15:44 Southwell

Wednesday 11 February 2026

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4YO plus | Class 6 | 7f 14y | 12 Runners | Allweather

(1)

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Marco Ghiani| T: C Hobson| OR: 55

Yet to win after 10 starts, going close at Chelmsford in November but was well below that form when seventh of 10 in handicap there just under 2 weeks ago, racing freely before weakening. Hard to fancy.

Form: 76627-7

(4)

The Spotlight Kid^v²²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: J F Egan| T: D K Ivory| OR: 55| D

Working his way back to full fitness this winter and finished fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12/1) just over 3 weeks ago, plugging on having taken a strong hold. Visor reapplied.

Form: 4055-24

(8)

Gundogan³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: William Carson| T: A W Carroll| OR: 55| BF

Runner-up at this course just under 3 weeks ago but only fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) 3 days ago. Bounce back needed.

Form: 454-524

(10)

Hint Of The Jungle^h,t²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Rob Hornby| T: M Murphy| OR: 54| C

In good form over 6f on AW with two runner-up finishes in last three starts, latest in 10-runner handicap at this course (17/2) just under 3 weeks ago, doing best of those up with pace throughout and coming back for more at the end. Hood back on.

Form: 1702-52

(3)

Nammos⁹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: P Cosgrave| T: James Owen| OR: 54| D

Only fifth of 14 in claimer at Dundalk (50/1) when last seen 3 months ago, hindered by another slow start but running on well late. Has joined a yard which excels with similar types and could be worth chancing from a much-reduced mark.

Form: 509385-

(7)

Last Outlaw^h,t³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Sean Kirrane| T: Michael Keady| OR: 54

Without a win in 14 starts but shaped as if back in form when fifth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8/1) 31 days ago, looking third best but not getting the same run through as the first two. Each-way claims granted a smoother passage.

Form: 4705-05

(5)

Grand Citadel¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: George Wood| T: M Fenton| OR: 54| D

Barely improved on her recent stable debut when fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7/1) 2 weeks ago, leading until 2f out. Not one to trust so looks an easy swerve.

Form: 6194-54

(9)

Brother Dave²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: William Pyle⁽³⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 51| CD

Ran at least as well as he did throughout 2025 to come out on top in 8-runner conditions event (11/1) just under 3 weeks ago on return from 5 months off, racing freely before edging ahead late on. Not an obvious one to follow up though.

Form: 03496-1

(11)

Homer Stokes⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: T D Barron| OR: 50| CD

Winless in 15 starts but showed improved form when second of 10 in conditions race at Wolverhampton (7/2) 5 days ago, finishing well but running out of time. His task is to now back that up returned to handicap company.

Form: 776-982

(2)

Saved Lizzie³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: S D Bowen| T: Darryll Holland| OR: 45

Yet to win in 22 starts and standout effort for this yard came when sixth of 13 over C&D in December (assisted by a strong pace). Tailed off back up in trip last time and others more persuasive.

Form: 63306-5

(6)

Darla's Secret²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: D Swift| T: S Spencer| OR: 45

Yet to win in 12 career starts and didn't last long enough to suggest a first win is on the cards any time soon when fifth of 8 in conditions race at this C&D (13/2) just under 3 weeks ago. Best watched.

Form: 66966-5

Non-Runners

(12)

Koji¹⁶

Weight: 9-7| Age: 5

T: N Wilson J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Hint Of The Jungle (9/2), Gundogan (5/1), The Spotlight Kid (6/1), Homer Stokes (6/1), Brother Dave (6/1), Nammos (7/1), Last Outlaw (10/1), Grand Citadel (12/1), Impulse Buy (12/1), Darla's Secret (20/1), Koji (25/1), Saved Lizzie (25/1)

Slow starts have hindered NAMMOS in recent starts but having joined the excellent James Owen stable, she gets the tentative vote to cash in on a much-reduced mark at the expense of Hint of The Jungle, who has found just one too strong on 2 of his last 3 outings. Brother Dave ran at least as well as he did throughout 2025 to come out on top here recently and he can edge out Gundogan for third.