January 31 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

Standard

Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
SKY
View Course
Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 344-12 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
In good form since the autumn, winning a classified at Newcastle (1m4f) at the start of the month before catching a tartar here (1m3f) 17 days ago; looks good for another big run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Eight AW wins, including at Wolverhampton (1m6f) and Newcastle (1m4f) under Conor Whiteley on her last two outings; has to prove her effectiveness on turf (well held in three attempts much earlier in career) but has to be respected in her current mood.

2/1

1st

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Richard Fahey; seven-time AW winner, including two over C&D early last year; off the mark for current trainer at Wolverhampton last time (1m6f; form fair); up 2lb; should go well again.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time course winner, including one over C&D; runner-up to a progressive rival at Southwell (1m6f) on her stable debut in March and was a bit better than the bare result here over 1m4f 17 days ago having been short of room at a crucial stage; back up in trip.

9/4

2nd
7 (6)
Zooks

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 9355-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
No win as yet but she hasn't been too far away in any of her last five handicaps, including on this course (at 1m3f and 1m6f) and may well benefit from the drop in class and first-time cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Zooks

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

37 starts, with her only wins coming last year on AW in February and at Ffos Las (1m6f, good) in July; went off the boil this January-March and no revival 15 days ago, after a break, but she'd be a major player if back on song.

14/1

7th

7

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Zooks

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Two wins from 36 starts; runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in December but below that level in three starts since, including when a 12l third of ten here over 1m6f last time; still has place claims.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 8673-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best effort to date when a close third of 11 on step up to 1m6f at Chelmsford in December but he didn't run nearly so well over that C&D 22 days ago and has plenty to prove on Tapeta debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Leon Trotsky

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

1-13; won at Southwell (2m, AW) off 3lb lower in February and he ran a fine race when third behind Balgowan over that same C&D in April; below form at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) 37 days ago but he was caught quite wide for a part of the race; yard won this last year.

7/1

6th

7

(7)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Leon Trotsky

9st 4lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Had little trouble in shaking off his rivals when upped to 2m at Southwell in February and he ran a sound race in defeat when third over that C&D in April; looks one of the better options if proving suited by this track on first run here.

11/4

6th

7

(7)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Leon Trotsky

9st 4lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Had little trouble in shaking off his rivals when upped to 2m at Southwell in February and he ran a sound race in defeat when third over that C&D in April; looks one of the better options if proving suited by this track on first run here.

11/4

7/1

Form: 99997-

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Modest AW form for this yard in the autumn but he won over hurdles in December and the return to 1m4f should suit now down in grade; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a similar handicap at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in March and made another bold bid when runner-up at Ludlow (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; only just caught in that race and he's 4lb well in off the same mark here; strongly respected.

5/2

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: James Owen

He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time.

4/1

4th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Snapius

11st 11lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Best effort for a while when beating two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) last month; back up 6lb in a race that will take more winning but that recent success could have had a reviving effect.

11/2

Form: 25257- C

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner now but consistent and he gave it a good shot magainst a subsequent triple winner, over 1m3f here in October; had wind surgery since latest run before Christmas and well worth considering in his first classified run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Creditable third at Southwell (1m3f) last month but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 8l at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time; needs to bounce back and will need a good pace back at this trip; tongue-tie removed.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5050-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five wins, one at 1m3f on Kempton Polytrack last spring; no obvious standout on these terms but he wasn't beaten far at Wolverhampton recently and he does act well here; not dismissed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Pittsburg

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday.

14/1

6th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival.

8/1

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere.

7/1

Form: 6537-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins on testing turf surfaces; her AW record is mixed but she ran better than the bare result in a 1m3f classified here 17 days ago, when behind a major improver and Rubellite, and might yet do better on sand.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

8th

3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly away, in rear, steady headway when towards near side from 2f out, kept on and went third towards finish, never dangerous

8/1

Form: 69700- D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Would have every chance on the pick of his form this time last year, including a 1m4f win at Lingfield, but he went off the boil last spring and has been at a low ebb since back from break in October.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

Form: 5366-8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
In the frame four times but vulnerable in classified events so far and no real incentive to support her despite the addition of cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Birdie

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

In the frame four times but vulnerable in classified events so far and no real incentive to support her despite the addition of cheekpieces.

16/1

9th

8

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Birdie

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

In the frame four times but vulnerable in classified events so far and no real incentive to support her despite the addition of cheekpieces.

16/1

8th

8

(11)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Birdie

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Threatened to win off a basement handicap mark on turf last summer but was out of form on Tapeta when last seen in the autumn; needs two-month break to have done her good.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £13.38
Trifecta £243.50

Selections

The Times:

Rubellite

SPOTLIGHT:

Bay Of Naples

Daily Mail:

Zooks

NEWMARKET:

Leon Trotsky

The Star:

Snapius

Daily Mirror:

Pittsburg

The Sun:

Zooks

Telegraph:

Rubellite

The Guardian:

Rubellite

D Express:

Rubellite

Daily Record:

Rubellite

RP RATINGS:

Bay Of Naples

POSTDATA:

Bay Of Naples