March 28 / 17.15 Southwell (AW)

17.15

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 44431-

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Yarmouth (1m6f) on debut for new yard and is 2-3 over hurdles since; still favourably treated on historical data and enters calculations returned to this code.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charging Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won over hurdles in the summer and has slipped to an attractive Flat mark but looked out of sorts when tailed off on last two appearances; leap of faith required to support him.

16/1

4th

2

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Charging Thunder

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

C&D winner off 1lb higher in March 2025; landed a minor handicap hurdle at Stratford in July but he has since finished tailed off in a Class 2 handicap at Glorious Goodwood (extended 2m4f); others look safer.

12/1

14th

10

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Charging Thunder

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Below form on the Flat this year, for instance 11th to Believitanducan in the Northumberland Vase last month; not proven beyond 2m in this sphere but he switched back to hurdles for a 2m6f win at Stratford 12 days ago, which might give some renewed hope.

18/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 14-231 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had to work harder than expected to justify favouritism in C&D event (first 2m attempt) two weeks ago but displayed a game attitude and took his AW record to 14231; particularly unexposed at this trip and may still have further improvement in him; respected off unaltered mark.
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6th

6

(8)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Wonder

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Three AW wins; stays further than this but the trip shouldn't be an issue; ran as well as he ever has at Southwell in August last time (after a layoff) but this race will demand more.

6/1

5th

1

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Wonder

10st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

3-15 on AW (last two wins were at this track) compared to 0-4 on turf; in good form at 1m4f on AW initially this year, including a second under Taryn Langley; there was a dip in April when last seen but it's easy to see him returning in a major role for his in-form yard.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 141111 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 8yo whose record of 5-6 this year includes three wins at Southwell (3-5 here overall); had more in hand than the narrow margin suggests last time, taking record since being partnered by Sean Dylan Bowen to 3-3; brings excellent stats.
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4th

4

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

16:56 Pontefract

Further Measure

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Mike Murphy

Nine wins on AW compared to just one on turf; on a dangerous mark and he can't be ignored in a weak event.

100/30

4th

2

(9)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mike Murphy

10-71; sits 5lb below last winning mark (2m, Kempton) but has been struggling for form lately; weakened when 14l fifth to today's rival Fabled Spirit at Lingfield (2m AW; 9-2) latest; others more obvious.

12/1

5th

2

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Further Measure

10st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy

Won five in the early months of last year, including over C&D; often pulls hard and it's been costing him this summer but this is easier than he's used to, so no shock to see him bounce back.

8/1

12/1

Form: 75399-

Last run: 167 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner at up to 1m2f for previous yard and dual hurdles scorer for current stable (below par last time); something to prove in first 2m attempt under this code.
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11th

1

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:30 Uttoxeter

Maghlaak

12st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won over fences on stable debut at Southwell last November (2m4f, soft); fair fourth next time (2m4f, good to soft); slightly disappointing last four runs, two on the Flat, two over hurdles (first over C&D); bit to prove.

12/1

5th

4

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Maghlaak

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for current yard over fences at Southwell (2m4f) in November but only eighth back hurdling in 2m7f handicap here 17 days ago; visor and tongue-tie are retried now.

50/1

8th

8

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Maghlaak

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this yard in a novice handicap chase last November but pulled up in his final chase and has finished last in two subsequent Flat starts; capable hurdler but hardly returns to this discipline at the top of his game.

25/1

Form: 542582 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Highly productive spell ended with a success off this mark at Newcastle last March; 0-10 since but went close there last time; possibilities if aided by reapplied cheekpieces (second attempt).
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2nd

10

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Bath

The Craftymaster

8st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 6yo who has collected five wins this year, the latest at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) last month; runner-up off his higher AW mark since (1m6f) and has each-way claims at least here.

8/1

2nd

2

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Craftymaster

9st 12lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Has won five times this year including his last two starts off his lower turf mark; closely matched with V Power on last month's C&D running and another big effort is likely; stable also runs Letmebetheboss.

5/2

1st

7

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

The Craftymaster

8st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Prolific AW winner, most recently when darting 14l clear at Wolverhampton (2m) in June; narrowly exploited lower turf mark at Lingfield (2m, good to firm) last month but he pulled clear with the runner-up and remains feasibly treated off 4lb higher; shortlisted.

4/1

Form: /36-35 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Hindered by steady pace back down in trip last time; solid record (133) otherwise on AW and ran creditably over C&D in February when switched back to the Flat from hurdles; place possibilities.
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3rd

6

(7)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Haydock

Circuit Breaker

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Some creditable efforts this year, including when fourth at Carlisle (1m6f, good) in June, but he's without a Flat win since 2023 and was disappointing when favourite at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) last month; cheekpieces added.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Circuit Breaker

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Without a Flat win since September 2023, but is now 4lb lower than when third of 14 in a stronger race over C&D in April and drops into 0-70 company for the first time; much respected, especially if allowed his own way in front.

2/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Circuit Breaker

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Without a Flat win since 2023 but was placed in valuable 2m AW handicap in April and didn't run badly when sixth of 12 at Ascot (2m, good) last month; eased in grade here; can go well from the front.

6/1

Form: 057-17 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well behind Circuit Breaker when a 16-1 shot here last month, failing to back up the form of his 66-1 success at Lingfield; not solid and not the percentage call.
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7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Chase/hurdle winner who won on the AW at Lingfield in February 2025; hasn't been in top form on his last couple of runs over hurdles; on a fair mark now.

20/1

14

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Legendary Day

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Barry Brennan

Useful on the Flat in his prime but suffered heavy defeat in that sphere last month, after a layoff, and also struggled in a handicap hurdle three weeks ago; sports refitted cheekpieces; others have much less to prove.

25/1

6th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 13lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Barry Brennan

Seven-time Flat winner who has also scored over hurdles (2m1f, soft) and fences (2m, good); on dangerous mark back over jumps but he's not seen much action in the last 12 months and has been tailed off in his last two Flat runs; risks attached.

7/1

8/1

Form: 321-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Produced form figures of 321 in France for Andre Fabre, the success at Dieppe upped to 1m7f; sold for 22,000gns and had wind surgery since; unexposed sort who is interesting on British debut.
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5th

1

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Pergamon

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Not entirely straightforward but a sharp improver over hurdles, making it 6-9 when disposing of two rivals at Sedgefield (2m1f, good); 4lb higher now; clearly a contender.

15/8

1st

1

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:05 Sedgefield

Pergamon

11st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Last of three on the Flat last time but had been a sharp improver over hurdles, making it 5-8 when completing a hat-trick at Perth (2m, good); just 2lb higher now and has major claims.

15/8

3rd

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 109y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Pergamon

10st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Big improver over hurdles and he made it 5-8 in that sphere when completing a hat-trick at Perth (2m, good) two weeks ago; looks interesting off dangerous mark on the Flat and he won over 1m7f in France as a 3yo.

15/8

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Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £7.58
Tricast £21.23
Trifecta £29.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Wonder

SPOTLIGHT:

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POSTDATA:

The Craftymaster

LAMBOURN:

Legendary Day

TOPSPEED:

Wonder

NEWMARKET:

Wonder

The Times:

Wonder

Daily Mail:

Wonder

D Express:

Wonder

Daily Record:

Wonder

The Star:

The Craftymaster

Telegraph:

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