

My Boy Jack

The Guardian:

Final Account

The Sun:

Fylingdale

Daily Record:

Fylingdale

Daily Mirror:

Catherine Chroi

The Star:

Catherine Chroi

NEWMARKET:

Camachess

D Express:

Dapper Man