December 14 / 16.45 Southwell (AW)

16.45

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 274555

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of respectable form over 7f for current yard, notably York success in May, and shapes as if this return to 1m won't be an issue; shaped well in difficult circumstances at Newcastle back on AW last time; one to consider.
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6th

9

(2)

27th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Herrington

Winner here at 1m who has also been involved in tight finishes over C&D, most recently in January; this will probably take more winning though and he needs more than he's shown on his last two turf starts.

9/1

13th

19

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Herrington

Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 711106 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 3-5 for new stable but gained those wins on turf; out of the money in C&D event last time, taking AW score to 0-10; still on career-high mark and isn't favourably treated.
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7th

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bowood

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Dual C&D winner (from lower marks) last autumn; couldn't sustain challenge when third at Redcar (1m, good to firm; 28-1) on penultimate start; lost many lengths at the start, toiling in competitive Class 4 at York latest; task isn't insurmountable.

12/1

12th

12

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Bowood

9st 4lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Falling in the weights and ran respectably when third to Rajapour at Redcar on Sunday, but the winner bolted up that day and it's hard to see the tables being turned.

25/1

3rd

3

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A two-time 1m scorer at Newcastle last autumn; yet to hit top form this season though, only seventh of 14 back over 1m there last month; mark is slipping but he still needs to take a step forward.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 954111 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Defied at double penalty at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago, completing a quickfire Class 6 hat-trick; faces a stiffer task off new mark in this higher grade but is better than ever and one to respect in current form.
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6th

7

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Hitched

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Won twice on turf in the summer of 2023 but better known for his AW exploits since; well beaten at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) on last month's return to grass; others are safer.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

Form: 088818 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has recorded all AW wins at Wolverhampton, the most recent in September; inconsistent otherwise of late but his Southwell form figures (333) bode well, returned to this venue; 5lb below his peak mark.
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15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Master Of Combat

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Frost

Runner-up twice in a row on AW in the winter before two heavy defeats; didn't run badly back on turf at Haydock (1m, good) last month after a break but the AW seems to be his preferred sphere (just 1-15 on grass).

33/1

7th

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Master Of Combat

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner but he was disappointing at Southwell (1m) in his final two runs during the winter; has won on turf but that was a long time ago and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return.

16/1

11th

4

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.

8/1

5th
9 (12)
Siam Fox

12/1

Form: 479344 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Currently in a consistent vein of form, having made the frame in last three appearances, and is back on last winning mark; still has a better strike-rate on turf than on AW but can't be dismissed.
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9th

8

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Siam Fox

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Six-time winner who finished a close third in this race off 9lb higher last year; took advantage of a slipping mark when making all to beat King Of Charm at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in this headgear combination three weeks ago and a 4lb nudge still leaves him competitively weighted.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago; very well treated on old form but he's struggled in last five starts including after wind surgery here (1m good; 22-1) two weeks ago; blinkers are now tried and cheekpieces are removed.

10/1

6th

8

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner but his last success came back in June 2024; failed to beat a rival home at Doncaster on his first start since undergoing wind surgery and needs to take a big step forward from that.

14/1

Form: 008099

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Very useful as a 2yo but is now 0-19 since debut success and has unconvincing form figures this year for new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a turnaround is likely.
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6th

11

(8)

26th May 2026

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1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Well exposed but won on Tapeta at Wolverhampton last year; second to a subsequent improver over C&D in January; poor form since.

33/1

8th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on Flat in Britain; failed to build on C&D second in January; best of six subsequent runs when fourth in C&D claimer; well beaten here (7f) on latest; new headgear is tried now.

25/1

9th

4

(13)

10th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on the Flat in Britain; failed to build on a second placing over 1m here in January; best of four subsequent runs when fourth in a claimer; down the field over hurdles last time.

12/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: -51743 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage filly who is a 1m winner on turf; has performed creditably, despite taking a good hold, in two 1m2f races at Lingfield since switched to AW; may settle better back down in trip and has possibilities.
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10th

1

(6)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Pasha

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Owen

Won a maiden at Nottingham last summer (8.3f, good to firm) but 0-9 in handicaps since; low-key return from a 12-week break this month and cheekpieces are now given a go; others appeal more.

14/1

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pasha

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

On a losing run but she wasn't discredited when sixth of ten in 1m2f handicap at Salisbury in June; much respected off a 2lb lower mark after a break.

12/1

6th

4

(1)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:30 Salisbury

Pasha

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Inclined to overdo it when going this far previously but the return to 1m didn't suit (minus tongue-tie, as today) last time; that was a step back in the right direction though and she's on a competitive mark if settling.

10/1

12/1

Form: 210295 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Record is 4-40, the most recent win off this mark on turf in July; has lacked consistency otherwise this year, so isn't guaranteed to take advantage of being nicely weighted.
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7th

8

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Winner here off 2lb lower last October, his third over C&D; last month's Chester comeback from a short break should have brought him on and he holds each-way claims under Oisin Murphy, who boasts a good record for the yard.

8/1

7th

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Hes A Gentleman

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Five-time AW winner who was knocking on the door at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in his final two starts in the spring; only 1lb higher than for his last run but this is tougher back up in grade and he's 1-25 on turf; has some work to do from high draw after a break.

16/1

2nd

2

(3)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

One win (C&D) and three second-place finishes in six AW starts since October; front-running second, beaten a nose, over 8.6f here four weeks ago; in the mix again.

7/1

Form: 620030

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has inconsistent handicap form; holds each-way claims on the pick of it but chance of winning largely depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Modern Times

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Scored over C&D in first-tiime cheekpieces on stable debut in July and followed up with narrow success at Epsom (6f, good to firm) last month; could still have more improvement to come for James Owen; must be considered.

3/1

1st

7

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Modern Times

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Signed off for Tim Easterby with two good efforts in the spring and made winning stable debut at Southwell (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month; will be fine back on turf and could still have more to offer for new stable; major player.

7/4

1st

12

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Modern Times

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Expensive to follow this season, having missed ten months, for Tim Easterby; run well on Tapeta before and a couple of times in a visor too, so it wouldn't surprise were to to take this in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

Form: 14-947

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Below best in a light 2024 campaign and was disappointing at Hamilton (1m4f) last time, having gained his sole win over that C&D; enough to prove back at 1m (second attempt) on AW debut.
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6

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spectacular Style

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won over 1m6f at Redcar in August but hasn't given himself a chance in two subsequent races after pulling hard, with and without the hood; risky.

11/2

5th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Ran below market expectations, having raced freely, last time when bidding for a Redcar double (1m6f); upped further in distance but may settle better and rebound with hood reapplied.

5/2

5th

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Gained second career win when scoring over C&D last time (good to firm); chance off this 4lb higher mark, providing the ground doesn't turn soft.

11/8

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Payout
Exacta £27.60
Straight Forecast £24.49
Tricast £154.48
Trifecta £307.00

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Hitched

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Siam Fox

Daily Record:

Hitched

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Feel The Need

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Feel The Need

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Feel The Need

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Feel The Need

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