February 14 / 13.30 Southwell (AW)

13.30

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

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11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1327-7 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won in a first-time visor at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in August and ran well in his next two starts, but held in his last two including after four months off at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; will need to have come on for it.
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6th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Lumenbourg

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time winner who acts on most surfaces and was very consistent on turf (6f/7f) last term; opened this year's account when making all in amateur riders' race over C&D (good to soft) under Amy Collier last month; not far off that form when fourth off this mark a fortnight ago; should be thereabouts.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Lumenbourg

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Back to winning ways in 6f Carlisle handicap 11 days ago, cosily making all; up 4lb but this dual course scorer must enter calculations.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Lumenbourg

11st 0lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Julie Camacho

All three wins have been at 7f, although has plenty of good runs at 6f; good third to a subsequent winner at Redcar last time (6f, good); should go well.

11/4

9/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 036/4-

Last run: 403 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sister to the stable's useful 7f AW performer Doctor Khan Junior (runs 3.00); some ability in three starts on Tapeta (5f/6f) last winter; up a furlong on her return from 403 days off with cheekpieces given a go; worth a market check.
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3rd

5

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Margot Robbie

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

led, headed and prominent after 1f, disputing second 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, soon no impression

100/30

3rd

5

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Margot Robbie

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

led, headed and prominent after 1f, disputing second 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, soon no impression

100/30

1st

4

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Margot Robbie

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Close second at Southwell three weeks ago on her first attempt at 7f (cheekpieces first time, retained); that form isn't working out though and others appeal more for win purposes.

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 86648-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-9 for Eve Johnston Houghton, one his best efforts when fourth of 11 over C&D in November; changed hands for 1,000gns last month and improvement needed on debut for David Evans; no headgear today.
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9th

7

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 1lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Maiden; picked up for 1,000gns out of Eve Johnson Houghton's yard in January; sent off favourite when third in C&D handicap on last week's stable debut (took keen hold); had been off for 55 days; may build on that but he carried his head high under pressure so doesn't look one to trust; maybe the refitted tongue-tie will help.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

0-9 for Eve Johnston Houghton, one his best efforts when fourth of 11 over C&D in November; changed hands for 1,000gns last month and improvement needed on debut for David Evans; no headgear today.

12/1

8th

9

(3)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Still a maiden but this keen-going sort was fitted with cheekpieces when an encouraging fourth of 11 on his Tapeta debut at Southwell (7f) last month; he's one to consider eased 2lb now if his stamina holds out.

10/1

3/1

Form: 3656-1 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Stable in fine form lately and this gelding played his part when making a successful return from six months off over 1m here a week ago; return to this trip not an issue (C&D winner) and high on the list under 4lb penalty.
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3rd

3

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northbound

10st 12lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Roger Fell

Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW.

14/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Northbound

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Two wins at around 1m on AW this year; 1-22 on turf but he was only beaten a short head at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April (his final start for Peter Niven); seventh of 12 in this grade at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 22 days ago; place chance.

14/1

Form: 2300-5 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Two of her four wins have come over 1m here, the latest in a 0-50 classified event just over a year ago, but that her only success in her last 28 starts; may come on from last month's Wolverhampton return, but needs to.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two-time C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a snug win in a 7f classified event at Newcastle 17 days ago, asserting in the final 100 yards; more on her plate back in a handicap but holds each-way claims.

10/1

8/1

Form: 531-44 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Just 3-43 but hasn't been with this stable for long, winning at this venue (1m) in December and finishing fourth in two 0-50 classified events back here (7f/1m) in the meantime; frame material.
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9th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alyara

8st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Alyara

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Joe Ponting

On a long losing sequence and she failed to beat a rival in a 6f Salisbury handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Alyara

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Two of her three wins have come on turf, but seen much more often on the AW these days; latest efforts have been respectable, but a losing run of 26 sounds a note of caution.

8/1

Form: 83467-

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than when gaining her sole success in 29 starts at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) last May, but not seen since making little impact over C&D in October; others more solid.
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11th

16

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Moreginplease

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Ryan

1-33 but was placed in three of her five starts here (6f/7f) last year; does stay this far and could outrun her odds.

25/1

11th

16

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Moreginplease

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Ryan

1-33 but was placed in three of her five starts here (6f/7f) last year; does stay this far and could outrun her odds.

25/1

8th

11

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Moreginplease

9st 11lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: John Ryan

1-32 and although not beaten that far the last twice, will still need to find improvement in order to double her tally.

33/1

Form: 5-6563 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Best known for his Newcastle exploits with seven wins (mainly over 6f), though he was successful over this C&D just under a year ago; still 4lb below his last winning mark and should be thereabouts.
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7th

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt.

9/1

9th

1

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well

7/2

1st

9

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account.

5/1

3/1

Form: 00-231 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow-starter who has gained two of his three wins over C&D, the latest by a neck in a 0-50 classified event (first-time blinkers) 15 days ago; this doesn't look much more demanding back in a handicap and a major player.
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3

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Again slowly away when not running much of a race here on Wednesday, continuing his poor run of form.

33/1

12th

2

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Regularly misses the break; form has nosedived since winning at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January, including when beaten nearly 15l in a similar event over C&D one month ago; can't be recommended at present.

50/1

3

(9)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Regularly misses the break; second to Fact Or Fable in this race last year and won at this track (7f, good to firm) in September; back on the scoresheet at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January but quiet since and he ran poorly at Brighton last time when back from a break.

20/1

20/1

Form: 840-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure prices and showed little in three starts over 5f-7f on Tapeta late last year, including two here; may show more now handicapping and Luke Morris a positive booking; watch market.
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10th

6

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Prince Elliot

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Derek Shaw

Triple-figure prices and showed little in three starts over 5f-7f on Tapeta late last year, including two here; may show more now handicapping and Luke Morris a positive booking; watch market.

20/1

12th

5

(7)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Prince Elliot

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Derek Shaw

Low-level form in two runs on Tapeta in October (7f and 6f); improvement required and the stable may hold stronger claims with Popular Dream.

66/1

Non-runners

Sea The Buckthorn

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.80
Straight Forecast £53.70
Tricast £177.14
Trifecta £308.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hawajes

POSTDATA:

Northbound

D Express:

Moreginplease

RP RATINGS:

Hawajes

The Times:

Hawajes

Telegraph:

Hawajes

The Guardian:

Hawajes

Daily Mail:

Hawajes

Daily Mirror:

Hawajes

The Sun:

Hawajes

The Star:

Northbound

Daily Record:

Northbound