November 01 / 15.55 Southwell (AW)

15.55

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Fallon’s Fancies Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Fallon’s Fancies Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

1st
5 (12)
Primo

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 326515 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, the latest when just getting the better of Tilsworth Ony Ta in a similar contest over C&D in September; not beaten far into fifth of 12 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and one for the shortlist back under these conditions.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Ripon

Primo

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Three 5f handicap wins last season; back down to a handy mark again and more promising signs when keeping on for third at Southwell six weeks ago; could have a big run in him.

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Primo

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

towards rear

6/1

7th

8

(6)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Primo

9st 1lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Fell

A three-time scorer in 2022 but he arrives below par, only eighth in 5f Thirsk handicap 30 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 899777 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Far from disgraced in two starts since returning to the AW at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last month and has dropped 9lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; possibilities now back down to a 0-55.
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6th

7

(9)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 2lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Arrived on the scene late to win a 5f handicap at Newcastle last month; respectable run back there 18 days ago and she can race off a 2lb lower mark today; the harder they go early the better.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Added to her five turf wins when finishing well for a last-gasp success over C&D last week; this is tougher under a penalty but she beat an improver last time and could be a big factor again if this sets up for her closing style.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Five-time winner on turf, most recently last April off an 8lb higher mark; good third over C&D on her penultimate start and subsequent defeat came in a Class 5; should appreciate the likely strong pace.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 567666

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
2-29 and this only his second start down at the minimum trip, but latest Kempton effort on stable debut suggested it may be worth another go; not dismissed entirely.
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11

(2)

6th Mar 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youllovemewheniwin

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Geoffrey Deacon

Some creditable efforts since November, including a close second at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in January, but he hasn't really fired in his last two starts; losing run is now up to 22 and he needs first-time blinkers to make a difference.

12/1

8th

11

(3)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Youllovemewheniwin

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Geoffrey Deacon

in touch with leaders

8/1

5th

8

(1)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Youllovemewheniwin

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Geoffrey Deacon

No win since 2021 and 0-5 for current stable but performed encouragingly in classified races here the last twice, finishing fourth to Musaytir over 6f then close second over 5f the following day; firmly in calculations kept to this grade.

4/1

Form: 467540

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last time, but has dropped 3lb lower than when successful there in April; ran creditably in one previous visit here and he could sneak into the frame.
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7th

10

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Drawn wide back up to 6f last time and that run is best overlooked; previously in good form over C&D, winning at a short price late last month in 0-55 company, but this race is stronger and he's 6lb higher.

12/1

9th

9

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Dual C&D winner who recorded his eighth AW win when coming from last to first at Southwell (5f) last week; 5lb higher under a penalty but he remains feasibly treated and is a big player again back up in trip.

7/2

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Seven AW wins have come elsewhere but he has often run well over C&D and did so again when only narrowly failing to end a losing run here on Saturday; had no problem with returning to 5f for the first time in over a year and a likely candidate.

2/1

15/2

Form: 837075

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Only beaten just over 2l into fifth of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month, but that took her record to 0-13; down another 2lb, but she needs more if she is to break her duck.
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10th

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two 5f turf wins this year but she's fought a losing battle on the AW for a long time now (0-43); well drawn and back down in the weights so she isn't without hope.

8/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: U16630 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sole success in 14 starts came from 1lb lower at Musselburgh (5f, good) in May and ran well to finish third there the following month; probably needed the run at Catterick last time after 93 days off (first start since being gelded) but others still look more solid.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Waverley Star

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Alan Brown

Got back on the scoresheet when justifying support at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and he made another bold bid when a close fourth there 12 days ago; has been as good as ever recently and he's a key player off same mark as last time.

4/1

4th

4

(10)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Waverley Star

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Alan Brown

Back in form lately but stall 10 isn't good for one happiest on the sharp end and a 7lb rise for his latest C&D win (made all from stall 3) will challenge him.

6/1

4th

3

(4)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Waverley Star

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, led, ridden over 1f out, headed final 110yds, weakened towards finish

10/1

Form: 188420 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
1-19; ran poorly on soft ground at Nottingham last time, but had previously run Primo to half a length over this C&D; closely matched with that rival and frame material if bouncing back.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but his last success was in July 2024 and he has form figures of 87909 this year; opposable.

50/1

9th

11

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Tilsworth Ony Ta

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but has been short of his best on AW this year and the return to turf made no difference at Bath 32 days ago; withdrawn after bolting to post at Doncaster a fortnight ago.

33/1

17

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but he has been short of his best on AW this year and the return to turf made no difference at Bath 19 days ago; not a solid option.

50/1

8th
10 (7)
Mokaman

12/1

Form: 042598 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 2lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh (5f, good) in April and 6f wouldn't have been ideal on his return to the AW at Wolverhampton last time; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

8

(7)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Mokaman

9st 6lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

Usually seen over 5f and stamina for this trip still not proven; low-key recent reappearance at Ayr though and risky despite dipping into 0-50 company for the first time.

14/1

14/1

Form: 263909 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 5f on the Tapeta at Wolverhampton and Newcastle a year ago; has not shown much lately and blinkers made no difference last time, but she drops in grade and could figure especially if allowed to dominate.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

(5)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Brazen Akoya

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Phillip Makin

6lb lower than for the latest of three wins over 5f on Tapeta around this time last year, but that on account of modest efforts in her last four starts; may bounce back at some point, but she ran poorly in one attempt over this far so probably best watched today.

14/1

9th

1

(6)

1st Nov 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Brazen Akoya

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

bumped start, towards rear but in touch with leaders

14/1

9th

10

(7)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Brazen Akoya

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Phillip Makin

squeezed out start, towards rear of midfield, outpaced and pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, made no telling impression

14/1

Form: 0-2339

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who was placed three times over 6f on turf earlier in the year; has gone well fresh before, so her four-month absence not a major issue but the return to 5f for the first time since her debut might pose a question.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(9)

18th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Keep Me Happy

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Running well back in the spring but down the field on her last three appearances and she's unraced beyond 6f.

33/1

9th

9

(10)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keep Me Happy

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

raced wide, towards rear, pushed along from over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ridden and hung left and no impression inside final furlong

33/1

10th

4

(2)

1st Nov 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Keep Me Happy

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Nine-race maiden who was placed three times over 6f on turf earlier in the year; has gone well fresh before, so her four-month absence not a major issue but the return to 5f for the first time since her debut might pose a question.

11/1

14/1

Form: 711639 CD

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won twice here (6f/5f) in February, but still 4lb higher than for the second of those and likely this first start in 195 days will be needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

(1)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Another Bertie

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Derek Shaw

Much better known as a sprinter; well below best form in recent months and was safely held after racing too freely over 7f here a week ago; difficult to enthuse over on first attempt at 1m since 2yo season.

33/1

7th

13

(5)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Another Bertie

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, towards rear

33/1

9th

10

(1)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Another Bertie

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Derek Shaw

Two wins at Southwell last February but he's been below par this winter and was a never-dangerous sixth here (5f) last week; now goes back up in trip but he needs to significantly raise his game.

33/1

12th
7 (11)
Okaidi

11/1

Form: 2-2760

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last winter, but form regressed afterwards and now 0-14; has been off for 249 days and nothing to suggest the return to 5f will help him; stable also runs Toplight.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(8)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Okaidi

9st 0lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

20-race maiden who isn't solid on 2023 form but may benefit from this step back up in trip; placed (on AW) in three of his last five attempts over 7f.

14/1

7th

7

(7)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Okaidi

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

raced in last

10/1

12th

12

(2)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Okaidi

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, towards rear

16/1

13th
8 (14)
Toplight

11/2

Form: 785745 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All three wins on the AW and not disgraced the last twice, including when fifth of 14 over C&D four weeks ago; 6lb below his last winning mark and not the greatest surprise were he to make his presence felt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

7

(3)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Toplight

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

awkward start, towards rear

4/1

7th

11

(1)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toplight

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Below par in the C&D contest won by My Turn Now but may bounce back having posted two encouraging efforts otherwise this year; four-time C&D winner who has possibilities off bottom weight.

7/1

6th

9

(4)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toplight

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

awkward start, took keen hold, held up in rear

3/1

Form: 898-00

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has not finished within 9l of the winner in five starts over 5f-1m on Polytrack (gelded before last month's return from 236 days off); cheekpieces now given a go, but he needs to find a deal of improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(13)

1st Nov 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Natural Impulse

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

dwelt start

20/1

11th

6

(10)

19th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Natural Impulse

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

awkward start, took keen hold, towards rear, pushed along and hung left from 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.60
Straight Forecast £29.61
Tricast £447.77
Trifecta £390.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Primo

SPOTLIGHT:

Rose Bandit

The Times:

Tilsworth Ony Ta

D Express:

Banana

POSTDATA:

Primo

Telegraph:

Primo

The Guardian:

Primo

Daily Mirror:

Primo

The Sun:

Primo

The Star:

Primo

Daily Record:

Primo

Daily Mail:

Rose Bandit