February 10 / 17.25 Southwell (AW)

17.25

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  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 145-33 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in December and he has held his form in defeat since; still appeals as being well handicapped if they go hard enough for him early on; greatly respected.
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1st

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Busy since the autumn; some narrow defeats to go with three 5f wins, on Polytrack elsewhere and Tapeta; ran flat at Southwell recently but he's realistically weighted if that wasn't a sign that he's going off the boil.

9/2

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Shalaa Asker

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Wallis

Nine wins on the AW but just 1-28 on turf; fit from a productive winter campaign but he's drawn on the outside and others are more appealing.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 321-21 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter who found plenty for pressure when winning a C&D handicap last week; that effort's backed up by the Topspeed figure and he ought to go well despite the steadier of a 5lb penalty.
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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

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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

16/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 05000-

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 under a cloud but soft and heavy ground can be put forward as a valid excuse and the handicapper has given him a real chance; recorded an RPR of 73 on his most recent AW run and he'll be a danger to all if returning from a 101-day break at that level.
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10th

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Papa Cocktail

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though.

12/1

2nd

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win last summer came off 18lb lower and he returns to turf 10lb higher than when last running on grass, thanks to a consistent spell on Tapeta; will need something close to a career-best to take this and he's not improving at his age.

10/1

Form: 831-54 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield in December off a 2lb lower mark; fair efforts since; yard run three.
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2

(5)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Mixed bag since returning from a 13-month absence in November; met trouble at Lingfield on his penultimate start but did not feature 11 days ago; others look safer.

12/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

Has shaped encouragingly twice here this winter but the bare form suggests he needs to raise his game; losing spell goes back to April 2023.

16/1

9th

9

(7)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Bobby On The Beat

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

Has shaped encouragingly twice here this winter but the bare form suggests he needs to raise his game; losing spell goes back to April 2023.

16/1

Form: 82147- D

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Game effort to win at Kempton in September but short of that level in his next two starts; now drawn wide on his return from 113 days off.
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9th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mostallim

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner in 2022; ran away with a 6f Chelmsford race in July off just 2lb lower, which stands out this season but he has place claims on other 2023 evidence nevertheless.

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Ran away with a C&D handicap in July off just 3lb lower; two good efforts on Tapeta in successive days in early August; below par here last time but he can't be discounted.

6/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

midfield

7/2

Form: 1224-2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Successful at Chelmsford in December; finished second in three of his four runs since; should run his race but others perhaps better treated now.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

9/1

Form: 8387-3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Back to form on his second start for this yard when third of 12 at Newcastle four weeks ago; on his last winning mark and he's one for the shortlist.
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1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Katie Scott

Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Thaki

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

10/1

8th
1 (14)
Porfin

12/1

Form: 412-30 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Tough and versatile performer who gained his sixth career win in a 6f handicap at Lingfield in December; below par from a wide draw at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, though, and he's landed stall 14 this time.
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5th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

11 wins, the latest off basement mark over C&D in January; largely consistent since and may benefit from this drop back in trip, having raced too freely when fourth over 7f here on latest outing; back from two-month break.

11/2

4th

5

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Ready win here (6f) in January; generally held his form since and Monday's low-key effort at Wolverhampton is excusable as he saw no daylight in the home straight.

8/1

Form: 70003- D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Back to form with good third over C&D six weeks ago and dropped 1lb for her troubles; cheekpieces back on; could have been better drawn.
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12th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Shes The Danger

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Prominent racer who blows hot and cold; two Southwell wins (5f/6f) over the winter and when down the field at Doncaster 12 days ago she went without headgear; blinkers return today; capable off this mark.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

20:20 Doncaster

Shes The Danger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Her turf win came at this track (7f, good) and she won twice on AW over the winter; not so good the last twice but it wouldn't be a major shock were she to go well.

7/1

5th

3

(1)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Shes The Danger

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 7006-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In danger of going the wrong way but 5f would have been sharp enough for him last time and this is weaker than he is accustomed to; risky, but not a total bolt from the blue were he to run well.
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1st

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Third run back with Tony Carroll when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Bath (5.7f) last Friday and he did it in good style; that gives him a big chance under just a 4lb penalty but he's run with credit at Brighton only once from eight visits.

9/4

1st

6

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Hasn't threatened in two AW runs for new yard this spring but he's now 6lb lower than for his last win in November and two of his three turf wins have come over C&D (good to firm); should get a good tow into this race and he's in the mix back at this track.

6/1

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner but yet to fire this term, finishing only seventh of nine in 5f Wolverhampton AW handicap last month; has run well in these aids in the past.

8/1

Form: 024/5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo who looked to find 5f on the sharp side when fifth here on his handicap debut 24 days ago; still ran very well given his 543-day absence and his best days could be yet to come; check the betting.
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10th

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Piranheer

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

11-race maiden but twice runner-up, including when 150-1 in a C&D classified on latest outing; in the mix judged on that.

5/1

2nd

10

(7)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield (AW)

Piranheer

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ten-race maiden who has struggled at big prices since joining this yard; steps up 5f in trip and goes without headgear; stable have more obvious claims with Foinix.

40/1

Form: 51625- D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut when landing a 6f event at Ripon last summer; returned from a four-month break (during which she had a wind operation) with a good second over C&D and 7f looked to stretch her last time; needs a career best to win but she has few miles on the clock.
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10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

4th

7

(15)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:41 Bath

Pepsi Cat

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

held up in rear, headway inside final furlong, went modest fourth towards finish

25/1

13th
13 (12)
Palifico

25/1

Form: 03310-

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won weak 5f novice at Wolverhampton before finishing well held back in a handicap four weeks later; off since; looks vulnerable from a wide draw.
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10th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Palifico

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Patrick Morris

Won over C&D last October but that was a weak novice event and she's been well held back in handicaps (Tapeta) in her three subsequent runs; overall record now stands at 1-21 and others are preferred.

20/1

9th

2

(8)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Palifico

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Patrick Morris

Won a weak 5f novice at Wolverhampton in October but has struggled in handicaps since then; others preferred.

20/1

13th

13

(12)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Palifico

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Patrick Morris

dwelt start, pulled hard, in touch with leaders

25/1

25/1

Form: 1009-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Often front-runs; didn't perform too badly at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and is on a handy mark but it won't be easy trying to dominate from a wide stall in this field.
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12th

13

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2022 and returned three poor efforts over the past year; would be a surprise winner back from four months off.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £15.64
Tricast £420.71
Trifecta £343.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shalaa Asker

NEWMARKET:

Em Jay Kay

RP Ratings:

Papa Cocktail

TOPSPEED:

Thaki

POSTDATA:

Bobby On The Beat

Daily Mirror:

Em Jay Kay

The Star:

Em Jay Kay

Daily Record:

Em Jay Kay

Telegraph:

Papa Cocktail

The Times:

Shalaa Asker

The Guardian:

Shalaa Asker

Daily Mail:

Shalaa Asker

D Express:

Shalaa Asker

The Sun:

Shalaa Asker