January 22 / 13.40 Southwell (AW)

13.40

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0523-7 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gained sole win in Ireland in 2024; however, has place claims judged on best form this winter, including a third-place finish over C&D on penultimate start.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Not the easiest to predict but came from off the pace for a second career win on his first visit to Wolverhampton in March (7f; 2lb lower); breakthrough win in January was over C&D.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Only 1-16 on AW, the success admittedly gained in clearcut style at Southwell in January; a possible danger on that form but has been nowhere near it otherwise this year; not a solid option.

16/1

9th

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Gained his first success for this yard in fine style over C&D last month but he never featured from off the pace here behind Fools Rush In following a 7lb rise 15 days ago; may be capable of bouncing back.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7454-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hindered by wide trip at Kempton last time; encouraging efforts otherwise for new stable and, while record is only 1-24, current mark looks very workable; one to consider.
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3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 658-95 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just one success in a busy 2025 campaign; needs to step up on the form he's shown in a couple of Southwell classified events this year.
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6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

16/1

Form: 77000- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
No win since 2023 and current mark reflects a general decline in his form for present stable; hopes rest on the drop to Class 6 making a difference.
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4th

8

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Only turf win was in a Brighton novice (6f, soft) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in October 2023; however, he has run two sound races to be placed at Ayr on last two starts (7f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

Form: 50790-

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and has not finished closer than fifth in eight handicaps (7f/1m); others preferred

20/1

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her.

12/1

Form: 46604- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record of 6-29 on AW includes four wins early last year; best effort since returning from a break when fourth at Newcastle last time; in the mix.
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6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 including three over C&D; down to a handy mark again but he generally struggled during the winter and was beaten 11l at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; has something to prove after a short break and he needs a major revival back up in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 (7f and 1m); down to a handy mark again and his penultimate effort was a step back in the right direction; disappointed 12 days ago (slowly away) but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

Form: 2204-3 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-16 but she's in form, having made the frame in two Class 5 events for new yard, latest over C&D; possibilities dropped back in grade.
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4th

1

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:15 Yarmouth

Dream Illusion

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time Tapeta winner, including three times this year, all off lower marks; turned in a career best on turf five weeks ago (7f, good to firm) and holds claims on that for a yard among the winners.

7/2

2nd

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Dream Illusion

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Gained all four wins on Tapeta, the last three over 1m this year; well down the field when back on turf last month, though, and this drop back to 7f may not be ideal.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: U93-32 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but has posted solid results (332) over 7f at Lingfield since wearing cheekpieces/visor; fighting chance provided he's in similar form switched to blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW, the latest here in June off 5lb lower; current mark will be no excuse and a greater concern would be his last run at Musselburgh.

15/2

7th

4

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW but he has had few chances on the grass and seems effective on good or quicker, as when third of eight at Catterick (7f) last week; in the mix with a repeat.

9/4

3rd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Johnston

Second over C&D last September, but poor form on other three outings on turf; most of his racing has been on AW and comes into this having won at Wolverhampton three weeks ago.

4/1

Form: 9192-6 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Below par in visor last time but could go well with blinkers refitted; three attempts in this headgear, all in December, featured a win at Chelmsford and close second at Lingfield.
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3rd

6

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Chloes Courage

8st 9lb

J: Alice Bond

T: John Ryan

Made the breakthrough at Chelmsford in December and nearly doubled up at Lingfield (also 7f, AW) that month; way off that when last seen in January though and would become of interest only with market support on this comeback.

14/1

9th

9

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Chloes Courage

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Below par in visor last time but could go well with blinkers refitted; three attempts in this headgear, all in December, featured a win at Chelmsford and close second at Lingfield.

10/1

Form: 9409-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Well treated on historical data but holds poor claims on his form for current yard.
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9th

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

He's beaten just one rival in seven runs for current yard; drops into 0-50 company with blinkers added; hardly persuasive.

50/1

10th

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Max Young

Well treated on historical data but holds poor claims on his form for current yard.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.50
Straight Forecast £16.89
Tricast £123.61
Trifecta £172.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sanditon

The Times:

Dream Illusion

NEWMARKET:

Chloe's Courage

POSTDATA:

Gundogan

Telegraph:

Habrdi

RP RATINGS:

Sanditon

The Guardian:

Sanditon

Daily Mail:

Sanditon

D Express:

Sanditon

Daily Mirror:

Sanditon

The Sun:

Sanditon

The Star:

Sanditon

Daily Record:

Dream Illusion