January 22 / 14.15 Southwell (AW)

14.15

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 14544- C BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, the latest off 1lb higher last August; ended 2025 with a couple of solid runs at 1m and dropping back in trip won't hurt; in the mix.
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5th

1

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Rusheen Boy

9st 12lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Six-time winner (6f/7f), including when coming out on top in a match race under Joe Bradnam at Yarmouth (7f, soft) two weeks ago; has form on the AW over 1m but a 5lb rise for that latest success demands a bit more.

7/2

1st

3

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Rusheen Boy

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Four of his five wins have come over 6f/7f on the AW, but the other came in emphatic fashion here (6f, good to firm) a year ago; probably ran even better than it looked when third of ten at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and a major player for last year's winning stable.

100/30

3rd

4

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Rusheen Boy

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Has won on turf but four of his five wins have been on AW; it may be best to wait until he returns to AW.

13/2

25/1

  • Place: £10.10

Form: 7639-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
His only placed effort came over C&D last September; perhaps needed this month's return from 80 days off but others arrive with more compelling claims.
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2nd

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Six Of Diamonds

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

His only placed effort came over C&D last September; perhaps needed this month's return from 80 days off but others arrive with more compelling claims.

25/1

9

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Six Of Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Six-race maiden; belied his 50-1 odds with third-place finish at Southwell (7f, AW) most recently; each-way possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

14/1

3rd

8

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Six Of Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Has yet to make the frame in five runs, cheekpieces tried when a never-dangerous sixth of 12 in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 877-68 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He hasn't quite found his best form since joining James Owen and his latest Chelmsford effort was disappointing; hopes appear to rest on the return of cheekpieces giving him a lift.
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5th

9

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Simply Blue

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Off the mark for James Owen at the 14th attempt when leading late on in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; returning to 7f no problem but a 4lb higher mark in a higher grade does ask more of him.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Plenty of near-misses to go with his only win, which came over 7.2f here off a 7lb higher mark last autumn; latest effort can be ignored but the emphasis will be more on speed, running in a sprint for the first time in a while.

6/1

10th

10

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Record of 0-12 for current yard but his form over this C&D includes sole success, which was gained off 9lb higher last October, and an encouraging effort (finished second) on Friday; fighting chance provided he belies recent inconsistency.

15/2

13/2

Form: 36236- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last February off a 2lb lower mark; string of good performances since returning to action last August and he should be in the thick of it once again.
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6th

1

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Three wins over 7f this year, two of them here, and he turned in another solid effort at Southwell 38 days ago (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once again.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss.

4/1

1st

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW include three at this track (6f/7f), the last win coming off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month; ran well when runner-up here 16 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

4/1

Form: 466-14 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Successful at the second time of asking for his new stable when keeping on well to win a C&D handicap 19 days ago; not seen to best effect at Newcastle last week but doubt he is handicapped out of things and in-form trainer now turns to cheekpieces.
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1st

1

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Moyowasi

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

On the up since joining his current yard this winter and bagged a second success in 1m Kempton handicap four days ago; had something in hand there so holds leading claims under a 5lb penalty.

4/6

1st

1

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Moyowasi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Made the breakthrough at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in January, with a career best; hasn't posed a serious threat in two subsequent runs but he wasn't beaten far at Southwell last time and he looks worth another try at this trip; shortlisted.

5/2

Form: 4470-1 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 16th attempt when winning a C&D handicap 19 days ago; up 3lb but a couple of good efforts off this mark on turf last year; high on the list.
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6th

13

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Operation Gimcrack

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Both wins came over this trip on the AW at the start of the year, but he has made the frame several times on turf; was found to be coughing after running poorly at Thirsk ten weeks ago; can go well fresh and not easily dismissed.

12/1

13th

6

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Operation Gimcrack

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won two of his four races on the AW this year (at 7f) and has comparable form on turf; wasn't beaten far last month at Newcastle despite losing a shoe.

8/1

5th

10

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Operation Gimcrack

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Made it two wins from three starts this year when picking up well to lead towards the finish over C&D 16 days ago; the third (Call Glory), fourth and fifth in that race have all run well since so the form has bit of substance; respected up 2lb.

5/1

12/1

Form: 17375- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (0-55 company) last October off this mark; not replicated that form in four runs since and needs to deliver a personal best to win.
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3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner but below par of late, beating one in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; it's now 13 starts since that victory too.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Regularly on the premises but he has just one win (over 7f on this course) from 18 attempts, and first-time cheekpieces failed to galvanise him over 6f here last time.

15/2

5th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:43 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Ran well on his first three starts for this stable but last week's Wolverhampton effort was disappointing; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 64696-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Unable to justify favouritism on his stable debut at Wolverhampton in November; excuse next time and although he ran respectably at Wolverhampton last month, it wasn't a run that conclusively proved his stamina for 7f; now tried in an eyeshield.
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1st

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Act Of Violence

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

He's regressed and is winless since scoring over C&D in July 2024; only fourth of six on stable debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago but he was the 7-4 favourite and got upset in the stalls, and may have needed that run; interesting to see if he's again strong in the betting.

7/2

4th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Act Of Violence

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins came over 6f in 2023 and 2024 when trained by Tim Easterby; no joy in four starts for David Loughnane and steps back to 5f on his stable debut; on a career-low mark and market watch is advised.

3/1

8th

4

(1)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Act Of Violence

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Unable to justify favouritism on his stable debut at Wolverhampton in November; excuse next time and although he ran respectably at Wolverhampton last month, it wasn't a run that conclusively proved his stamina for 7f; now tried in an eyeshield.

8/1

Form: 1646-5 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Often slowly away, as when winning over C&D last February; three 6f runs since October have all been creditable and the step back up in trip could give him a lift.
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5th

7

(7)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Not far behind Spartan Fighter here last month and now 11lb better off; not so good at Southwell last time when the cheekpieces were left off; headgear back on today.

6/1

9th

8

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Often slowly away, as when winning over C&D last February; three 6f runs since October have all been creditable and the step back up in trip could give him a lift.

8/1

2

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Three AW wins, the most recent over 7f at Southwell in February; respectable fourth, running on, over C&D last time when back from layoff; in the mix.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £233.90
Straight Forecast £225.08
Tricast £4347.72
Trifecta £2236.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Moyowasi

The Guardian:

Operation Gimcrack

RP RATINGS:

Rusheen Boy

POSTDATA:

Simply Blue

The Sun:

Bomb Squad

The Times:

Moyowasi

Telegraph:

Moyowasi

Daily Mail:

Moyowasi

The Star:

Moyowasi

NEWMARKET:

Rusheen Boy

D Express:

Operation Gimcrack

Daily Mirror:

Operation Gimcrack

Daily Record:

Operation Gimcrack