January 09 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 83545- D

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins, the latest in a visor in a similar classified stakes at Wolverhampton last winter; fared okay on the AW last summer, without quite recapturing that same level of form; stablemate of Big Narstie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(11)

8th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Twistaline

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two C&D wins last January; in and out this winter and there's a suspicion that a few others will have her measure again today.

14/1

12th

13

(11)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Twistaline

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two C&D wins last January; in and out this winter and there's a suspicion that a few others will have her measure again today.

14/1

7

(4)

11th Feb 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twistaline

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Appleby

Two of five AW wins have come on this track, including at this trip; had some mixed results this winter with several headgear experiments but she has a good run in her on the pick of those runs.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 00760- C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Basically downhill since justifying market support in a Class 6 handicap here (7f) last February; slowly away and always in rear latest, so his trainer now turns to blinkers seeking a revival; joint top rated, but risky stablemate of Twistaline.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Mar 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Narstie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, short of room and lost ground soon after start, in rear after 1f

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 48808- CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton specialist, also the scene of his last win (8.5f, Class 6); struggling for form when last seen but, returning from a short break, is still more appealing than many; place chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

Form: 7778-4 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won three times (once here and twice at Wolverhampton) last January; in the process of making headway when denied a clear run at Wolverhampton last week (fourth); could be poised to strike in a race which won't take much winning.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(10)

26th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Broughtons Flare

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Last win came over C&D in January 2023; has failed to shine in his last two appearances, but did finish close behind Inexplicable at Wolverhampton (8.5f classified; 25-1 third) in January; needs to raise his game a fraction.

10/1

7th

12

(4)

12th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Broughtons Flare

9st 13lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well for third in basement-grade classified at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but finished well down the field in recent handicap over that C&D and may also find this race too competitive.

25/1

10th

6

(10)

2nd Mar 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Broughtons Flare

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time C&D winner; ran well in classified event here three weeks ago and ties in with Inexplicable on that form; possibilities.

8/1

Form: 3425-5

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 26 starts came over 1m2f at Lingfield (Class 6) in the summer of 2022; runner-up over C&D (Class 6; 13-2) three starts back, which brings her into calculations against this calibre of opposition.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Two of last summer's three wins came over C&D (good/good to firm) and she returned to form when third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Tuesday on her second start of the season; she's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three 7f handicaps (including here); 5lb lower than for the last of them and last month's return to action should have sharpened her up.

4/1

8th

13

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Coconut Bay

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tristan Davidson

She lost her form last autumn but won four times during a busy 2025, two of them over C&D (good/good to firm), and a break may have helped; she's 3lb below her last winning mark and could have a big say.

12/1

6th
11 (1)
Qaabil

14/1

Form: 02300- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
1-35; with Peter Fahey when notching that sole win in a 1m apprentice handicap at Gowran Park in the summer of 2022; low-key in two runs for this trainer but it's still early days on in Britain; worth a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(9)

5th Feb 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Ex-Irish; strike-rate of 1-38 is offputting (0-19 on the AW) but he was a close fourth at Newcastle last time (7f); could run into a place.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

25th Jan 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Arrives on a long losing sequence but he fared better than of late when sixth of 12 in 1m classified event here nine days ago; shortlisted.

9/1

0

8

(1)

16th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

1-36; with Peter Fahey when notching that sole win in a 1m apprentice handicap at Gowran Park in the summer of 2022; a bit better on third start for Tony Coyle at Southwell (1m, classified; sixth of 11; 18-1) last week.

14/1

Form: 875-

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Has shown next to nothing in three starts, including when sporting a first-time tongue-tie in a Lingfield novice (1m; 200-1) six weeks ago; best to look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(5)

29th Apr 2024

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Peruvian Sunset

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Stimpson

Had heavy defeats in early starts but her latest fifth of 12 on handicap debut, at Chelmsford (1m2f) in February, was better; dam won over extended 1m3f so this step up in trip could suit.

16/1

13

(5)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Peruvian Sunset

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Stimpson

took keen hold, midfield

16/1

5th

13

(8)

9th Feb 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Peruvian Sunset

10st 7lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

Huge prices and well held in all four starts, including in a 0-50 classified event at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month; look elsewhere.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 03509-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Poor win ratio (1-43); placed at Chelmsford (7f, Class 6) in November; not so good in three subsequent appearances; others are more obvious.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

1st Feb 2024

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1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Arrow

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

Yet to add to his 6f win in early 2022 and had several chances off lowly marks last year; easy enough to swerve.

25/1

1

(5)

11th Jan 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Arrow

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Poor strike-rate and he's better known for his exploits at 6f and 7f; others appeal more.

25/1

12/1

Form: 878-

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Slowly away all three starts, best form when 50-1 seventh of 11 at Chelmsford (7f novice) on second outing; even allowing for this classified being a much more realistic option, she still requires plenty more.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(9)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Button Bay

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Jack Jones

Unexposed 4yo but she's been slowly away in all four runs and has not finished closer than 9l to a winner; cheekpieces are now added and she needs a transformation back in trip.

25/1

9th

5

(7)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Button Bay

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Jones

Slowly away all three starts, best form when 50-1 seventh of 11 at Chelmsford (7f novice) on second outing; even allowing for this classified being a much more realistic option, she still requires plenty more.

12/1

8th

9

(11)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Button Bay

9st 2lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Jack Jones

Needs to improve a good deal on her two efforts; handicaps more suitable shortly.

50/1

20/1

Form: 676-

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Managed to beat just a single rival in three starts (7f-1m; novice/maiden) for Phil Kirby; returns for Stella Barclay after a near three-month absence; difficult to fancy, but it's best to consult the market for advice.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(10)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Dazamay

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Offered precious little in three starts (maiden and novice races) for Phil Kirby; in rear throughout on first attempt for Stella Barclay over C&D (classified; 66-1; beaten 20l) in January; impossible to consider.

100/1

10th

7

(8)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Dazamay

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Managed to beat just a single rival in three starts (7f-1m; novice/maiden) for Phil Kirby; returns for Stella Barclay after a near three-month absence; difficult to fancy, but it's best to consult the market for advice.

20/1

6th

5

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dazamay

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

dwelt start, raced in last throughout

40/1

11th
1 (3)
Amenadiel

66/1

Form: 009-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 29

Form & Verdict
Massive odds when showing little ability in three AW novice/maiden contests at Wolverhampton (7f-1m4f); best to look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(3)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Amenadiel

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Massive odds when showing little ability in three AW novice/maiden contests at Wolverhampton (7f-1m4f); best to look elsewhere.

66/1

9th

1

(3)

19th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amenadiel

9st 7lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: Derek Shaw

Huge prices when beaten a long way in a Huntingdon bumper and in two starts over 7f/1m4f here this month; makes no appeal.

100/1

10th

4

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amenadiel

9st 4lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: Derek Shaw

150-1, last of 11 on his Flat debut in 7f maiden here five days ago; lots more is needed.

66/1

Non-runners

Gypsy Whisper

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Payout
Exacta £19.10
Straight Forecast £15.51
Trifecta £151.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Broughtons Flare

POSTDATA:

Gypsy Whisper

RP RATINGS:

Big Narstie

NEWMARKET:

Button Bay

The Star:

Big Narstie

Telegraph:

Gypsy Whisper

The Guardian:

Gypsy Whisper

Daily Record:

Gypsy Whisper

The Times:

Broughtons Flare

Daily Mail:

Broughtons Flare

D Express:

Broughtons Flare

Daily Mirror:

Broughtons Flare

The Sun:

Broughtons Flare