January 30 / 14.32 Southwell (AW)

14.32

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  • Prize money: £3659.34
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 15166- D BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW (7f and 1m) for Charlie Fellowes last summer; ended that campaign with two lesser efforts before changing hands for 20,000gns in October; still has an air of unfinished business about him and he is an intriguing contender on his stable debut.
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1st

1

(14)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Saytarr

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Hugely progressive for his new stable at the start of the year, winning handicaps at Southwell (7f/1m) before completing his hat-trick at Newcastle (1m); beaten on turf twice since but he is 0-10 in that sphere as opposed to 5-8 on AW; drawn widest but still of some interest.

6/1

5th

5

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Saytarr

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

He won earlier this year on his first three starts for James Horton (7f/1m, AW); made it 0-9 on turf when 2l third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago but that was still a positive run and he could be in the mix.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Saytarr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: James Horton

Five AW wins include this year's hat-trick on the Tapeta; raised a further 4lb for what was a narrow latest success (1m) but he's on a roll and no doubt a better horse now than when last seen on turf.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 8070-9 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lurks on a dangerous mark now and her recent return from a four-month break should have blown away any cobwebs; drops in class and could have a big part to play.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 792-53 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Placed on his last two runs over C&D, the latest when third behind an improver last week; each-way claims once more.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

Form: 463-57 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
One of his two wins in December 2024 came over C&D; yet to win a handicap but there have been some good runs along the way, including at Chelmsford last month; keeping on at Wolverhampton last time when getting no run up the far rail and that isn't the run to judge him on; drops to Class 5 with cheekpieces given a go.
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9th

8

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Grabajabba

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Grabajabba

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Grabajabba

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 946-11 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins at Newcastle last January and she is back in the groove this month, winning over C&D four weeks ago and following up over 6f here last week; she has more on her plate back against male opposition but she is a strong traveller arriving in top form so can't be discounted.
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9th

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

All eight wins have come on the AW and is 0-8 on turf, including when just under 3l behind Bellarchi at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; 3lb pull not enough to tempt, especially as she has never attempted this far before.

66/1

6th

4

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f); ran right up to her best when 3.5l fifth of seven to Circe in 7f Musselburgh Listed race latest but it underlines she needs more at this level; a wide draw won't make it any easier.

40/1

5th

2

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f) and has also shown promise on turf (albeit 0-6 on grass); however, she needs a sizeable step forward if she's to pose a threat in this Listed contest.

33/1

Form: 47804- CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; now 4lb lower than for the last success but he wasn't at his best in the second half of 2025; easy lead unlikely this time and others appeal more.
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6th

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Federal Envoy

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins have been over 7f at Southwell (Karl Burke/Iain Jardine); has dropped a long way in the weights and took second on his stable debut at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago; steps back up in trip with solid claims.

11/4

2nd

7

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Federal Envoy

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins have been over 7f at Southwell for Karl Burke then Iain Jardine; has dropped to a fair mark after some disappointing runs recently and now makes debut for new yard after changing hands for 7,000gns in April; not sure 6f on turf is ideal.

9/2

5th

2

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

All three wins over C&D, the latest off 11lb higher in February last year; recent efforts don't suggest he is about to take advantage, though.

11/2

Form: 31305- C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than for his Newcastle win last September (7f) and he is fully effective at this track; drops back down into Class 5 company and couldn't discount.
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3rd

4

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

He needs to improve upon his last few showings and was held in fifth over C&D most recently; however, this two-time course winner is 6lb lower than when second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March and is not written off.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

4lb lower than for his win at Newcastle (7f) last September; up and down in 2026 and others bring stronger claims.

12/1

8th

4

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blazing Son

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

More productive on AW (5-17) than on turf (2-28) and was only run out of it inside the final furlong at Newcastle (7f Class 5; 9-1) in March; less effective since (0-2) but is slowly easing in the weights, and is perhaps best suited by 6f.

11/1

14/1

Form: 22132- CD

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D win last March when rated 6lb lower; added a Yarmouth success in May and also ran well for second at Brighton (good record there) when last seen five months ago; whether he is well enough treated to win this on his return is a moot point.
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8th

8

(1)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again.

16/1

10th

11

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Record of 1-27 on AW but he gave it a good shot when third behind Aisling Oscar over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark here and he could be in the mix again.

12/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

4-13 on turf but just 1-26 on AW; returned from five-month break with low-key 7f run here on Friday and remains on the same fairly tough mark.

10/1

Form: 107-63

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 6f novice at Leicester last summer and a return to positive tactics saw him return to form when third at Newcastle two weeks ago (6f); P J McDonald replaces a 7lb claimer; easy lead seems unlikely in this field, however.
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10th

9

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Express Train

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Phillips

Won a Leicester novice (6f, good to firm) last July and he was third of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January; down the field on his final start for Andrew Balding and now makes his stable debut (bought for 10,000gns) after 153 days off; watch the betting.

20/1

9th

12

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Express Train

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Made all to win a 6f novice at Leicester last summer and a return to positive tactics saw him return to form when third at Newcastle two weeks ago (6f); P J McDonald replaces a 7lb claimer; easy lead seems unlikely in this field, however.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:05 Newcastle (AW)

Express Train

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

Low-mileage 4yo who has one standout performance, namely a novice win on turf last July; still needs to prove he's capable of repeating that form.

16/1

8/1

Form: 12-5

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly; first and second in 6f events last summer and only beaten 2l into fifth on her recent handicap debut (7f, Tapeta); improvement needed to defy this mark but it's not out of the question.
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5th

1

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:56 Leicester

Lodge

10st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Brian Meehan

Ffos Las (6f, good) win on debut; close fifth in a 7f AW handicap in January represents her best form but two heavy defeats have followed; has her first run in a 0-70 and with a tongue-tie added; not solid.

16/1

8th

6

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Lodge

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Emphatic winner of uncompetitive 6f maiden at Ffos Las (good) on debut in August; creditable show in her first handicap, over 7f at Wolverhampton in January, but she dropped out quickly over 1f out at Southwell since; this trip looks her best option and it's too soon to question her.

9/1

11th
11 (9)
Singoura

16/1

Form: 20456- CD

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D win in a fillies' novice event in December 2024; didn't progress in handicaps last year but she returns from a five-month break off a reduced mark and can't be discounted.
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7th

11

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Singoura

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Still to add to her 2yo novice win; finished second of eight at Redcar (7f, good) in May but not in the same form in either run since; opposable.

12/1

6th

1

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Singoura

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

0-8 on turf but her last three runs (all 7f on good/good to firm) show that she can be competitive from her mark.

5/1

4th

1

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Singoura

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

0-7 on turf but only beaten just over a length in her last two starts, the latest when second of eight at Redcar (7f, good) this month; that form is working out well and respected off 1lb higher.

7/2

Form: 186-27 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fine second to an improving rival over C&D four weeks ago; disappointed at Lingfield ten days later when he was unable to get to the front; capable off this mark and a danger to all if securing the early lead.
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10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £98.50
Straight Forecast £84.74
Tricast £784.05
Trifecta £1029.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Chola Empire

RP RATINGS:

Lodge

Daily Mail:

Brazilian Rose

SPOTLIGHT:

Saytarr

Daily Record:

Express Train

Telegraph:

Singoura

D Express:

Federal Envoy

POSTDATA:

How Impressive

The Times:

Lodge

The Star:

Brazilian Rose

NEWMARKET:

Saytarr

The Guardian:

Chola Empire

Daily Mirror:

Chola Empire

The Sun:

Chola Empire