December 13 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -05672 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut win but he had a wind operation in the summer and he went desperately close to rewarding good market support at Newcastle on Monday; strong claims off the same mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Master Of My Fate

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Added another two AW wins to his tally earlier in the year; unplaced in three runs back on turf but dropping back into a Class 4 should help; others preferred all the same.

8/1

7th

7

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Master Of My Fate

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Successful twice over 5f at Southwell this year; ran respectably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he was laboured in similar conditions at York two weeks ago; has bit to prove again after that and he's never won off a mark this high.

16/1

13th

10

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Master Of My Fate

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: John & Sean Quinn

Successful twice over 5f at Southwell this year and ran respectably at Nottingham in April, but he's 3lb above his highest winning mark and will need a career best if he's to go in again.

40/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 162234 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Five wins this year and she's run well in defeat since the latest of them; others probably better treated now though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

3rd
4 (4)
Above

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 939207 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not short of ability and he lurks on a dangerous mark; may have needed last month's return from ten weeks off and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking.
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3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Above

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Beat Fierce by a neck when winning over C&D in March and he arrives here 7lb better off with his old rival; second run back from a summer break was better than the first and he should make a bold bid.

5/1

Form: 513147 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins over 5f and he's only 2lb higher than for the second of them, a game win at Nottingham in October; less good twice since but he didn't really get a chance to show what he could do at Newcastle on AW debut last month, waiting for room at a crucial stage before stamina stretched over a stiff 6f; should be seen to better effect down in class.
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12th

10

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Last Outlaw

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Max Young

Won two of his first four starts but his losing run is up to 15 and he was short of his best in three runs early in the year; sold for 5,000gns in February and new yard quick to get him back sprinting; worth a market check off his reduced mark.

12/1

5th

6

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:44 Southwell (AW)

Last Outlaw

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Keady

Dual 5f turf winner; would have each-way claims if able to reproduce his Newcastle effort from three starts ago but has taken a couple of backward steps since.

9/2

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Last Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Both wins over 5f, on good to firm and soft; on a good mark now and he has run creditably over 6f but might prefer an easier test at the trip than this, especially with the ground having eased.

8/1

Form: 108-08 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shone in two runs for this yard after a long absence; type to pop up at some point but the return to 5f isn't sure to be in his favour.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Papa Cocktail

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple winner but turf successes are thin on the ground now, just one in over three years; however, he's been running up to his best since back on grass, going down narrowly in a higher grade at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May and another solid effort there last time; thereabouts.

5/1

2nd

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Tough sort whose form over C&D features a success last August and sound efforts in two of his last three outings; ties in with two of today's rivals on the latest one; solid chance.

13/2

5th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Exposed sprinter who wins in his turn these days but his C&D record reads 312; that latest visit was just one month ago and he competes from the same mark as when far from disgraced in midfield at York a fortnight ago; each-way contender.

12/1

7/1

Form: 2-1243

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has raced over as far as 1m2f but both wins at 7f, the latest at Lingfield in January off an 8lb lower mark; fair effort at Ripon when last seen in May but dropping to 5f against some speedsters will be a new test.
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11th

7

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Counsel

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf as opposed to 6-24 on AW; on a winning mark and promising apprentice takes off 5lb but he does need to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster five weeks ago.

16/1

9th

8

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Counsel

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Six-time AW winner but he's 0-14 on turf and was only seventh of 17 back in this sphere at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; one of three runners for Mick Appleby and he has work to do back up in grade.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 033815 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Got up late to beat a subsequent winner over C&D last month; fair run at Lingfield ten days ago when caught wide over 6f; needs extra to defy this mark but new cheekpieces could provide the spark.
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6th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

One More Wave

10st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Noel C Kelly

Two AW wins (at 5f and 6f) last year for Jonathan Portman; has run well off marks in the mid-70s; now a modest 60, having shown very little in four runs for this stable, including a 7f claimer at Dundalk last time; definite chance on his old form; worth a market check.

7/1

11th

12

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

One More Wave

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; hard to fancy on recent form (blood noted at both nostrils on comeback run), too keen at Ayr latest; first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

9th

8

(6)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Ayr

One More Wave

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; blood noted at both nostrils after a poor run at Down Royal (7f) for May's stable debut and he beat one home back there (5f, also good) having stumbled last time; risky.

20/1

Form: 224767 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Often front-runs, as when seeing off 12 rivals at Haydock in June; two placed efforts in July off higher marks; unplaced in five AW runs but does seem effective on Tapeta; others appeal more for the win though.
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1st

1

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Secret Mistral

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner; effective at this track and she arrives on the back of a good second under Myla Coppins at Nottingham (5f, good) three weeks ago; has a low draw and looks set for another big run.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Secret Mistral

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner including four on turf (good/soft); runner-up in final two starts last season but she struggled at Wolverhampton (6f) in her final run last year; this drop back in trip looks a good move on her return but her last three wins have been in Class 5 events and others are preferred.

11/1

2nd

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular who landed her third race here when making all over C&D (good) in July; similar form when second at Chester (5.5f, soft) last time; player.

9/2

9th
6 (10)
Rodborough

20/1

Form: 402960 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All three wins over C&D; should come good again at some point this winter but quiet this autumn and may need a bit more weight off her back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins over C&D; should come good again at some point this winter but quiet this autumn and may need a bit more weight off her back.

20/1

8/1

Form: -25186 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Five C&D wins, including this race in 2022, and just 2lb higher than for her win here in March; went off hard and couldn't sustain her run on recent return from layoff; stable historically come alive in the depths of winter and Darragh Keenan's one ride for them this year was second at a big price; interesting.
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1st

2

(8)

27th May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jeans Maite

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Roy Bowring

Front-runner best known for Southwell exploits (five wins) but she has also won twice over C&D; still 7lb below her last winning mark but not at her best since returning last November and vulnerable to younger rivals.

10/1

1st

2

(8)

27th May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jeans Maite

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Roy Bowring

Front-runner best known for Southwell exploits (five wins) but she has also won twice over C&D; still 7lb below her last winning mark but not at her best since returning last November and vulnerable to younger rivals.

10/1

5th

9

(11)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Jeans Maite

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.70
Straight Forecast £43.26
Tricast £384.39
Trifecta £310.30

Selections

The Times:

Master Of My Fate

POSTDATA:

Above

SPOTLIGHT:

Jeans Maite

RP RATINGS:

Last Outlaw

Daily Mirror:

Smooth Silesie

D Express:

Secret Mistral

Telegraph:

Papa Cocktail

Daily Mail:

Counsel

Daily Record:

Master Of My Fate

The Star:

Above

TOPSPEED:

Jeans Maite