December 07 / 13.22 Southwell (AW)

13.22

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 36 runners
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Runners: 36 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 086081 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a tumbling mark to break her duck at the 13th attempt latest, making all at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack; first-time blinkers); up 4lb; repeat effort would see her go close.
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6th

6

(1)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Havechatma

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Dean Ivory

slowly into stride, soon prominent, weakened over 1f out

9/4

6th

6

(1)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Havechatma

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Dean Ivory

slowly into stride, soon prominent, weakened over 1f out

9/4

1st

5

(9)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:12 Southwell (AW)

Havechatma

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Dean Ivory

Always prominent when winning a pair of C&D handicaps last October; short of that level twice since and she needs a full revival now back down into Class 6 company.

9/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -96921 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Acts on Tapeta, having won three times over this trip at Newcastle and also adding a 7f success at Wolverhampton on Monday, when he won going away; previous effort at Chelmsford suggests he is still fully effective over 6f; good chance under a 5lb penalty.
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5th

4

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

midfield

4/1

5th

4

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

midfield

4/1

8th

3

(9)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Philip Kirby

Gained his sixth win over C&D last June and is now back off the same mark; again ran well when third of nine in an amateur riders' event here 11 days ago and the runner-up has won since; major player, especially if getting a good pace to aim at.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 975626 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner on Polytrack, including when 10lb higher at Lingfield in February; hasn't come close to that level since but put up her best subsequent performance when second back over that same C&D on her penultimate start; handy mark if she takes to this surface.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

(4)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:03 Lingfield (AW)

Sassy Redhead

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Stone

slowly into stride, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

9th

7

(4)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:03 Lingfield (AW)

Sassy Redhead

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Stone

slowly into stride, took keen hold, in rear, raced wide home turn, always behind

12/1

5th

5

(1)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sassy Redhead

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Stone

Four-time AW winner, most recently last February; has a question mark over current form but holds a good chance at the weights granted a resurgent display on classified debut.

13/2

Form: 212249 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
5f course winner who saves his best efforts for Newcastle, where his last win came in September (6f) when 4lb lower; didn't get home over 7f latest but he's an each-way player back down in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

5

(10)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

started quickly, led, disputed lead from 2f out, kept on well, just failed

8/1

2nd

5

(10)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

started quickly, led, disputed lead from 2f out, kept on well, just failed

8/1

5th

11

(11)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Alan Brown

led, rallied when headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

12/1

5th
10
The Tron

8/1

Form: 346234 C

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f course winner who is 1lb higher than the more recent of those, in February; returns from a break, can go well when fresh and has been effective over this trip, so he is entitled to consideration.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

6

(5)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Tron

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Has gained last three wins at classified level, the most recent over C&D in January; poor strike-rate in handicaps but holds place claims on plenty of form; best to forgive latest effort.

14/1

10th

10

(10)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Tron

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

All wins over 5f, in a handicap here in early 2022 and three classified races subsequently; has work to do on rare 6f run.

16/1

3rd

9

(3)

12th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Tron

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, midfield, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on

13/2

6th
20
Banana

25/1

Form: 7558-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-16; returned from a year off when fifth of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month, running to a similar level as in autumn 2022; needs to step up on that to have any chance.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(9)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

16/1

8th

2

(9)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

16/1

6th

11

(5)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

prominent

7/1

Form: 775464 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner at up to 7f, including here over 5f when 2lb higher in June; handicapper has had his measure since but he would have claims if able to repeat his form here (5f) three starts back; not ruled out.
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3rd

11

(10)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stallone

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has three C&D wins to his name but he's been found wanting for pace here on his last three starts; should be staying on close home but he may need them to go overly hard up front.

10/1

3rd

11

(10)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stallone

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has three C&D wins to his name but he's been found wanting for pace here on his last three starts; should be staying on close home but he may need them to go overly hard up front.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Stallone

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

midfield

16/1

9/1

Form: 170854 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won a classified event over C&D in August; has largely struggled to make an impact in handicaps since, with the exception of his latest effort at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta); each-way claims if repeating that but consistency is not his strong suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

7

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deputise

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Wigham

Useful in his younger days but is nothing like as good now and has become very hard to win with; has run well fresh several times though, so the two-month break looks a positive, and he's one to consider off a career-low mark.

7/2

10th

7

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deputise

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Wigham

Useful in his younger days but is nothing like as good now and has become very hard to win with; has run well fresh several times though, so the two-month break looks a positive, and he's one to consider off a career-low mark.

7/2

50/1

Form: /9-007 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf winner who is 0-9 on AW; well beaten in all three starts this year; has since changed hands and a watching brief is advised.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(9)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gunmetal

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Colin Teague

led, headed and prominent over 4f out

12/1

9th

4

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

Gunmetal

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Colin Teague

took keen hold, always behind

50/1

7th

6

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Salisbury

Gunmetal

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Brett Johnson

BHA-rated in the 100s in his heyday but beaten just one home in his last four runs dating back to September 2021; handicap mark tumbling but hard to recommend.

33/1

33/1

Form: 566000 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
His wins came back to back at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last year off much higher marks when with James Tate; aside from a 2l sixth at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in July, he has struggled to make an impact this year; can only be watched at present.
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7th

8

(9)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

33/1

8th

6

(3)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

25/1

6th

12

(4)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

0-13 for current stable and his record on AW this winter is patchy at best; others look safer.

50/1

7/1

Form: 495558 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a novice event here (5f) last year when with Karl Burke; sliding in the handicap; blew the start latest but not written off if able to reproduce his penultimate effort.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(4)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Liam Bailey

Has been in fine form so far this year (1221) and he won in good style over 5f here 12 days ago; however, having gone up another 4lb for that he has a bit to find with Tomorrow Day on last month's C&D running.

3/1

5th

7

(4)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Liam Bailey

Has been in fine form so far this year (1221) and he won in good style over 5f here 12 days ago; however, having gone up another 4lb for that he has a bit to find with Tomorrow Day on last month's C&D running.

3/1

1st

3

(5)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:11 Newcastle (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

chased clear leader, led over 1f out, soon faced challenge and ridden, ran on final 110yds

11/4

12/1

Form: 136637 D

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism when a 6f Tapeta winner from 2lb lower in May; matched that at Lingfield next time and was a close third at Wolverhampton from this mark (6f, Tapeta) in June; returns from a break; has yet to show much when fresh but is not ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

15

(17)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Alainn Tu

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: J S Moore

Hasn't shown enough on AW of late to think she can break turf duck and is drawn widest.

16/1

7th

15

(17)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Alainn Tu

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: J S Moore

Hasn't shown enough on AW of late to think she can break turf duck and is drawn widest.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 073

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(2)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

0-25 and no improvement for the fitting of a visor in his last four starts; look elsewhere.

25/1

8th

3

(2)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

0-25 and no improvement for the fitting of a visor in his last four starts; look elsewhere.

25/1

9th

7

(1)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden; occasionally placed but at shorter trips and hasn't convinced up to 7f the last twice.

33/1

Form: 095043

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

5

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Higher Law

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Longstanding, regressive maiden who can pull hard and is being given a rare try without headgear; has been turned over at 11-2 or shorter seven times already this year and will need to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

25-race maiden but regularly placed on AW this year; promise on turf at Doncaster last summer (6f, good); each-way shout once more.

12/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

raced near side

12/1

Form: 124141 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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2nd

4

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

prominent

7/1

Form: 782250 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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10th

6

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Coast

9st 1lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Gained a front-running win on turf here (6f, good) in August but she's not come close to that form since and was 5l behind Sisters In The Sky at Wolverhampton (sixth of seven) ten days ago; down the list.

14/1

10th

6

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Coast

9st 1lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Gained a front-running win on turf here (6f, good) in August but she's not come close to that form since and was 5l behind Sisters In The Sky at Wolverhampton (sixth of seven) ten days ago; down the list.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coast

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 655468 D

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

Form: 371445

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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3rd

6

(3)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 2-28 on AW and 3-25 on turf; not exactly prolific but he's in form, having performed respectably in both starts this winter; possibilities on these terms.

11/2

3rd

6

(3)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 2-28 on AW and 3-25 on turf; not exactly prolific but he's in form, having performed respectably in both starts this winter; possibilities on these terms.

11/2

5th

5

(7)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: J R Jenkins

prominent, slightly hampered soon after start

11/2

Form: 500246 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Usher

raced wide, in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield over 3f out, no extra over 1f out

12/1

5th

4

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Usher

raced wide, in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield over 3f out, no extra over 1f out

12/1

Form: -09157 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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6th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Time Patrol

9st 13lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

2-2 under Molly Gunn and since cheekpieces were applied; only had a short head to spare over C&D on Saturday and has a 5lb penalty to carry, but he still can't be dismissed in this field in his current mood.

2/1

6th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Time Patrol

9st 13lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

2-2 under Molly Gunn and since cheekpieces were applied; only had a short head to spare over C&D on Saturday and has a 5lb penalty to carry, but he still can't be dismissed in this field in his current mood.

2/1

1st

1

(9)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Time Patrol

9st 11lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear

3/1

Form: 709480

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

0-13 prior to winning twice at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March, but pulled his chance away when well held behind Angel Of Antrim over C&D last month; with a couple in here who like to force it this may be run more to suit; stable also runs Darker.

8/1

4th

3

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

0-13 prior to winning twice at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March, but pulled his chance away when well held behind Angel Of Antrim over C&D last month; with a couple in here who like to force it this may be run more to suit; stable also runs Darker.

8/1

6th

9

(4)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brother Dave

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Took him 13 attempts to get off the mark, but now bids for a hat-trick off 4lb higher after two wins at Southwell (7f, Tapeta); no problem with the return to these conditions and high on the list in his current mood.

5/1

Form: 90-300

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

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10th

11

(1)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Spinmeister

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

Started 50-1 or bigger each start and just under 8l is the closest he's got to winning; wears same headgear as last time.

40/1

8

(8)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Spinmeister

8st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tjade Collier

Has beaten a total of two rivals in seven starts on turf/Tapeta; additions of cheekpieces needs to make a dramatic difference.

50/1

8th

8

(2)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:57 Southwell (AW)

The Spinmeister

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tjade Collier

pressed leader

66/1

Form: 773100 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

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3

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Deep Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Anthony Carson

refused to race

16/1

13th

14

(13)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Deep Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Anthony Carson

raced near side, towards rear

25/1

Form: 057643

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

10

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aclaim To Fame

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

20/1

6th

10

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aclaim To Fame

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

20/1

Form: 465277 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

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5th

11

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

Back in top form now, winning a C&D handicap before a good second to an in-form rival ten days ago; another bold bid looks on the cards.

9/2

Form: 806085

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

in rear

20/1

Form: 414686 CD

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Alan Brown

Wins have come on Tapeta and boasts a patchy record at best on turf; has lacked consisency this year, typically failing to back up her Musselburgh third (behind two of these) when well held on the AW last time.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Alan Brown

Has modest 2-34 strike-rate but one win was gained over this C&D, and she didn't get the best of runs before keeping on well for close third in this grade at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago; more appealing than most.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Alan Brown

in touch with leaders, headway but waiting for room over 1f out, in the clear and ran on final 110yds, just held

20/1

Form: 306025

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold

7/2

5th

7

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, midfield, brief headway over 1f out, kept on

7/2

7th

8

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Chased home an in-form handicapper at Wolverhampton this month and confirmed his wellbeing with a C&D win at this level four days later; found plenty for pressure on that occasion and he needs serious consideration in his current form.

3/1

Form: 225830

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

(5)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Sumac

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Wallis

Peak effort when neck second in C&D classified race four starts ago; may benefit from the return to this venue but is no certainty to go one better, being 0-20.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sumac

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Charlie Wallis

Longstanding maiden who's been running well in headgear this year, latterly over C&D last Thursday (allowed to set a steady pace); needs to find more from somewhere if he's to make it 20th time lucky.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sumac

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Wallis

Maiden; ran well in first-time visor at Southwell on penultimate run but failed to reproduce that last time; however, could get run of race back in trip from low draw and not out of this.

10/1

Form: 939526

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders towards far side

16/1

10th

8

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders towards far side

16/1

4th

10

(10)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Placed in three 0-50 classified events over C&D this time last year, but recent efforts have been moderate and he is now 0-28; hard to fancy.

33/1

Form: 078686

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

10

(7)

19th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ma Famille

9st 0lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Yet to make much of an impact in handicaps and carries risk but John Fahy replaces a 7lb claimer and blinkers are now given a go.

20/1

31

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

Ma Famille

9st 2lb

T: Clive Cox

10

(7)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ma Famille

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Timms

T: Clive Cox

Maiden who hasn't progressed since moving into handicaps; needs to find something extra.

20/1

Form: 6735U9 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(10)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Liberty Bay

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Mark Usher

Hasn't won in three years but remains consistent enough and has run fairly in the visor the past twice; is fine on any ground and there's no obvious reason she won't go well again.

8/1

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:08 Leicester

Liberty Bay

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Her wins came back in 2020 and 2021 but she often runs pretty well in defeat, as when fourth of 15 at Bath three weeks ago in a first-time visor (retained); holds each-way claims.

11/2

4th

17

(7)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Liberty Bay

9st 0lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Usher

Not really threatening to add to her wins at two/three and Sisters In The Sky is the one to take out of last week's race here; visor goes on but cheekpieces/hood haven't helped in the past.

33/1

Form: 00-97

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

6th

10

(10)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maddisonelle

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who's yet to make the frame; again holds only outside claims.

50/1

Form: 664995

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(2)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ebury

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice for Martyn Meade at a much higher level back in 2019, but has failed to score since; always behind at Wolverhampton (9.5f; 40-1, held by Storm Asset) last time; highly unlikely to offer the solution.

25/1

8th

2

(9)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ebury

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice in 2019 but he's not added to his tally since, often well backed too; others look safer.

20/1

Form: 007-86

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

(1)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mikka

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

0-10, but he didn't finish far behind Gidwa and Bernard Spierpoint when third of ten over C&D 13 days ago having not enjoyed the clearest of runs; still needs a bit more, though.

8/1

Form: 094660

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alyas Gold Award

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent on inner

20/1

5th

3

(6)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alyas Gold Award

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed low-grade maiden who has issues in the stalls; again well beaten at Chelmsford on Thursday.

25/1

8th

1

(4)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alyas Gold Award

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Longstanding maiden; has issues at the start and was reluctant to race here in September; opposable, even at this level.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.60
Straight Forecast £50.28
Tricast £207.52
Trifecta £306.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fircombe Hall

Telegraph:

Sassy Redhead

RP RATINGS:

Stallone

The Times:

Havechatma

Daily Mirror:

Deputise

The Guardian:

Sassy Redhead

The Sun:

Sassy Redhead

POSTDATA:

Fircombe Hall

Daily Mail:

Fircombe Hall

The Star:

Fircombe Hall

Daily Record:

Fircombe Hall

D Express:

Stallone