December 13 / 16.45 Southwell (AW)

16.45

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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 15705 CD

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in four starts on turf since making a winning debut for Karl Burke over C&D in March; sold 21,000gns in July and makes stable debut minus the cheekpieces after 160 days off; watch market.
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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

10th

11

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Federal Envoy

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Iain Jardine

Normally runs at Southwell where has gained all three of his wins; hasn't won for 13 months and best left alone here.

25/1

9th

2

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Often front-runner who has gained all three over his wins over this C&D, most recently last February off 6lb higher mark than today's; below best in recent starts, including when behind Chola Empire here last month.

9/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 641381 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Seems to like it here, taking his record over C&D to 131 when winning with some authority last month; 4lb higher but still respected back at this venue.
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4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required.

10/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 087441 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form under Lewis Chalkley at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) ten days ago and has been put up by the same amount as his penalty; his other four AW wins have all come over 7f/1m here, including this race from 3lb lower in 2022; should again prove a potent threat.
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4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

8th

4

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven of his 12 wins have been here (five over this trip); has never won off a mark this high however and most likely needs to drop a few pounds.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Eligible

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No signs of age dimming his enthusiasm, completing a December/January hat-trick (second leg over 1m here); a slow start didn't help when sixth of 12 at Southwell last time and he can be treated as if still in form.

14/1

Form: 030042 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Looked most unfortunate not to capitalise on a plummeting mark (12lb lower than when last successful) when beaten a head at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) eight days ago; due a 1lb rise, but yet to prove he is as effective on Tapeta.
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1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Rapscallion

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

10/1

Form: 251830 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Bit of a mixed bag before and after dead-heating in controversial circumstances at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well on Tapeta but doesn't appear to have anything in hand of his mark.
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8

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Dead-heated at Kempton (7f, AW) last August; fourth in his first two starts this year and bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; 2lb well in and looks a contender.

7/2

2nd

7

(1)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Has raced 13 times, mostly on AW; hooded when creditable fourth over 7f on AW here and at Chelmsford this summer; form took a dip at Southwell last time but he's another that can't be totally ruled out.

9/1

5

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

Has raced 12 times, mostly on AW; creditable fourth over 7f on AW at Lingfield and Chelmsford this summer and being eased another 2lb can only help.

9/1

Form: 184061 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Was back off her last winning mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) four weeks ago (first two clear); 4lb rise in a deeper race demands more but she remains unexposed on this surface.
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4

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Autumn Rose

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time 7f winner, the latest when getting first run on Dream Illusion at Haydock 17 days ago; couldn't cope with a penalty at Chester one week later but she races off 3lb lower today; has the ability to feature but she hasn't shone in previous Leicester runs.

5/1

4th

7

(3)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:17 Chester

Autumn Rose

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to form with win at Haydock (7f, good) one week ago, despite racing a bit too freely and encountering some traffic; 5lb penalty and due to go up only 2lb but suited by this C&D and can pose a threat.

7/2

1st

5

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Autumn Rose

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Won over C&D last July and back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton in February; however, her three runs on turf this summer haven't been great.

14/1

Form: 331484 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has winning form over C&D and is just 1lb higher than when last successful but this trip may be on the sharp side for him now and he has finished behind Eligible on four of the five occasions they have met.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

33/1

Form: 5968

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all four starts over 6f/7f on Tapeta including on handicap debut; 1lb wrong and needs to find plenty more.
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7th

11

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Pounced late at Southwell (7f; from 2lb lower) last November and close up (fourth) behind Little Ted over 7f here the following month; freshened up since fair third at Southwell (first try at 1m) in January; market can guide.

3/1

3rd

10

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Tate

In a good vein of form over 7f since November, winning here last month and close up at Newcastle since; this trip is new territory though and will need more for it against rivals who are proven over 1m.

8/1

11

(14)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Unplaced all seven starts; may have needed the run on his turf debut in May but he has a similar absence to defy today.

20/1

Form: 325-77

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-7 for Hugo Palmer, her best effort when beaten a nose on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) just over a year ago; her form regressed afterwards and she makes her stable debut after 170 days off (same owners) minus any headgear; market informative.
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5th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Won two of her last three starts for previous yard (7f; AW and turf) once tongue tied; has come to hand for new connections on AW of late, finishing well into second of 13 at Wolverhampton (about 1m) then slowly away but getting to the front quite readily at Southwell (7f) since; now 4lb higher but should have another race in her.

7/2

1st

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

South Kensington

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Adam Kirby

Dual 7f winner for Martin Dunne last year and ran her best race for this yard when second of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) ten days ago, meeting trouble turning in yet still finishing well clear of the third; major player from the same mark (3lb well in) if enjoying a bit more luck.

13/8

2nd

2

(2)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Dual 7f winner last autumn who hasn't achieved much in a few runs over 1m; ran better than her final position on turf last time but stamina would be a worry.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £34.90
Straight Forecast £28.11
Tricast £82.19
Trifecta £102.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

King Of Ithaca

SPOTLIGHT:

Eligible

The Sun:

Federal Envoy

The Times:

Visibility

D Express:

Lord Rapscallion

Daily Mail:

King Of Ithaca

The Star:

King Of Ithaca

Daily Record:

King Of Ithaca

RP RATINGS:

Eligible

Telegraph:

Eligible

Daily Mirror:

Eligible