January 24 / 16.45 Southwell (AW)

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  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6021-3 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-6 on turf but proving consistent on Tapeta (721213); appeared to be held off this mark when third of eight at Newcastle (1m2f) 13 days ago, but still commands respect under Simon Walker.
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8th

8

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Sol Cayo

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Two AW wins in the winter (1m2f/1m3f) and continued the good work when easily making all in three-runner handicap at Pontefract (1m4f, good) recently after a break; 6lb higher in a much hotter race today but this progressive 5yo comfortably dispatched an in-form rival last time and is not ruled out.

14/1

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

15:10 Pontefract

Sol Cayo

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Ended 2024 in top form and he added a Southwell win (1m3f) to his tally in January; absent since and 0-6 on turf (3-7 on AW); still feasibly weighted but he'll need to be at the top of his game to take this.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

24th Jan 2025

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1m 3f 23y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Sol Cayo

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Fionn McSharry

in touch with leaders

2/1

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16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 75057-

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Only success since last winning on the Flat in September 2021 came over hurdles last summer; finished around 9l behind Wiltshire Wonder here (1m4f) five weeks ago; plenty more needed.
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3rd

4

29th May 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pleasant Man

11st 0lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Joey Ramsden

On a losing run and he beat only one in 11.5f Lingfield handicap ten days ago; not ruled out though if back on his A-game.

16/1

7th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Pleasant Man

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Five wins from 43 starts, the most recent at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last January off a mark 10lb higher than today's; bounced back from a disappointing run when fourth of six at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 17 days ago and has place claims.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 863/9- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fair sort over hurdles on his day (RPR 118), though not at his best lately; 1-3 on Polytrack so not easily dismissed if taking to Tapeta; each-way possibilities.
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9

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Junkanoo

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

About 7l behind Diamond Bay at Goodwood (1m6f, good) on final Flat run but has since won well with the blinkers back on over hurdles, albeit an ordinary handicap; Ashley Lewis also takes off a handy 7lb; could have some role to play.

8/1

2

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

19:20 Fontwell

Junkanoo

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally disappointing over hurdles since Plumpton novice win (2m, good to soft) in early 2024 and not seen in this sphere since down-the-field finish in Ascot handicap in December; in fairly good form on the Flat this year, though, and his current hurdle mark ought to be workable; market may guide.

5/1

Form: 31113- C BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in the autumn, the middle leg of which came here (1m4f); beaten just over a length into third of ten over the same trip last month (runner-up has won since); races off the same mark and application of cheekpieces may eke out a bit more improvement; respected.
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4th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

10/1

8th

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Fast Fred

10st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Phillip Makin

Dependable sort who's been in career-best form with a win and two seconds this season; raised another 2lb but can show up well again after his two big runs at Musselburgh (pipped by Letsbefrank latest); highly respected.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Second at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance and better than ever when taking a 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) two weeks ago; 4lb higher this time but firmly in the mix.

7/2

Form: 1057-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who has been successful in five of his last 11 starts, the latest by a head at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; only 2lb higher and shouldn't have a problem with dropping back in trip; respected.
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3

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Liberated Lad

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: B F Brookhouse

Versatile trip-wise, he ran well when third of 11 at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in June but was a shade disappointing when fourth at Doncaster (14.5f, good) last month when longer trip was expected to suit; still not out of this if putting his best foot forward.

11/2

4th

1

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

13:30 Doncaster

Liberated Lad

11st 2lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Multiple winner and a versatile sort trip-wise; shaped as though coming to hand over 1m2f (under Bradley Furniss) at Newbury last time, a race that threw up several winners, and won't mind the step back up in distance; seems to handle most ground and is a player.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Liberated Lad

10st 10lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: B F Brookhouse

Four wins last year (1m2f-1m6f, including on turf) and this versatile sort was back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January; fair efforts on last two starts (1m/1m6f) and he might not be far away.

20/1

Form: 07778/

Last run: 862 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
1-10 on the Flat for Andrew Balding but won twice over hurdles for this yard last year; just a fair effort in one previous go on Tapeta and not quite sure what to expect.
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5th

1

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

16:58 Uttoxeter

Schmilsson

12st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Flat bred but won his first two chases (2m, good), albeit with luck on his side the second time when left clear; latest run when last at Stratford just wasn't his true running; still looks competitively treated.

2/1

3

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

18:18 Stratford

Schmilsson

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Not bred for chasing but is 2-2 since switched to fences in May; might have been fortunate at Perth last month (2m, good; leader fell at final fence) and is 2lb wrong here but still features prominently in calculations.

7/4

1st

2

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:22 Perth

Schmilsson

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Flat/hurdles scorer; not totally fluent but easily beat Nathan Wells over C&D (good) last month on chase debut and looks open to further progress in this sphere; could well defy a 7lb rise.

11/10

8/1

Form: 044-14

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Doesn't win very often these days, though he did get it right at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) earlier in month; held off this mark back there on Tuesday and will need more in order to take this.
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2nd

1

(1)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and this trip is more suitable than the 1m he tackled at Newcastle last month; however, he finished down the field when back up to 1m4f here last night.

15/2

6th

8

(8)

16th Feb 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annandale

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Drop back to 1m provides an excuse for latest effort; not disgraced in last three attempts at about 1m4f; possibilities off 7lb below last winning mark.

7/1

12/1

Form: 16237- D

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at Dundalk for Henry de Bromhead (10.7f/1m4f), but well beaten over 2m there last time; makes her debut for her new yard having changed hands for £1,200 last month; market should be revealing.
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9th

4

(2)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Paloma

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Katy Price

Two AW wins during her spell in Ireland; folded tamely and failed to beat a rival at Southwell last month on debut for new yard; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Miss Paloma

10st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Katy Price

in touch with leaders, edged left after 1f

12/1

8th

7

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Miss Paloma

10st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Katy Price

in touch with leaders, edged left after 1f

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £25.60
Straight Forecast £27.21
Tricast £304.54
Trifecta £248.70

Selections

The Times:

Sol Cayo

SPOTLIGHT:

Fast Fred

POSTDATA:

Liberated Lad

NEWMARKET:

Gaassee

RP RATINGS:

Fast Fred

D Express:

Fast Fred

The Guardian:

Sol Cayo

Daily Mail:

Sol Cayo

The Sun:

Sol Cayo

The Star:

Sol Cayo

Daily Mirror:

Liberated Lad

Daily Record:

Liberated Lad