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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11th

12

(2)

17th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Feel The Need

8st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

always behind

20/1

11th

12

(2)

17th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Feel The Need

8st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

Returned to winning form at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month and ran to a similar level when third of ten over the same C&D 15 days later (runner-up has won since); needs a bit more at this level, though.

20/1

3rd

1

(8)

29th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

12:05 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, went third inside final furlong, stayed on

11/4

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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12

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Bowood

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

12

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Bowood

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

4th

1

(3)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

14:32 Lingfield (AW)

Bowood

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Recorded a hat-trick on turf last summer at around 1m; placed in 8-12 AW starts, going very close at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) on his last two; unchanged mark and, if he handles this different track, he should again be thereabouts.

9/4

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Dual scorer here in November, won at Newcastle next time and arrives on the back of a good second of ten at Southwell 11 days ago, all over 1m; he can go well again off the same mark as last time, back up to 1m2f (sole attempt at the trip was on heavy going).

6/1

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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2nd

4

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

14:32 Lingfield (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Turf and Tapeta winner at up to 9.5f; recorded one of his better efforts when running on well to be beaten a short head at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) latest; up 1lb; first run here; not always consistent but a repeat effort would give him claims.

7/2

2nd

4

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

14:32 Lingfield (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Turf and Tapeta winner at up to 9.5f; recorded one of his better efforts when running on well to be beaten a short head at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) latest; up 1lb; first run here; not always consistent but a repeat effort would give him claims.

7/2

2nd

2

27th Dec 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Of Combat

10st 0lb

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time course winner who again gave his running when a beaten favourite at Southwell a fortnight ago; has won over this trip but it's possible to argue he's happiest over a bit shorter.

5/1

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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8th

6

(1)

29th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

12:40 Southwell (AW)

Siam Fox

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

midfield

8/1

8th

6

(1)

29th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

12:40 Southwell (AW)

Siam Fox

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

midfield

8/1

5th

9

(12)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Siam Fox

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on

12/1

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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1st

6

(7)

11th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

0-21 since debut win and fortunes have been slipping for a good while now; virtually tailed off last week at Lingfield and new headgear a cry for help.

40/1

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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7th

2

(10)

14th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Pasha

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, short of room and dropped to rear over 1f out, not recover

6/1

7th

2

(10)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Pasha

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

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.

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

3rd Dec 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Pasha

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

dwelt start, midfield, took keen hold and prominent after 2f

8/1

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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4th

4

(2)

29th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

12:40 Southwell (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, prominent, led when towards far side under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

14/1

4th

4

(2)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

12:40 Southwell (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, prominent, led when towards far side under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

14/1

8th

4

(11)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

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.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Modern Times

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Maiden who has raced mainly at 7f/1m and has inconsistent handicap form; however, went too freely in first-time visor most recently and this return to 6f may suit in the retained headgear.

16/1

2nd

4

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Modern Times

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

held up in rear, headway on far side of group when bumped over 1f out, bumped inside final furlong, pressed winner inside final 110yds, just held

16/1

9th

6

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Modern Times

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

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.

12/1

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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3rd

8

(11)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Spectacular Style

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

held up in rear, steady headway from over 2f out, went third inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

8/1

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Tricast £154.48
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Feel The Need

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The Star:

Hitched

Daily Mail:

Modern Times

TOPSPEED:

Siam Fox

Daily Record:

Hitched

POSTDATA:

Feel The Need

The Times:

Feel The Need

D Express:

Feel The Need

The Sun:

Feel The Need

Telegraph:

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