January 24 / 19.45 Southwell (AW)

19.45

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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0344-6 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Bulk of AW runs have been at Newcastle and well beaten sole start at this venue but no reason why he shouldn't be effective here; below best last time but gets cheekpieces and couldn't rule out.
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11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

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9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6083-2

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but has posted two solid efforts for this trainer (both in blinkers), including over C&D last time; 1lb well in and likely to give a good account.
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6th

3

(7)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:00 Windsor

Miggy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Keady

Still a maiden but produced consistent AW form (32224) this winter for new yard, showing signs that he's capable of winning an ordinary sprint handicap; one for the shortlist back on turf.

9/2

16/1

Form: 1070-8 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.
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6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

20/1

Form: 51860- CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Multiple C&D winner who hasn't been at best since scoring here last spring; should be spot on following two recent runs and is on same mark as last win, but plenty to be taken on trust.
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1st

2

(8)

27th May 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jeans Maite

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Roy Bowring

Front-runner best known for Southwell exploits (five wins) but she has also won twice over C&D; still 7lb below her last winning mark but not at her best since returning last November and vulnerable to younger rivals.

10/1

1st

2

(8)

27th May 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jeans Maite

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Roy Bowring

Front-runner best known for Southwell exploits (five wins) but she has also won twice over C&D; still 7lb below her last winning mark but not at her best since returning last November and vulnerable to younger rivals.

10/1

5th

9

(11)

28th Mar 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Jeans Maite

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

Form: 6023-6 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has had plenty of chances since last win in 2023 but won't mind the return to 5f and the booking of Billy Loughnane takes the eye; interesting with reapplied cheekpieces replacing blinkers.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

11/1

Form: 62170-

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at Newcastle over 1m and a strongly run 6f there in October; below that level last twice and debatable whether a speed test such as this is going to suit.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

Form: 1256-7 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Turf and Tapeta winner over this trip in September and running respectably on last couple of starts; unlikely to be inconvenienced by the return to this venue but needs to raise game.
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6th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Fionn McSharry

Absent since a respectable effort on Boxing Day when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW five-timer; only 1-9 on turf and is 12lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

8/1

1st

1

(6)

4th Nov 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Fionn McSharry

In top form at present, winning her second on the trot, over C&D (fourth course win) last Tuesday; carries 5lb penalty but every chance there is more in the tank and a hat-trick is a real possibility.

7/2

1st

1

(6)

4th Nov 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Fionn McSharry

In top form at present, winning her second on the trot, over C&D (fourth course win) last Tuesday; carries 5lb penalty but every chance there is more in the tank and a hat-trick is a real possibility.

7/2

Non-runners

Classy Clarets

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.80
Straight Forecast £6.59
Tricast £37.90
Trifecta £41.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Miggy Magic

D Express:

Castan

SPOTLIGHT:

Nelson Gay

RP RATINGS:

Classy Clarets

TOPSPEED:

Ana Emaraaty

NEWMARKET:

Miggy Magic

The Times:

Miggy Magic

The Guardian:

Miggy Magic

Daily Mail:

Miggy Magic

Daily Mirror:

Miggy Magic

The Sun:

Miggy Magic

Daily Record:

Miggy Magic

The Star:

Castan

Telegraph:

Nelson Gay