February 27 / 16.28 Southwell (AW)

16.28

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 53850- D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-7 last term but ran respectably over C&D in March; starts her 2024 campaign looking nicely handicapped, having slipped back to last winning mark; good chance provided she returns to action in top form.
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5th

1

(5)

10th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Valentinka

9st 13lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Marco Botti

Took advantage of a handy mark in fillies' contest over C&D 12 days ago on seasonal debut, recording a third AW success; back up 5lb but Owen Lewis takes off a handy 7lb; looks likely to remain competitive.

5/1

1st

2

(4)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Valentinka

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

in touch with leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out, led and hung left inside final furlong, won going away

8/1

12th

1

(7)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Valentinka

10st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Marco Botti

Winless in 2023 and she beat only one home in 1m Lingfield handicap in April; needs to hit the ground running on her return.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 279-35

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has some encouraging form, latterly in handicaps over the extended 1m and 1m1f at Wolverhampton; less exposed than most; could go well, provided she's as effective returned to bare 1m.
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8th

3

(12)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Noble Sovereign

11st 1lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: David Loughnane

A maiden after seven starts but gave good account when keeping-on second over C&D a fortnight ago and is another 1lb lower today; each-way claims at least.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Noble Sovereign

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Six-race maiden who has some encouraging form, latterly in handicaps over the extended 1m and 1m1f at Wolverhampton; less exposed than most; could go well, provided she's as effective returned to bare 1m.

4/1

5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Unexposed sort; stepped up on form of handicap debut when close third behind Soi Dao here last time; enough in pedigree to suggest she'll stay this trip and she's a player.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 44-893

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All wins at up to 8.5f; ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Kempton (1m3f) most recently, while shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; possibilities off same mark in the retained blinds.
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3rd

3

(5)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 5lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins at up to 8.5f; ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Kempton (1m3f) most recently, while shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; possibilities off same mark in the retained blinds.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is probably in slightly better form than her two runs at Wolverhampton this year might suggest; blinkered first time on this first attempt over 1m3f (stays 1m2f); has form figures of 122334 when partnered by Hollie Doyle in handicaps; could play a prominent role.

9/2

9th

1

(4)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is better than she was able to show (denied room at a crucial stage) here last time; should go well back up in trip with capable apprentice back on board.

6/1

Form: 47-446

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has shown most of her AW form at Wolverhampton, winning five times; running respectably this year and on a handy mark but has something to prove at this venue; 0-7 for current stable.
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7th

2

(5)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Plumette

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

Easy win in a 7f handicap last month but that race rather fell apart and the handicapper took no chances with a 6lb hike; unable to threaten back here 17 days ago; effective over C&D but others appeal more.

10/1

7th

7

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Plumette

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

Back to winning ways when readily accounting for seven rivals over C&D 12 days ago; the short-priced favourite fluffed the start there and the race may not have taken much winning; a 6lb rise asks a stiffer question of her.

5/1

7th

7

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Plumette

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

slowly into stride, towards rear throughout

5/1

Form: 255-38

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Noble Sovereign, being a six-race maiden who has some respectable form; ties in closely with David's Diva on Kempton running two starts ago and that effort puts her in the picture.
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14th

7

(16)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Aim For The Moon

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Michael Wigham

She benefited from the step up to 1m2f when winning in fine style at Yarmouth (good) last spring but hasn't gone on from that, on turf or AW, and slow starts can be an issue; needs plenty to go right from high draw.

12/1

2nd

7

(8)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Aim For The Moon

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Won off a similar break to this at Yarmouth last April; not beaten far of late but needs to break better than last time if she's to play a part in this deeper race.

12/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aim For The Moon

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Rather in and out this year but she won at 20-1 at Yarmouth (1m2f) in April and has made late headway to finish a respectable fifth on AW (1m2f/1m3f) in last two starts; looks worth a try at this new trip and has possibilities if things go her way.

9/1

7/4

Form: 361-11 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Improving filly who is 3-4 in handicaps, needing every yard of the trip dropped back to 7f at Wolverhampton most recently; remains well treated following another small rise in the weights and commands respect with the return to 1m looking ideal; her first win came over C&D.
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8th

8

(4)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Davids Diva

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rod Millman

midfield

16/1

8th

8

(4)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Davids Diva

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rod Millman

midfield

16/1

5th

3

(9)

20th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Davids Diva

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Disappointing favourite here (1m) last month when bidding for a four-timer; progressive filly otherwise and could well bounce back; her most recent win came over 7f; not written off.

8/1

7/1

Form: -61363 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Nikki's Girl; largely consistent on AW, predominantly in Class 6, winning four times; placed in Class 5 three starts ago; ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield on Friday; in the mix.
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7th

10

(1)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Intoxicata

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Five-time AW winner who made it 3-4 over C&D with a game success last Friday; has a penalty on this step back up in grade but she should get a decent tow into this race and could be in the mix again.

12/1

1st

6

(10)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Intoxicata

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield

11/4

3rd

3

(3)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Intoxicata

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ed Dunlop

All four wins on the AW including over C&D; has mainly held her form well despite being kept busy and is just 1lb above her last winning mark, but she needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last time.

6/1

Form: 76-396

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
1m3f scorer for previous yard; record for current stable isn't particularly solid, latterly dropped to 1m/7f; not disgraced over C&D three starts ago but isn't sure to repeat that form.
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10th

8

(9)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

in rear

16/1

10th

8

(9)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

in rear

16/1

7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Very well treated on old form but sole win was over 1m3f (January 2023) and she's finished down the field in her last four runs; overall record now stands at 1-17 and her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; others preferred.

6/1

Form: 68780-

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who holds weak claims on most of her form, latterly for new stable; opposed.
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5

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:15 Market Rasen

Raincloud

11st 0lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Michael Chapman

Bits of modest form include two runs at this track (2m1f/2m5f) last autumn but two handicaps at turn of the year did not go well and her overall tally is now 0-24 (0-9 over hurdles); tongue tied first time.

25/1

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

Raincloud

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Runner-up at around 2m1f last July/September; an each-way case can be made on that but she's not rock solid for stamina and is now 0-23, having tailed off over an extended 2m4f one week ago.

50/1

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

Raincloud

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Runner-up at around 2m1f last July/September; an each-way case can be made on that but she's not rock solid for stamina and is now 0-23, having tailed off over an extended 2m4f one week ago.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.00
Straight Forecast £64.68
Tricast £650.42
Trifecta £411.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

David's Diva

The Times:

Aim For The Moon

NEWMARKET:

Intoxicata

D Express:

Plumette

RP RATINGS:

David's Diva

POSTDATA:

David's Diva

Telegraph:

David's Diva

The Guardian:

David's Diva

Daily Mail:

David's Diva

Daily Mirror:

David's Diva

The Sun:

David's Diva

The Star:

David's Diva

Daily Record:

David's Diva