January 15 / 14.08 Southwell (AW)

14.08

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1073-2 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Seen mostly over sprint trips now but his last three 7f runs have resulted in a C&D win last March and two close calls, at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and back here against an unexposed one since; solid.
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3

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Monsieur Fantaisie

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Opened his turf account when making a winning yard debut off 7lb lower at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; placed in two starts since, latest at that same track over this trip (ahead of Cooperation); comes here in good form and looks likely to go well again.

3/1

2

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Gained first turf win over 6f here (good to firm; stable debut) on penultimate start, and backed up with a solid effort (runner-up) at Doncaster; no issue with this longer trip and, while a combined 7lb rise will make life tougher, he's the one who arrives in the best form.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Five-time AW winner who made his belated breakthrough on turf when scoring on recent stable debut at Redcar (6f); up 5lb but he was as good as ever last time and has claims if he can back that up; last run was on good to firm but he's also effective on good to soft.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 79489- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 7f on Polytrack last winter but he hasn't been in the same form of late, despite having everything but the kitchen sink on his head (now goes with no aids); work to do back in a classified.
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10th

3

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps for Alice Haynes last year (one over C&D), latterly off this mark, despite often lugging left; not offered a lot in two runs back for his current yard and needs a revival.

33/1

11th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps in 2025, including at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his final start for Alice Haynes; failed to beat a rival home here over 6f on his stable debut but he may come on from that first start for 205 days.

16/1

11th

5

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps over further for Alice Haynes in 2025; only 2lb higher than for his Chelmsford success when last seen 205 days ago (7f); races enthusiastically and it could be that sprinting proves even more suitable; interesting starting out for Dylan Cunha,

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 03456-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eight Polytrack wins in France, most recently in 2023; looked on the verge of a revival for new yard when a close fourth over 1m here before Christmas; not so effective at Wolverhampton since but may well do better down in grade back on this course.
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7th

9

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Slicker

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sarah Hollinshead

On a long losing run; placed over C&D on his penultimate start but failed to back it up here last week (1m); others have more pressing claims.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Mr Slicker

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Veteran whose eight wins came on the AW in France; returned to form when third here over 7f eight days ago and now needs to back that up; return to 1m is no problem.

10/1

3rd

5

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Mr Slicker

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Veteran whose eight wins came on the AW in France in his younger days; little of late to suggest he will prove a threat here.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7709-8 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won 7f AW claimer on final Irish start last March but he hasn't yet achieved much in Britain and was well held behind Monsieur Fantaisie over C&D 11 days ago.
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1

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from 30 starts but he's struggled here (7f handicap) and at Newcastle (1m classified) in last two runs; passed over.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from his 29 starts but close fourth in handicap at Ayr (7f, good) two starts ago and slow ground may not have suited there subsequently; has run well here in the past and could be involved.

11/2

9th

12

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tristan Davidson

Only 1-28 but it was his second run after wind surgery when close up in Spun To Gold's race here last week; soft ground would not be ideal should it get wet.

14/1

Form: 89770- D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Form tailed off after winning 7f Wolverhampton handicap last July and he left the Quinns after a heavy defeat at Chelmsford last month; risky now.
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9th

13

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scarfo

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Long time since his sole win and hasn't offered much this year; hard to make a case for.

50/1

7th

11

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Scarfo

10st 2lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Beaten 25 times since his 7f AW win in July 2024; well short of his best in three runs this year and he looks vulnerable again.

25/1

13th

15

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Scarfo

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Sole win from 28 starts was in July 2024; hasn't shown enough in two AW classified events in recent months to think a second win is imminent, particularly as he's 6lb out of handicap here.

40/1

Form: 4666-9 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two course wins at 7f and 1m in early 2023; mostly in the doldrums since winning twice on turf last July but at least he's eligible for this level again so could turn things round.
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7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

6th

9

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 86/99-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Had four runs; never in the hunt on handicap debut here (1m) before Christmas when back from a layoff; that run could have brought him on and 7f could suit him better but there are a few ifs and buts.
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8th

4

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:08 Southwell (AW)

Dark Side Premier

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

midfield

16/1

8th

4

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:08 Southwell (AW)

Dark Side Premier

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

midfield

16/1

9th

8

(12)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:00 Southwell (AW)

Dark Side Premier

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Beat just one rival in three Newcastle novices (7f/1m) last winter; makes his handicap debut in a first-time tongue-tie after 11 months off; from a successful AW family but still not quite sure what to expect.

25/1

33/1

Form: 8790-8

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Maiden; placed three times at sprint trips on AW but she hasn't looked to be yearning for this first attempt at 7f so has it to prove.
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13th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

This is only his third race on turf but he finished last and second last in the others; none of his 2025 or 2026 form reads well enough and his 0-33 overall record is probably the bottom line.

66/1

8th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and not looked to see it out in a handful of starts over this trip; two poor efforts this spring leave him hard to recommend.

50/1

13th

16

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Good runs have been few and far between since his Wolverhampton second in September 2024; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

33/1

Form: 0750/0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in a handful of starts, including when well held on handicap debut in 2023 and in a 6f classified here this month on return from absence; lots more needed for new trip.
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11th

11

(5)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

One Moonbeam

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Rod Millman

prominent

66/1

11th

11

(5)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

One Moonbeam

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Rod Millman

prominent

66/1

10th

10

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:08 Southwell (AW)

One Moonbeam

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rod Millman

pressed leader

33/1

20/1

Form: 0600-0 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Had C&D form before layoff but thoroughly becalmed since and the drop to this level made no difference at Newcastle (7f) on Friday; has won in blinkers, and a visor is now refitted after four runs with no headgear.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

Form: 34430- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins at 1m and 7f and her recent close third over 1m here was up there with her best form; never showed back over 7f at Wolverhampton 20 days ago but the return to this track could help; squeak.
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Payout
Exacta £12.50
Straight Forecast £14.98
Trifecta £63.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monsieur Fantaisie

POSTDATA:

Kodebreaker

NEWMARKET:

Aspire To Glory

RP RATINGS:

Monsieur Fantaisie

THE NORTH:

Monsieur Fantaisie

The Times:

Monsieur Fantaisie

Telegraph:

Monsieur Fantaisie

The Guardian:

Monsieur Fantaisie

D Express:

Monsieur Fantaisie

Daily Mirror:

Monsieur Fantaisie

The Star:

Monsieur Fantaisie

Daily Record:

Monsieur Fantaisie

Daily Mail:

Kodebreaker