February 02 / 13.50 Southwell (AW)

13.50

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4321-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Running consistently well over 5f/6f in the last few months, including here, and he stayed on for a good second in a 5f handicap at Kempton last time out; could play a leading role now back up to 6f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

6f wins at Newcastle and Lingfield this winter; not at his best at Newcastle (5f; tried in a visor) last month and the return of his usual cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

8th

6

(9)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

6f win here in November; back on the scoresheet when landing a 6f handicap at Lingfied four weeks ago; closely matched with a few of these on a C&D run on January 13; new headgear tried today.

5/1

1st

3

(2)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

6f win at Newcastle off this mark in November; not beaten far over 5f back at Newcastle on Tuesday; ability to feature and Billy Loughnane a positive booking for the yard (four wins and five placed runners from 15 rides).

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0/55-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of his 16 starts but returned from an absence with a promising fourth over 5f here a fortnight ago and could benefit from this step back up in trip; could be in the shake-up for in-form stable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:54 Ayr

Sams Call

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-24, but has mostly been running well this year and only beaten around 2l in 0-65 handicaps over 5f/6f the last twice; attempts 7f for the first time, but is bred to stay it and more; major player.

7/1

5th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Sams Call

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from 23 starts (5f, good to firm; visored) but he hasn't been beaten far in two of his last three starts and returning to 6f is in his favour; each-way claims.

9/1

5th

9

(3)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Sams Call

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won on turf in 2021 (5f, good to firm) and good third on AW last month (6f); however, it's a long time since he's run well on turf and was down the field at Hamilton (6f, good) a fortnight ago; something to prove.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3264-2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15 times since her sole win last March but she's been beaten just a neck on two of her last four starts, most recently at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; a win may well be imminent.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

2nd

7

(8)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

3-40 on AW and form has been uneven since last win at Wolverhampton nearly a year ago; below best from wide draw at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him go well here.

7/1

Form: 0/41-7 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well-backed winner of a C&D classified in December when back from an absence; he's not ruled out but he was somewhat underwhelming in a C&D handicap subsequently; wears first-time blinkers.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

10

(8)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Irelands Eye

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Sole win (18 races) on AW at end of last year; that was over 6f but he ran respectably on one occasion last year over 1m; right out of form returned to turf for last three outings, behind Danzart on latest.

20/1

8th

13

(9)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Thirsk

Irelands Eye

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Sole win on AW; retains ability since back from two layoffs but had heavy defeats back on turf the last twice (bled from the nose and had irregular heartbeat in the first of them); grass form earlier in career offers hope now he's back on less testing ground.

25/1

9th

6

(14)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Irelands Eye

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Turf record is 0-10 and he was tailed off when favourite at Redcar (bled and suffering from irregular heartbeat) three weeks ago; may bounce back but he carries obvious risks.

14/1

Form: 34210-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won for the Kublers at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last September then below par at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 11 days later; sold for 6,500gns in October and the drop back to sprinting isn't an obvious plus on yard debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(12)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Atlantic Heart

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

1-26 and a bit disappointing in a 0-50 classified event over 5f here last time, but she ran well behind the bang-in-form Bonito Cavalo at this venue in her two starts prior to that; return to this trip may suit and each-way claims.

11/1

5th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atlantic Heart

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

held up in rear

4/1

4th

9

(3)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atlantic Heart

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Without a win since 2022; three runs this year, best of those when 22-1 fourth of 11 to Bonito Cavalo here on Friday on her drop back to 6f; needs to build on that but this will be her first attempt at 5f and she's not the percentage call.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7502-1

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Close second at Wolverhampton in December and went one better in another 5f novice there next time; on a fair mark now back in a handicap and there's every chance he'll be fine now back up to 6f; possible contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Genghis

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won a C&D handicap last month but twice a beaten favourite in classified events here shortly afterwards; had a short break since but he has more to do off his revised mark; one of four runners for Tony Carroll.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Genghis

9st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Better than the bare result (met traffic issues late on) in similar event on Monday when bidding for a quickfire C&D double; can be treated as still in form; enters calculations.

2/1

7th

1

(1)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Genghis

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to form with cheekpieces reapplied when landing a C&D handicap (4-1) last Monday; has a penalty back in a classified event but that was a comfortable success last time and all of his AW wins have come at this track; key player.

13/8

Form: 12636- D BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Solid third off 2lb higher over C&D in December for Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, and he was denied a clear run six days later; capable of being in the mix on first run since changing hands for £7,000; refused to enter stalls and withdrawn from intended stable debut (15-2 at the time)
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

Not quite on his game since back from a break but he's getting temptingly treated again relative to his form at 7f and 6f here last spring; having first run over C&D this winter, which might make a difference.

5/1

7th

6

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Kevin Frost

2-29 on AW, both wins off lower marks; placed at Southwell (7f) on return from break but posted a lesser effort over same C&D since; others preferred on balance.

14/1

7th

1

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

Form: 186-08 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won on Polytrack in the autumn on final two starts for John Butler but he's failed to fire on Tapeta on his first four outings for this yard.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(4)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Didn't get home behind Bungle Bay over C&D 17 days ago and his best efforts have come over 6f; could prove vulnerable late on once again.

14/1

5th

11

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual 6f winner; bred to be as effective back at 7f and looks interesting on classified debut with reappearance under his belt.

16/1

6th

5

(1)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 6lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice off higher marks on Polytrack (6f) in the autumn of 2022 but he's drawn a blank since and has finished out the back at Chelmsford in his last two starts; down the list.

10/1

Form: 0803-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Eyecatching third at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in December and she's of interest on that form, but that's been her only good run from her last six starts and she's since finished down the field back at Wolverhampton.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(3)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Proclivity

9st 8lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Charlie Wallis

None too consistent on AW for current yard, though was placed twice during the winter; quite interesting off a very handy mark back on turf, having readily won a Redcar novice event (5f, good to soft) on last attempt in this sphere.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Proclivity

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Charlie Wallis

Went close off this mark over C&D in February but she's finished a well-held sixth here and at Chelmsford in her two runs since; has good draw back from a break but she's managed just one win from her 20 starts and others are more convincing.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

11th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Proclivity

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win from 19 starts was in a Redcar novice in September; has a patchy record since and was well held at Wolverhampton last time but she went close there on her penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and she's not ruled out for yard that won this in 2019 and 2020.

6/1

Form: 00-564 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 874-93

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
She was having her first attempt at a sprint trip when third at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago on her second handicap start; has shown some promise here and she's one to consider for her in-form stable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

3

(21)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Forever Dreaming

9st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Muredach Kelly

raced near side, soon towards rear of midfield, no extra from 2f out

20/1

2nd

3

(5)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:05 Windsor

Forever Dreaming

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Rod Millman

Off the mark on Southwell AW in February (6f; first-time blinkers); lesser efforts since, including back on turf in May, but blinkers are refitted and Tom Marquand is up for the first time.

6/1

5th

6

(2)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Forever Dreaming

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

midfield

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.20
Straight Forecast £22.51
Tricast £115.08
Trifecta £179.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Em Jay Kay

The Guardian:

My Genghis

Telegraph:

Mumcat

RP Ratings:

Kath's Toyboy

Daily Mail:

Dark Shot

The Sun:

My Genghis

NEWMARKET:

Em Jay Kay

The Times:

Em Jay Kay

Daily Mirror:

Em Jay Kay

The Star:

Em Jay Kay

Daily Record:

Em Jay Kay

D Express:

Mumcat

POSTDATA:

Kath's Toyboy