December 15 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

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  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 522364 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Handicapped to win and he ran creditably in a stronger race at Lingfield three weeks ago; the return to a straight track should be in his favour and he's likely to get a good pace to run at here; each-way claims.
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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

Form: 417202 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran up to 2023 best when second to an in-form rival at Chelmsford last month; has run well at this track before, albeit over 6f; others appeal more for win purposes.
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2nd

2

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

His last win was at Windsor 13 months ago but that was off 13lb higher and he finished a close third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he won't mind what the weather does.

15/2

8th

4

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Bang On The Bell

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won at Windsor last April off a mark 12lb higher than today's and he took a step back in the right direction when a close-up third at Nottingham (5f) a week ago; claims if building on that now returned to the AW.

9/2

Form: -01906 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 5f handicap at Newcastle in October off a 3lb lower mark (no headgear); less good in headgear in three runs since but his latest effort at Newcastle can be marked up as he travelled nicely but perhaps on the unfavoured part of the track; each-way shout.
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5th

8

(1)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Captains Bar

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

towards rear

5/1

1st

12

(2)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Captains Bar

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Scott Dixon

Doesn't score heavily on the consistency front but conditions are no problem and he saw his race out well when third behind Stone Of Destiny over C&D last week; 5lb better off today but it might not be enough to turn the tables.

12/1

3rd

7

(10)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Captains Bar

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ready winner of a 5f handicap at Newcastle in October off a 3lb lower mark (no headgear); less good in headgear in three runs since but his latest effort at Newcastle can be marked up as he travelled nicely but perhaps on the unfavoured part of the track; each-way shout.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 503381 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Useful effort to win a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton ten days, picking up well in the final furlong; penalty asks more of him but this track should suit him well.
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3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

11/2

Form: 011249 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces were added and she responded with two C&D wins in August; second off this mark in her hat-trick bid at Newcastle in October; disappointing at Wolverhampton four weeks ago but possible the return to this track will perk her up.
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3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins over C&D; should come good again at some point this winter but quiet this autumn and may need a bit more weight off her back.

20/1

Form: 401347 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of early speed and she showed up well for a long way over 6f at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (form franked since); no easy task trying to boss this from stall 1 but she has the ability to go well.
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1st

1

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Secret Mistral

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner; effective at this track and she arrives on the back of a good second under Myla Coppins at Nottingham (5f, good) three weeks ago; has a low draw and looks set for another big run.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Secret Mistral

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner including four on turf (good/soft); runner-up in final two starts last season but she struggled at Wolverhampton (6f) in her final run last year; this drop back in trip looks a good move on her return but her last three wins have been in Class 5 events and others are preferred.

11/1

2nd

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular who landed her third race here when making all over C&D (good) in July; similar form when second at Chester (5.5f, soft) last time; player.

9/2

7th
3 (3)
Inanna

25/1

Form: 920560

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15 times since her winning racecourse debut; flattered by her Yarmouth second in September (held up in a race run into a strong headwind) and little impact since then; others stronger.
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3rd

5

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Inanna

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won two in a row in July, including her second C&D victory (good to soft), and she's also won on soft ground; however, she hasn't been at her very best on her last three outings and needs something extra today.

10/1

7th

2

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Inanna

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins this season, the latest over C&D (good) in July; versatile regarding ground but recent efforts suggest she's on a fairly tough mark now.

12/1

112

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Inanna

8st 8lb

T: Jim Goldie

9/2

Form: 224133

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who rewarded strong market support when winning at Chelmsford in October (6f); two solid efforts have followed, notably latest third to Ramon Di Loria where he did well to last as long as he did given then went quick early; no doubting he has quirks but he's not handicapped out of things and today's more severe headgear might help him focus.
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3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Used to make all but has become tactically versatile; all four wins have been at Chelmsford where he ran well from a wide draw 11 days ago; 0-6 on the AW here but three times a runner-up and much respected from stall 1.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Agostino

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Has been a trailblazer in the past, but showed he didn't have to lead when successful off this mark on his reappearance over C&D in May (all four wins here); should appreciate the return to this venue following three lesser efforts on turf and one for the shortlist despite the outside stall.

9/2

6th

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:22 Lingfield

Agostino

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford including from 2lb lower on his reappearance in May (5f); however, he is 0-26 elsewhere and 0-15 on turf so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

33/1

Form: 329177 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a small-field novice event at Musselburgh in September but that win is sandwiched by three lesser efforts in handicaps, including over C&D three weeks ago (50-1); others are more appealing.
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5th

8

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Productive mare who has been successful three times this term and finished a creditable second in last two C&D attempts; came up short last time, however, and may be in the assessor's grip now.

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Three 5f handicap wins this year, the latest over C&D last week when comfortably outpointing six rivals; the combination of a 5lb penalty and stronger opposition may find her out.

13/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

In-form mare; twice successful this season, including at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good; from 5lb lower); runner-up at Ripon on last two outings (Tees Aggregates a close third on penultimate start); has no issues with this track; merits respect.

7/2

Form: 7931-3 CD BF

Last run: 329 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved for the switch to nurseries, getting off the mark in a C&D event one year ago; absent since a lesser effort at Newcastle in January but Rossa Ryan a notable booking and he has a different profile to his rivals.
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9th

2

(9)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Redcar

Brownlee

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best form has been on the AW and now having only his third run on grass; could be well handicapped but this year's efforts leave him with much to prove and soft ground is a complete unknown.

12/1

9th

2

(9)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Redcar

Brownlee

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best form has been on the AW and now having only his third run on grass; could be well handicapped but this year's efforts leave him with much to prove and soft ground is a complete unknown.

12/1

5th

4

(3)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brownlee

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner in December 2022 but he's failed to fire in three runs this winter; continues to edge down the weights but there are risks involved.

6/1

16/1

Form: 870760

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; mixed bag since 6f Pontefract success in June; now 3lb lower but hopes appear to rest on the return to 5f giving her a lift.
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4

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Caesars Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Seemingly no longer relishes the fast surfaces of 2023's peak win and placed form, judged on June's last of ten at Wetherby (5.5f), and balance of this year's form limits her appeal anyway; cheekpieces return.

20/1

7

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:20 Wetherby

Caesars Pearl

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

6f turf win two years ago remains her only success from 21 starts; not at her best in two AW runs earlier in the year and no better back on turf at Ripon a fortnight ago; down in weights but risky.

7/1

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Selections

Telegraph:

Brownlee

The Guardian:

Bang On The Bell

The Times:

Canaria Queen

Daily Mirror:

Rodborough

POSTDATA:

Secret Mistral

RP RATINGS:

Agostino

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain's Bar

The Star:

Ramon Di Loria

Daily Mail:

Brownlee

D Express:

Brownlee

Daily Record:

Brownlee

The Sun:

Bang On The Bell