February 10 / 16.20 Southwell (AW)

16.20

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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 488-06 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two years since sole win; however, has come a long way down the weights and shaped with some promise over C&D most recently (third run for new yard); interesting dropped in class.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Narstie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, short of room and lost ground soon after start, in rear after 1f

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5205-1 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Proved suited by the step back up to 7f here last month, taking record over this trip to 2-5 and beating a rival who has advertised the form since; open to further progress over C&D; respected up just 1lb.
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7th

8

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coaxing

9st 8lb

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seemingly back in good form at Southwell (6f) a fortnight ago, where she was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth; remains 5lb below her last winning mark and will be suited by today's return to 7f; good chance.

5/1

4th

3

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Coaxing

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, midfield

7/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Coaxing

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

led at fast pace

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 261-05 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Successful five times at this course, most recently in December; couple of substandard efforts since but is very hard to dismiss, having won a division of this contest 12 months ago (off this mark).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Back From Dubai

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Roy Bowring

Retains vitality aged nine, having won over 7f in May; ran respectably over 8.5f last time; versatile sort who has scored twice over 9.5f on AW and has a good strike-rate at classified level; respected.

5/2

3rd

4

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Back From Dubai

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

A repeat of the form of either May's Doncaster 7f win (good to soft) or last September's second over today's C&D (soft) would see him go close; over four years now since his sole win on fast turf, however.

13/2

6th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Finished strongly to resume winning ways over C&D (good to soft; from 2lb lower) in May; hasn't operated at the same level since, but overall strike rate (10-80) is admirable for the level; forecast ground perhaps faster than ideal.

10/1

Form: 16-522 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
In okay form having finished second at Kempton (1m) last Saturday and Wolverhampton (7f) on Monday; however, has been running at a weaker level and this is stronger; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Brave Display

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Patchy this season, off the back of a lengthy absence, and the years appear to be catching up; having a first run on turf since 2022.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Display

9st 4lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders early, dropped to rear after 2f

25/1

Form: 1600-0 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Scored twice on AW last winter; pair of duck eggs here (1m) this winter, leaving a question mark over current form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two-time C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a snug win in a 7f classified event at Newcastle 17 days ago, asserting in the final 100 yards; more on her plate back in a handicap but holds each-way claims.

10/1

13/2

Form: 79562- D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break to finish second at Lingfield (7f) two months ago when making debut for new stable; possibilities on return from another absence, as he's still on a workable mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile 7yo who has won ten times at up to 1m; hasn't made an impact since his Leicester win (6f, good to firm) in May but he had lots of traffic issues at Newbury three weeks ago; can put a line through that and he's a player if he gets some luck this time.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newbury

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in May but has been pretty consistent since rejoining Tony Carroll in March and probably won't be far away.

8/1

7th
5 (11)
Daafy

8/1

Form: 822-03 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Does most of his racing at this venue; brings sound recent form having been placed in three of his last four starts, close third on latest occasion; won a division of this race last year; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(10)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Daafy

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who has been placed on both starts since winning over 7f here in January; also effective over 1m and current mark is probably not beyond him; ought to be on the premises again.

4/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Daafy

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Southwell specialist who has performed well (won then second) in C&D events this year and the form has received several boosts; strongly respected off an unaltered mark.

5/2

40/1

Form: 5770-9

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two runs for yard and although not beaten far last time that form may not be reliable; mostly regressive since sole win.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(7)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Sunset Salute

8st 10lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Denis Quinn

led, headed but prominent after 1f, ridden over 2f out, kept on but held from over 1f out

40/1

9th

3

(12)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Sunset Salute

9st 9lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Denis Quinn

Made promising start to career for Andrew Balding in spring 2021 but lightly raced and very disappointing since; well beaten on stable debut at Kempton (1m) in November; now has his first run in a sprint.

50/1

9th
11 (8)
Eyes

20/1

Form: 05488- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
No win since 2021; well handicapped on best form but lacks recent match practice having been absent since last June (below par).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Eyes

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

dwelt start, towards rear, switched left and headway over 2f out, ridden and led final 110yds, kept on

8/1

7th

9

(8)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Eyes

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

Not prolific but she's capable at this level and she was beaten less than one length at Newcastle 19 days ago (6f); can get it wrong at the start but she's a contender if breaking on terms.

7/1

10th
3 (10)
Mabre

14/1

Form: 54-148

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Scored at Kempton in early January; form dipped a touch on latest outing; something to prove back down in distance, having done his winning over 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(9)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Mabre

10st 1lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Three 1m wins this season and he went desperately close at Chester 16 days ago (7.5f, soft); only 1lb higher here and Ben Curtis is a positive booking; one to take seriously.

6/1

2nd

9

(8)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Mabre

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: David Evans

All of his eight wins have been at 1m and latest was in blinkers at Newbury (good) in May; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's gone off the boil in last two starts and was a remote third over 7f here last time; down the list.

16/1

3rd

10

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Mabre

10st 5lb

J: Miss Sophie Bain

T: David Evans

Stands his racing really well and as good as ever when winning an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m, good) last month; respectable second on firm going at Bath a week later; below-form fifth over 1m2f back at Newbury 15 days ago but this is more his trip.

14/1

Form: 07131- D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
In good form in the autumn for David Brown, including 7f wins at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton; seems a likely player if returning from four-month break in similar vein for new stable; note market signals.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Crystal Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jessica Macey

Has something to find on her two Wolverhampton efforts for new yard but holds possibilities if she takes well to first-time cheekpieces; C&D winner off this mark last year.

11/2

10th

12

(8)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jessica Macey

Conditions to suit and there were some encouraging signs behind Major Gatsby on her stable debut 17 days ago; each-way claims.

16/1

5th

3

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Dawn

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jessica Macey

Does well at this time of year, going back to her Irish days, and off the same mark as when winning over C&D last October; couple of costly defeats for Ronald Thompson over C&D in the summer but her new yard is in form, so she's considered.

5/1

Form: 26-283 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Most of her AW form is at Wolverhampton, close third most recently; something to prove back at Southwell (below best on sole run here).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

Form: 0-5647 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
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Distance / Class
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

Non-runners

Port Noir, Dark Shot

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £10.29
Tricast £60.47
Trifecta £81.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coaxing

RP Ratings:

Big Narstie

POSTDATA:

Brave Display

The Times:

Copper Mountain

The Guardian:

Daafy

THE NORTH:

Coaxing

Daily Mirror:

Coaxing

Daily Record:

Coaxing

Daily Mail:

Big Narstie

D Express:

Big Narstie

The Sun:

Big Narstie

NEWMARKET:

Brave Display

Telegraph:

Brave Display

The Star:

Brave Display