Southwell Race 1

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Prize Money: $11,070

SHALAA ASKER (3) gained compensation for an unlucky third here two starts ago with a win at Wolverhampton in latest. May take some beating back at this venue. Looks the selection. FORTUNATE STAR (6) made a solid start for his new stable here finishing close behind the main choice. Brings previous good form over course and distance. Could be a value alternative. PAPA DON'T PREACH (2) proved unable to get on terms here last time having been hampered early. Might bounce back. HOWZAK (1) will be popular after last weeks win in a tongue tie (retained). Must translate that form to a sharper track down in trip.

Distance: 1000m
Track: Synthetic
Weather: overcast
Surface: Synthetic
Class: HCP, C6

Rail Position: True

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Howzak (4) 331008x791
Trainer: Liam Bailey(Middleham, N Yorks)
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 61.5kg
Prize Money: $72,072
Win / Place: 21% / 45%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SEPOY (AUS)

Dam: ALYS LOVE (GB)

Dam's Sire: New Approach

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 8-4-5

Distance

20: 4-2-3

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-1

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 2-0-0

3rd Up

5: 3-0-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-1

Metro

11: 2-1-1

Non-Metro

26: 6-3-4

Turf

6: 1-2-2

Good

6: 1-2-2

Synthetic

31: 7-2-3

Anti-Clockwise

37: 8-4-5

Steeple

1: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

9: 2-1-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1207m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

At the latest run won by a nose at Newcastle All Weather February 4 over 1200m defeating Asadjumeirah carrying 60kg at $29. The start before that ran last of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on December 29 over 1200m, 26 len behind Goldmoyne with 61kg at $41. Racing well and can feature again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	4/2/26	Newcastle	1207m	APP HCP 4U	8	Billy Garritty	60kg	Neutral	1:13.38	59.2 km/h	0.1L	2-1	$29	37	$16,330	$8,692	1. Howzak 2. Asadjumeirah 3. Teardrops
37 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 9	29/12/25	Newcastle	1207m	HCP 3U	5	Paul Mulrennan	61kg	Neutral	1:13.39	59.2 km/h	26.5L	1-3	$41	24	$16,330	-	1. Goldmoyne 2. Mayo County 3. Yorkshire Glory
7th of 9	5/12/25	Newcastle	1005m	APP HCP 3U	8	Billy Garritty	56kg	Neutral	0:58.43	61.9 km/h	4.5L	2-1	$41	316	$12,890	-	1. Hover On The Wind 2. Ganesha 3. Castan
316 Day Spell
8th of 9	23/1/25	Newcastle	1207m	HCP 4U	9	Billy Garritty	61kg	Neutral	1:12.53	59.9 km/h	9.3L	6-9	$26	22	$16,610	-	1. Captain Vallo 2. Bella Kopella 3. Wee Fat Mac
12th of 12	1/1/25	Newcastle	1207m	HCP 4U	7	Jason Watson	59.5kg	Neutral	1:13.26	59.3 km/h	23.1L	1-1-1-6-12	$41	23	$18,450	-	1. Novak 2. Bellagio Man 3. Wee Fat Mac
12th of 12	9/12/24	Newcastle	1005m	HCP 3U	5	Billy Garritty	61kg	Neutral	0:59.49	60.8 km/h	8.3L	1-4	$12	28	$13,100	-	1. Darlo Pride 2. Master Of My Fate 3. Too Much

Papa Don't Preach (2) 42x2833415
Trainer: Kevin Frost(Newark)
Jockey: Alec Voikhansky
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $136,771
Win / Place: 7.14% / 35%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: KODIAC (GB)

Dam: PAELLA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Oasis Dream

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 4-9-7

Distance

44: 4-3-5

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-1

Track

6: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-1-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-1-1

4th Up

4: 0-0-2

Metro

18: 1-2-1

Non-Metro

38: 3-7-6

Turf

28: 0-7-1

Good

20: 0-5-1

Soft

7: 0-2-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

28: 4-2-6

Firm

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

12: 0-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

44: 4-7-7

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1001m - 1207m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on January 22 over 1000m, 4 len behind Sam's Hope with 56.5kg at $15. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Wolverhampton December 22 over 1000m defeating Colors Of Freedom carrying 60.5kg at $5. Major player.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	22/1/26	Southwell	1005m	APP HCP 4U	7	Donovan Goucher	56.5kg	Neutral	0:59.66	60.6 km/h	3.8L	6-3	$15	31	$10,890	$339	1. Sam's Hope 2. Twilight Madness 3. Thecoffeepoddotco
31 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	22/12/25	Wolverhampton	1005m	HCP 3U	5	Alec Voikhansky	60.5kg	Neutral	1:01.19	59.1 km/h	0.3L	2-3	$5.00	12	$10,890	$5,793	1. Papa Don't Preach 2. Colors Of Freedom 3. Isla Bella
4th of 10	10/12/25	Kempton Park	1207m	HCP 3U	4	Alec Voikhansky	61kg	NSL	1:12.11	60.3 km/h	1.3L	5-3	$7.00	13	$11,070	$679	1. Up The Anti 2. Pinjarra 3. Treacherous
3rd of 11	27/11/25	Newcastle	1005m	HCP 3U	12	William Pyle	60kg	Neutral	1:00.18	60.1 km/h	2.8L	4-4	$13	28	$10,890	$1,358	1. Bibendum 2. Little Mi Mi 3. Papa Don't Preach
3rd of 6	30/10/25	Chelmsford City	1005m	HCP 3U	3	Alec Voikhansky	60kg	Neutral	0:59.50	60.8 km/h	0.8L	3-4	$4.50	7	$12,920	$1,585	1. Dark Side Prince 2. Shalaa Asker 3. Papa Don't Preach
8th of 9	23/10/25	Southwell	1001m	HCP APP 3U	9	Alfie Gee	58kg	Neutral	0:57.80	62.3 km/h	6.3L	7-7	$6.50	28	$11,070	-	1. Juno Star 2. Nelson Gay 3. Arlington

Shalaa Asker (5) 60x3226131
Trainer: Charlie Wallis(Ardleigh, Essex)
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $198,510
Win / Place: 12% / 40%

Unbeaten Jockey / Horse Combo

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SHALAA (IRE)

Dam: MIRACLE SEEKER (GB)

Dam's Sire: Rainbow Quest

100

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 9-8-12

Distance

26: 3-6-6

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

12: 2-0-3

Season

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

6: 1-0-2

2nd Up

6: 0-2-0

3rd Up

6: 0-2-1

4th Up

6: 1-0-1

Metro

18: 1-2-4

Non-Metro

54: 8-6-8

Turf

29: 1-3-6

Good

23: 1-2-4

Soft

5: 0-1-2

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

43: 8-5-6

Firm

3: 0-0-0

Clockwise

7: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

65: 9-8-12

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 2-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap cheek piece]

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Wolverhampton January 27 over 1000m defeating Street Life carrying 60kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Street Life with 59.5kg at $6. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	27/1/26	Wolverhampton	1005m	HCP 4U	2	Rob Hornby	60kg	Neutral	1:01.82	58.5 km/h	0.8L	4-3	$5.00	7	$10,890	$5,793	1. Shalaa Asker 2. Street Life 3. Amerjeet
3rd of 9	20/1/26	Southwell	1005m	HCP 4U	4	Hollie Doyle	59.5kg	Neutral	1:00.82	59.5 km/h	2.8L	8-7	$6.00	33	$10,890	$1,358	1. Street Life 2. Azucena 3. Shalaa Asker
33 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	18/12/25	Chelmsford City	1005m	HCP 3U	4	Rob Hornby	56kg	Neutral	1:00.59	59.7 km/h	1.3L	5-5	$9.50	23	$12,700	$6,760	1. Shalaa Asker 2. Son Of Astar 3. Bluebells Boy
6th of 10	25/11/25	Lingfield	1005m	HCP 3U	2	George Wood	58.5kg	Neutral	0:58.12	62.3 km/h	4.0L	5-5	$7.50	26	$10,890	-	1. Roman Spring 2. South Shore Island 3. Bluebells Boy
2nd of 6	30/10/25	Chelmsford City	1005m	HCP 3U	2	Hollie Doyle	57.5kg	Neutral	0:59.50	60.8 km/h	0.3L	4-5	$6.00	7	$12,920	$3,172	1. Dark Side Prince 2. Shalaa Asker 3. Papa Don't Preach
2nd of 7	23/10/25	Chelmsford City	1005m	HCP 3U	3	George Wood	55.5kg	Neutral	0:59.21	61.1 km/h	3.3L	-	$10	14	$12,920	$3,172	1. General Assembly 2. Shalaa Asker 3. Nad Alshiba Snow

Stash The Cash (3) 5877575726
Trainer: Martin Dunne(Newmarket, Suffolk)
Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $49,759
Win / Place: 9.09% / 30%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PROFITABLE (IRE)

Dam: APPRECIATING (GB)

Dam's Sire: New Approach

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 3-3-4

Distance

27: 3-3-4

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-1

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

27: 3-3-4

Turf

27: 3-2-4

Good

18: 1-1-4

Soft

7: 1-1-0

Heavy

2: 1-0-0

Synthetic

6: 0-1-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

13: 2-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

20: 1-1-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

13: 1-2-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1207m

Gear Changes

[Visor, Tongue Strap]

Comments

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1000m, 5 len behind Street Life with 58.5kg at $6. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on January 4 over 1000m, head behind Arlington carrying 60kg at $17. Well placed to play a major role.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	20/1/26	Southwell	1005m	HCP 4U	3	Duran Fentiman	58.5kg	Neutral	1:00.82	59.5 km/h	5.0L	5-4	$6.00	16	$10,890	-	1. Street Life 2. Azucena 3. Shalaa Asker
2nd of 12	4/1/26	Southwell	1005m	HCP 4U	4	Duran Fentiman	60kg	Neutral	0:59.07	61.2 km/h	0.2L	2-1	$17	13	$18,150	$4,531	1. Arlington 2. Stash The Cash 3. Bishop's Glory
7th of 8	22/12/25	Wolverhampton	1005m	HCP 3U	3	Billy Loughnane	59kg	Neutral	1:01.19	59.1 km/h	4.0L	6-7	$4.00	7	$10,890	-	1. Papa Don't Preach 2. Colors Of Freedom 3. Isla Bella
5th of 10	15/12/25	Lingfield	1010m	HCP 3U	4	Hector Crouch	61kg	Neutral	0:59.42	61.2 km/h	1.8L	1-2	$4.33f	13	$16,610	$507	1. Gogo Yubari 2. It's Showtime 3. Chasing Gold
7th of 8	2/12/25	Lingfield	1005m	HCP 3U	1	Hector Crouch	60.5kg	Neutral	0:59.50	60.8 km/h	3.8L	7-8	$5.00	35	$10,890	-	1. Alafdhal 2. Bluebells Boy 3. Roman Spring
35 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 9	28/10/25	Leicester	1005m	HCP 3U	7	Barry Mchugh	55kg	Soft	1:01.16	59.2 km/h	6.0L	1-2	$19	22	$14,520	$452	1. Marching Mac 2. Asinara 3. Edgewater Drive

Fortunate Star (6) 12048760x4
Trainer: Stephen Hanlon(Butterton, Staffs)
Jockey: Oliver Stammers
Weight: 57.5kg
Prize Money: $71,707
Win / Place: 11% / 35%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: UNFORTUNATELY (IRE)

Dam: EFFUSIVE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Starspangledbanner

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 5-5-6

Distance

38: 5-3-6

Trk/Dst

7: 2-0-1

Track

8: 2-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 2-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

9: 1-3-1

Non-Metro

36: 4-2-5

Turf

35: 3-3-5

Good

25: 2-2-2

Soft

9: 1-0-3

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Synthetic

10: 2-2-1

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

11: 0-1-2

Anti-Clockwise

34: 5-4-4

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1008m

Gear Changes

[cheek piece]

Comments

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Street Life carrying 58kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Nottingham on April 20 2024 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mehmo carrying 61kg at $3.20. Faces tough task.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	20/1/26	Southwell	1005m	HCP 4U	6	Oliver Stammers	58kg	Neutral	1:00.82	59.5 km/h	3.0L	4-5	$13	105	$10,890	$679	1. Street Life 2. Azucena 3. Shalaa Asker
105 Day Spell
11th of 12	7/10/25	Southwell	1005m	HCP APP 3U	8	Harry Smith	58kg	Neutral	0:58.40	62.0 km/h	8.0L	1-5	$6.00	12	$11,250	-	1. Forest Gunner 2. Masterclass 3. Dorothy May
6th of 8	25/9/25	Pontefract	1008m	HCP APP 4U	4	Harry Smith	56.5kg	Good Soft	1:05.05	55.8 km/h	4.8L	5-5	$7.00	16	$11,990	-	1. Kyber Crystal 2. Papa Don't Preach 3. Glendown
7th of 8	9/9/25	Leicester	1005m	HCP 3U	9	Harry Smith	55.5kg	Good	0:57.74	62.7 km/h	6.5L	4-4	$17	10	$12,700	-	1. Over Spiced 2. Tanjen 3. Dandy Dinmont
8th of 11	30/8/25	Beverley	1005m	HCP 3U	2	Harry Smith	56kg	Good Firm	1:02.44	57.9 km/h	8.0L	1-3	$7.00	18	$15,960	-	1. Hundred Caps 2. King's Crown 3. Yazaman
4th of 6	12/8/25	Hamilton Park Uk	1005m	HCP APP 3U	4	Harry Smith	63kg	Good Soft	0:58.31	62.0 km/h	3.8L	5-5	$3.00f	17	$14,520	$1,812	1. Thornaby Pearl 2. Masterclass 3. Happier

Top Star (1) 068564x5
Trainer: D K Ivory(Radlett, Herts)
Jockey: K T O'neill
Weight: 57.5kg
Prize Money: $2,117
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS)

Dam: ADELANTE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Zoffany

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 0-0-0

Distance

6: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

5: 0-0-0

Turf

4: 0-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-0

Synthetic

3: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

5: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Gear Changes

[Hood]

Comments

Second run back. First-up after about 18 months 5th of 8 at Chelmsford on January 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Master Dandy with 61kg at $34. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Goodwood on June 21 2024 over 1000m, 8 len behind Soldier's Heart carrying 57kg at $81. Unlikely to feature.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	29/1/26	Chelmsford City	1005m	HCP 4U	5	John Egan	61kg	Neutral	1:00.94	59.4 km/h	3.8L	6-6	$34	495	$13,860	$395	1. Master Dandy 2. Forever Noah 3. Second Collection
495 Day Spell
4th of 8	21/9/24	Wolverhampton	1005m	NSY HCP 2	3	George Rooke	62kg	Neutral	1:03.23	57.2 km/h	2.3L	2-2	$4.33	26	$10,340	$1,290	1. Startling 2. Miakoda 3. Pure Liberty
6th of 6	26/8/24	Chepstow	1005m	NSY HCP 2	6	George Rooke	58kg	Good Soft	0:59.72	60.6 km/h	4.0L	4-6	$2.88f	20	$10,340	-	1. Solar Edge 2. Roysdelight 3. Coiled
5th of 10	6/8/24	Chelmsford City	1005m	NSY HCP 2	5	George Rooke	61kg	Neutral	0:59.34	61.0 km/h	5.5L	9-7	$3.25f	22	$13,890	$432	1. Son Of Wind 2. Premium Pass 3. Dawn Awakening
8th of 12	15/7/24	Windsor	1207m	NOV 2	7	George Rooke	60.5kg	Good Firm	1:12.59	59.9 km/h	8.8L	5-9	$67	24	$12,340	-	1. Aparajeo 2. Bold Impact 3. Hoodie Hoo
6th of 9	21/6/24	Goodwood	1005m	MDN 2	1	Ethan Jones	57kg	Good	0:58.11	62.3 km/h	8.0L	-	$81	7	$27,220	-	1. Soldier's Heart 2. Invincible Song 3. Maximus Alexios

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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