December 19 / 12.35 Southwell (AW)

12.35

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 554348

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third on his handicap debut at Windsor in June (6f, good to firm) but that hasn't yet proved a springboard to better things; the drop to a Class 6 handicap and the addition of a tongue-tie could prompt something bigger today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 12lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins have been on AW and latest was at Chelmsford (6f) in January; now 4lb lower than for that success but he's been tailed off in last two runs (turf/Tapeta) and needs a major revival.

10/1

13th

7

(8)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Better on AW than turf and wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Ascot run (reportedly unsuited by the fast ground); 2lb lower than for his Chelmsford win in January (6f); not discounted.

16/1

12

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Rebel Empire

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won three times on AW over the winter and now back to the last winning mark; more to prove on turf though and others have greater potential.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 242735

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win but there have been some encouraging efforts along the way (including over 6f on Tapeta); shaped nicely at Newcastle on Tuesday after a break; should find a race this winter but perhaps not this one.
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6th

7

(4)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Doon The Glen

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Seems best suited by a stiff 6f, as evidenced by his two Hamilton wins in June/July; denied clear run in closing stages when keeping-on fourth over 5f on heavy ground there last month and will be fine back on Tapeta but might be vulnerable to specialists over this trip.

6/1

4th

7

(8)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won a 6f handicap here (good to firm) in July off a 1lb higher mark; handles soft ground but the worry is that he might get going too late back at 5f.

6/1

6th

12

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in July off this mark; late headway back at 5f here 12 days ago and the return to this trip will suit; not discounted.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 410897 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who won two Class 6 handicaps over 6f in September (soft ground and Tapeta); well beaten since, including when 66-1 at Newcastle on Tuesday.
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9th

6

(6)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Infrequent winner who's having a first ever run at beyond sprint trips at the age of seven; has been in good form on turf and has often run well in defeat round here but stamina is an obvious concern.

7/1

3rd

11

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Eldeyaar

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Took this in 2024 and he got back on track when a head second of nine in 6f Catterick handicap 18 days ago; well in the mix nudged up 1lb.

9/1

2nd

9

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Eldeyaar

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual soft-ground winner, including over C&D, who won't mind any rain; generally run well since switched from cheekpieces to a visor and holds claims in a race lacking depth.

8/1

12/1

Form: 940

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a 7f maiden at Chelmsford in April but that was a weak race and he failed to build on it 12 days later; gelded during his 238-day absence; switch to handicaps/drop to 6f not enough to tempt.
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8th

3

(14)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:12 Windsor

Jimmy Knocker

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Andi Brown

Won a couple of 6f handicaps last season and he was better than ever when going down by a short-head at Newbury (6f, good to firm; for today's apprentice) in July; failed to back it up at Newmarket three weeks later; others are preferred.

14/1

7th

5

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Jimmy Knocker

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Ended his abbreviated campaign last season with a win in this race; well held in his first three runs this term but he turned things around with a near-miss at Newbury (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but he remains feasibly treated and is respected back at this track.

4/1

Form: 897891 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Challenged widest and got up late to reward market support at Wolverhampton on Monday (6f); penalty won't be easy to overcome on that evidence but he has the back class to think he'll cope; 7lb claimer who has ridden three winners in Ireland booked; should go well again.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:17 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won two of his last four starts, including C&D; latest effort was a backwards step but this isn't a strong race and a revival would be no surprise.

5/1

7th

4

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Particularly successful on Tapeta but he was a wide-margin winner over C&D in June and again won from the front at Wolverhampton in his only subsequent AW run; the chasers were closing there but he had the race in the bag from some way out and, back up 3lb, he looks sure to go well again.

7/2

1st

2

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Nine-time winner, the latest a comfortable success in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last month; his subsequent defeat on soft turf is easy to forgive; high on the list.

11/4

6th
11 (10)
Ustath

8/1

Form: 134187 CD

Last run: 101 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
First or second in one third of his 57 starts on AW, including seven wins at this track; not handicapped out of things on this summer's best but he's returning from 101 days off and may be sharper with this behind him,
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8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

5th

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

8

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:13 Catterick

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Fell

9yo who is just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 10-67 on AW; however, he's been in fair form on AW of late and ran some good races in defeat on turf last summer; could be thereabouts.

15/2

7th
5 (9)
Nevernay

5/1

Form: 936743

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first win but he ran his best race for his new stable when third of ten (made the running) at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; not discounted back at 6f.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(7)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

10st 10lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

awkward start, in rear, soon detached

12/1

6

(7)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

10st 10lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

0-13 but he's shown the odd bit of promise here over 7f this winter; inexperienced rider on board and his maiden status looks set to remain intact.

12/1

4th

1

(8)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

in touch with leaders

16/1

14/1

Form: 73229

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Easy to back and didn't make much of an impact on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton 17 days ago (7f); still early days but she needs to leave that latest effort well behind.
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1

(7)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Safanah

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Lightly raced 4yo who was placed in novice and maiden races on turf/AW last autumn; however, she's finished down the field in her three handicaps (7f/6f, AW) and needs to raise her game.

12/1

1

(7)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Safanah

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Lightly raced 4yo who was placed in novice and maiden races on turf/AW last autumn; however, she's finished down the field in her three handicaps (7f/6f, AW) and needs to raise her game.

12/1

8th

3

(1)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Safanah

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Didn't progress last backend, finishing well held in a couple of handicaps latterly; needs to improve if she's to take this back from four months off.

16/1

10/1

Form: 437279

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two low-key runs for his new stable this winter but he had shown promise on occasions for Michael Dods (including at 6f); Marco Ghiani has a good record for the yard and no surprise to see better this afternoon.
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9th

3

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

War Memorial

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

2-4 since returned to turf in April, the latter win gained at Catterick (7f, good for firm) three weeks ago; effectively 6lb higher here if Conor Whiteley's reduced claim is considered but ought to go well again.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

War Memorial

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Winner over 7f at Musselburgh in April (good) and sound run back up to 1m there last time (good); below par tried in cheekpieces in between; can be involved.

9/2

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

War Memorial

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Backed when winning over 7f here in April (good) and first-time cheekpieces perhaps backfired at Doncaster; those aids are now left off but has stamina to prove over this far.

4/1

10th
10 (3)
Devilwala

33/1

Form: 09000- D

Last run: 455 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
A lot of water has passed under the bridge since he finished fourth in the 2020 Dewhurst Stakes and his only win since his 2yo days came over 7.5f in September 2022; now 15lb lower but ended his time with Tim Easterby under a cloud and he's risky at this trip after 455 days off.
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5th

6

(10)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Devilwala

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in March was still a big shock; may have needed his comeback run over 5f here ten days ago but he finished last of seven and needs to leave that form a long way behind.

25/1

7th

4

(8)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Devilwala

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

Smart in his younger days but, given his form last winter, his 100-1 success in a 0-50 classified event here (6f) in March was still a big shock; the drop back in trip may have helped, but he's been on the sidelines since that last run and this is tougher back in a handicap on his return.

6/1

Non-runners

Bellagio Man, Kats Bob

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Payout
Exacta £70.00
Straight Forecast £67.12
Tricast £689.71
Trifecta £440.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Mirror:

Nevernay

POSTDATA:

Safanah

The Times:

Rebel Empire

SPOTLIGHT:

War Memorial

Daily Mail:

Devilwala

NEWMARKET:

Walking On Clouds

Telegraph:

Walking On Clouds

The Guardian:

Walking On Clouds

D Express:

Walking On Clouds

The Star:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Record:

Walking On Clouds