January 20 / 16.15 Kempton (AW)

16.15

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 3020-1 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Southwell flop in November easy to excuse as he helped force an overly strong pace and he's run well at Wolverhampton on either side of it, latterly winning a 6f Class 5 handicap last week; drew clear with a well-handicapped rival on that occasion and he's a strong contender under a penalty.
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10th

9

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Bel Lir

10st 4lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: K R Burke

Holds weak claims on his form this winter for new yard; possibly found 5f too sharp last time but returning to 7f may not be the answer; 6f has looked his optimum trip.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: /6570-

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-7 for current yard and he was well beaten on his return to action in November; down in the weights but others look stronger.
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5th

3

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:12 Brighton

Dream By Day

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mark Pattinson

Regressive gelding who can pull hard and has hung left a couple of times since returned to turf, including here; most racing over 5f and his record over this trip is hard to enthuse about, for all that this is easier snd he's in a new headgear combination.

20/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Dream By Day

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Mark Pattinson

Not as good as he was and although that is reflected in his handicap mark, others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Dream By Day

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

3-25; most recent win came off 16lb higher at Goodwood (5f, good) in August 2023; pulled hard at Chelmsford (5f, AW) when last seen in February; refused to enter stalls in March and returns to turf with hood reapplied.

15/2

Form: 07488-

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Back to the same mark as when bolting up at Yarmouth last August (7f); subsequent efforts less convincing though.
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10th

10

(10)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Scarlet Lady

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Philip McBride

in rear

7/1

10th

10

(10)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Scarlet Lady

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Philip McBride

in rear throughout

7/1

6th

6

(10)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

18:35 Yarmouth

Scarlet Lady

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Philip McBride

Has a modest 1-16 strike-rate and she hasn't been at her best on AW on her two runs this year; however, she's now 4lb lower than when a commanding winner over C&D (good to firm) last August and she'll be a major player if rediscovering some form.

5/1

Form: 66373-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Regressive 4yo; returning to minor handicap company should be beneficial but others have more pressing claims.
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4th

10

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Hodgson

C&D wins in two of his last three starts, the latest his stable debut 16 days ago when he wore a tongue-tie for the first time; a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

12/1

1st

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Simon Hodgson

Landed a second C&D win for Michael Attwater when taking a 0-50 classified event in June; below that level at a short price here a week later and is tried in a first-time tongue-tie for his new yard back into handicap company.

6/1

5th

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

10st 0lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Finds winning races difficult (2-25) but both wins have been over C&D, the latest in a similar contest (good to firm) last Tuesday; carries a 5lb penalty but looks sure to run his race.

100/30

Form: 62943- CD BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Handicapped to win and he's run well over C&D in both starts since a wind operation; capable of popping up soon but not guaranteed to get the strong pace he needs at this trip.
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10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

Form: 949-92 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both last year's wins came over C&D; the return to Kempton sparked a revival when second of eight over C&D last week and he's likely to be in the thick of it again.
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11th

6

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Well treated on the pick of his form, the latest when second of eight off 7lb higher at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but not matched that form since and is just 2-32.

12/1

4

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

None too consistent but both his wins have come over C&D and he does seem well suited by the track; on a good mark back from four months off and a big run would be no surprise, for all his propensity to miss the break is a nagging concern.

9/2

8

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

McCauleys Tavern

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf; runner-up off 4lb higher at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he was comfortably held over C&D in a 0-58 36 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 0480-3 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2023; added three AW handicaps last year and he was a creditable third here last week (behind Mccauley's Tavern); rider's claim useful and he's one to consider.
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8th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

El Hibri

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Multiple 6f AW winner who is 0-16 on turf, where his better efforts have been on slow ground; AW form has tailed off recently and he looks in need of a revivial if he's to break his turf duck.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

Form: 35678- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has some uninspiring form figures but she didn't get a chance to shine last time having been trapped behind horses at Wolverhampton (strong race for the grade); on a dangerous mark and could outrun her likely odds.
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5th

4

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three course wins over 5f/6f; just 2lb above her last winning mark and softening ground wouldn't be a problem, but she needs to do better than in her last two starts.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Well backed and took advantage of a sliding mark when winning an uncompetitive small-field handicap off 3lb lower at Lingfield (turf) in June; always liked it here but this mark is as high as she's ever won off, so there's little margin for error.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Three-time winner over 5f/6f here; finished 2l behind stablemate So Smart over C&D eight days ago and meets him on the same terms, but she lost ground at the start when the blindfold was removed late so she may get closer.

7/2

Form: 34500- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five wins on turf, including a hat-trick to kick off 2024; well handicapped on his best form but he has more to prove on artificial surfaces.
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6th

8

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

Voodoo Ray

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Gained four of his five wins at this track (two over 7f) but has largely been disappointing over the last couple of year and hopes of him adding to his tally are beginning to fade.

16/1

4th

9

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Voodoo Ray

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Completed a hat-trick in the spring of 2024 but he's drawn a blank since then and has been beaten 6l or more in his last five runs; opposable.

33/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

McCauley's Tavern

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Of Bel Lir

The Sun:

El Hibri

POSTDATA:

McCauley's Tavern

Telegraph:

McCauley's Tavern

The Guardian:

McCauley's Tavern

Daily Mail:

McCauley's Tavern

D Express:

McCauley's Tavern

Daily Mirror:

McCauley's Tavern

Daily Record:

McCauley's Tavern

NEWMARKET:

Prince Of Bel Lir

The Times:

Prince Of Bel Lir

The Star:

Prince Of Bel Lir