January 05 / 12.37 Southwell (AW)

12.37

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2222-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Proving consistent and went down by only a neck at Lingfield (1m) most recently, taking form figures to 2222; leading contender, despite the seconditis.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Character Testing

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

0-17 over hurdles but went close when runner-up at Market Rasen in January and again in a Cartmel seller in May; well below that level on both starts since, including when well held on the Flat 18 days ago; not ruled out if bouncing back.

7/1

9th

13

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Character Testing

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

1m AW winner for Tom Clover who has been mostly hurdling for this yard; went close in January and again in Cartmel seller on penultimate start; didn't shape with much promise in two turf handicaps (1m/1m2f) in between but his Flat mark has come down quite sharply.

25/1

4th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Character Testing

11st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Mark Walford

Still a maiden after 16 starts over hurdles, though he has plenty of placed form and looked set to score before being caught close home in a Cartmel seller (2m1f, good) 17 days ago; requires more back in handicap company but has solid place claims.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 35-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 1m on Polytrack, close third at Kempton then only fifth at Lingfield; reproduction of the debut form would give him major claims on Tapeta debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

2

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Belcamo

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Gained a first win in this sphere in five-runner handicap at Fakenham (2m) when last seen in January; up 3lb but has gone well fresh, so not ruled out after a break.

7/1

1st

1

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Fakenham

Belcamo

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Flat winner but 0-11 as a hurdler and can race freely; has shown he can be competitive off even higher marks but has to bounce back from two below-par efforts.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 63- BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in 1m events on Polytrack, keeping-on third at Lingfield latest; related to two winners for her connections and should do better still; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Clear Storm

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in first four handicaps and looked booked for second when coming down late on at Market Rasen latest outing (2m4f, good; tongue-tie joined the cheekpieces); she'll have a part to play if returning in the same form.

11/4

5

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:00 Market Rasen

Clear Storm

11st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all four handicaps, the last three times for Neil Mulholland; slightly disappointing when third at Stratford (2m, good) in May and her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she's a contender here if suited by the new trip; tongue-tie added.

7/2

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Clear Storm

11st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all three handicaps, the last twice at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good/heavy) for new stable this spring; may yet have a bigger performance in her and features prominently in calculations.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns yearling; by City Light, who was 3-4 on AW; closely related to French 7.5f AW winner Anna Van Kleef, half-brother to seven winners; interesting debutant.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won three times last year (including on good to firm ground) and he returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) recently; could build on that latest performance and he might not be far away.

10/1

4th

6

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Swivell

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Big improver for this yard last year, winning three times (good to firm/AW) including when making all at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in July; remains feasibly treated on that form but he's been out of sorts in both runs this season and needs to get back on track.

14/1

12th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Mr Swivell

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Proved progressive last year having joined this yard, winning three times (good to firm/AW) including when making all at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in July; also ran really well when second of 17 at Ascot (1m, soft; off current mark) in September but he was beaten a long way on his final start of that term and again at Lingfield on his reappearance four weeks ago; needs to put those efforts behind him but that's not out of the question.

20/1

25/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in midfield at Newcastle then posted a lesser effort on Lingfield's Polytrack; may improve returned to Tapeta.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(8)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Yippee

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear

4/1

3rd

9

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Yippee

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Won maiden handicap at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in May off 1lb higher mark; inconsistent since and first-time blinkers are now worn; needs more.

16/1

8

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Yippee

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

12/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made late headway from a difficult position at Lingfield (1m) last month; two places behind Clear Storm in that race but looks open to further progress.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Fram Castle

9st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

2m AW winner but his form gradually tailed off for previous stable; new yard could hardly be in better form but he'd still become of interest only with market support ahead of this reappearance.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Fram Castle

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Campaigned over further for the past year or so and gained sole win at 2m (AW); not crying out for this marked drop back in distance.

16/1

50/1

Form: 96-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last on sole run for Adrian Keatley; fared better over C&D for new yard but ran to a modest figure in finishing 100-1 sixth; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:50 Beverley

Howards Choice

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Best run when close fifth in a Ripon handicap (1m, good) in May; had traffic issues in the closing stages there and again at Redcar (7f, good to firm) ten days later; still has potential after seven starts and in the mix with hood added; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls in June.

5/1

9

(1)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Howards Choice

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Best run when close fifth to Havana Prince (now 4lb worse off) and Curious Mrs Fox (3lb worse off) in a C&D handicap last month (good); didn't get the best of runs that day and again found trouble when eighth at Redcar last time (7f, good to firm); interesting.

9/1

8th

5

(3)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Howards Choice

9st 6lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Gemma Tutty

0-6 but he ran his best race when close fifth at Ripon (1m, good; tongue-tie added) ten days ago and that can be marked up because he ran into some trouble in the closing stages; should be fine with this drop back in trip and he looks interesting off 1lb lower than last time.

7/2

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros foal; brother to 10.6f AW winner Indigo Desert; dam placed 8.6f-1m2f (including AW), sister to Italian 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Law Enforcement; check the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(6)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Strive

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Simcock

Off the mark at third attempt in 1m AW maidens; still has something to prove in handicaps but looked a non-stayer over 1m2f in both turf runs; may fare better at this trip, off a reduced mark.

6/1

6th

5

(5)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Strive

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Simcock

Made all when off the mark in a Newcastle maiden (1m, Tapeta) in February, but has been comfortably held in two turf handicaps since with a hood applied; needs to bounce back on Polytrack debut.

6/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since an inauspicious debut (tailed-off last) at Wolverhampton three months ago; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Alextrician

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Stella Barclay

11-race maiden; bits and pieces of form that bring him into the reckoning and possible a wind operation since last seen will help him pack more of a finishing punch.

10/1

6th

9

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Alextrician

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

led, headed but pressed leader after 2f, edged right 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

12/1

8th

10

(7)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Alextrician

8st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Stella Barclay

Best efforts have come on Tapeta and has been given a break since two ordinary runs on turf (disputed favouritism with Alice's Impact when a well-held fourth at Redcar); the cheekpieces are quickly dispensed with and he has it to prove.

8/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; Acclamation half-brother to 1m4f AW winner Ironopolis; has had wind surgery; one of three newcomers in the field; market instructive.
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10th

4

(11)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

He made a winning handicap debut at Chelmsford in June (1m2f) when sent off at 100-1; back at that level when a close third of nine at Wolverhampton ten days ago (1m4f); in the mix with a repeat.

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Caused a shock when winning off this mark at Chelmsford (1m2f; 100-1) in June; not disgraced since but needs more back up in trip.

8/1

7th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 8lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

Kept on gamely to cause 100-1 shock over C&D on handicap debut in June and has held his form pretty well since; can sometimes race a bit too freely but probably won't be far away.

8/1

7/1

Form: 672-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Appeared to improve for fitting of tongue-tie at Kempton two months ago and ties in closely with Belcamo on that effort; place claims provided the form is repeated.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:10 Nottingham

Iffraaj Queen

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Runner-up in a 1m AW maiden during the winter but has finished well behind in both her runs for Tony Carroll, the latest on handicap debut; lots to prove with cheekpieces now tried.

50/1

2

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Iffraaj Queen

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tony Carroll

Gently progressive 2yo form, though even her C&D maiden second in November is nothing that warrants a mid-late 60s official rating; well held on both outings in 2024 (stable debut latest) and couldn't fancy.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.70
Straight Forecast £2.59
Trifecta £10.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Character Testing

POSTDATA:

Belcamo

The Star:

Clear Storm

D Express:

Belcamo

Daily Mirror:

Belcamo

TOPSPEED:

Character Testing

NEWMARKET:

Character Testing

The Times:

Character Testing

Telegraph:

Character Testing

The Guardian:

Character Testing

Daily Mail:

Character Testing

Daily Record:

Character Testing