January 25 / 15.55 Southwell (AW)

15.55

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 6838-4 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished behind three of today's rivals at Kempton three weeks ago but that doesn't tell the whole story as he saw no daylight in the straight and finished with a flourish when finally getting a gap; well handicapped on 2023 best and he's a leading contender.
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 2419-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Went ages without a win but he scored at Kempton in November (6f) and he had a few of today's rivals in behind when landing another Kempton handicap three weeks ago; 2lb rise not insurmountable.
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1

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Lingfield

First Company

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player.

9/4

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 52380- CD

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two front-running C&D wins last winter; quiet on turf when last seen and he returns from a six-month break in a race featuring plenty of pace; Rossa Ryan a notable booking but others might prove stronger.
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5th

3

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Often front-runner; fourth of nine over C&D in January but he's struggled in three starts since; another headgear swap; others preferred.

20/1

7th

4

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Conditions to suit and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; he does need to bounce back from a couple of low-key runs in February though.

20/1

9/1

Form: 0768-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race for this yard when a close third of eight in a 6f handicap at Kempton three weeks ago; finished behind First Company and Em Jay Kay there and just ahead of Hiatus, though that rival wasn't seen to best effect; others appeal more for the win.
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8th

3

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell and comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap; this three-time C&D scorer must enter calculations.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-time winner (6f-7.4f), who defied this mark at Southwell in January but he's been well held in three runs since; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back near his best.

20/1

6th

10

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Bell Shot

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Did too much up front kept to AW on return from break last time, again running below the form of his January win; effective on turf but has never defied a mark as high as current one.

20/1

Form: 90619- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had plenty to spare when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November, meeting trouble in running but sweeping through to lead late on; never dangerous back there four weeks ago but this race looks full of pace and he should be arriving on the scene late.
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5th

3

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

After John

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Iain Jardine

Had plenty to spare when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November, meeting trouble in running but sweeping through to lead late on; never dangerous back there four weeks ago but this race looks full of pace and he should be arriving on the scene late.

9/1

9th

9

(1)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

After John

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Iain Jardine

Conditions to suit and he bounced back to form with a come-from-behind success over C&D eight weeks ago; met plenty of trouble on that occasion and looks good value for the 3lb rise; won this race off the same mark 12 months ago; one of four runners for the stable; would be suited by a strong pace.

5/1

Form: 84670- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Too keen when last of 12 at Newcastle four weeks ago; handicapped to go well but the yard may have stronger claims with After John.
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12th

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All of his four wins have been at 6f on turf and last three were in 2024; well handicapped on old form but he was out of sorts in the autumn and has something to prove back up in trip for new yard (changed hands for 1,500gns).

25/1

8th

8

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Hour By Hour

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f wins last autumn, two of them on heavy ground; lightly raced this year but unable to threaten on soft going on his two outings last month and he needs to raise his game.

14/1

6

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Hour By Hour

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Mudlark; won three times over 6f last year on going ranging from good to soft to heavy; not quite as his best in three runs this season (bled from the nose last time) but could bounce back with a hood tried (can race keenly).

14/1

Form: 7818-1 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Always prominent when winning over C&D in November; below form at 7f last month but she was back on the up when tried in this combination of accessories in a 5f handicap here three weeks ago, coming home over 1l to the good; 6lb rise asks a stiffer question of her and she's drawn widest too.
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12th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Shes The Danger

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Prominent racer who blows hot and cold; two Southwell wins (5f/6f) over the winter and when down the field at Doncaster 12 days ago she went without headgear; blinkers return today; capable off this mark.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

20:20 Doncaster

Shes The Danger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Her turf win came at this track (7f, good) and she won twice on AW over the winter; not so good the last twice but it wouldn't be a major shock were she to go well.

7/1

5th

3

(1)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Shes The Danger

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 445-24 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has run some solid races in defeat since returning to action in November, including over C&D, but he's not getting much respite from the handicapper as a consequence; each-way claims.
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9th

8

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

6f wins at Newcastle and Lingfield this winter; not at his best at Newcastle (5f; tried in a visor) last month and the return of his usual cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

8th

6

(9)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

6f win here in November; back on the scoresheet when landing a 6f handicap at Lingfied four weeks ago; closely matched with a few of these on a C&D run on January 13; new headgear tried today.

5/1

1st

3

(2)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

6f win at Newcastle off this mark in November; not beaten far over 5f back at Newcastle on Tuesday; ability to feature and Billy Loughnane a positive booking for the yard (four wins and five placed runners from 15 rides).

3/1

9/1

Form: 353-46

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-10 but she has't run badly in handicaps on her last three starts; other pace to contend with in today's field, though, and she may come up short once more.
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9th

5

(8)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Ithra

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

0-10 but she has't run badly in handicaps on her last three starts; other pace to contend with in today's field, though, and she may come up short once more.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ithra

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Prominent racer who is currently 0-9; ran well in first-time blinkers at Lingfield last month but she wasn't in quite the same form at Kempton last week; others appeal more today.

9/2

4th

1

(5)

3rd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Ithra

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

bumped start, took keen hold, soon pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon hung right and bumped rival, headed 2f out

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £64.70
Straight Forecast £99.85
Tricast £247.23
Trifecta £277.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

First Company

SPOTLIGHT:

Hiatus

NEWMARKET:

Em Jay Kay

TOPSPEED:

Blackjack

The Guardian:

Fletcher's Flight

The Star:

Bell Shot

Telegraph:

Love Your Work

RP RATINGS:

Hiatus

The Times:

Hiatus

The Sun:

Em Jay Kay

Daily Mirror:

Blackjack

Daily Mail:

First Company

D Express:

First Company

Daily Record:

First Company