February 12 / 15.50 Southwell (AW)

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0204-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got going too late on her stable/handicap debut at Kempton four weeks ago; that gives her something to build on but she'll need more to win this warm race.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Montrachet Girl

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise on turf last summer and she won at Southwell (7f, AW) this February on her second stable start; only fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) in March and absent since but she retains potential for her top yard, especially now at 1m for the first time.

9/2

5th

2

(1)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Montrachet Girl

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Saxon Warrior filly who is much improved since joining her current yard, showing a tidy turn of foot when cosily winning 7f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; up 3lb but she's a big player.

9/4

1st

1

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Montrachet Girl

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

wore earplugs, taken down early

9/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 4710-2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
5f win for Brian Meehan last October; two respectable efforts for his new stable (well backed over 6f at Kempton last time) but this looks much stronger than when second last month; stable also runs McKenna.
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3rd

2

(2)

7th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Sabrimento

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Headstrong sort who has won just once from his 17 starts but runner-up three times this year, most recently going close at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; every chance he'll be in the mix once more.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Sabrimento

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took nine races to win (5f, soft) for Brian Meehan and he's 0-8 for current yard, unplaced last four starts; often compromises his chance by racing freely but at least this is a weaker race than he's been contesting.

9/4

7th

9

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Goodwood

Sabrimento

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took nine races to win for Brian Meehan (on soft at Bath); 0-6 for current yard and was kept to the AW until finishing well behind at Newmarket; now has a further tweak in his headgear.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 455-81 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Did a fair bit wrong but still ran out an emphatic winner of a 7f Wolverhampton handicap two weeks ago, picking up strongly in the straight (blinkered for the first time); up 7lb but could well have more in the tank.
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13th

9

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

McKenna

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: D Donovan

Beaten a long way all four starts for this yard, last two following wind surgery; headgear (blinkers, worn alone for the first time) returns.

33/1

11th

8

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

McKenna

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Won 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Newcastle for George Boughey early last year, but three starts since returning for this yard in October have been blowouts; no headgear today and probably only of interest if backed.

25/1

11th

4

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

McKenna

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D Donovan

Won twice over 7f when trained by George Boughey; well beaten in two runs for new connections and only dropped 1lb for his troubles; has had a wind op since latest but not easily recommended.

33/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 503-1 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Recorded a slower time than McKenna when winning the first division of a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton 15 days ago; kept on well there and she's capable of better but will need another step forward to follow up.
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10th

6

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Standput

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Wolverhampton (7f) off 1lb lower in January and posted another good effort when fourth at Southwell next time; disappointing in her two starts since and needs to bounce back on her first attempt on turf since debut.

16/1

10th

6

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Standput

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Wolverhampton (7f) off 1lb lower in January and posted another good effort when fourth at Southwell next time; disappointing in her two starts since and needs to bounce back on her first attempt on turf since debut.

16/1

9th

3

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Standput

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Improved effort when winning a C&D handicap in January off 2lb lower; drawn wide when disappointing at Kempton ten days ago; better than that but a career-best is required.

16/1

Form: 8651-3 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Impressive when rewarding strong market support on his nursery debut (7f) at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day; hit with an 8lb rise for that and he failed to pick up having raced freely back at Wolverhampton two weeks ago, unable to match McKenna's change of gear; too soon to write him off.
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10th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.

33/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Promising third at Kempton on debut (7f) and he still looked a work in progress when getting up late to win a Chelmsford maiden eight days later, hanging sharply left in the closing stages; retains potential but that form isn't working out.
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7th

7

(2)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easily Convinced

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't looked straightforward in his four starts, hanging left when winning a Chelmsford maiden and again when sixth on handicap debut in February; no better for cheekpieces at Kempton last month and now tried in blinkers.

10/1

7th

7

(2)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easily Convinced

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't looked straightforward in his four starts, hanging left when winning a Chelmsford maiden and again when sixth on handicap debut in February; no better for cheekpieces at Kempton last month and now tried in blinkers.

10/1

6th

5

(7)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Easily Convinced

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Son of Kodi Bear who opened his account in 7f Chelmsford maiden in January but came in only sixth of eight in 7f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; he needs to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

7th
7 (6)
Azoozi

10/1

Form: 655-6 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promise in maiden/novice company and he was sent off favourite for his handicap debut at Kempton four weeks ago, only to finish in midfield; still has time on his side but he's in a warm event here so interesting to see if his backers return.
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8

(11)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Lingfield

Azoozi

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Yet to be placed in ten starts at 7f-1m2f on a variety of surfaces, including in headgear the last twice; handicapper is trying to help but he'd only be of interest if getting market attention.

10/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

21:00 Leicester

Azoozi

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Soundly beaten in first-time cheekpieces on AW this month (1m2f) and has now been unplaced all nine starts; drops back in trip with blinkers tried here; considered only if lively in the betting.

14/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Azoozi

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Has not finished closer than fifth in his eight starts and he's been beaten 7l or more in last four handicaps (7f-1m2f); mark continues to fall and headgear is now added but he needs a transformation back on AW.

20/1

11/1

Form: 367-92

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race for George Boughey when second of nine, beaten half a length by the reopposing Standput, at Wolverhampton 15 days ago (blinkered for the first time); sold for 12,000gns since; 1lb better off with his old rival but it might not be enough.
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3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

Non-runners

Risk

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £173.40
Straight Forecast £183.98
Tricast £693.79
Trifecta £692.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Easily Convinced

SPOTLIGHT:

McKenna

D Express:

Blue Seeker

POSTDATA:

Montrachet Girl

Daily Record:

Standput

Telegraph:

Easily Convinced

Daily Mirror:

Easily Convinced

The Star:

Easily Convinced

The Times:

McKenna

The Guardian:

McKenna

Daily Mail:

McKenna

The Sun:

Blue Seeker