December 14 / 16.45 Southwell (AW)

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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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15

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Feel The Need

8st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner over C&D, both times in Class 4, including on penultimate start; not sure to repeat that form, having been inconsistent otherwise this year and bearing in mind this is a higher grade.

14/1

3

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Feel The Need

9st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Off the mark for the season when coming late to win over 7f off 4lb lower at York last time (good to firm; runner-up well beaten over same C&D the next day); has won over 1m; quite interesting.

12/1

1st

8

(12)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Beat Mereside Diva (5lb worse off) when winning over C&D in May last season (good to soft); decent run when 5.5l seventh over C&D last time; each-way chance.

12/1

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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3rd

5

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

C&D win last July was the first leg of a hat-trick and has threatened again since then; however, his form has gone rather cold and seems best watched for the time being.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Bowood

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Won three on the bounce over 1m/8.5f last season (good/good to firm); has struggled a bt since and well beaten over C&D last month.

25/1

12th

12

(20)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Bowood

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Three wins over 1m/8.5f in July/August last season; ran a couple of good races on the AW in December but bit to prove after two below par runs last twice; poor draw

40/1

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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2

(9)

19th Jun 2025

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1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hitched

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

Goes well at Lingfield; will be happier back on Polytrack but his last two wins came over 1m2f and whether this easy 1m will be enough of a test off a career-high mark is the question.

12/1

5th

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Windsor

Hitched

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Dual turf winner but his last six wins have been on AW and latest was at Lingfield (1m2f) in April; hard to rule out another good effort but a 4lb rise makes things tougher and his last turf run was 12 months ago.

8/1

5th

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Windsor

Hitched

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Dual turf winner but his last six wins have been on AW and latest was at Lingfield (1m2f) in April; hard to rule out another good effort but a 4lb rise makes things tougher and his last turf run was 12 months ago.

8/1

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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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

Standard

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

9th

4

(4)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Has gained all AW wins at Wolverhampton but his record at Southwell is consistent; creditable second at Lingfield (1m) most recently; this in-form 7yo holds a solid chance.

9/2

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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2

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:03 Newmarket (July)

Siam Fox

9st 13lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Needs to improve on this season's two similar efforts but now may be the time to catch him; successful off 6lb higher last June on third start of his 2024 campaign.

14/1

2

(9)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Siam Fox

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Kevin Frost

Sole win in the last two years was at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last June off 4lb higher; not disgraced on 2025 return and should build on that.

11/1

2

(9)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Siam Fox

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Kevin Frost

Sole win in the last two years was at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last June off 4lb higher; not disgraced on 2025 return and should build on that.

11/1

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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12th

12

(12)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

Imperial Fighter

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J McKenna

took keen hold, towards rear

9/1

12th

12

(12)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

Imperial Fighter

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J McKenna

took keen hold, towards rear

9/1

5th

7

(6)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Third in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2022; nothing like the force of old but made all off career-low mark at Wolverhampton in January; well held twice later in the month before sold out of Jamie Osborne's yard for 5,000gns; set a strong pace over 1m here last week and failed to sustain it; needs to settle better.

10/1

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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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

1

(8)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Pasha

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Maiden winner for previous yard; mixed record in handicaps and down the field in both her runs for James Owen; no headgear this afternoon and now has a bit to prove, including trip-wise.

12/1

1

(8)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Pasha

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Maiden winner for previous yard; mixed record in handicaps and down the field in both her runs for James Owen; no headgear this afternoon and now has a bit to prove, including trip-wise.

12/1

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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6th

14

(5)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Hes A Gentleman

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole turf win came at Ayr (7f, good) last July and back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; has won at up to 8.6f; however, below best in February last time and this may prove too competitive.

14/1

6th

14

(5)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Hes A Gentleman

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole turf win came at Ayr (7f, good) last July and back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; has won at up to 8.6f; however, below best in February last time and this may prove too competitive.

14/1

8th

4

(12)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Well positioned when winning a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (second has won since); overcame a wide draw on that occasion but he needs to do so again here and he's up 4lb.

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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1st

1

(2)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ripon

Modern Times

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Closest to winning for Iain Jardine at Newcastle (6f AW, beaten a neck) last December; solid effort on first start for this trainer (off a five-month absence) in a Class 3 at York on Saturday (7f, good to firm; fourth, 33-1); tongue-tie back on, and this looks a suitable spot.

15/8

4th

12

(5)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 York

Modern Times

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

13-race maiden for Iain Jardine, ending his time with that yard with a creditable fourth of eight at Newcastle (6f) in January; equally as effective at 7f.

33/1

4th

8

(4)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:56 Newcastle (AW)

Modern Times

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds, lost two places towards finish

7/1

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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3

(4)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Spectacular Style

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Unextended to land a four-runner 1m4f novice in autumn 2023 (odds on) and mixed signals since as regards his effectiveness at that trip; decent opening effort for Ian Williams nonetheless when second at Salisbury latest, for which his much-reduced mark has been re-raised only 1lb.

2/1

7

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Spectacular Style

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

String of mostly short-priced defeats, blowing out as often as not, since winning a novice at 1-7 as a 3yo; often hooded; left Roger Varian (same owners) since latest run, in March; 25lb below his peak mark.

7/1

5th

1

(2)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Spectacular Style

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

String of short-priced defeats, blowing out as often as not, since winning a novice at 1-7 as a 3yo; maybe the return of the hood will help, down another 3lb, but his three previous runs on Tapeta were poor and he has it all to prove now.

4/1

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Exacta £27.60
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Tricast £154.48
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Hitched

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Modern Times

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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

The Sun:

Feel The Need

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