January 15 / 13.38 Southwell (AW)

13.38

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4/102- D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won at Newmarket last April; solid second, despite pulling hard, at Newcastle (7f) last month on AW debut; may have further progress in him, especially if settling better; warrants respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Our Havana

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Recorded useful wins on AW and turf in the spring but hasn't been in quite the same form since; doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

25/1

9th

9

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Our Havana

9st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Richard Fahey

Recorded useful wins on AW and turf in the spring but hasn't been in quite the same form since, midfield at Thirsk most recently; goes back up in grade and needs to raise his game.

33/1

3

(10)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Thirsk

Our Havana

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has developed into a useful 7f handicapper, including a Musselburgh win (good) in May; hasn't managed to reproduce that in three outings since but this is a bit easier than the Bunbury Cup he contested last time and Warren Fentiman takes 5lb off; not discounted.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 7247-1 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Belied his 40-1 odds with C&D success 12 days ago, taking AW record to 5-16, and this 8yo is still favourably treated on peak form; lack of recent consistency is the negative.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

3rd
4 (11)
Lattaash

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3031-8 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.
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No / Draw
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3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third in a competitive Newcastle handicap (7f; first-time cheekpieces) before comfortably making the most of a simple task back in novice company at Wolverhampton; looks on the upgrade.

5/1

Form: 44131- CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Oldest contender in this field but retains plenty of ability and justified favouritism here last time, beating a subsequent scorer and taking Southwell record to 5-14; may remain competitive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

10/1

Form: 7241-2 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Successful in five AW races but the last three were against her own sex, most recently at Wolverhampton in December; ran creditably there last week; now returns to open company.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Enola Grey

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in fine style in December; beaten twice since but she hasn't run badly; fully exposed but a strong pace would enhance her claims.

12/1

5th

7

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Enola Grey

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Six-time AW winner but has high mileage and is more exposed than most of today's rivals; gained her most recent success (penultimate start) in Class 5 and faces a stiffer task at this level.

16/1

4th

4

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Enola Grey

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

She's 1-16 on turf as opposed to 5-38 on AW, which tempers enthusiasm; well beaten in two runs after a break.

20/1

13/2

Form: 21130- D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Absent since looking a non-stayer in better race over 1m eight weeks ago; broadly progressive over 7f (including at Southwell) otherwise, producing form figures of 2113; possibilities back down in trip/grade.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Harvard Sound

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

2-2 on turf having won maiden/novice races at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last summer; good third on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game, but perhaps the return to turf and first-time cheekpieces will help

7/1

7

(1)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Harvard Sound

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

2-2 on turf having won maiden/novice races at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last summer; good third on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game, but perhaps the return to turf and first-time cheekpieces will help

7/1

6th

2

(5)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Harvard Sound

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Absent since looking a non-stayer in better race over 1m eight weeks ago; broadly progressive over 7f (including at Southwell) otherwise, producing form figures of 2113; possibilities back down in trip/grade.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 611-11 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

8/1

Form: 73438-

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins at about 1m but last few efforts suggest this drop back to 7f won't be an issue; however, likely needs a career-best performance to defy top weight in this field.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned from six months off to win a C&D handicap last April off 5lb lower; ran well on his next three AW starts but his form has dipped the last twice; new visor replaces blinkers; dangerous if left alone up front.

8/1

9/2

Form: 3161-1 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Successful in her last three attempts over 6f at this venue, the latest in difficult circumstances (slowly away and detached early); likely player provided she's as good back at 7f.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Ormolulu

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Gemma Tutty

Has done all of her winning over 6f, mostly on Southwell AW; perhaps needed her Leicester reappearance effort but she's not the percentage call returned to 7f and kept to this sphere.

25/1

5th

3

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Ormolulu

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gemma Tutty

Weighted to go well on best turf form and the drying ground shouldn't cause her any grief, having run so well on good to firm at York (6f) last June; also a winner of her one C&D start, in 2023, and the booking of Billy Loughnane signals intent; has prospects despite lacking a recent run.

6/1

7th

5

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ormolulu

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

In better form than her form figures imply as she's been finding her share of trouble; running style lends itself to that but capable of having a say should the breaks come at crucial times; goes well at this track.

6/1

14/1

Form: /4287- D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Defied a higher mark on turf in 2022; lightly raced and inconsistent since; below par at Newcastle when belatedly returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(7)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Encourageable

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Placed on stable debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in early May but two lesser efforts have followed and he remains without a win since 2022; raced too freely in a visor on latest outing; cheekpieces tried here.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Encourageable

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to 2022; did make a positive start for new yard when third (A Major Payne fifth) at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last month but a subsequent no-show at Leicester needs forgiving; now sports a combination of a refitted tongue-tie and first-time visor.

12/1

6th

6

(7)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:50 Leicester

Encourageable

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to 2022 but he has course form (7f) and new yard has inherited one who's dropped a long way in the weights; looked to be on the way back when third at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) this month; good claims.

100/30

Form: 61590-

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has recorded his wins over 1m/1m2f and never figured in C&D event on most recent Flat start (achieved nothing over hurdles since); best to look elsewhere.
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9th

3

(5)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Barry Brennan

Two wins last year, the latter in runaway fashion over 1m4f here in November (6lb higher today); shot up the weights and found it tough since but he is creeping back down again; unraced on Flat beyond 1m4f.

16/1

9th

10

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Barry Brennan

Back to form with a runaway win over 1m4f at Wolverhampton in November but he shot up the weights after that and his form has nosedived since.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.50
Straight Forecast £51.28
Tricast £271.01
Trifecta £277.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Our Havana

NEWMARKET:

Angel Of Antrim

TOPSPEED:

Pjanoo

RP RATINGS:

Eligible

POSTDATA:

Lattaash

The Times:

Harvard Sound

The Star:

Ormolulu

The Guardian:

Legal Reform

Telegraph:

Our Havana

The Sun:

Our Havana

Daily Record:

Our Havana

Daily Mirror:

Angel Of Antrim

D Express:

Pjanoo

Daily Mail:

Eligible