February 22 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0780-2 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Productive spell last winter/spring featured five AW wins over 1m; slow to come to hand this time around but in the face of market support he returned to form with a close second at Chelmsford last month (1m2f); another big run expected.
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11th

6

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner, the latest a Newcastle seller for the Moores (1m, Tapeta) last October; regressive for this yard in the meantime despite plummeting in the weights; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

11/1

10th

7

(12)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner; quiet for Chelsea Banham this year but dropping down the weights and he is one of four runners on the card for connections that all require close market surveillance.

9/1

9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 9588-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Good record on turf at Brighton, winning on three of his seven visits; 0-22 on AW, however, and although he was second over 7f in October, he hasn't built on it in five runs since.
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3rd

5

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

A regular at Southwell, where he has a win and five places; had slipped in the weights before creditable efforts over 6f and 1m last two starts; today's intermediate trip should be ideal and he's high on the list.

9/2

3rd

6

(6)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:51 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Four-time turf winner but he's 1-31 on AW and was well held back in this sphere at Southwell (7f) last week; cheekpieces are now added but he has work to do on this return to sprinting.

14/1

5th

7

(4)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Rather a modest third returned to turf last time; only 1-30 on AW but gained the success over C&D (off current mark) and holds a fighting chance back here.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3400-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way for Hughie Morrison and he made an inauspicious start over hurdles for this yard in December (made a respiratory noise); much more to like about his third over C&D three weeks ago, however, finishing strongly from the rear despite meeting some trouble; wouldn't be sure to back it up but he has plenty of handicapping scope.
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8th

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Mistoffelees

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

C&D winner (from a similar mark, beat Criminal Shore) last October; runner-up to well-treated rival over C&D (9-1) penultimate start; reluctant to load, fluffing his chance with a slow start at Redcar (1m; last of 14) latest; possible if back on song.

13/2

14th

5

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Strong traveller who sometimes flatters to deceive; close second to a recent Glorious Goodwood winner on latest turf start, at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in June, and also ran well on AW last month but has modest 2-32 strike-rate and others appeal more for win purposes; usually wears blinkers or cheekpieces but goes only in a first-time tongue-tie here.

8/1

2nd

9

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

C&D winner who comes here on the back of a good second of five in 1m Doncaster handicap last month, just failing; not out of things despite a 2lb weights rise.

9/1

14/1

Form: 29-367

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f handicap at Newcastle in November and ran well for second over that course and distance the following month; in and out since and others look safer prospects; goes without the hood today.
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8th

10

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner in May and also runner-up here in June/July (all good to firm; won on soft in Ireland earlier in career); has ended the summer in equally good form, including getting his head back in front at Newcastle (1m) 12 days ago but he's yet to win back to back in his 54-race career.

11/2

9/1

Form: 35321- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt when readily seeing off four rivals in a 1m fillies' handicap at Chepstow last September; sold for 16,000gns soon after; 5lb higher mark could leave her vulnerable.
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16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

1st

19

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Delicacy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Returned to form on last Saturday's stable debut with 1l win at Leicester (7f, good to firm); trainer does very well with recruits from other yards and she could have plenty more to offer; on the shortlist under 5lb penalty.

8/1

Form: 0286-5 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won two of his first three starts for D O'Meara, all at Newcastle (7f and 1m); form has levelled off more recently and he finished behind Mr Mistoffelees three weeks ago when a visor was tried for the first time.
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14th

6

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Fionn McSharry

Mid-division on both starts here but last three wins were on Newcastle Tapeta, including 2026 reappearance in April; not disgraced on sole start since (June) but does not appear the percentage call.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

4/1

Form: 0000-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promising effort at Kempton 17 days ago, keeping on from the rear over 7f; return to a mile in his favour and he's well treated now; one to take seriously.
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4th

5

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Shahbaz

10st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Reached the frame twice in similar races on AW under Brodie Hampson in February; well treated on those efforts but hasn't found the same form back on turf this summer and he was laboured at Haydock last week.

14/1

7th

11

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Shahbaz

10st 3lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Reached the frame twice in similar races on AW under Brodie Hampson in February; well treated on those efforts but hasn't found the same form back on turf (good to firm/good) after a break, including well behind Star Start and Austrian Theory at Catterick 17 days ago; the return to softer ground could help but leap of faith needed.

25/1

Form: 411-0 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won two novice events in December, over C&D (better form) before following up at Wolverhampton; well beaten over C&D on his handicap debut last month and not sure he's that well treated.
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9th

8

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Grabajabba

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Grabajabba

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Grabajabba

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark.

6/1

8/1

Form: 0325-6 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; beaten favourite on his last two starts but has shaped as though still in form; steps up in class this evening and a career best is required.
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7

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kracking

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; made all in a small field at Brighton in April when rated 3lb higher; patchy since and has stamina to prove.

10/1

6th

4

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Kracking

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; the pick of his form in the first half of the year brings him right into the reckoning but more recent efforts haven't quite been at that level; dropping into a Class 6 will help.

7/1

3

(10)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Kracking

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; placed at Yarmouth last Sunday; registered his most recent success off this mark over C&D in April; interesting back here.

10/1

16/1

Form: 126175 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four wins since joining James Owen, the latest in a fillies' Class 5 last month (7f); needs to step up on her last two runs if she is to come out on top here though.
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11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

5th

5

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

raced wide, towards rear, no impression

5/2

Form: 842-29 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.
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15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Master Of Combat

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Frost

Runner-up twice in a row on AW in the winter before two heavy defeats; didn't run badly back on turf at Haydock (1m, good) last month after a break but the AW seems to be his preferred sphere (just 1-15 on grass).

33/1

7th

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Master Of Combat

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner but he was disappointing at Southwell (1m) in his final two runs during the winter; has won on turf but that was a long time ago and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return.

16/1

11th

4

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £83.30
Straight Forecast £93.21
Tricast £277.88
Trifecta £511.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cephalus

POSTDATA:

Mr Mistoffelees

RP RATINGS:

Shahbaz

TOPSPEED:

Kracking

The Guardian:

Shahbaz

Daily Mirror:

Mr Mistoffelees

The Sun:

Mr Mistoffelees

The Times:

Cephalus

Telegraph:

Cephalus

Daily Mail:

Cephalus

D Express:

Cephalus

The Star:

Cephalus

Daily Record:

Cephalus