March 10 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.80
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 4-7038 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to catch right and he beat only two in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; cheekpieces go back on now with more required.
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5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

8th

5

(8)

18th Nov 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

C&D scorer didn't enjoy the best of runs when a solid fifth of ten in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; he merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 326464 C BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Course scorer who arrives in decent nick, fourth of eight in 5f Newcastle handicap last month; not discounted if his stamina holds out over this longer distance.
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6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 6-5335 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
His sole success came in the summer of 2022 and he posted a below-par fifth in 6f Newcastle classified event 26 days ago; others are more persuasive.
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8th

6

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:50 Beverley

Cubanista

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Sole win from 39 starts was in June 2022 and he's been beaten 13l or more in his last four runs; opposable.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Cubanista

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Of interest on last year's best but he ended 2024 with a whimper and neither AW run this March suggested he was the answer.

20/1

11th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Cubanista

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Olly Williams

took keen hold, in rear throughout

16/1

Form: -54179

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing sequence at Newcastle (6f) in February but he's been well below par on both subsequent starts there; he needs to get back on track.
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7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

12/1

Form: 87-646 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Scored at Newmarket (6f) in August but he comes here below par, only sixth in 6f Kempton handicap three weeks ago; others appeal more.
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5th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

11 wins, the latest off basement mark over C&D in January; largely consistent since and may benefit from this drop back in trip, having raced too freely when fourth over 7f here on latest outing; back from two-month break.

11/2

4th

5

(5)

25th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Ready win here (6f) in January; generally held his form since and Monday's low-key effort at Wolverhampton is excusable as he saw no daylight in the home straight.

8/1

Form: 55-436

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Remains winless but he was largely in good form around the turn of the year for Sarah Hollinshead; starts out for a new yard after a break and can't be dismissed with this return to further also a likely plus.
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8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

10th

10

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

It remains to be seen what he is capable of on turf after just two novice events and a heavy-ground 1m handicap, all in 2023 (well held in each); trail has gone cold since an okay winter on Tapeta, however.

25/1

20/1

Form: 35-588 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
It's now 14 outings since his last success and he's beaten just two rivals in his three 2024 outings for new yard; others make more appeal.
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6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

2/1

Form: 63-511 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Upwardly-mobile 4yo who bids for a hat-trick after stylish 1m successes here and at Kempton this year; up another 5lb but he's just as effective at this 7f trip and still holds leading claims.
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8th

10

(1)

21st Apr 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoic Syd

9st 0lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Won twice at around 1m on the AW early last year and, having dropped 4lb below his last winning mark, finished third of ten here (8.6f) last month; another furlong may have been preferable, though.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoic Syd

9st 0lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Won twice at around 1m on the AW early last year and, having dropped 4lb below his last winning mark, finished third of ten here (8.6f) last month; another furlong may have been preferable, though.

14/1

18th

19

(13)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Stoic Syd

8st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Two AW wins at 1m early in 2024 but he didn't see out his one attempt beyond that sort of trip, on sand last June, and he's 5lb wrong today.

40/1

Form: 35-521

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Gained a deserved breakthrough victory in 1m classified event at Newcastle three days ago; this return to handicap company under a 5lb penalty demands more but he's a game sort and still in the mix.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 74-878

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Comes here on a long losing run but he is best forgiven his latest outing when beating only one in 1m handicap here 24 days ago, staying on when badly hampered last 1f; he's one to consider off a reduced mark.
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4th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/2

4th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/2

2nd

6

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Last win came in France in 2022 but running well of late, including at this venue in race that wasn't run to suit on Tuesday; should go well back in trip if there's a gallop on.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £118.40
Straight Forecast £94.56
Tricast £1210.35
Trifecta £1372.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stoic Syd

D Express:

Ana Emaraaty

POSTDATA:

Cubanista

NEWMARKET:

Porfin

RP RATINGS:

Stoic Syd

The Times:

Stoic Syd

Telegraph:

Stoic Syd

Daily Mirror:

Stoic Syd

The Sun:

Stoic Syd

Daily Record:

Stoic Syd

The Star:

Ana Emaraaty