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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11th

11

(16)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Saytarr

9st 0lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: James Horton

Won early this year on first three runs for James Horton (7f/1m, AW) before good third here (1m, good to firm) and a fifth of seven at Sandown (1m, good); won at Kempton (1m, AW) next time; could give a good account but he's 6-9 on AW as opposed to 0-10 on turf, which tempers enthusiasm.

20/1

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

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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7th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Raced wide when well beaten at 150-1 in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently; unplaced in three Listed races prior to that; hard to fancy.

66/1

12th

3

(12)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Brazilian Rose

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins at Southwell (7f/6f, AW) early this year; however, unplaced in Listed races on turf on her three outings this summer and she's up against it today.

100/1

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

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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1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Charlie Clover

Runner-up off today's mark on stable debut at Ripon (6f, good) in June but subsequent 6f/7f form has been underwhelming, albeit he was denied a clear run last time; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor given a whirl today.

5/1

9th

7

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins have been here but over 7f and for different yards; however, close up on stable debut over 6f at Ripon and last run wasn't too bad as he was never in the right place at Lingfield; don't put a line through him.

8/1

5th

4

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Charlie Clover

Second of seven on stable debut at Ripon (6f, good) in June but failed to back it up at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm); returning to 6f may help but all three AW wins have come at Southwell.

5/1

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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10th

7

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely.

12/1

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

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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3rd

4

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ran well in a higher level on the AW two weeks ago (125-1) and that was after a lengthy break; might be sharper this time and has competitive form here off this sort of mark.

8/1

4th

10

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shaw Park

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Generally struggled early in the year and returns from a break of five months; wins have all come after a recent outing and does most of his racing at a lower level now, so has a bit to overcome.

33/1

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

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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4th

4

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Express Train

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Phillips

Won on turf for Andrew Balding last year but started off for this stable with three low-key Polytrack runs this summer; needs to up his game.

10/1

5th

2

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Express Train

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Phillips

Emphatic winner of a Leicester novice (6f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in July last year, but inconsistent since and well held in both starts since returning for this yard last month; others preferred.

14/1

7th

2

(12)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Express Train

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Phillips

Novice winner over 6f on turf last summer and finished third of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January; left Andrew Balding for 10,000gns and beat only one home at Kempton a month ago (6f; 66-1).

25/1

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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11th

2

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Lodge

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

Lightly raced 4yo who hasn't progressed since making a promising start to her career last year; however, there have been hints that this first crack at 1m will suit, when keeping on for fifth at both Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January and Leicester (6f, good to firm) this month; not discounted.

6/1

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

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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11th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track.

25/1

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

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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