December 10 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-0913 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Took a couple of runs to get back to form after returning from a lengthy absence in August, but scored at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in October and finished a close third of nine (clear of the fourth) over this C&D last month; shortlisted.
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2nd

8

(5)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

dwelt start, in rear

7/1

2nd

8

(5)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

dwelt start, in rear

7/1

3rd

5

(9)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Comes here in top form, winning two of his last three starts and scoring with more authority than the margin suggests here last week (7f); enjoyed a dream run through that contest though and still has to prove his stamina for a mile.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 235444

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fourth of 12 at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last time (winner has gone in again twice since), but this trip suits him better and he has dropped 1lb below his last winning mark; cheekpieces are now given a go; respected.
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20/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 4230-7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best known as a specialist over sprint trips at Ripon (seven wins); twice ran well over this trip on Tapeta last autumn (including over C&D), but modest efforts the last twice including on his return from 340 days off here four weeks ago; may be best watched for now.
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3rd

8

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Marks Choice

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Gemma Tutty

in touch with leaders

20/1

3rd

8

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Marks Choice

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Gemma Tutty

in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

7

(7)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Marks Choice

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

in touch with leaders

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 102446 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Looked unfortunate not to finish a bit closer when sixth of 12 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last time; still 3lb above her last winning mark and this is her first visit here, but still not easy to dismiss back down to Class 6 company.
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3rd

2

(2)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Capuchinero

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Regressive RPRs since October; however, she's the sole C&D winner in this field and has a good chance off current mark granted a resurgent display; overall AW record is 3-22.

9/2

3rd

2

(2)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Capuchinero

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Regressive RPRs since October; however, she's the sole C&D winner in this field and has a good chance off current mark granted a resurgent display; overall AW record is 3-22.

9/2

10th

2

(6)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Capuchinero

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Alice Haynes

All of her four wins have been at 6f/7f; some creditable efforts since landing a four-runner handicap at Brighton last July, but she's still 2lb higher than for that success and this trip is an unknown factor.

14/1

16/1

Form: 916870 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Still 1lb higher than when making all to win narrowly over C&D in September and his form has rather regressed in the meantime; needs a resurgence.
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8th

10

(1)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embarked

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time AW winner, most recently in September; far from solid on his subsequent form and doesn't look like he's about to take advantage of a reduced mark.

20/1

8th

10

(1)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embarked

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time AW winner, most recently in September; far from solid on his subsequent form and doesn't look like he's about to take advantage of a reduced mark.

20/1

9th

4

(5)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

led but pestered

25/1

Form: 271673 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Nine wins on Tapeta including over this C&D back in February; ran well when third of 11 on the Chelmsford Polytrack (7f) five days ago, and the return to this surface can only be to his advantage; considered.
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5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

10st 13lb

J: Miss Jessica Flint

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple winner but hasn't been overly threatening since last success which came over C&D in October; good chance off last winning mark, granted a revival.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

10st 13lb

J: Miss Jessica Flint

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple winner but hasn't been overly threatening since last success which came over C&D in October; good chance off last winning mark, granted a revival.

10/1

6th

4

(5)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led, headed but prominent over 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

13/2

5/2

Form: 368961 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in his first four starts after joining this yard, but suddenly improved when winning in fine style at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) a week ago; has a 6lb penalty to carry, but the 3yo may only now be coming to himself and this is a weaker race; serious player.
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7th

1

(8)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Izzari

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

5/2

7th

1

(8)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Izzari

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

5/2

1st

9

(6)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Izzari

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along and still plenty to do inside final 110yds, good headway and led inside final 110yds, won going away, readily

20/1

Form: 432966 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
4lb below his last winning mark, but 0-11 since joining this yard and has a bit to find with Wilde And Dandy on last month's C&D running; needs the first-time blinkers to make a difference.
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5th

7

(7)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of War

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Triple turf winner (7f), but he's 0-9 on AW and has finished down the field on Polytrack and Tapeta in last three runs; has quite a bit to prove again and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

25/1

5th

7

(7)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of War

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

pressed leader, lost second over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

25/1

8th

9

(10)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of War

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

raced wide and in touch with leaders

14/1

25/1

Form: 170896 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual Dundalk winner (7f/1m) for Joseph O'Brien at the start of the year; failed to beat a rival in his first four starts for the yard and although he showed a bit more at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last time, is still hard to warm to.
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6th

2

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Derek Shaw

never better than midfield

16/1

6th

2

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Derek Shaw

never better than midfield

16/1

12th

5

(8)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Two AW wins in Ireland; unconvincing form for current stable and is best watched unless the market suggests a turnaround is expected.

20/1

12/1

Form: 6/1-77

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut for Hugo Palmer at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) early last year, but then went missing for 21 months (underwent wind surgery); his two efforts over C&D since returning in October need improving upon (behind two of these last time).
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12th

1

(6)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

towards rear

25/1

12th

1

(6)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

towards rear

25/1

10th

7

(7)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start, in rear throughout

12/1

11th
10 (3)
Create

14/1

Form: 531976 C

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed good form in both starts here last year and although not as good in her last three visits, she is back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Doncaster (7f, good) in July; can't be dismissed entirely.
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6th

6

(3)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Create

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Won a 1m Southwell maiden on debut when with Martyn Meade; landed a 7f Doncaster handicap for present yard in July (good); mixed form since, well beaten after a break at Southwell last time; on a fair mark; each-way chance.

12/1

6th

6

(3)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Create

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Won a 1m Southwell maiden on debut when with Martyn Meade; landed a 7f Doncaster handicap for present yard in July (good); mixed form since, well beaten after a break at Southwell last time; on a fair mark; each-way chance.

12/1

11th

10

(3)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Create

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f

14/1

Form: 642339 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Tame effort at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last time, but the cheekpieces he wore then are now removed; 3-7 over this C&D and no surprise if he performs better this time.
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12th

5

(6)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

midfield, short of room after 1f

7/1

12th

5

(6)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

midfield, short of room after 1f

7/1

9th

5

(11)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Five-time AW winner, most recently off 2lb lower over C&D in March; generally consistent since, close third at Southwell most recently; the oldest contender and well exposed but holds a solid chance.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £25.90
Tricast £314.92
Trifecta £342.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Izzari

The Times:

Charlie Mason

The Guardian:

Wilde And Dandy

POSTDATA:

Spartan Fighter

The Star:

Create

RP RATINGS:

Izzari

THE NORTH:

Izzari

Telegraph:

Izzari

Daily Mail:

Izzari

The Sun:

Izzari

D Express:

Charlie Mason

Daily Record:

Wilde And Dandy

Daily Mirror:

Spartan Fighter