December 15 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £2980.2
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 243216 D BF

Last run: 107 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when narrowly landing a six-runner 6f Nottingham handicap on heavy ground in August; not quite at the same level at Catterick later that month; fine on Tapeta and should give his running.
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4th

3

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Enderman

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Poor strike-rate but one of his two successes came over C&D; creditable effort in a Ripon handicap (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago and a 2lb drop makes him eligible for this grade for the first time; looks highly likely to run a big race.

9/2

5

(10)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Enderman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor).

10/1

5

(10)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Enderman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor).

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2245

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on her first two starts and she would hold sound claims if back at that level; flopped when odds-on at Bath on her third run but when down the field at Yarmouth last time she was prominent in a race run into a strong headwind; still has time to do better and Simon Walker booked.
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6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: -33526

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but has form over C&D and ran well when chasing home Voltaic at Salisbury in July (1m; ridden by Poppy Scott); disappointing back at that track in September but the ground may have been against her; not ruled out.
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6th

9

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Inclement Weather

10st 7lb

J: Miss Poppy Scott

T: Alex Hales

in touch with leaders

25/1

10th

12

(13)

13th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inclement Weather

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alex Hales

Only win was on the Kempton AW (7f) two years ago and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

10th

12

(13)

13th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inclement Weather

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alex Hales

Only win was on the Kempton AW (7f) two years ago and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

Form: 6-6703 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dropped back to 7f at Kempton last month he was the subject of good market support and made a bold bid, only headed in the dying strides; able to race off the same mark but he has an inexperienced amateur on board and trying to dominate now dropped to 6f might prove more challenging.
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5th

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vitalline

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow-starter who has won seven times over 6f/7f on the AW; held in handicaps lately, but the return to this level offers hope and he's capable of playing a part if things pan out his way.

10/1

8th

9

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Vitalline

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow starter who switches back from blinkers to the visor sported for last month's 0-50 Kempton win; will be happier back up from 6f but is yet another who'll need some luck from a wide stall.

10/1

6th

11

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Vitalline

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Keiran Burke

Frequent slow-starter who is a four-time winner here, the latest in a 0-50 classified event over 7f last month; twice held since, though, and doesn't have a great draw.

25/1

Form: 4505

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Bred to be much better than this mark and her handicap debut effort at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (7f) was encouraging, not suited by the way the race panned out; should be quick enough for 6f, has the potential to do much better and also the assistance of an excellent amateur rider; lots to like.
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6

(3)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Viscountess Renard

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Bred to be much better than this mark and her handicap debut effort at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (7f) was encouraging, not suited by the way the race panned out; should be quick enough for 6f, has the potential to do much better and also the assistance of an excellent amateur rider; lots to like.

5/1

5th

12

(2)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Viscountess Renard

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

midfield

10/1

10th

12

(11)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Viscountess Renard

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear of midfield

16/1

Form: 033284 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m handicap at Salisbury for Sarah Bowen off this mark in July; several creditable runs since, including back at 6f ten days ago, but he would appeal more over a bit further.
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6th

3

(2)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Steadily on the downgrade now but has been placed in two handicaps here this season (1m/7f) and also ran well in a recent classified race here (7f); suited by fast ground and probably worth another crack at 1m2f; more appealing than some of these.

6/1

5

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Had two wins elsewhere since a course win last June; further good runs here back in the spring but returned from 78 days off yesterday (C&D) and, having led for much of the race, trailed in sixth of the eight runners; these classified terms are favourable.

11/2

Form: 779517 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Backed at prices prior to his ready win at Wolverhampton last month (6f; visored for the first time); not so good under a positive ride back at Wolverhampton ten days ago; others more solid.
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7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

Form: 525068 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he often threatened in the second half of 2022 and also went close at Chelmsford in May; well short of his best in two runs in October; down in the weights but opposable for win purposes.
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3

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Monsieur Fantaisie

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Opened his turf account when making a winning yard debut off 7lb lower at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; placed in two starts since, latest at that same track over this trip (ahead of Cooperation); comes here in good form and looks likely to go well again.

3/1

2

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Gained first turf win over 6f here (good to firm; stable debut) on penultimate start, and backed up with a solid effort (runner-up) at Doncaster; no issue with this longer trip and, while a combined 7lb rise will make life tougher, he's the one who arrives in the best form.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Five-time AW winner who made his belated breakthrough on turf when scoring on recent stable debut at Redcar (6f); up 5lb but he was as good as ever last time and has claims if he can back that up; last run was on good to firm but he's also effective on good to soft.

5/1

Form: 096224 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-25 but there have been encouraging signs for his new stable, finishing second twice at Wolverhampton (once for this rider) before a close fourth on Sunday; visor worn there replaced by the blinkers he wore for the earlier seconds; each-way shout again.
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10

(10)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Churchill Bay

10st 7lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Jessica Macey

0-25 but there have been encouraging signs for his new stable, finishing second twice at Wolverhampton (once for this rider) before a close fourth on Sunday; visor worn there replaced by the blinkers he wore for the earlier seconds; each-way shout again.

4/1

29

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Churchill Bay

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

22

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Churchill Bay

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Form: 759446

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Exposed 23-race maiden; the odd run that brings him into the reckoning but amateur having her first ride under rules and he's likely best watched.
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11

(2)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fristel

10st 3lb

J: Miss Ella Fryer

T: Mark Loughnane

Exposed 23-race maiden; the odd run that brings him into the reckoning but amateur having her first ride under rules and he's likely best watched.

16/1

6th

10

(10)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fristel

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

0-22 but he has often run well in defeat, as when a close fourth of eight at Lingfield last week; drawn wide and a sharp 5f not sure to see him to best effect.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:32 Lingfield (AW)

Fristel

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has the ability to find a 6f race on AW but now 0-21 and the return to front-running wasn't the answer when last seen in June (first-time blinkers, retained); can go well fresh though and a good run is not ruled out.

13/2

Form: 456878

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for former yard and she has been well beaten at big odds in three runs for new yard; drops in trip but makes little appeal.
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8th

11

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:35 Cartmel

Raincloud

10st 11lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Michael Chapman

0-19 and she was last to finish in a 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen last month; others more persuasive.

66/1

8th

11

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Raincloud

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Chapman

Struggled to get competitive in second half of last year and returns from break with overall strike-rate standing at 0-35; 4lb wrong; overlooked.

66/1

11

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:17 Southwell

Raincloud

10st 5lb

J: Miss Ellie Holder

T: Michael Chapman

0-18 over hurdles and 0-17 on the Flat; pulled up in C&D maiden in December and makes no significant appeal from 2b out of the weights on handicap return.

100/1

Non-runners

Catesby

Selections

The Times:

Back Tomorrow

SPOTLIGHT:

Viscountess Renard

The Guardian:

Vitalline

RP RATINGS:

Churchill Bay

The Sun:

Enderman

POSTDATA:

Voltaic

The Star:

Viscountess Renard

Telegraph:

Back Tomorrow

Daily Mail:

Back Tomorrow

D Express:

Back Tomorrow

Daily Mirror:

Vitalline

Daily Record:

Churchill Bay