February 02 / 14.50 Southwell (AW)

14.50

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3867-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
None too consistent but has improved for going up in trip and latest 3l fourth at Wolverhampton (1m6f handicap) is up there with his best form; considered.
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10th

1

(2)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:05 Newcastle (AW)

Owens Lad

9st 12lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

High in the weights with him 6lb above the figure he defied at Carlisle (1m3f) in August and that perhaps a factor in his two subsequent defeats; continues to run well though and unlikely to be far away.

5/1

4th

6

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Owens Lad

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

In career-best form on turf in recent months, most notably when clearcut winner at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) two starts ago; also suited by this surface and must be considered in current mood.

9/2

2nd

1

(7)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

18:50 Ffos Las

Owens Lad

10st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Got off the mark at Southwell in February and back in top form on last two starts when second at Leicester (again under Laura Pearson) and winning an amateurs' race at Carlisle, all over 1m3f or 1m4f; has 5lb penalty but the ground may pose the biggest question, as his only run on softer than good was low-level form early in career.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 833-34

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner who is 0-9 for this yard but has been knocking on the door in handicap and classified events; thereabouts once more.
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3rd

2

(1)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Sicario

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins over shorter on Tapeta in February; less good on her next three starts but he returned to form when second at Leicester yesterday; tongue-tie now added; can't ignore in a weak race.

5/2

2nd

4

(9)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

Sicario

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Won two in a row on Tapeta (1m4f/1m3f) in February but he's been well held in last three runs including when switched back to turf at Catterick (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; has quite a bit to prove again and his last Flat turf win was in 2020.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Sicario

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Exposed 8yo who has been kept to AW by current trainer, winning twice (1m3f/1m4f); despite high mileage, he's not had many races on softish ground.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: /03-37 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
On a losing run; close up behind Moon Over The Sea at Wolverhampton before faring less well over C&D three weeks ago; risky in new headgear.
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8th

6

(7)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

King Athelstan

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Sara Ender

Ended a 17-race losing run in a 0-50 classified event over 1m4f here a year ago but his form has regressed badly since; best watched for now.

25/1

10th

3

(1)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

King Athelstan

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sara Ender

Course regular who won a similar C&D race last March but has run only four times since and well below best on last two outings.

33/1

7th

4

(10)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

King Athelstan

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

towards rear

20/1

Form: 413-45 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-25 and both wins have come on Polytrack; does handle Tapeta and could break the habit of slow starts should a visor float his boat (has been wearing blinkers).
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8th

13

(2)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Persian Wolf

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Derek Shaw

Recorded both wins in 2022; far from solid on his form for new stable this year; opposed.

40/1

11th

14

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Persian Wolf

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Derek Shaw

Dual AW winner at up to 10.5f; unplaced on turf; well beaten on his last two starts; others preferred.

50/1

11th

14

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Persian Wolf

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Derek Shaw

awkward start, towards rear

50/1

25/1

Form: 6688-9 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner but has a poor strike-rate of 2-36 and she doesn't arrive here in much form; two new forms of headgear are now tried.
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10th

11

(8)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Vertice

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

slowly away, pushed along soon after start, raced in last

33/1

14

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:35 Southwell

Vertice

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: David Thompson

towards rear, in touch with leaders with one circuit to go, pushed along after 8th

150/1

7th

7

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:00 Sedgefield

Vertice

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: David Thompson

2-37 on the Flat (both wins gained in low-grade 1m4f Tapeta events) but not at her best lately; all headgear discarded on hurdling debut.

100/1

Form: 4F0-12 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
First run for this yard when winning a similar 1m4f contest at Wolverhampton and he bumped into one at Kempton 16 days ago; solid.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last month, but has run well off this mark and higher in her two outings since; has finished first and second in his two starts under Myla Coppins; stable also runs Dogged; major player.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning two races at about 1m3f (firm and good to firm); had a 7lb higher mark to contend with when outpointed back at Bath since but the winner wasn't badly treated on past Flat form and autumn hurdle wins; now 3lb lower; major player.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Moon Over The Sea

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Brings good stats, being 2-2 since returned to turf from AW and 2-3 at Bath; justified favouritism at Windsor last week when avoiding a penalty for his C&D success under Myla Coppins; has to deal with revised mark and a 4lb penalty but still respected.

9/4

33/1

Form: /0080-

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has finished down the field in four starts for Gary Moore, all handicaps from 1m to 1m3f; needs help from the new cheekpieces.
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1st

4

(1)

26th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Sausalito

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gary Moore

Not looked back since the visor went on, winning his first five including three here (1m2f-1m4f); only just missed out in a 1m4f handicap here 19 days ago and a 3lb rise shouldn't be too damaging.

13/8

2nd

16

(1)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sausalito

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Gary Moore

Won first five starts after visor fitted in February, including twice over C&D; has proved that he can be effective outside of 0-50 classified company and may have had excuses when only third of seven (sent off at 1-2) last week but this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

9/1

3rd

1

(6)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Sausalito

10st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Gary Moore

5-5 since the visor was fitted, the last two wins coming over C&D; had plenty up his sleeve when scoring on Saturday and he's a serious player despite a 5lb penalty.

Evs

Form: 687/53

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Respectable shows over hurdles before finishing fifth here and third at Newcastle (positively ridden); entitled to be in the thick of it but a strike-rate of 1-49 sets the alarm bells ringing.
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7th

6

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Coup De Gold

10st 9lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Made the frame twice in the spring (2m4f/2m5f) but was well beaten at Cartmel three months ago with no obvious excuse; just two wins from 45 attempts over hurdles and he's fully exposed.

10/1

8

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Coup De Gold

10st 9lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Has very modest 2-44 strike-rate over hurdles but made the frame on both starts in the spring (2m4f/2m5f) and is suited by this C&D; won't mind what the weather does; probably won't be far away.

6/1

20/1

Form: 86993/

Last run: 526 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
First run on soft ground when tailed off in a novice hurdle over Christmas on her debut for this respected yard; placed on the Flat last summer for Micky Hammond and is not dismissed.
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9th

6

(11)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Red Amapola

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Patrick Neville

First run on soft ground when tailed off in a novice hurdle over Christmas on her debut for this respected yard; placed on the Flat last summer for Micky Hammond and is not dismissed.

20/1

5th

6

28th Dec 2022

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Red Amapola

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Power

T: Patrick Neville

Placed on the Flat last summer but two runs over hurdles have offered little; needs the hood and tongue-strap to have a transformative effect.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 344-72

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden but has been placed a good few times and he kept the favourite honest in a 1m3f handicap here 13 days ago; stays 1m4f and has to enter the reckoning.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

Form: 3678-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Now 0-28 but can get competitive in races of this nature and she wasn't far away over 1m4f at Wolverhampton on latest.
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8

(2)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Turn Of Phrase

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

Now 0-28 but can get competitive in races of this nature and she wasn't far away over 1m4f at Wolverhampton on latest.

20/1

4th

9

(11)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turn Of Phrase

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

midfield

25/1

Form: 8273-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Ran over 2m last time and best form is at 1m4f; still doesn't look in good enough form to make this opportunity count; tries cheekpieces.
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5th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Bellshill Beauty

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Regressive and failed to win for Roger Fell; hasn't achieved much for this yard, latterly when pulled up on her debut over hurdles.

20/1

9

(1)

13th Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellshill Beauty

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Placed on a few occasions on turf/Tapeta for Roger Fell last year but has shown nothing in four starts for this yard (including on hurdle debut last time) and now 0-21; cheekpieces given a go but has plenty to prove, not least stamina.

40/1

1

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Bellshill Beauty

11st 0lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest (0-20) Flat maiden, her latest three starts being for this yard; limited appeal on hurdling debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Destinado, Turn Of Phrase, Bellshill Beauty

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Payout
Exacta £29.90
Straight Forecast £30.84
Trifecta £251.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

Persian Wolf

SPOTLIGHT:

Moon Over The Sea

Daily Mirror:

Destinado

The Guardian:

Owens Lad

POSTDATA:

Sicario

Telegraph:

Moon Over The Sea

Daily Record:

Moon Over The Sea

NEWMARKET:

Persian Wolf

The Times:

Persian Wolf

D Express:

Persian Wolf

The Sun:

Persian Wolf

The Star:

Destinado

Daily Mail:

Owens Lad