January 20 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9533-2

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to sole win, in July 2023, and he has no course experience, but he's been running well on Tapeta elsewhere (7f and 1m) and should find a race off his reduced mark; thereabouts.
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9770-2 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Had been out of sorts but he was close to taking advantage of a weights drop back here (7f; has won over that C&D) recently; rarely seen over this far but he did win a 1m turf handicap as a 4yo; has claims.
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3rd

2

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Roaring Ralph

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has been in tremendous form this year, winning five of his last six starts, the most recent under Rhys Elliott at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; unpenalised for that success and holds good claims in hat-trick bid.

3/1

1st

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Roaring Ralph

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

In tremendous form this year, and has won four of his last five races, three over 1m at Southwell and last time over 7f at Ayr (good to firm); has gone up 19lb (up 3lb for Ayr win) and should go well again.

13/8

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 84144- C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
In a good vein of form over 7f since November, winning here last month and close up at Newcastle since; this trip is new territory though and will need more for it against rivals who are proven over 1m.
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4th

9

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Tate

Southwell 7f win; close fourth over 7f here last December; flashed home late, having had no luck in running, over C&D (seventh of 13) recently; Robert Havlin booked in this bid to get closer to Barleybrown, Abu Royal and co.

13/2

7th

11

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Pounced late at Southwell (7f; from 2lb lower) last November and close up (fourth) behind Little Ted over 7f here the following month; freshened up since fair third at Southwell (first try at 1m) in January; market can guide.

3/1

3rd

10

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Tate

In a good vein of form over 7f since November, winning here last month and close up at Newcastle since; this trip is new territory though and will need more for it against rivals who are proven over 1m.

8/1

Form: 4055-2 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins on Polytrack but acts on Tapeta and nearly pulled off a course debut win here recently when denied very late on by Pride Eye; back up 1lb but still well treated and can give it another good shot.
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3rd

7

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

The Spotlight Kid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better.

13/2

5th

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Dean Ivory

Twice won back to back and has been knocking on the door of late, loudest when going down by a neck over C&D in January; player if he's not too fresh back from a short break and can be settled.

3/1

Form: 6802-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Minor turf form when qualifying but dam was best on AW and sole sibling was 2-4 on sand so no surprise he's achieved more on this surface, following a narrow C&D defeat by coming out on top in a classified event here (from a subsequent winner) since; can progress further.
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3rd

7

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Timely Affair

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Very competitive since he got a mark, with form figures of 2152213; return to turf proved no problem when fairly close third of ten at Yarmouth (1m, good) one month ago and he's threatening to take after his only sibling, who has proved relentlessly progressive for these connections; big player.

5/1

3rd

2

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Timely Affair

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Steady progress since handicapping and he took his form to a new level with his ready defeat of Ribston Pippin at Southwell three weeks ago (1m, AW; cheekpieces first time); up 6lb but open to further progress and he should go well if the ground is suitable (smart half-sister Royal Velvet happiest on good or faster).

4/1

1st

2

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Timely Affair

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Beaten favourite three times since breaking through over C&D in January but his last two efforts were sound; first-time headgear (cheekpieces) could help to focus him and Oisin Murphy is 9-28 (+12.68) for the yard in the last five years; the one to beat.

7/4

Form: 05567-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years.
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6th

8

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years.

16/1

4

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts.

20/1

10th

14

(14)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:24 Beverley

Whatacracker

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

16/1

20/1

Form: 584-93 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins last winter, over 6f here and 7f at Wolverhampton; hinted that he might stay 1m at Newcastle last March but lesser efforts in subsequent attempts at the trip and slow to find form since back from break.
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11th

11

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Evoluir

10st 2lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Just two wins in 34 starts and he hasn't been in great form on the AW, which usually brings out the best in him.

25/1

6th

10

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Two wins from 33 starts; third of 11 in a C&D classified event in January but he's not been at that level back here on his last three starts; cheekpieces, worn last time, are retained.

20/1

10th

5

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

The odd encouraging effort this winter but he hasn't been at his best on his last two starts; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 50597- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Turf winner at 1m last June but under the parapet thereafter and he never reached a challenging position at Newcastle last month (dual winner there); temptingly treated but risky.
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9th

2

(4)

19th Feb 2026

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ratafia

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Herrington

Pounced late to notch his second Yarmouth win (1m, Class 6, good to firm; from 6lb higher) last June; there hasn't been much to draw inspiration from lately, only eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m; 22-1) a month ago.

25/1

8th

3

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Turf winner at 1m last June but under the parapet thereafter and he never reached a challenging position at Newcastle last month (dual winner there); temptingly treated but risky.

16/1

1

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Ratafia

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Hard to predict and has finished down the field in last three runs but he defied this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can get back near best.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 84765-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Four defeats in Newcastle handicaps at 6f and 7f but he made a promising move into fifth from off the pace last month and the extra furlong looks worth investigating; may yet improve.
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7th

8

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Pebble Dash

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Is 0-17 and he failed to build on earlier promise with sixth of eight in 7f classified event at Ayr last month; others are preferred.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:28 Ayr

Pebble Dash

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

16-race maiden; attracted support at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) ten days ago but he was passively ridden before finishing with a flourish to take fourth; going back over 7f can help and he holds each-way claims again.

12/1

4th

8

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

18:30 Hamilton

Pebble Dash

10st 7lb

J: Mr Louis Burke

T: Gary Harrison

0-15 but the odd promising effort, including a close second at Newcastle in March (7f); neither of his turf runs this summer suggest he is the answer today.

12/1

Form: 8629-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Came very close to a first win over 7f here last March but soundly beaten in two runs for new yard following a layoff and the return to 1m from widest draw raises more doubts.
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9th

3

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

War Memorial

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

2-4 since returned to turf in April, the latter win gained at Catterick (7f, good for firm) three weeks ago; effectively 6lb higher here if Conor Whiteley's reduced claim is considered but ought to go well again.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

War Memorial

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Winner over 7f at Musselburgh in April (good) and sound run back up to 1m there last time (good); below par tried in cheekpieces in between; can be involved.

9/2

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

War Memorial

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Backed when winning over 7f here in April (good) and first-time cheekpieces perhaps backfired at Doncaster; those aids are now left off but has stamina to prove over this far.

4/1

11th
4 (4)
Pride Eye

5/1

Form: 8880-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Just minor promise when qualifying; well held on handicap debut at Newcastle but she's bred to be better than that and a strong late run took her to the front over C&D latest (66-1; tongue-tie refitted), nailing The Spotlight Kid and a subsequent winner; just 2lb higher; can improve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Pride Eye

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Lightly raced 4yo who caused a 66-1 surprise when landing a Southwell handicap (1m) in January; only 1lb higher here but she struggled in her final two runs during the winter and has plenty to prove again at this new trip.

16/1

7th

5

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Pride Eye

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

Lightly raced 4yo who caused a 66-1 surprise when landing a Southwell handicap (1m) in January; only 2lb higher here but she flopped at Southwell last time and has something to prove again after that 16l defeat.

14/1

11th

4

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Pride Eye

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mark Rimell

Just minor promise when qualifying; well held on handicap debut at Newcastle but she's bred to be better than that and a strong late run took her to the front over C&D latest (66-1; tongue-tie refitted), nailing The Spotlight Kid and a subsequent winner; just 2lb higher; can improve.

5/1

Form: 0078-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Big prices and not yet involved in just four starts, most recently on handicap debut over 6f on turf last July; lots to find back over 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Emperors Logic

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Poor form so far, beating only one home switched to handicap company on last three starts; first-time blinkers join last time's newly fitted tongue-tie.

66/1

7th

8

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Emperors Logic

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Modest form so far, failing to beat a rival in two handicaps, at 6f and 1m; needs so much more for the fitting of a tongue-tie.

100/1

12th

11

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Emperors Logic

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Big prices and not yet involved in just four starts, most recently on handicap debut over 6f on turf last July; lots to find back over 1m.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.80
Straight Forecast £39.15
Tricast £271.22
Trifecta £338.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Timely Affair

SPOTLIGHT:

Pride Eye

The Guardian:

How's The Guvnor

RP RATINGS:

The Spotlight Kid

POSTDATA:

Pride Eye

Telegraph:

Pride Eye

Daily Mail:

Pride Eye

The Times:

Timely Affair

D Express:

Timely Affair

Daily Mirror:

Timely Affair

The Star:

Timely Affair

Daily Record:

Timely Affair

The Sun:

How's The Guvnor