December 29 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0601 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 2yo; gelded prior to his easy success in C&D handicap last week, showing major improvement on AW debut with hood/tongue-tie fitted; leading player, even with 6lb penalty.
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5th

1

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Rusheen Boy

9st 12lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Six-time winner (6f/7f), including when coming out on top in a match race under Joe Bradnam at Yarmouth (7f, soft) two weeks ago; has form on the AW over 1m but a 5lb rise for that latest success demands a bit more.

7/2

1st

3

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Rusheen Boy

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Four of his five wins have come over 6f/7f on the AW, but the other came in emphatic fashion here (6f, good to firm) a year ago; probably ran even better than it looked when third of ten at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and a major player for last year's winning stable.

100/30

3rd

4

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Rusheen Boy

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Has won on turf but four of his five wins have been on AW; it may be best to wait until he returns to AW.

13/2

40/1

  • Place: £13.00

Form: 860

Last run: 135 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Showed little on turf in the summer; hopes of improvement are pinned on the drop in class and change of surface.
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12th

12

(10)

10th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nevzilla

8st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Seven-race maiden; best form when placed over 6f at this course in December and Newcastle last Sunday; yet to show consistency and this extra 2f is an unknown.

16/1

3rd

12

(7)

3rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nevzilla

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Went close in Southwell classified (6f, Tapeta) in December but unable to get competitive otherwise, soundly beaten in handicaps the last twice.

33/1

8th

9

(6)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevzilla

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

0-5, best effort when strong-finishing second at Southwell (6f classified) on penultimate outing; disappointing favourite back at Southwell five weeks ago but she still has time to do better.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -70008 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Non-stayer over 7f when last seen; still has weak claims on 2023 form but this return to 6f is a positive, having won over C&D in 2022.
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3rd

7

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Toptime

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Retains ability aged eight; made all at Nottingham (5f, soft) last time, building on his reappearance effort and registering an eighth success; has never gained back-to-back wins, though.

7/1

1st

4

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

Toptime

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

C&D winner last August (good; has won on soft); has often run well or won following a break and he did so again when involved in a close finish at Thirsk last week on first run since October; weighted to find another race and likely to be involved.

100/30

3rd

4

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Toptime

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

Made all at Nottingham (5f, good; 3-1 favourite; from 2lb lower) last August, posting his seventh win; disappointing on soft at Pontefract next time, and curled up late when last in action at Southwell (5f; fourth) 217 days ago; positively drawn for one who likes to attack.

12/1

Form: 222556 C

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has some respectable classified form this term and is suited by Southwell; could go well, despite four-month absence.
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4th

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Wrath Of Hector

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time winner at Southwell much earlier in career; poor strike-rate in last few years but ties in with American Rose on reappearance form over C&D last week.

5/1

7th

11

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Wrath Of Hector

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

No issue with this track, his last two wins over C&D (good to firm); knocking at the door lately, going close at Nottingham (6f, good to soft; beaten a head) a fortnight ago; should give another reasonable account.

10/1

13

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Wrath Of Hector

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner (turf wins on fast ground); arrives in reasonably good form after two AW placed efforts but has plenty to prove on soft ground.

9/1

11/2

Form: 632632

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In-form 3yo maiden; placed in 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford the last twice; holds solid claims on classified debut.
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11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

12/1

Form: 53-80

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-4, best effort when third in Chepstow maiden last term; return to that form would put him in the picture; absent since May.
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9th

7

(1)

24th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Cloud Cuckoo

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

midfield

16/1

6th

1

(11)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Cloud Cuckoo

9st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

prominent

12/1

5

(6)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Cloud Cuckoo

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Henry Candy

Some promise on his second start and he wasn't beaten far in a Chepstow handicap last month, albeit without ever really threatening; dropped 4lb and untried on fast turf; stable enjoying a good year and he still has time to do better.

10/1

7th
4 (1)
Tantastic

14/1

Form: 952465 C

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f AW scorer for John Wainwright; has form at 6f but lacks recent match practice (absent since July); debut for new stable.
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5th

9

(7)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tantastic

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Market springer here last week but he dropped away over 1f out (behind three of today's rivals); headgear back on today but others appeal more.

10/1

8th

8

(3)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tantastic

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

One of his two wins came over C&D but that was 23 months ago; not beaten far on a couple of occasions in January but likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

7th

12

(5)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tantastic

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tony Coyle

Not beaten far into fourth in this grade on his last two starts; rider's claim is useful today and the return of cheekpieces might help too; poor strike-rate but likely to go well again.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5340

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-4; has shown some ability on turf but never figured in C&D handicap five weeks ago on AW debut; something to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

3

(9)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Elizabeths Joy

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Lightly raced 4yo who showed signs of ability on turf last May/June but she twice finished well beaten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) at the end of last year and needs to raise her game in first-time headgear.

20/1

3rd

3

(9)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Elizabeths Joy

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Lightly raced 4yo who showed signs of ability on turf last May/June but she twice finished well beaten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) at the end of last year and needs to raise her game in first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

2

(6)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Elizabeths Joy

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

midfield on outer

20/1

9th
8 (10)
Amroon

11/2

Form: 024516 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Recent handicap form includes a 6f win at Chelmsford on penultimate start; this 2yo colt has a respectable chance at the weights on classified debut; one for the shortlist.
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1st

1

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Amroon

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

6f Polytrack and 7f Tapeta winner; largely consistent earlier in the campaign but the handicapper looks to have gained control on his last couple of starts.

11/2

8th

5

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amroon

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

C&D win in July; couldn't muster sufficient pace in a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are now left off); not discounted back up in distance.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Amroon

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.

3/1

Form: 706860

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last in the C&D event won by Rusheen Boy, taking record to 0-7; first-time headgear needs to make a difference.
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6th

8

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Gained sole win in a classified event and has made the frame several times at that level in 2026; not the percentage call returned to a handicap and going into unknown territory trip-wise.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

The winner of just one of his 42 starts but that success came in a 0-50 classified event on Tapeta and when ridden by Billy Loughnane (record on him reads 122425); finished in front of Hopjes when second over C&D ten days ago; should be involved again.

5/1

25/1

Form: 9960

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-4; finished last in Wolverhampton handicap most recently; chance depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

1

(4)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nassau Bay

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Little solid form and she's finished last in 6f handicap/classified events on her last two starts; new headgear tried today.

40/1

11th

11

(4)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nassau Bay

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

towards rear

25/1

11th

8

(3)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nassau Bay

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ivan Furtado

prominent

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £69.10
Straight Forecast £114.56
Trifecta £642.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rusheen Boy

Telegraph:

Smasher

D Express:

Cloud Cuckoo

RP RATINGS:

Rusheen Boy

POSTDATA:

Rusheen Boy

The Times:

Rusheen Boy

The Guardian:

Rusheen Boy

Daily Mail:

Rusheen Boy

Daily Mirror:

Rusheen Boy

The Star:

Rusheen Boy

Daily Record:

Rusheen Boy

The Sun:

Smasher