February 12 / 16.50 Southwell (AW)

16.50

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 5677-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who led into the final furlong when fourth in 7f classified here last month; could be in the mix now back down in trip.
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7th

17

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Jenever

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Still to find top form this term but he is well handicapped if a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

20/1

5th

3

(11)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Jenever

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jessica Macey

Still to find top form this term but he's attractively handicapped and may prove resurgent with Tom Marquand up for first time; gained last three wins off current mark or thereabouts.

8/1

6th

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Jenever

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Unraced on this course but some of his best form has come over Sandown's similarly stiff 5f and he's back on the same mark as his latest win there last June (good; a race he'd won 12 months earlier); every chance of being seen to good effect back on turf.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2046-1 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
It remains to be seen whether this drop back to 6f will suit but he rewarded market support when winning a 7f classified here ten days ago on his first start since last August; major player if repeating that form.
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3rd

6

(8)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:30 Yarmouth

Lord Cherry

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Has gained both wins in 7f classified events on Tapeta at Southwell; beaten favourite there when last seen three months ago, taking handicap record to 0-6; percentage call is to oppose him.

5/1

5th

7

(12)

9th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Lord Cherry

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Made it 2-2 over C&D, both at classified level, when grinding it out from another wide stall last month; yet to win a handicap but has threatened and should go well.

4/1

1

(3)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Lord Cherry

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Made it 2-2 over C&D, both at this level, when grinding it out from a wide stall last Friday (Tom Tulliver second); a penalty means he has more on his plate but he has to go on the shortlist.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 2477-8 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has dropped down the weights and has an easier assignment now in classified grade; not ruled out but he's failed to shine in handicaps on his last few starts and his claims aren't overly compelling.
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6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran who is 0-10 this year; went close over 6f here on Saturday but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this return to 5f.

7/1

6/1

Form: /54-23

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
All seven starts over 5f; encouraging runs in defeat on his last three outings, most recently third in a classified here, and he's hinted that this first crack at 6f could prompt some improvement; one to consider.
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11th

11

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:20 Nottingham

Mr Funky Monkey

10st 0lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Derek Shaw

Well beaten in 2021 on sole turf start; on the premises on AW two winters back but he's been a notch below that in his three runs this year (with a visor enlisted) following a 553-day layoff.

33/1

Form: 946-23

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-9 but runner-up in a C&D handicap last month and has since been a good third in a 7f classified here; this looks an easier race than last time and he holds strong claims.
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6th

5

(9)

17th Jan 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Sole win came narrowly over C&D this time last year and Paul Mulrennan got another good tune out of him when runner-up last time (also C&D); has another short break to overcome but is a player.

13/2

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

Form: 657-66

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton last August but that's her sole win (from 22 attempts); hasn't shown enough when sixth the last twice (here most recently) to suggest another win is imminent.
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5

(10)

21st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield

Sapphires Moon

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Best effort this year when going close in Chepstow handicap (7f, good) three starts ago; record is just 1-32 but she has possibilities if taking well to first-time hood; sole win came at classified level.

10/1

6th

9

(9)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Sapphires Moon

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along and led 2f out, edged left 1f out, headed final 110yds, soon no extra

10/1

5th

8

(5)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Sapphires Moon

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Best run for a while when only just missing out over C&D (good) last week and, while a strike-rate of 1-30 is naturally worrying, she won't be far away with something similar.

3/1

33/1

Form: 2708-0 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last August but he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts since; last win came back in 2020.
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5th

12

(3)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:13 Southwell (AW)

Tom Tulliver

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won a couple of classified events here (7f/1m) early last year and is 4lb lower than when third of 12 at this venue in December; his three efforts since (including last month's reappearance) leave him with something to prove though.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tom Tulliver

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Scott Dixon

Well treated again now but he returns from six months off with the widest stall to contend with; others look safer.

16/1

12

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Tom Tulliver

8st 13lb

T: Scott Dixon

25/1

Form: 4-0669 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth in C&D handicap in December but not at the same level on his four starts since and this 10yo's losing sequence is now up to 18.
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12th

9

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Veteran with a modest strike-rate on AW; not at his best when last seen and others have more obvious claims.

66/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 440-3

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
There's a possibility she was flattered when 2l third of seven in a Wolverhampton novice (6f, Tapeta) on Tuesday and the hood adopted that day is now left off; however, she's lightly raced and has strong claims if able to repeat the bare form of that latest run.
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7

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Jacquelina

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Prolific in 2024 and made a welcome return to form when third last week at Nottingham (5f, good); has slipped to a good mark.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Jacquelina

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024, all over about 5f in first half of the year, but well below her best this season and going the wrong way.

16/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Jacquelina

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024 but well below her best this season; continues to slide down the weights but her last couple of efforts were particularly disappointing and she has a much better strike-rate on turf.

16/1

Form: 08-050 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when fifth in 5f classified here last month but she was well beaten in a 5f classified here on Friday in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and others make greater appeal.
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8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

4th

10

(5)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Catterick

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stella Barclay

Just one win from her 33 starts; ran some good races on AW last season but she's back from 236 days off and others look more persuasive.

25/1

Form: 530-87

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when mid-division in a C&D handicap last month but she's now 0-19 and needs something extra in the first-time cheekpieces.
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6

(7)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Placed a few times but now 0-43 and finished last on her recent return from a break.

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

50/1

12/1

Form: 5005-4 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won Wolverhampton handicap (6f, Tapeta) last March and a good case can be made on that form; his recent efforts don't suggest he's the one to be on today, however, even though he ran okay at Lingfield nine days ago.
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7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

40/1

Form: 7/03-0

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Has raced only four times and last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) was her first start since last June, but she was well beaten at 250-1 and needs to have come on a bundle for that run.
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9

(2)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magna Bella

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

13th

8

(1)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Magna Bella

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alastair Ralph

Has raced only four times and last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) was her first start since last June, but she was well beaten at 250-1 and needs to have come on a bundle for that run.

40/1

Form: 9450-9

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Has finished down the field at Wolverhampton the last twice and she's now 0-27; highly likely it's best to look elsewhere.
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14th

1

(14)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

But You Said

9st 2lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Sarah Hollinshead

reared start and slowly away, switched left soon after start, in rear soon after start

25/1

9th

3

(5)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

But You Said

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.00
Straight Forecast £35.56
Trifecta £484.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jacquelina

RP Ratings:

Lord Cherry

D Express:

Mr Funky Monkey

NEWMARKET:

Jacquelina

The Times:

Jacquelina

Daily Mirror:

Jacquelina

POSTDATA:

Lord Cherry

Telegraph:

Lord Cherry

Daily Record:

Lord Cherry

The Sun:

Mr Funky Monkey

The Star:

Mr Funky Monkey