February 15 / 16.05 Southwell (AW)

16.05

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  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Form: -42121 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
In good heart and added to last month's Chelmsford classified win when landing a handicap over this C&D a fortnight ago; solid claims up 3lb.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

Three wins, two seconds and a third to his name from 11 starts over C&D; beaten as favourite (behind Farandaway) here a month ago but is on a workable mark now and one to consider back under Rossa Ryan.

4/1

5th

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Won six times in the first half of 2025, three of them over C&D; close third at Kempton last time and he should go well for a stable who were in fine form in February (6-12).

4/1

3rd

6

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

All six wins came on AW in 2025; caught the eye both starts this time around (finished behind Em Four latest) and is back on his last winning mark now; trainer red hot; chance may hinge on how well Callum Shepherd, who has done a good job in the past, can settle him.

9/2

Form: /0397- D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Now 4lb lower than when a good third over C&D in November and a case can be made on that form, but two lesser runs have followed and she's won just one of her 18 starts.
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4

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Caesars Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Seemingly no longer relishes the fast surfaces of 2023's peak win and placed form, judged on June's last of ten at Wetherby (5.5f), and balance of this year's form limits her appeal anyway; cheekpieces return.

20/1

7

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:20 Wetherby

Caesars Pearl

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

6f turf win two years ago remains her only success from 21 starts; not at her best in two AW runs earlier in the year and no better back on turf at Ripon a fortnight ago; down in weights but risky.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2588-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has a poor 1-22 strike-rate but he returned from a break with a good third at Chelmsford (7f) a fortnight ago and is also effective here and over 6f; could be involved.
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7th

9

(11)

13th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Almodovar Del Rio

10st 6lb

J: Mr Curtis Wilson-Ruddock

T: Marco Botti

One of his better recent efforts when third of eight over C&D in January; now 3lb lower but just 1-23 and not certain to run to that same level.

14/1

3

(11)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Almodovar Del Rio

11st 0lb

J: Mr Curtis Wilson-Ruddock

T: Marco Botti

Has a poor 1-22 strike-rate but he returned from a break with a good third at Chelmsford (7f) a fortnight ago and is also effective here and over 6f; could be involved.

7/1

3rd

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Almodovar Del Rio

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Marco Botti

midfield

7/1

Form: 1-6111 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two wins here (5f/6f) earlier this winter and has also scored at Wolverhampton the last twice (6f; latest on Tuesday); carries a 5lb penalty today and this progressive 4yo could play another leading role.
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5th

1

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Piperstown

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

In fine form on the AW this winter, landing back-to-back 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Southwell recently; very lightly raced on turf but still merits serious consideration in his hat-trick bid.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Piperstown

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Landed a sixth victory on Tapeta when going in at Wolverhampton off 3lb lower three weeks ago; never won off a mark quite this high but gives his trainer, who also run He's An Angel, a decent hand.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piperstown

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

All five wins have been on Tapeta and last three have come over C&D; finished a remote third at Southwell 12 days ago but that was behind a handicap blot and he was in good form before that run; shortlisted.

5/1

Form: 435-55 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won at Lingfield (7f) in December and some fair efforts over 7f-8.6f on last few starts; has run well over this C&D in the past but there's a firm suspicion 6f is on the sharp side for him nowadays.
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6th

3

(2)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Steadily on the downgrade now but has been placed in two handicaps here this season (1m/7f) and also ran well in a recent classified race here (7f); suited by fast ground and probably worth another crack at 1m2f; more appealing than some of these.

6/1

5

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Had two wins elsewhere since a course win last June; further good runs here back in the spring but returned from 78 days off yesterday (C&D) and, having led for much of the race, trailed in sixth of the eight runners; these classified terms are favourable.

11/2

Form: 7467-5 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run and has a regressive profile; soundly beaten over 5f two starts ago after being slowly into stride but this three-time course winner shouldn't be written off with Serena Brotherton a good booking.
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9th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Usually leads or races prominently; two sprint wins in 2025, the latest over 6f at Thirsk (good to firm; when 3lb higher) last May, but he was quiet towards the end of the campaign and has been off since August; perhaps other days.

14/1

1

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

So Grateful

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins this year, the latest when making all over 6f at Thirsk in May; there have been some excuses since then and his record at this track means he can't be ignored.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

So Grateful

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still below a winning mark despite two successes since March (5f on Tapeta and 6f on fast turf), but yet to oblige on genuinely slow turf and a record of 85577 around here doesn't set the pulse racing.

10/1

Form: 954/98

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who showed ability in 2023 but has been well beaten on both starts this year, following a long absence; plenty to prove.
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7

(3)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Belle Flora

10st 8lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Peter Niven

Lightly raced 4yo who showed ability in 2023 but has been well beaten on both starts this year, following a long absence; plenty to prove.

50/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Belle Flora

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Peter Niven

Made the frame in two of her four starts for Tom Clover as a 2yo, but beaten a long way on stable debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month after 475 days off; others preferred.

25/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Belle Flora

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Peter Niven

Made the frame in two of her four starts for Tom Clover as a 2yo, but beaten a long way on stable debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month after 475 days off; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 608-55 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 18 starts and below par at Newcastle last time, but prior to that he may have gone close over this C&D but for trouble in running, and he's not ruled out now back here and 5lb lower.
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4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

Form: 98347- C BF

Last run: 257 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Absent since below-par run last June on final start for Ivan Furtado; others arrive with less to prove but this course winner is one to watch in the betting, with his new stable also running the bang-in-form Piperstown.
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10th

10

(1)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Broxi

9st 11lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

5lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) a year ago, but that his only win in his last 22 starts; well beaten on last month's stable debut under Alexander Woodford at Southwell (6f, Tapeta); others preferred.

40/1

9

(10)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Broxi

10st 5lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

Absent since below-par run last June on final start for Ivan Furtado; others arrive with less to prove but this course winner is one to watch in the betting, with his new stable also running the bang-in-form Piperstown.

16/1

Form: 53-850 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

Form: 7079-8

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who has struggled on her last few starts and is hard to fancy; wears new headgear today.
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11th

8

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:08 Uttoxeter

Love Is A Rose

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Michael Mullineaux

Lowly rated Flat maiden who struggled (albeit in much better race than this) on hurdling debut in March; difficult to enthuse over.

100/1

4th

5

19th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

Love Is A Rose

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Michael Mullineaux

Very modest maiden on the Flat and a win on today's hurdle debut would be a huge shock.

100/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jesse Luc

The Sun:

Piperstown

POSTDATA:

Voltaic

D Express:

Caesars Pearl

The Guardian:

Almodovar Del Rio

Daily Record:

Piperstown

RP RATINGS:

Jesse Luc

The Times:

Jesse Luc

Daily Mail:

Jesse Luc

Daily Mirror:

Jesse Luc

The Star:

Jesse Luc

Telegraph:

Voltaic