December 13 / 19.45 Southwell (AW)

19.45

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 690166 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year; mainly seen on Polytrack these days, including a Chelmsford success off 1lb lower (1m) in October; two ordinary efforts since but he ran well on Tapeta in the first two starts of his career; looks shortlist material.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Three wins (1m) in 2024 but he's been well held in last ten starts including when fourth behind Desiderata at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; that wasn't bad but he needs to raise his game back in a handicap.

20/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

United Force

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

A three-time 1m scorer in 2024 but only poor form of late and he was soon ridden when fourth of six in 7f Chelmsford handicap in January; he needs to take a step forward.

16/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Won three times over 1m in 2024, including over C&D; third at Southwell (1m, AW) last April but he's not been in the same form in four starts since; drops back to 7f and others are preferred.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 432275

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who showed some fair placed form on Tapeta/turf earlier in the year and wasn't beaten far into fifth of 11 on stable debut after 182 days off over C&D last month; wouldn't need to improve much on that to make an impact.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Northern Cracksman

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Won twice over 1m on Tapeta at the start of the year (including here), but has steadily regressed since; may need this after four months off and could probably do with another furlong in any case.

20/1

6

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Northern Cracksman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over 1m on AW early this year; has some fair form on turf but he's been well held back in this sphere in both runs for current yard; bit to prove again and has work to do back up in trip and grade; another change of headgear.

10/1

6

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Northern Cracksman

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over this trip with blinkers on the AW in January/February this year; has some fair form on turf, but was well beaten after a break at Redcar last time (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces tried); should come on for that; blinkers back on.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 597560 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
The only C&D winner in the field, something she did twice back in January; they were both 0-50 classified events and this isn't much better, but she hasn't been in the same form since; new headgear combination given a go.
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12th

13

(11)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Twistaline

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two C&D wins last January; in and out this winter and there's a suspicion that a few others will have her measure again today.

14/1

12th

13

(11)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Twistaline

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two C&D wins last January; in and out this winter and there's a suspicion that a few others will have her measure again today.

14/1

7

(4)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twistaline

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Appleby

Two of five AW wins have come on this track, including at this trip; had some mixed results this winter with several headgear experiments but she has a good run in her on the pick of those runs.

10/1

100/30

Form: 422192

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Apart from a blip at Wolverhampton last month, he's been running well on Tapeta lately as when second of 12 off this mark at Newcastle (7f) a week ago (raced away from the other principals); finished runner-up over C&D in October and a major player.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Just Typical

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Five-time AW scorer who opened his turf account in Redcar contest (1m, good) on penultimate start; respectable third, despite not getting the clearest of runs, at Newmarket latest; remains in form.

7/2

3rd

11

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Just Typical

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Four 1m AW wins earlier this year and he's run really well in this headgear combination on turf on his last two starts, coming from the rear to win with authority at Redcar (1m, good) last Tuesday; unexposed on grass and he's ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty; key player.

7/2

9

(12)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Just Typical

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Has done most of his racing on the AW, winning five times at 7f/1m; was having only his third turf run when a good second at Newmarket on latest start last month (1m, good to firm; wore today's combination of headgear for first time), keeping on well after starting slowly when his blindfold came off late; interesting.

13/2

12/1

Form: 242920

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden who ran moderately (behind a couple of these) over 7f here last time, but he had finished runner-up over 7f/1m in his previous two visits (both off this mark); could make the frame if rediscovering that form.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Shaka

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Broke his duck at the 20th attempt when taking a C&D classified event latest; if able to reproduce that effort back in a handicap he would have claims but he'll have that to prove.

7/1

8th

12

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Shaka

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Broke his duck at the 20th attempt when taking a C&D classified event latest; if able to reproduce that effort back in a handicap he would have claims but he'll have that to prove.

7/1

15

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Shaka

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

OUR TIP

Form: 606653 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won on the Fibresand around here and finished a fair third of eight at Redcar (1m, soft) last month; this is the weakest handicap he has ever contested, but he hasn't landed one in three years.
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7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

Form: 475524

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Very best form has come on the Kempton Polytrack, including a nursery win (7f) in September last year and a narrow defeat (1m) this October; ran well there again last time, but she failed to beat a rival in one go on Tapeta.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cherry Hill

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

1-21 with her best AW form coming on the Kempton Polytrack; lightly raced and out of form these days with wind surgery making no difference last time.

33/1

13th

14

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Cherry Hill

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Seen only three times last year, running poorly on each, and fared no better on her comeback in January; underwent wind surgery since.

50/1

8th

8

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Cherry Hill

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

7f winner here in 2023 who went close over C&D in October 2024; poor form in three starts last year and she only beat two home over C&D when last seen in May; hard to fancy on this comeback without market support.

50/1

20/1

Form: 346896

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
2-27, her latest win coming off 6lb higher at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago when trained by John Long; below form in last few starts and this trip on a more galloping track will test her; first start for her new trainer after 100 days off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Inconsistent mare who's usually ridden patiently over shorter; came home well over 7.2f here last time but is no certainty to build on that on just her second try over this far.

8/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Two of her four wins have come over this C&D, partnered by Jack Doughty when running down Coconut Bay in a Class 6 classified (10-1) last March; lacked the pace to figure when sixth (Gundogan fifth; 13-8 favourite) over this trip at Lingfield latest.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

So Chic

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Came late when scoring over 1m here (AW) last August; on same mark as for that success but she's been quiet this winter and has some work to do back at this trip.

8/1

Form: -67983

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-12, but he ran his best race so far this year on his third start for the stable when third of 11 here (7f) in October; a couple of winners have come out of that race and although his stamina is still to be proven, he can't be dismissed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Upper Hand

9st 0lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-17 (placed over 5.5f-7f); acts on soft; below par latest but either of his prior efforts would probably see him get competitive.

12/1

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Upper Hand

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Still a maiden but beat all bar one in form over shorter here a month ago and he should shed his maiden status sooner or later.

7/2

2nd

8

(8)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Upper Hand

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Still a maiden but ran encouragingly at Ripon (good) dropped to 5f last time; unexposed at about this distance and on turf; one to consider.

6/1

16/1

Form: 404056

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three of her first five starts in Ireland as a 2yo and she ran some fair races on turf earlier this year, but modest of late and now 0-19; others make greater appeal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:30 Southwell (AW)

Vanity Pays

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-20 and finished a fair way behind Northern Cracksman over C&D a week ago; blinkers return.

25/1

12th

5

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:30 Southwell (AW)

Vanity Pays

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-20 and finished a fair way behind Northern Cracksman over C&D a week ago; blinkers return.

25/1

10th

9

(10)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Vanity Pays

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Runner-up in three of her first five starts in Ireland as a 2yo and she ran some fair races on turf earlier this year, but modest of late and now 0-19; others make greater appeal.

16/1

33/1

Form: 078980

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1-24 and hasn't beaten many in six starts this year despite a sliding mark, including two for this yard since returning last month; look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Toff

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f

33/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Toff

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f, weakened final furlong

33/1

6th

10

(1)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Toff

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win in 7f Lingfield handicap in early 2023; minor form for this yard and although there was the glimmer of a revival over C&D on Boxing Day it wasn't enough of one to fancy him for win purposes.

33/1

Non-runners

Naughty Niall

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.80
Straight Forecast £46.34
Tricast £548.68
Trifecta £441.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Just Typical

Telegraph:

Cherry Hill

Daily Mirror:

Shaka

The Times:

Upper Hand

D Express:

Northern Cracksman

Daily Mail:

Twistaline

RP RATINGS:

Just Typical

POSTDATA:

Just Typical

Daily Record:

Just Typical

The Sun:

Cherry Hill

The Star:

Cherry Hill