January 18 / 18.15 Southwell (AW)

18.15

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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Classified Stakes

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 000-22 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins on his CV, including classified event over C&D last January; back in good form with two narrow defeats over 6f at Newcastle (handicap/classified) in reapplied blinkers this year; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

10th

10

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Atrafan

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan Brown

Multiple AW winner but looks far from solid on 2024 form and may be somewhat on the wane aged ten; held by Written Broadcast on C&D running last time.

33/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 056-22 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate is only 1-31 but he's threatening to double his tally, having finished second in classified events at this course (1m; split subsequent winners) and Wolverhampton (8.5f) this year; sole win came over 7f; good chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, held up in rear

10/1

7th

8

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

10/1

8th

9

(11)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

Similar type to Kodebreaker, being 8lb below last winning mark; close second in C&D classified event most recently, producing his best effort this year; looks poised to go one better.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4946-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; ran well (50-1 second) in 6f handicap here 12 days ago on second run for new stable, shaping as if he'll be suited by this return to 7f; possibilities if building on that effort.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Sole win came narrowly over C&D this time last year and Paul Mulrennan got another good tune out of him when runner-up last time (also C&D); has another short break to overcome but is a player.

13/2

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

12/1

Form: 3200-5 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Placed several times last year; respectable fifth in C&D handicap 12 days ago; appears to have a good chance on ratings but his long losing spell (no win since 2020) tempers enthusiasm.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

3

(11)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

How Bizarre

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Liam Bailey

Front-runner who won five times on turf last season (7f/1m); probably needed his return from seven months off at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but a concern that he is 1-21 on the AW and has been well held in both starts on Polytrack.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

How Bizarre

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Enjoyed a revival and won five times on turf last season (7f-1m), including his last three races; also effective on Tapeta but a 201-day break may have checked his momentum.

12/1

1st

5

(5)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

How Bizarre

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Second in this last year and he's twice made all over 1m here this season; arrives on a hat-trick following two wins at Beverley (7.4f, heavy/good to firm) and he'll be tough to reel in if his fine form continues.

4/1

5th
12 (11)
Six Strings

12/1

Form: 0950-0 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Hinted at a revival here three starts ago but hasn't built on that effort and is 0-9 for current yard; switch to classified level may help but he has largely struggled for the last 12 months.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(7)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

25/1

8

(5)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Ended a losing run when coming from off the pace to beat Channel Packet in a Wolverhampton classified event (extended 1m) in January; not so good since and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 49456-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Had form figures of 456 in classified events over 1m, 1m2f and 1m3f in August when last seen; coming back to 7f may prove too sharp and he's still a maiden.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(3)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Bold And Loyal

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Remains a maiden after 24 starts and has blown any number of chances at this sort of level; has run well a few times over C&D, though, and will be happier back up from 7f.

9/2

4th

7

(3)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:02 Brighton

Bold And Loyal

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Consistent and arrives in form but he's a longstanding maiden who's done most racing over further; things didn't pan out his way when a beaten favourite last time (1m2f) but this trip is a bare minimum round here.

5/1

4th

7

(5)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:30 Nottingham

Bold And Loyal

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Twice runner-up this year over 1m2f on Chelmsford AW and filled the same position over 1m on fast ground at Yarmouth and Bath this month; lost out agonisingly late in the day last time but overall score is now 0-22.

11/4

16/1

Form: 25268- D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
One of a few runners who have failed to score since 2020; however, ran well (33-1 second) in C&D classified event last March and has Hollie Doyle on board, so an each-way case is plausible.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(13)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Red Bravo

9st 6lb

J: Adam Tracey

T: Adrian Wintle

Looks on the downgrade and dropping to 6f didn't help at Ffos Las 11 days ago; others safer.

25/1

5th

12

(3)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Ffos Las

Red Bravo

9st 0lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Wintle

Poor strike-rate of 2-51 and recent efforts are not overly encouraging, last time finishing behind Diamondsinthesand.

20/1

7th

6

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Red Bravo

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Adrian Wintle

One of three runners for this stable; hinted at a return to form in C&D classified event last time, finishing fifth to Fact Or Fable; poor strike-rate and long losing spell are the negatives.

16/1

Form: 6/600-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; far from solid on recent Kempton form, having achieved little in two handicaps since seeming to run okay in a novice event; something to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:35 Huntingdon

Sunset In Paris

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: J R Jenkins

Low grade on the Flat; pulled up in a Southwell handicap two weeks ago when 80-1; now visored.

20/1

10

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Sunset In Paris

10st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: J R Jenkins

This is a belated return to hurdling and he's now a bottom-grade Flat performer; opposable.

50/1

4th

8

(5)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sunset In Paris

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 2-3 over C&D, all in classified events, most recently winning last June; far from consistent since but looks interesting returned to this scenario.

10/1

Form: 00641- D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has shown progressive form since moving into handicaps, most recently getting off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f); has low mileage and may have more to offer at a modest level; respected on classified debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Hannahs Return

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gary Brown

Without a victory since 2024 but she posted her best effort of the season when third of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 19 days ago; she can make her presence felt off an unchanged mark.

25/1

3rd

9

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hannahs Return

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gary Brown

Seven-time winner including two over C&D; hasn't seen much action since her latest success in September 2024 but she kept on well to snatch third at Chelmsford (6f; first-time blinkers) last month; continues to drop down the weights and has possibilities back up in trip.

6/1

3rd

5

(6)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hannahs Return

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Brown

A four-time 5f/6f scorer in 2024 but lightly raced since and largely below par, only seventh of ten in 7f classified event at Wolverhampton 20 days ago; blinkers are reached for now.

7/1

Form: 82240- C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won on the old surface here in 2020; record on the new surface is not entirely compelling, so he has something to prove in that respect; best form last year came on turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lincoln Red

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

9th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lincoln Red

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Olly Williams

His last win was on AW (7f) in December 2020; did have some close calls at Yarmouth last summer but he hasn't got competitive in three outings this year

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2659-5 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Fact Or Fable

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); disappointing effort on his final start last year and he was held in sixth here on his reappearance 12 days ago; may come on for that.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); well handicapped on his best form in 2025 but he's not easy to predict and he ended last season on a low note; market should guide after 169 days off.

16/1

8th

13

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Close up behind James Park Woods here three starts back but comfortably held on two subsequent visits, latterly in Lovely Jubly's race.

20/1

Form: 7990-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort who has raced only five times; improved for the drop to this level at Chelmsford (6f; back from layoff) two weeks ago, finishing fourth of 13; open to further progress in this grade; interesting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Oxygen Thief

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Chelsea Banham

held up in rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

9/1

6th

8

(9)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Lingfield (AW)

Oxygen Thief

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

dwelt start

10/1

11

(11)

2nd May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oxygen Thief

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Lightly raced front-runner who gave it a good shot when a close third over 6f at Lingfield in March; weakened at Kempton eight days later and might be worth a go at 5f.

20/1

Form: 7450-8

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(2)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Piselli Molli

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Ran well when fourth over 1m at Southwell in January but that it didn't prove a springboard to better things; needs a revival back from three months off.

20/1

8

(8)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Piselli Molli

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

6th

12

(3)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Piselli Molli

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Has dropped a long way in the weights and perked up with a close fourth over C&D last month; that form puts her in the picture but she didn't find much back at 7f here last time and is 0-18 since last win in September 2021.

16/1

Form: 31437- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Place /
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(3)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:13 Lingfield (AW)

River Chorus

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

towards rear

16/1

8th

11

(4)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:58 Lingfield (AW)

River Chorus

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Phil McEntee

Sole win in 27 starts came at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in December, but not disgraced in four outiings since (was found to have bled from the nose last time); in the frame in two of her three starts over this trip, but she does seem better over shorter.

6/1

5th

11

(12)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

River Chorus

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Phil McEntee

prominent

6/1

Non-runners

Fact Or Fable, Oxygen Thief, Piselli Molli, River Chorus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.10
Straight Forecast £6.90
Trifecta £51.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Written Broadcast

POSTDATA:

Atrafan

The Times:

Kraken Florida

RP Ratings:

Hannah's Return

D Express:

Oxygen Thief

The Star:

Six Strings

Daily Mirror:

Kraken Florida

The Guardian:

Written Broadcast

Daily Mail:

Written Broadcast

Daily Record:

Written Broadcast

Telegraph:

Atrafan

The Sun:

Atrafan