January 29 / 14.25 Southwell

14.25

Good

At The Races App Form Study Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3267.6
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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At The Races App Form Study Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Divided two previous winners on heavy ground at Ffos Las and interesting that he was sent off favourite that day; should have a future.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 3

11:10 Aintree

Norman Fletcher

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Dual bumper scorer last term; he's not been a natural switched to hurdling but is getting better and was runner-up nevertheless at Ludlow before going one better when 5-6 at Market Rasen, both over 2m on good to soft; needs to build on that.

5/1

1st

10

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

12:30 Market Rasen

Norman Fletcher

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Dual bumper scorer last term; jumped awkwardly and eventually fell on debut over hurdles but managed to get round and finish second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) since; has the best chance on form.

5/2

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Threw down a willing challenge to finish second at Worcester (good) but appeared a little below that form when third on good to soft at Ludlow; likely to be on the scene once more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

25th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

16:52 Chepstow

Cawthorne Banker

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo O’Neill

A little below his best at Ludlow in November but produced useful RPRs of 110 on either side of that at Worcester and Southwell (good for both); unlikely to be far away if running to that level but looks vulnerable to something with a bit more zip.

7/2

2nd

2

29th Jan 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell

Cawthorne Banker

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

raced freely, midfield, niggled along 4f out

9/4

3rd

3

30th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:45 Ludlow

Cawthorne Banker

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Promising second on last month's Worcester debut, putting in a spirited challenge in final two furlongs; sets a clear form standard of those that have raced and likely to go very close.

15/8

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a 2m4f point at Great Trethew last February; short in the market (7-4) when third behind a well-touted newcomer on good to soft at Bangor and that form isn't far off the best on offer here; should improve.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:25 Catterick

Doc McCoy

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Point winner who was placed in all three bumpers and made all on his hurdle and seasonal debut at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) last month; strong claims under penalty for Lambourn trainer with excellent record here.

6/5

1st

3

30th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Doc McCoy

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Three solid efforts in bumpers last season and one formline through last week's Ludlow runner-up Norman Fletcher gives him an edge over Globe Player; likely contender on hurdling debut.

9/4

1st

3

30th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Doc McCoy

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Three solid efforts in bumpers last season and one formline through last week's Ludlow runner-up Norman Fletcher gives him an edge over Globe Player; likely contender on hurdling debut.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £235,000 soon after winning a 3m good-ground mares' maiden point in Ireland in late 2021; now we know she didn't beat a lot but she did it well and is open to improvement for her leading yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

29th Jan 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell

Smiling Getaway

10st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bought for £235,000 soon after winning a 3m good-ground mares' maiden point in Ireland in late 2021; now we know she didn't beat a lot but she did it well and is open to improvement for her leading yard.

9/4

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000euros 3yo; second foal; half-brother to bumper winner Ernest Gray; dam smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful bumper and 2m4f hurdle winner Pride Of The Parish; plenty to like on paper and stable has plenty of success in bumpers.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

8th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Tregele

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

Out of a smart jumper and made quite promising bumper debut when fifth of ten at Southwell (good) in January; didn't get home on slower ground at Stratford in March but remains one to be interested in.

20/1

4th

8

13th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:25 Stratford

Tregele

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

Nicely bred and showed promise to be midfield (beaten 9l) in a decent Southwell bumper; should improve.

5/1

5th

7

29th Jan 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell

Tregele

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

42,000euros 3yo; second foal; half-brother to bumper winner Ernest Gray; dam smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner, sister to useful bumper and 2m4f hurdle winner Pride Of The Parish; plenty to like on paper and stable has plenty of success in bumpers.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability despite finishing last of three finishers in an Irish point in November and he later fetched £60,000 at the sales; worth checking in the market.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

18

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:05 Cheltenham

Redbridge Rambler

10st 8lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Martin Keighley

Fair maiden after seven races under rules; ran in handicaps on last two outings, good second of seven at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) on latest when he made a mistake at the final flight; headgear enlisted; could still prove capable of better.

20/1

2nd

4

30th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Huntingdon

Redbridge Rambler

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Placed in a bumper and only 15l off the smart Lookaway when third at Uttoxeter in May; only 7-2 for handicap debut a month ago and probably wasn't seen to best effect in a tactical race.

7/2

2nd

4

30th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Huntingdon

Redbridge Rambler

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Placed in a bumper and only 15l off the smart Lookaway when third at Uttoxeter in May; only 7-2 for handicap debut a month ago and probably wasn't seen to best effect in a tactical race.

7/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam unplaced at 2m1f-2m5f over jumps in France, half-sister to winners Pablo Du Charmil (2m-2m2f hurdle/smart chase) and Patman Du Charmil (2m-3m hurdle/useful chase); nice pedigree and stable gets bumper winners.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

17:35 Huntingdon

Newton

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Olly Murphy

Useful pedigree and sent off the 11-2 fourth favourite on his Southwell debut 11 weeks ago (2m, good); never in the hunt on that occasion, beaten 25l at the finish, and he needs to take a big step forward today.

12/1

7th

4

29th Jan 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell

Newton

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

65,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam unplaced at 2m1f-2m5f over jumps in France, half-sister to winners Pablo Du Charmil (2m-2m2f hurdle/smart chase) and Patman Du Charmil (2m-3m hurdle/useful chase); nice pedigree and stable gets bumper winners.

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Also hooded at Huntingdon and showed some ability in finishing midfield, 11l off the winner; others have shown more, however.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

17:35 Huntingdon

War Bonnet

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Matt Crawley

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, went second over 1f out, ridden and outpaced inside final furlong

14/1

2nd

8

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Lingfield

War Bonnet

10st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Hood sported for both his runs is now left off and he showed some ability first time at Huntingdon.

25/1

8th

11

29th Jan 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell

War Bonnet

10st 3lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Matt Crawley

Also hooded at Huntingdon and showed some ability in finishing midfield, 11l off the winner; others have shown more, however.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred 5yo who cost £3,000 as a 2yo; tailed off at Warwick (soft) when weak in the market and two new forms of headgear are soon turned to.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

29th Jan 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell

Artistic Fighter

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Flat-bred 5yo who cost £3,000 as a 2yo; tailed off at Warwick (soft) when weak in the market and two new forms of headgear are soon turned to.

40/1

10th

4

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Artistic Fighter

11st 2lb

J: Fergus Gregory

T: Ian Williams

£3,000 2yo; ninth foal; half-brother to six winners including 1m7f Group 2 Flat winner Canticum and useful Flat-racer Busy Street; dam unraced sister to Dewhurst winner Distant Music; stable has good bumper strike-rate (16%); market support will make him of interest.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser Oscar Elite but jockey bookings would suggest that Cawthorne Banker is the yard's main hope on this occasion.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

8th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Nitwit

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Has shown pretty much nothing in a bumper and 2m3f novice hurdle; in good hands and, as a half-brother to former smart staying chaser Oscar Elite, going up in distance should at least be a positive.

20/1

5

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

13:30 Chepstow

Nitwit

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Half-brother to useful chaser Oscar Elite but he was sent off at 16-1 and beaten 199l in a Southwell bumper seven weeks ago; not easily recommended on that evidence.

25/1

10th

5

29th Jan 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell

Nitwit

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser Oscar Elite but jockey bookings would suggest that Cawthorne Banker is the yard's main hope on this occasion.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to seven winners; 40-1, clear at one point but weakened to beat only two home when also hooded at Huntingdon.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

12:30 Market Rasen

Geordie Night

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Related to numerous winners (Flat/jumps) but brings poor claims on form, having been soundly beaten in two bumpers last winter.

100/1

13th

14

4th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Geordie Night

10st 9lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Nick Kent

Half-brother to seven winners; 40-1, clear at one point but weakened to beat only two home when also hooded at Huntingdon.

40/1

9

29th Jan 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell

Geordie Night

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Half-brother to seven winners; 40-1, clear at one point but weakened to beat only two home when also hooded at Huntingdon.

50/1

Non-runners

Geordie Night

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.20
Straight Forecast £34.36
Trifecta £126.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Cawthorne Banker

SPOTLIGHT:

Norman Fletcher

The Times:

Smiling Getaway

LAMBOURN:

Doc McCoy

WEST COUNTRY:

Norman Fletcher

The Star:

Norman Fletcher

TOPSPEED:

Cawthorne Banker

POSTDATA:

Cawthorne Banker

Daily Mirror:

Cawthorne Banker

The Sun:

Cawthorne Banker

Daily Record:

Cawthorne Banker

Telegraph:

Smiling Getaway

D Express:

Smiling Getaway