March 01 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 92-3

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise in all three starts, slowly away over 5f on the first two occasions (well backed at Southwell on second run); third of six at Lingfield when upped to 7f six weeks ago (winner useful), an effort that can be marked up given he refused to settle and raced widest until the home straight; this trip may prove his optimum and he makes his handicap debut with more to offer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Backspin

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, for whom he won at Southwell last March, but he ran well when third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his stable/seasonal debut; he's one to consider.

8/1

3rd

11

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Backspin

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, winning once (6f); sold for 14,000gns since last run; something to prove back on turf but market support should be noted.

10/1

6th

2

(3)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Backspin

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in March; hasn't added to that success in six runs since but he's run well in blinkers on his last two starts (7f) and he should be in the shake up for a stable in fine form.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 38443-

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
The best of his five 2yo runs came when third over C&D (AW debut; well backed) when last seen in October; gelded since; still has potential.
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8th

4

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Sole win from 21 starts came in a 5f handicap here in April off the same mark as today's but he's mostly struggled since; has failed to beat a rival on his last two outings and the headgear is now removed.

12/1

9th

6

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Hasn't finished out of the first three in five starts here, including a win over this trip on good in April; well beaten at Pontefract in first-time blinkers latest but his course record affords him respect with regular cheekpieces also back in place.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Lucius Aurelius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems ideally suited by Catterick, the scene of his April win and bronze medal latest start; has an unconvincing record at Pontefract; new headgear needs to make a difference.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 8527-4

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He hasn't lived up to his market billing in two AW runs this winter (following a gelding operation), refusing to settle; change of headgear today; perhaps vulnerable to less-exposed rivals.
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11th

1

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Very well handicapped on last summer's exploits but he's been a long way below that level this year and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

5th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two 6f handicaps on good ground last summer when with Hugo Palmer; quiet in two runs for current yard (cheekpieces then a visor) and soft ground might not be what he wants.

20/1

8th

1

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Adrian Wintle

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

14/1

Form: 566-63

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only sixth on her handicap debut (C&D) in January; shaped with considerable encouragement on her stable debut 11 days ago, finishing fastest at Wolverhampton having been returned to novice company; hit with a 3lb rise for that but she could have more to offer and Hector Crouch replaces an apprentice; interesting.
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7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Rain

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Seven-race maiden who has form figures of 343 since joining new yard; has frame possibilities as things stand and win possibilities if finding some improvement.

4/1

7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Rain

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Seven-race maiden who has form figures of 343 since joining new yard; has frame possibilities as things stand and win possibilities if finding some improvement.

4/1

3rd

8

(3)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Rain

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Has been showing a bit more since joining new yard and latest effort confirms that she's worth another go over this longer trip; the sex allowance brings her into the equation in an ordinary novice.

7/2

Form: 5-341 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise in his first three starts and turned in an improved effort when making all in a Kempton maiden (6f) ten days ago; beat a 78-rated rival (not a progressive one) on that occasion but suspicion he'll need to improve again to defy this mark, especially with a similarly easy lead looking unlikely.
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1st

9

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dylan Cunha

In good nick this summer for George Baker; advanced his form when a ready winner on his debut for Dylan Cunha in 14-runner apprentices' handicap over C&D 11 days ago; escapes a penalty here so holds leading claims with Billy Loughnane now up.

3/1

1st

1

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Massimo Blue

10st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Dylan Cunha

New trainer decides against the cheekpieces (and regular tongue-tie) that worked well for this 4yo in his last two races, when he had the outside stall at Kempton and raced wide throughout at Wolverhampton (again over 6f); C&D winner with a good chance.

3/1

3rd

1

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Ran a blinder from the outside stall when beaten a short head and a neck into third of 11 at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 19 days ago; has winning form on Tapeta and respected back down to Class 6.

2/1

7/1

Form: 2143-6 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Fair ability as a 2yo and he should be sharper with last month's midfield finish over C&D behind him (absent 199 days beforehand); has other pace to deal with this time but cheekpieces could help and he is not fully exposed just yet.
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9th

7

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Alashos

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Doubled his winning tally when successful over C&D in April; twice unplaced on turf since and still 5lb higher than for that latest win, but still one for the shortlist returned here.

6/1

7th

3

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Alashos

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Chris Gordon

Sole turf win came in a Lingfield maiden but he won his first AW race in April (6f) and has since run well in a slightly stronger race than this over C&D (good to firm); has other quite solid handicap form at this trip on grass and he should go well under up-and-coming Harry Vigors.

5/1

4th

10

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Alashos

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Chris Gordon

Ended a lengthy losing run when winning a 0-55 AW handicap run to suit round Lingfield last time; upped 6lb but was competitive off higher marks on turf last summer and that win may have boosted confidence.

10/1

6/1

Form: 981-24 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Rewarded market support when making a winning stable debut at Lingfield (6f) on New Year's Eve; good second over C&D next time and another solid effort when fourth of 12 at Kempton in January; eased in grade today and his yard remains in good form; each-way shout.
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3

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

1-23, the win coming in a nursery here (6f) at the end of 2024; will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to double his tally.

25/1

8th

5

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win was in December 2024 but that was over C&D; finished down the field in three runs for current yard but the saddle slipped at Brighton (7f, good) last time and he was only beaten around 2l; could go well on this drop back in trip and he's not ruled out.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Horus

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

1-21; mainly seen on the AW but appears to handle turf; drops to this level for the first time and the stable won this last year; each-way claims.

13/2

25/1

Form: 047-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Didn't see his races out in three starts for Kevin Ryan last summer (6f-7f, all on good ground); gelded since last seen; sold for 11,000gns last October; returns in a competitive race.
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8th

7

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Tarlac

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Katie Scott

Just one win from 23 starts but he made a bold bid and was only narrowly denied in a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; has leading claims if he can back that up.

11/4

2nd

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Not in the same form as he was in May and June last year but he's on a lowly mark now and, after being pushed along from some way out, he did stick well to the task when fourth over C&D (good to firm) recently; form case to be made down in grade.

7/2

4th

7

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Tarlac

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Yet to be placed after six starts this season (5f-7f) but won off a much higher mark last spring, at Ripon (6f, good to soft), and may yet turn things around; worth a glance in the betting.

12/1

Form: 7055-3 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Met some trouble in running at Newcastle (6f) when a market springer on his return from 163 days off in December; fair third over C&D in mid-January, after which he was sold out of Karl Burke's yard for 9,000gns; not discounted on stable debut.
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7

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Triple Charged

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Lisa Williamson

In the frame in three of his seven starts for Karl Burke, but out of the frame in seven starts for this yard (blinkers made no difference last time); passed over.

25/1

5

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:05 Redcar

Triple Charged

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lisa Williamson

Remains winless and he's yet to fire for his current yard, only 12th in 6f Doncaster handicap six days ago; blinkers go on here.

20/1

15

(2)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

Triple Charged

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Lisa Williamson

Ex-Karl Burke; exposed 12-race maiden who is on a fair mark but needs to improve on his recent form; poor run last time with cheekpieces which are left off here.

50/1

Form: 43931- D

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 28-1 surprise when making all in a 6f nursery at Kempton when last seen in October; the blinkers worn there are dispensed with this time; likely needs another step forward.
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6th

3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spiritualism

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lemos De Souza

Won narrowly on turf after wind surgery in June but struggled at big odds in four runs since; not easily recommended.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spiritualism

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lemos De Souza

Won narrowly on turf after wind surgery in June but struggled at big odds in four runs since; not easily recommended.

25/1

3

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Spiritualism

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lemos De Souza

Won narrowly on turf after wind surgery but subsequent form is dismal; opposed.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £14.94
Tricast £85.13
Trifecta £89.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Massimo Blue

POSTDATA:

Horus

LAMBOURN:

Backspin

SPOTLIGHT:

Nad Alshiba Rain

Telegraph:

Alashos

Daily Mail:

Arabian Cobra

NEWMARKET:

Spiritualism

The Times:

Massimo Blue

Daily Mirror:

Massimo Blue

The Sun:

Massimo Blue

The Guardian:

Horus

D Express:

Horus

The Star:

Backspin

Daily Record:

Backspin