January 22 / 13.40 Southwell (AW)

13.40

Standard

Bet £10 Get £40 With BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
SKY
View Course
Bet £10 Get £40 With BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0523-7 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gained sole win in Ireland in 2024; however, has place claims judged on best form this winter, including a third-place finish over C&D on penultimate start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Not the easiest to predict but came from off the pace for a second career win on his first visit to Wolverhampton in March (7f; 2lb lower); breakthrough win in January was over C&D.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Only 1-16 on AW, the success admittedly gained in clearcut style at Southwell in January; a possible danger on that form but has been nowhere near it otherwise this year; not a solid option.

16/1

9th

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Gained his first success for this yard in fine style over C&D last month but he never featured from off the pace here behind Fools Rush In following a 7lb rise 15 days ago; may be capable of bouncing back.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7454-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hindered by wide trip at Kempton last time; encouraging efforts otherwise for new stable and, while record is only 1-24, current mark looks very workable; one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 658-95 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just one success in a busy 2025 campaign; needs to step up on the form he's shown in a couple of Southwell classified events this year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Embarked

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Embarked

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred.

40/1

16/1

Form: 77000- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
No win since 2023 and current mark reflects a general decline in his form for present stable; hopes rest on the drop to Class 6 making a difference.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Only turf win was in a Brighton novice (6f, soft) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in October 2023; however, he has run two sound races to be placed at Ayr on last two starts (7f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

Form: 50790-

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and has not finished closer than fifth in eight handicaps (7f/1m); others preferred

20/1

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her.

12/1

Form: 46604- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record of 6-29 on AW includes four wins early last year; best effort since returning from a break when fourth at Newcastle last time; in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Has somewhat lacked consistency since his productive spell in early 2025; no certainty to give his running but is well treated assuming this proves one of his better days.

20/1

6th

7

(4)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

A four-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; in decent form in the spring but this C&D scorer needs to hit the ground running after a four-month absence.

14/1

6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

Form: 2204-3 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-16 but she's in form, having made the frame in two Class 5 events for new yard, latest over C&D; possibilities dropped back in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dream Illusion

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Three wins this year during a busy schedule and was runner-up at Wolverhampton before getting stuck in the mud at Haydock; very effective here.

10/1

9th

5

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Dream Illusion

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Tough filly whose 14 runs for Karl Burke last year included a win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and an unlucky runner-up spot in this race (good); kept busy for this yard too, adding another three AW wins to her record; not far off her best when second last time and she could have a say if soft ground doesn't dent her prospects.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: U93-32 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but has posted solid results (332) over 7f at Lingfield since wearing cheekpieces/visor; fighting chance provided he's in similar form switched to blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D winner (0-50 classified race) in June; back to form with a good second over C&D two weeks ago, keeping on behind the front-running winner; 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another solid effort with Harry Vigors taking off a useful 3lb.

3/1

2nd

2

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Unlucky when a close fifth here in July but subsequent runs very underwhelming; looks hard to predict.

5/1

5th

1

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Needs to bounce back from a duff effort on turf in July but looked unlucky (denied clear run) when fifth over C&D two starts ago and was an emphatic C&D winner in early June; big player.

5/1

Form: 9192-6 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Below par in visor last time but could go well with blinkers refitted; three attempts in this headgear, all in December, featured a win at Chelmsford and close second at Lingfield.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

13th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Chloes Courage

11st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: John Ryan

1-22 on the Flat and lowly rated; her third at Market Rasen 17 days ago was remote and she went off 80-1; opposable, despite the booking of Sean Bowen.

33/1

3rd

3

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:30 Market Rasen

Chloes Courage

11st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: John Ryan

1-22 on the Flat, with that win coming over 7f on the AW in December; has been running consistently at up to 1m since returning from a break in July but has stamina to prove on this switch to hurdles.

14/1

4th

9

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Chloes Courage

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Sole success from 21 starts came in first-time blinkers at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last December; fourth in a C&D classified event last month before a solid third of nine in Brighton handicap (1m, good to firm) next time; has claims.

8/1

Form: 9409-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Well treated on historical data but holds poor claims on his form for current yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

He's beaten just one rival in seven runs for current yard; drops into 0-50 company with blinkers added; hardly persuasive.

50/1

10th

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Max Young

Well treated on historical data but holds poor claims on his form for current yard.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.50
Straight Forecast £16.89
Tricast £123.61
Trifecta £172.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sanditon

The Times:

Dream Illusion

NEWMARKET:

Chloe's Courage

POSTDATA:

Gundogan

Telegraph:

Habrdi

RP RATINGS:

Sanditon

The Guardian:

Sanditon

Daily Mail:

Sanditon

D Express:

Sanditon

Daily Mirror:

Sanditon

The Sun:

Sanditon

The Star:

Sanditon

Daily Record:

Dream Illusion