January 09 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 14258- D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained first AW win at Newcastle (6f; from a 4lb lower mark) in October and kept decent form thereafter until producing a lesser effort (never-dangerous eighth of 12) latest; possibly a fraction too high in the weights.
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14th

7

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including a defeat of Jonny Concrete here on good to firm); creditable in-frame efforts on two of three starts this year without necessarily suggesting he's ready to strike again.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including here on good to firm); encouraging seasonal return at Catterick (6f, good) last month and likely remains in better form than his subsequent Ripon ninth might suggest as he was second home on his side.

11/2

9th

10

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps; fully effective over C&D and he made an encouraging seasonal return at Catterick last week, second of nine having been headed inside the final furlong (6f, good); looks the likeliest leader up the far side if the field split.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 22422-

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in seven of last eight starts, including when beaten by a short-head on return to 7f (7-2) at Wolverhampton ten days ago; 1lb higher, but is now claimer ridden as he seeks to break that frustrating sequence; key player back over 6f for second ever visit to Southwell.
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4th

3

(6)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Mumayaz

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Tony Carroll

Had a luckless passage at Bath last month but had a clearer run through when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) five days ago, travelling strongly and doing it comfortably; carries a 4lb penalty for that success and looks the one to beat.

7/4

1st

6

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Tony Carroll

Tough sort who last won on turf more than a year ago but he had a luckless run at Bath recently (extended 5f, good; no aids, as today); acts on this track and versatile regarding the ground; can't rule out.

13/2

6th

11

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mumayaz

8st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Hold-up performer who won four times last year including off 4lb higher at Brighton (7f, good to firm); two solid efforts on AW since rejoining Tony Carroll last month and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks back on turf; tongue-tie and blinkers are removed but he has won without headgear.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 50044- C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f novice here in December 2022; struggled initially in handicaps, but has seemingly fallen to a manageable mark, running well (fourth, 33-1; first run as a gelding) here last month; must enter the thinking on first attempt at 6f.
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5th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Squires

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Made all to win a 7f handicap here in June; not beaten a rival in three subsequent runs; has the pace to be effective at this trip and he's favoured by these weights; not ruled out.

5/1

12th

1

(9)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

10st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual winner from the front this season, including over C&D in April off 12lb lower, who hasn't been able to dominate the past twice and has been eased off each time; needs to bounce back and also show this mark within range.

12/1

13th

5

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Successful under positive rides over C&D in April and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; taken on in front when last of nine at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days later; not many confirmed front-runners among this opposition, so he could be dangerous if allowed his own way.

8/1

Form: 26007- CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than when scoring over C&D in November 2022; form tailed off after initial encouragement last summer; lacked the necessary pace to challenge on recent return here, so time will tell if he's capable of proving more competitive.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

11/2

Form: 55844- D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Without a win since the summer of 2022, slipping markedly down the weights and in grade; fared a bit better on his last two starts - fourth at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford - without necessarily appearing primed to strike; stablemate of El Hibri.
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

Form: 91779-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a modest Musselburgh novice (5f, good to soft) in September, but has failed to threaten since returning to handicap company, including here the last twice; an easing mark offers some hope though, and she's seemingly effective over 6f.
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7

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Pushed out under hands and heels to score at Musselburgh (5f, good; from 4lb lower) last month, but was no match for stablemate Marajito over C&D (good, 9-2) last week; remains in fine fettle though, and has a C&D win to her name, so she ought to be thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

7

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Made it two wins in last three starts when seeing off seven rivals at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Thursday; a 5lb penalty shouldn't prevent another bold bid in her current mood.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Canaria Queen

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark for the year with a determined effort in a Class 6 at Doncaster last month (5f, good to firm); not in the same form at Ayr 16 days ago but this C&D winner could rebound with a big run.

5/1

25/1

Form: 22755-

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Productive on turf at Bath and Salisbury (5.5f-6f) last spring, but failed to carry that positive form on into summer, thwarted by a fast-rising handicap mark; has won on the AW as a juvenile (Chelmsford nursery) but this looks tough off a 158-day absence.
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11th

11

(8)

17th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Princess Naomi

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

C&D win 15 months ago, but she's struggled to find her form this year and although her mark has bottomed out, she looks opposable tried in blinkers for the first time.

14/1

6th

7

(7)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Princess Naomi

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Has plummeted down the handicap and has finished out of the frame in her last nine starts; this is however her best chance for a while and cannot be ruled out.

12/1

8th

12

(11)

5th May 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:10 Salisbury

Princess Naomi

10st 6lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Has dropped 7lb below her last winning mark and has the assistance of Patrick Millman, but has finished out of the frame in her last eight starts; has won on good to soft, unraced on anything softer.

10/1

13/2

Form: 55628- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Capable on AW, and 4lb below last winning mark (Lingfield); Southwell effectiveness - first start here - is taken on trust, but keeping decent form; dangerous to discount.
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1st

6

(8)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who has run a couple of good races this winter, including his third of eight over C&D ten days ago; a bit more will be needed to record his 11th career success.

11/1

3rd

6

(9)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who was second to a well-backed winner at Lingfield in November but less convincing twice since.

20/1

Form: 3657-8 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Doesn't win all that often, with her latest victory coming at Chelmsford (6f) last February; is feasibly handicapped but has compromised her chance by racing keenly on her last two starts at Lingfield (7f) and Kempton (6f).
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5th

4

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered.

5/1

3rd

3

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seven-time winner who was a close second at Southwell on her return to action in March; unable to match that in two runs since but she has too much ability to discount at this level.

7/2

4th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Both turf wins on Brighton's sharp track but she made up plenty of ground when a never-nearer third in this race (good) last year and it wouldn't surprise to see her return to form after a low-key Southwell run last time, having gone close there on her reappearance the time before.

12/1

Form: 02513-

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In fine fettle over 7f at Musselburgh in late summer, winning from a 4lb lower mark, and finishing third under regular rider Aiden Brookes; equally effective on AW and represents an in-form trainer but, as of yet, is completely untested over 6f.
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5th

6

(8)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Sparkle In His Eye

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Out of form on AW in early part of this year and his two recent turf runs were no better than respectable; continues to slide down the weights but needs to up his game.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

20:15 Musselburgh

Sparkle In His Eye

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Below his best this year but he's dropped down the weights and Nottingham last week was a step back in the right direction; he's saved his peak efforts over the last two years for this C&D and is a very interesting contender back here; cheekpieces return (worn once in 2019, unplaced).

11/2

5th

3

(9)

5th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:27 Nottingham

Sparkle In His Eye

9st 9lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Micky Hammond

raced wide, in touch with leaders, no impression from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

Non-runners

El Hibri

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Payout
Exacta £30.40
Straight Forecast £24.21
Tricast £118.48
Trifecta £112.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

El Hibri

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Squires

Daily Mirror:

Sparkle In His Eye

RP RATINGS:

Mokaatil

The Times:

Mr Squires

Telegraph:

El Hibri

The Guardian:

El Hibri

Daily Mail:

El Hibri

D Express:

El Hibri

The Sun:

El Hibri

The Star:

El Hibri

Daily Record:

El Hibri