January 26 / 15.20 Southwell (AW)

15.20

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  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 511-21 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last month and after a narrow defeat over 7f here nine days ago he resumed winning ways with an authoritative display at Newcastle on Sunday (6f); that effort was backed up by the clock and he looks set for another big run under a 5lb penalty.
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1st

2

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Nine-time winner, the latest a comfortable success in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last month; his subsequent defeat on soft turf is easy to forgive; high on the list.

11/4

7th

5

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Walking On Clouds

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Last 23 starts have come on the AW and he is 4lb well in under a penalty for his emphatic success in refitted blinkers at Lingfield (6f) ten days ago; he has won twice on turf, though, so the change in surface shouldn't be an issue; major player.

13/8

1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Chelsea Banham

Missed a chunk of last year and has slid to a competitive mark for his current yard; just behind Southbank over C&D a month ago and is one to consider back in headgear (second-time blinkers).

5/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5111-1 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Another success story for his trainer and he is making giant strides as a sprinter this winter, winning five of his last six starts and looking well ahead of his mark the last twice; has a penalty to shoulder in his bid for a five-timer but he's due to be 3lb higher from the weekend; obvious claims.
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5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Alafdhal

8st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Enjoyed a hot spell in late 2025, winning three times (5f) either side of a close second over C&D; it has been tougher going this year and although Billy Loughnane's booking heightens interest, the draw could have been kinder.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Last five wins have been over 5f, the most recent at Wolverhampton (AW) in December; below his best in four starts since and now returns to turf for the first time since October 2024 following a 120-day break; best form on grass has been on soft/heavy.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 32922- BF

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
He made a winning debut for this yard in December 2020 and often ran well in defeat last winter (5f-1m); can go well fresh so shouldn't be dismissed returning from 254 days off.
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6

(3)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Kempton (AW)

Calins Lad

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

In good form in the spring, winning three handicaps over further; sharper for his return to action seven weeks ago and he's one to consider; often slowly away.

5/1

11th

1

(14)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Calins Lad

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Tony Carroll

Has won on AW in three of his last four starts, including a smooth success at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) when last seen in May; 5lb higher after a break but this 8yo is as good as ever and two of his wins have come at this trip; key player.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

15th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Calins Lad

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear

3/1

Form: 900-56 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in October and he didn't run badly back here 16 days ago; 7f no good to him last week and he's on a fair mark if this is a good day.
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10

(1)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who has raced mainly at sprint trips and failed to get home on sole attempt over 7f (three starts ago); opposed back up in distance.

25/1

8

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

9st 2lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

10yo who is inconsistent and has won just one of his last 26 starts; however, that was over C&D in October and he was a fair fourth over C&D last Thursday; capable of a bold bid if on another going day.

16/1

4th

11

(2)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Dark Shot

8st 12lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner in October and he didn't run badly back here 16 days ago; 7f no good to him last week and he's on a fair mark if this is a good day.

25/1

Form: 11946- CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won 6f handicaps at Newcastle and here on her first two runs for Mick Appleby; well short of that level since though and connections now turn to a new combination of accessories (both worn independently in the past); drawn widest and others look stronger.
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5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Starsong

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Has won off higher marks in the past but not the force of old; drops back to the minimum trip for the first time since March 2024 and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Dual course winner (5f/6f) who remains just 1lb above her last winning mark; 0-11 over this trip and further, though, so others seem more likely.

6/1

5th

4

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered.

5/1

8/1

Form: 1580-1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f fillies' novice at Wolverhampton one year ago; struggled in her first two handicaps but bounced back to form when making all to win a 6f handicap at Lingfield 13 days ago; could yet rank higher but she's in a warmer race today.
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6th

5

(6)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Bare Necessity

9st 9lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Won a 6f fillies' novice at Wolverhampton one year ago; struggled in her first two handicaps but bounced back to form when making all to win a 6f handicap at Lingfield 13 days ago; could yet rank higher but she's in a warmer race today.

8/1

1st

4

(1)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:10 Lingfield (AW)

Bare Necessity

9st 6lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Successful in 6f novice event at Wolverhampton last January, building on her debut effort; has gone backwards in three subsequent starts and needs to turn things around.

20/1

10th

7

(7)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bare Necessity

9st 4lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Ready winner of a C&D fillies' novice in January; left the impression she would come on for the run when beaten 5l over 7f here on her handicap debut three weeks ago, dropping away having been headed inside the final furlong; still unexposed and returning to 6f won't hurt.

7/1

Form: 0594-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since his 2yo days and he has been in and out since joining this yard last year; needs to leave a poor run at Newcastle 13 days ago well behind him.
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6th

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Shark Two One

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Placed in sole 1m attempt, raced over shorter otherwise; ran respectably last time in a Leicester classified event he'd landed 12 months earlier; hasn't won a handicap since 2023.

13/2

3rd

6

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf and latest was in this race last year; his form nosedived at Doncaster last month but he has a striking record at this track and is versatile ground-wise; big player if he can bounce back.

13/2

11th

12

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Shark Two One

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.

10/1

10/1

Form: 8663-5 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He has dropped a long way in the weights since joining this yard and there have been signs he may be ready to capitalise; this race might prove a shade too competitive though; new headgear enlisted today.
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7th

4

(3)

7th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Darryll Holland

Rated 21lb higher when starting out for this yard in August; retains ability and interesting to see how he fares in the betting in relation to stablemate Lilkian now dropping into his first Class 6 handicap.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

16th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

slowly into stride

10/1

8th

6

(1)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Astro Jakk

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

He has dropped a long way in the weights since joining this yard and there have been signs he may be ready to capitalise; this race might prove a shade too competitive though; new headgear enlisted today.

10/1

14/1

Form: 60758- C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well treated on last year's best efforts but he hasn't yet hit peak form for this yard; stays 6f but his best runs have come over 5f.
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7th

6

(7)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Lynns Boy

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Successful at Wolverhampton off this mark in March (5f); promising return from seven months off when third to Masterclass at Chelmsford last month and he may prove better suited by today's trip than his old rival.

6/1

3rd

8

(3)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lynns Boy

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

8/1

10/1

Form: 2319-6

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He didn't have to improve to win a 7f novice at Wolverhampton last month and he has been beaten in two 7f handicaps off this mark since; new headgear and the drop to 6f need to have a positive effect.
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10th

4

(10)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Lord Paramount

9st 9lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Roger Varian

He didn't have to improve to win a 7f novice at Wolverhampton last month and he has been beaten in two 7f handicaps off this mark since; new headgear and the drop to 6f need to have a positive effect.

10/1

7

(9)

16th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lord Paramount

9st 4lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Roger Varian

Raced prominently when comfortable odds-on winner of C&D novice last month; hung left there and when a shade disappointing as favourite on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) since; needs to bounce back.

5/1

9th

2

(11)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Lord Paramount

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Didn't have to match his 6f form to win a 7f novice at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; unexposed at the trip and certainly not overburdened for this handicap debut; he was forecast to be a very warm favourite on Saturday's Chelmsford card when that fell foul of the weather.

5/4

Form: 187-36 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins since a wind operation last summer, most recently off 2lb lower in a Class 6 event at Lingfield in November; two 5f defeats this month shouldn't be held against him and he has each-way claims back at 6f.
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6

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Idoapologise

10st 5lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Colin Teague

Multiple winner at 6f and about 7f but he failed to beat a rival on yard debut in 2023 and has been off since; many questions to answer.

50/1

12th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Colin Teague

Conditions won't be an issue and he's not on a bad mark but he was sold cheaply out of Brian Ellison's yard in May and he's landed the widest stall on his return from 168 days off.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

Non-runners

Idoapologise

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.20
Straight Forecast £3.91
Tricast £41.05
Trifecta £50.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Walking On Clouds

NEWMARKET:

Alafdhal

Telegraph:

Lord Paramount

TOPSPEED:

Idoapologise

RP Ratings:

Astro Jakk

POSTDATA:

Walking On Clouds

The Times:

Walking On Clouds

The Guardian:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Mail:

Walking On Clouds

The Star:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Record:

Walking On Clouds

D Express:

Alafdhal

Daily Mirror:

Alafdhal

The Sun:

Alafdhal