December 19 / 14.20 Southwell (AW)

14.20

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4-4647

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
7f novice win as a 2yo; made an encouraging seasonal return at Beverley in September but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; likely a personal best will be needed in this field.
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10th

10

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Paladin

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won four times for Charlie Johnston, including over C&D; scored on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in January but below his best on his last three starts; needs to return to form.

33/1

13th

7

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Paladin

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

33-1 winner on AW (7f) in January who ran well when second at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in July; three other outings this year don't come close, albeit he had an excuse when eased down last time; not easy to predict what comes next.

20/1

9th

3

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Paladin

10st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

His first win came over 7f (soft) but better at 1m now, getting up late to win on Wolverhampton AW when making his yard debut in January and finding only a subsequent winner too good at Ascot last month; out of sorts at Redcar since though and reverts to 7f with something to prove.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3100-2 D

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ex-Dermot Weld; has mixed record in his nine runs but he made a good start for new yard when going close at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May; now switches to AW after another break; not ruled out.
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12th

8

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Partisan Hero

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Some good efforts over 5f this year but has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair; 66-1 when towards the rear in the Nunthorpe.

20/1

15th

6

(17)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Partisan Hero

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company.

66/1

7th

6

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Partisan Hero

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

6yo who has been campaigned over further for the majority of his career but he's been a progressive sprinter this season, finishing third in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) on July 4 then runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) last time; however, this tougher race demands more.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -09131 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Comes here in top form, winning two of his last three starts and scoring with more authority than the margin suggests here last week (7f); enjoyed a dream run through that contest though and still has to prove his stamina for a mile.
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2nd

2

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

2-5 over C&D; scrambled home to justify favouritism from Operation Gimcrack (runs in first division) in this last year; placed numerous times since, including at Yarmouth (7f; 10-1) on penultimate start; slow start scuppered chance latest.

5/1

7th

6

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Both turf wins have been over C&D on good to firm, the latest last August; close third to a subsequent winner at Yarmouth last time (7f, good to firm) and has a fair chance here.

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Wilde And Dandy

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Both wins on turf have been at Doncaster (7f) on good to firm; close third of 11 at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December but ran below his best when last seen 147 days ago; break may have done him some good.

14/1

Form: 655654

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but he's shown promise for his current stable and left the impression a return to this trip would suit when plugging on for fourth over 7f here six weeks ago; each-way shout.
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9th

8

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Overlooked

10st 7lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

Longstanding maiden but he's in a consistent vein of form and went down by only half a length in first-time blinkers over C&D most recently; in the mix, with the blinds retained.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Overlooked

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

20-race maiden but hasn't been far away on last two starts, latest when hemmed in against the far rail when fourth of nine at Musselburgh (1m, good) 13 days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least.

7/2

6/1

Form: 460613 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ready win at Nottingham in October when dropped into Class 6 company (1m, soft); similar form when third back at Nottingham six weeks ago; 0-7 on AW but seems to handle Polytrack; Tapeta debut today.
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1st

7

(10)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Dream Pirate

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: T J Kent

Has five Flat wins but was below his best in 1m2f handicaps at Nottingham and Yarmouth earlier this year; watching brief advised on this return following a short break.

12/1

6th

4

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Dream Pirate

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Two course wins on slower than good, the latest off 2lb lower last September; added a 1m2f success at Lingfield in January and his subsequent modest effort at Nottingham may have been needed after three-months off; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Dream Pirate

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Back to winning ways on Lingfield's AW (1m2f) in January; his four successes prior to that all came on turf (including 1m here) so he should remain competitive off only 2lb higher if fully primed after three months off.

13/2

Form: 521626 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Only posted a midfield finish when last seen but he had been running well beforehand, including over C&D; likely to make another bold bid and he's one of a number to consider in an open race.
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3rd

9

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Fools Rush In

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Six-time turf winner who was also winning his sixth AW event when scoring at Southwell (7f) in February; 2lb lower when coming back to form with neck defeat over that C&D in April but not seen since; nothing wrong with his mark if this isn't merely a springboard to another AW campaign.

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

25/1

Form: 510459 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch on turf in the summer, winning three handicaps on slow ground; well beaten back from a break 16 days ago and needs to leave that well behind.
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8th

4

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Distinction

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Mackie

Won plenty down the years, often on soft turf in the summer, but time has looked to be catching up this season, latterly when comfortably held behind We've Got This early in the month.

10/1

6th

7

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Distinction

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Regressive 8yo who has not won since last summer and was particularly disappointing on turf a fortnight ago; needs to turn things around.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 6lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Dual course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 13 months ago and he's finished down the field in last five runs; on reduced mark but he needs to raise his game and it would be a negative if the ground dries out.

12/1

Form: 940421 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Just missed out over C&D last month and gained compensation with a narrow success at Wolverhampton 26 days ago; another 2lb higher but the Wolverhampton win looks solid.
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11th

1

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Darryll Holland

Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back.

10/1

10

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw.

5/1

1st

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field.

4/1

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16/1

Form: -30455 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut win but he has run some fair races for this yard in 2024; more will be needed to come out on top here though.
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4th

3

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golspie

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Just 2-33 on the AW but proved game when scoring by half a length at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; only 2lb higher and likely to go well again.

7/2

1st

2

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

11st 5lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Modest strike-rate of 1-32 on the AW, and that was at Newcastle, but he does act well over this C&D, having been involved in tight finishes in two of his three attempts and placed in the other; weighted to go well.

9/4

3rd

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Frequent slow starter who's consistent but hard to win with and who will always need things to fall just so; on a fair mark, though, under Billy Loughnane (ordinary 2-33 for the yard), having run well over C&D early in the month.

6/1

Form: 591245 D BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in September and he's held his form since, notably second to an improver at Epsom; easy lead unlikely and drawn widest too.
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3rd

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

5yo who has won his last three starts and the second leg was a dominant display at Wolverhampton (8.6f); didn't have much in hand at Carlisle (1m) last time but he hit a personal best with that brave success and still looks feasibly treated off 4lb higher; strongly respected back in trip.

11/4

1st

1

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Between Me And U

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Herrington

Won on turf (1m, good to soft) three years ago but his three wins since have come on AW; up 7lb for his easy front-running success at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago; thriving and commands respect.

4/1

Form: 7/1-60

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
7f novice winner when trained by Andrew Balding; neither run for new yard this year has marked him down as being ahead of his mark; tongue-tie dispensed with and blinkers now fitted.
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9th

6

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 7lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Has form figures of 11121 in his 7f attempts this year, including a Southwell win; on a tougher mark now and has been absent since March but market confidence should be heeded.

13/2

7th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five wins since December, three of them at this track (including over 1m); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he's never been in better form.

6/1

1st

8

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins, including C&D, this winter and latest Chelmsford run probably not the one to judge him on; that said, he wouldn't look to have much wiggle room off his current mark.

8/1

66/1

Form: -08000 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dropped 20lb in four runs for his new yard but with some justification as he's only beaten one rival home; can't be recommended.
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3rd

5

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Sceptic

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: George Baker

Four wins on the AW and 1-17 on grass; ran in snatches when never dangerous at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) two months ago and since left Ian Williams.

8/1

5th

2

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Sceptic

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Not quite at best on last two turf starts but now only 2lb higher than when leading close home at Kempton (1m) in May, and this longer trip won't be a problem; a possible.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.60
Straight Forecast £34.75
Tricast £165.47
Trifecta £305.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Wilde And Dandy

SPOTLIGHT:

Dream Pirate

The Guardian:

Love Your Work

D Express:

Overlooked

The Times:

Golspie

RP RATINGS:

Fools Rush In

NEWMARKET:

Dream Pirate

Telegraph:

Wilde And Dandy

Daily Mail:

Wilde And Dandy

The Sun:

Wilde And Dandy

The Star:

Wilde And Dandy

Daily Record:

Wilde And Dandy

Daily Mirror:

Love Your Work