January 17 / 13.35 Southwell

13.35

Soft

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2564

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Second of four in sole bumper and has also run some fair races among his three hurdle starts; his half-brother Abingworth progressed for connections when sent into handicaps and this unexposed 5yo could do likewise.
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2nd

6

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

Sangiovese

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hurdle winner who made it third-time lucky over fences when justifying favouritism at Huntingdon (extended 2m7f, good) two weeks ago; up 5lb but he was as good as ever with that clearcut win and is open to more progress at staying trips; big player in new headgear.

7/4

2nd

6

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

Sangiovese

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hurdle winner who made it third-time lucky over fences when justifying favouritism at Huntingdon (extended 2m7f, good) two weeks ago; up 5lb but he was as good as ever with that clearcut win and is open to more progress at staying trips; big player in new headgear.

7/4

1st

1

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

18:38 Huntingdon

Sangiovese

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Winning hurdler but a hard ride and needed lots of driving before staying on into third on his second chase start at Fontwell two weeks ago (2m5f, good); at least he arrives in some form and this longer trip is worth a go.

15/8

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3P60

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Pulled up/tailed off on his three hurdle starts but now goes handicapping off a lowly mark and he won an Irish maiden point last April, after which he was bought for £58,000; he's one to keep a close eye on in the betting.
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2nd

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Mistymal

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Tim Vaughan

Form of October 2024's Hereford chase debut win (3m1f, good) has been consolidated rather than improved upon; fair record after long absences but realistically needs the wind surgery since last seen to elicit improvement.

10/1

5

5th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

18:45 Ffos Las

Mistymal

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Scored at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October and ended last season with a pretty good third over that C&D; not always one to rely upon heavily but enters calculations.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6-866

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Yet to shine over hurdles and improvement is needed on handicap debut, but he's on a lowly mark and the first-time hood could help him settle better; in top hands and there's potential in his pedigree; interesting, all the more so if strong in the betting.
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1st

7

8th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Lone Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

0-20 and mixed signals all season over what his present optimum trip might be; staying on but no chance with winner when second at Warwick latest (2m, good), and this contest looks a shade stronger.

6/1

2nd

9

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:00 Warwick

Lone Soldier

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

A stumble after four out was no help at Market Rasen but did finish well held and he's now 0-9 over fences and 0-19 overall.

16/1

4th

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:58 Market Rasen

Lone Soldier

10st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

0-8 over fences and 0-18 overall; clear second to an improver over C&D (soft) in January and now only 1lb above that mark but hasn't quite been in the same form since; cheekpieces removed after one use.

11/2

Form: 657

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point last February and improvement is possible on this handicap debut, for which she wears a tongue-tie; however, she's been well beaten on her three hurdle starts and needs something extra.
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3rd

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Seasmoke

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Billy Aprahamian

Scored over fences at Market Rasen (3m) in November but she's failed to go on and underwent breathing surgery (also fitted with cheekpieces) before coming in a well-held third of five at Exeter (3m) 20 days ago; reverts to hurdles with plenty to prove.

6/1

3rd

3

22nd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:37 Exeter

Seasmoke

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

Well beaten on heavy ground last month (jumped poorly) but has generally done well over fences this season, most notably when winning at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) in November; likely contender if last month's wind op and/or first-time cheekpieces aid quick return to form.

3/1

Form: P6P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability in points in spring 2022 and there was a hint of promise on the second of his three novice hurdle runs, but he's not obviously well treated off this opening mark; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
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0

1

17th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

13:35 Southwell

Warriors Fate

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Displayed ability in points in spring 2022 and there was a hint of promise on the second of his three novice hurdle runs, but he's not obviously well treated off this opening mark; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

0

12

29th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

14:15 Doncaster

Warriors Fate

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Fair third in final Irish maiden point but well beaten at big odds on first two hurdle starts and others are readily preferred.

66/1

6th

12

17th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:55 Southwell

Warriors Fate

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Improved in each of his Irish points, going down by 5l in the final one; however, at 50-1 he dropped right out before pulling up in a 3m1f maiden at Huntingdon.

100/1

Form: 074-97

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much across her first four starts and it was the same story when 50-1 for her handicap debut at Ludlow in November.
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3rd

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

Den The Diva

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

0-10 over hurdles for Andy Irvine, having been pulled up on consecutive outings in the spring, but ran big race when placed at Fontwell (2m3f, good) three starts ago and is worth a glance in the betting before this stable debut; 4lb wrong; unraced beyond 2m5f.

20/1

3rd

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

Den The Diva

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

0-10 over hurdles for Andy Irvine, having been pulled up on consecutive outings in the spring, but ran big race when placed at Fontwell (2m3f, good) three starts ago and is worth a glance in the betting before this stable debut; 4lb wrong; unraced beyond 2m5f.

20/1

9

12th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:43 Fontwell

Den The Diva

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Andy Irvine

Pulled up in four of her last five starts and overall she's 0-9 over hurdles; third over 2m3f here last month was a good effort but she's been pulled up again since; has plenty to prove from out of the weights.

25/1

Form: P33

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten third the last twice (2m, heavy/soft) but he's been behind some talented opponents and has a valuable 4yo allowance to work with on this handicap debut; has had wind op since last time; possible player.
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5

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:41 Huntingdon

Ceejaybe

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Jo Davis

Close third over fences at Fontwell last April but such high points have been scarce in his winless, 17-race rules career; well-beaten fifth in points on his last two starts; reverts to rules with something to prove.

14/1

8

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

Ceejaybe

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Jo Davis

A maiden who can pick up a race sometime soon after his rallying third over C&D 20 days ago, finishing right up behind Fortunate Fella.

4/1

8

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

Ceejaybe

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Jo Davis

A maiden who can pick up a race sometime soon after his rallying third over C&D 20 days ago, finishing right up behind Fortunate Fella.

4/1

Form: 58-064

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in all five handicaps and she's 10lb wrong at the weights today; others are preferred.
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11

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Worcester

Call Me Sainte

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Modest fifth on chasing debut at Ffos Las (19.5f, heavy) in April and now 0-12 under all codes; may appreciate this better ground but is 1lb wrong and has a tough task.

20/1

5th

8

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:05 Ffos Las

Call Me Sainte

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Has struggled in her handicap hurdles and goes chasing from a long way out of the weights.

50/1

5th

8

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:05 Ffos Las

Call Me Sainte

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Has struggled in her handicap hurdles and goes chasing from a long way out of the weights.

50/1

Non-runners

Call Me Arthur, Cosheston, Kalibrate, Well Paid Soldier

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Payout
Exacta £14.90
Straight Forecast £16.74
Tricast £42.97
Trifecta £65.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Call Me Arthur

The Sun:

Sangiovese

D Express:

Well Paid Soldier

RP RATINGS:

Ceejaybe

SPOTLIGHT:

Lone Soldier

The Star:

Sangiovese

The Times:

Call Me Arthur

Telegraph:

Call Me Arthur

The Guardian:

Call Me Arthur

Daily Mail:

Call Me Arthur

Daily Mirror:

Call Me Arthur

Daily Record:

Call Me Arthur