January 30 / 13.12 Southwell (AW)

13.12

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  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3212-4 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Held up; has produced a string of good runs over 9.4f-1m4f this winter, including a 1m3f win over The Bay Warrior here in December; should be seriously involved again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(7)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Absent since June but he will appreciate the return to AW and is 1lb lower than for his last win; this looks too competitive though.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won three handicaps at Lingfield (1m4f-1m5f, AW) this winter; never a threat when fourth back on turf at Windsor last month; others hold stronger claims.

14/1

4th

6

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Charlies Choice

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

All eight wins have been on AW but he's lost his way with heavy defeats at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in last two runs; still lightly raced on turf but he needs a major revival back in this sphere.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 351-12 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Can be a bit fractious and is held up; 4-13 on AW, all on the Newcastle Tapeta, and never better than on his two starts this month; firmly in the mix if he's effective at this track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

14:13 Musselburgh

Humble Spark

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Campaigned mainly over further and has done most of his winning on AW; form has dipped of late and his losing run continues to mount up; wears new headgear.

12/1

9th

1

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 5

14:47 Hamilton

Humble Spark

10st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Six of his seven wins have been on AW; may just have needed the run after a break when fifth at Ayr on Thursday (1m5f, soft) and has an each-way chance.

8/1

5th

12

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Humble Spark

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Went close to snapping long losing run in Queen Mother's Cup at York (1m4f, good) in June; a danger to all if in that form but three lesser runs have followed.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 41/4-2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All four runs on Polytrack; narrowly won 1m Kempton novice as a 2yo; absent for 433 days before showing improved form with minor honours in two handicaps at Lingfield, the latest off today's mark over 1m4f; should be in the thick of things again if he's as good on this Tapeta debut and he's lightly raced, so brings hope for further improvement for in-form stable.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 5

14:32 Bath

Hebridean Nomad

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Andrew Balding

Gained a second career success at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in January; has come back from a six-month absence in excellent form, coming in a close fourth of nine in 1m4f AW Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; holds good claims off an unchanged mark.

5/1

4th

4

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Lingfield (AW)

Hebridean Nomad

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Andrew Balding

Ended a long losing run over C&D in January; resumed from six months off with a good second of six over 1m5f here three weeks ago; well in the mix eased 1lb.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hebridean Nomad

9st 11lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

In good order here when last seen at the beginning of the year, winning over 1m4f in January before being beaten a head over today's distance the following month; holds claims if ready to roll after a break.

2/1

Form: 123-11 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 11212311 on Tapeta since cheekpieces were fitted, including two 1m3f wins here and she has scored over 1m4f (as well as twice at 9.4f) at Wolverhampton; it is possible to question whether she's as good over this far but she was tenacious over 1m3f here last time and should continue as a rising force.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Caramay

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Resumed winning ways over 1m3f here in February and in good form since, not seen to ideal effect when fifth of nine in 1m4f Goodwood handicap 19 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts.

10/1

5th

7

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Caramay

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Consistent AW handicapper and a seven-time winner in that sphere; only 1-9 on turf and appears to have a difficult task off current mark, especially in this grade, returned to this sphere.

16/1

3rd

5

(5)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Caramay

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough mare who has been in good form on the AW since December (13341333), the wins coming at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) and here (1m3f); return to this trip should suit and unlikely to be far away.

11/2

8/1

Form: 7532-1 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Versatile tactically; 6-43 on AW; the last two starts were over 1m3f here when runner-up to Charlie's Choice in December and winning with a late bid 15 days ago; has never won over this far but probably stays; solid sequence in recent starts.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Put a poor run behind him when second at Lingfield (1m2f) three weeks ago and will be suited by this move back up in trip but some of the younger ones appeal more all the same.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Mark Usher

7lb lower than when last successful here (1m4f) a year ago and has run some creditable races in the meantime, but he hasn't tackled a trip this short in almost two years; others more solid.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

Ran well when second of nine in returning cheekpieces at Leicester (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but all seven wins have been on the AW; still 6lb lower than for the latest of those, but he attempts beyond 1m6f for the first time on his 63rd outing.

9/4

Form: 2461-0 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Twice second here; well beaten on hurdle debut in December and by almost as far on Flat 12 days ago; usual cheekpieces are now set aside and he did win over 1m4f on Lingfield Polytrack in November on his only start in today's blinkers; 5lb claimer is recruited; not totally dismissed.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(3)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Sharp Distinction

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3-34, with latest win last November on Lingfield Polytrack; shot back to some form when beaten a neck off career-low mark in six-runner race on turf at Leicester (1m4f) on latest outing and he's notched up a few placed efforts at this track, so he's one to consider back up 2lb.

100/30

2

(5)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Sharp Distinction

10st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3-33 and has shown little in two runs since switching to current yard; has dropped to a career-low mark but needs to raise his game.

14/1

6

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Sharp Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Lemos De Souza

Has struggled on AW in recent starts but has dropped back to a winning mark if staging a revival back on turf.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14304- CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

6

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Took his turf record to 0-6 when well held in a York Dante meeting handicap in May but he's a much healthier 4-9 on AW, including a win over C&D; big player if ready to roll after seven months off.

4/1

Form: 2/500-

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Impressive on Kempton AW on 2yo debut; a bit below that level all four starts since, given eight months before she finished behind in two handicaps (Tapeta/Polytrack) this winter; wore cheekpieces latest; same owners but she has now left George Boughey; upped from 1m2f and she is bred to stay.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Timeless Charm

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Two wins in Britain were on AW; ground should suit but might prefer a longer trip; hard-earned Newcastle win last September was over an extended 1m4f.

10/1

9th
10 (6)
Nowhere

25/1

Form: 28236-

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
First four starts were on the Kempton Polytrack, placed in three; not disgraced on Wolverhampton Tapeta on latest outing and sold out of Hughie Morrison's for 15,000gns four days later; now hooded and back up in trip for stable/handicap debut, needing some improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:57 Newbury

Nowhere

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Tom Ward

12-race maiden; creditable efforts in three AW handicaps in the spring but he's failed to beat a rival at Windsor (11.4f) and Southwell (2m) in last two starts; has plenty to prove again and he needs a major revival back at this trip.

12/1

14th

8

(4)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Nowhere

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

11-race maiden, all on AW except when well beaten on good ground on latest outing; pretty consistent in this sphere and well treated judged on best efforts, but the move up from 1m4f requires some guesswork.

16/1

6

(7)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Nowhere

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Ten-race maiden, all on AW; pretty consistent, stays 1m4f and edging down the weights but probably needs to find a bit extra for this turf debut.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.50
Straight Forecast £40.62
Tricast £136.81
Trifecta £173.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hebridean Nomad

LAMBOURN:

Caramay

NEWMARKET:

Charlie's Choice

SPOTLIGHT:

Skye Breeze

Daily Record:

Humble Spark

TOPSPEED:

Sharp Distinction

The Times:

Hebridean Nomad

Telegraph:

Hebridean Nomad

The Sun:

Hebridean Nomad

The Guardian:

Charlie's Choice

D Express:

Charlie's Choice

Daily Mail:

Caramay

Daily Mirror:

Caramay

The Star:

Caramay

RP RATINGS:

Skye Breeze