14:44 Southwell

Wednesday 11 February 2026

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  • 4YO plus  |   Class 6  |   1m 13y  |   Standard  |   11 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:51  |   Winning time: 1m 41.06s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(5)
Horse silk
Mercurius Powerp,t11
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-9| J: George Wood| T: Jessica Macey| OR:  60| CD
6/1
Without a win since August 2024. Third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10/1) 11 days ago, running well at a level he should remain competitive in. Each-way claims from the same mark.
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2
(7)
Horse silk
Liberty Bird51
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-9| J: K T O'Neill| T: Lemos Souza| OR:  60| C
15/2
Hasn't won since September 2024, though did finish a close second here in October. Tenth of 12 in 7f handicap at Lingfield (66/1) 51 days ago, dwelt at the start and never involved on first outing since leaving Alice Haynes. Leap of faith required back up in trip.
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3
(6)
Horse silk
Dream Illusion11
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-9| J: Dylan Hogan| T: M Herrington| OR:  60| D
7/1
Resumed winning ways first time without headgear on fourth start for current connections in 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (25/1) 11 days ago, leading near line after not clear run 2f out. Fancied to be in the shake up from 3 lb higher.
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4
(11)
Horse silk
Imola19
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-8| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: Joey Ramsden| OR:  59| BF| CD
2/1
C&D winner last month and ran a cracker when narrow second under penalty at Wolverhampton 10 days later. Proved to be a disappointment (4 lb well-in) when fourth of 11 at this C&D (5/4 fav) 19 days ago but is the type to bounce quickly.
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5
(8)
Horse silk
Sherlock7
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-7| J: Jack Nicholls(5)| T: K A Ryan| OR:  58
11/1
Maiden after 18 starts who was below form when fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (13/2) 7 days ago, failing to see his race out. Tough to warm to.
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6
(3)
Horse silk
Amelia's Joyh11
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Garritty| T: M Herrington| OR:  58
50/1
Winless from 7 starts, unable to back up better effort in December when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (33/1) 11 days ago. Hard to see her opening her account here.
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7
(1)
Horse silk
Calaxyp,h128
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-6| J: Joe Leavy| T: Tom Dascombe| OR:  57| C
28/1
Won here in October 2024 and showed promise when fourth at Kempton in cheekpieces in December but wasn't in the same form when sixth of 8 in handicap at same track (15/2) 4 weeks ago, racing freely. First-time hood could help her settle better.
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8
(10)
Horse silk
Springbok11
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-6| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR:  57
7/1
Maiden after 14 starts but has shown some promise in recent AW handicaps, shaping as if in form but free-going tendencies meant he was ended up with too much to do when fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (13/2) 11 days ago. Capable but needs to settle better.
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9
(9)
Horse silk
Hereticp,t19
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-6| J: A Mullen| T: M Herrington| OR:  57| CD
6/1
Dual C&D winner in October but hasn't won in 4 runs since. Ran well when third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 19 days ago, headed near finish having been keener than ideal in headgear. Considered from the same mark.
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10
(4)
Horse silk
Arthur Rose40
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-6| J: S D Bowen| T: Brian Toomey| OR:  57| D
14/1
Hit the ground running for current yard with 2 Lingfield wins in November and again ran well when second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (15/2) just under 6 weeks ago. Should remain competitive.
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11
(2)
Horse silk
Balqaa18
Age: 8|  Weight: 8-10| J: Jason Hart| T: T Culhane & S Barclay| OR:  47| CD
25/1
Returned from 5 months off with excuses before second of 9 in conditions race at this C&D (10/1) 25 days ago. Only fifth of 10 at Newcastle (7/2) 18 days ago so needs to get back on track returned to handicap company. Has not won for 15 races.
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Forecasts

Imola (2/1), Mercurius Power (6/1), Heretic (6/1), Dream Illusion (7/1), Springbok (7/1), Liberty Bird (15/2), Sherlock (11/1), Arthur Rose (14/1), Balqaa (25/1), Calaxy (28/1), Amelia's Joy (50/1)

Verdict

C&D winner IMOLA was a shade disappointing here just under 3 weeks ago but Joey Ramsden's 5-y-o appeals as the type to bounce back quickly so gets the vote to regain the winning thread. Her main danger may come from Dream Illusion, who caused a 25/1 surprise at Newcastle 11 days ago and should remain competitive following a small rise. Heretic can edge out Mercurius Power for the bronze medal.

  1. Imola2/1
  2. Dream Illusion7/1
  3. Heretic6/1

Prize Money

1st: £4,711.002nd: £2,210.003rd: £1,104.004th: £553.005th: £275.00

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