January 23 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

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20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.10
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 4/783-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Pick of his three runs for this stable in 2023 came last month when he finished third of 12, beaten over 5l, in a 6f handicap at Newcastle; becoming more realistically treated now but he's found himself in a deep race.
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11th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two-time 6f winner at Newcastle early in 2026; not at his best in the mud at Haydock (6f) 11 days ago but had twice shaped with some promise at Ripon prior to that, so he's very much one to consider now 1lb below his last winning mark.

8/1

13th

10

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Grant Wood

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps early in 2026; back in good form of late, and first home in his group when sixth of 20 in 6f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; this C&D winner is very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

6

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out.

7/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0042-1 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
BHA-rated 89 early in his career but his form dropped off in 2023; sold for 9,000gns last summer and he made a perfect start for his new yard when running out the easy winner of a 7f handicap at Lingfield last week (well backed); good Topspeed figure there and he's greatly respected under a penalty.
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11th

7

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Counsel

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf as opposed to 6-24 on AW; on a winning mark and promising apprentice takes off 5lb but he does need to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster five weeks ago.

16/1

9th

8

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Counsel

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Six-time AW winner but he's 0-14 on turf and was only seventh of 17 back in this sphere at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; one of three runners for Mick Appleby and he has work to do back up in grade.

25/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 90003-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Drawn a blank since arriving in Britain but he's tumbled down the weights and there were more promising signs when third over C&D last month (first run after wind surgery; finished in front of Arika); should give it another good go.
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8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway halfway, raced slightly wide but pressed leaders home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out

7/1

8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear

7/1

7th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

San Isidro

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

His last win was in France in 2021 but he's dropped a long way in the weights and showed signs of a revival when third at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; that was with an eyeshield added and he has claims if he can back that up.

3/1

Form: 706-21 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Comfortable success over 7f at Wolverhampton last week, travelling strongly; penalty asks a stiffer question but the latest win was backed up by the clock and he's a leading contender.
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4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

Form: 77117- CD

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins to his name and he's still well treated judged on his best form; returns from a four-month break with his yard in good order; looks a likely type.
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3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

16/1

Form: 0324-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two solid efforts here last month but he wasn't in the same form at Wolverhampton 18 days ago (drawn wide); others appeal more for win purposes.
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9th

13

(5)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:24 Ripon

Vondelpark

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

in touch with leaders

50/1

13

(5)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Vondelpark

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

Runner-up on AW last December but has struggled on his five starts from this April onwards; major turnaround required.

25/1

8th

4

(5)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:20 Beverley

Vondelpark

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 743-27 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name after 26 starts; he's run some good races in defeat this winter but he was left behind by Surprise Picture at Wolverhampton last week.
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8th

3

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

He's had a very productive year with five wins in the bag and yet still on a realistic mark; however, his latest run wasn't his best and he has never won over this far.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a fine summer with five wins and has a 4lb pull with Serenity Dream who beat him here last month; dropped to 6f in a better race last time he ran well for a long way; respected.

7/2

9th

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

The winner of five races this summer, latterly getting the better of Prefer The Sister over 7f here last month (6lb better off with that rival today); well drawn to attack but could help set this up for a finisher.

10/1

12/1

Form: 328-13 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made most of the running to win a C&D handicap this month; held up (slow start) when only third behind Surprise Picture last week; a career best will be required for her to come out on top.
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8th

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Narrow winner of a 6f handicap here (good to soft) in May and that has been followed by three similar efforts in defeat; creeping up the weights so she will need a bit more now back up to 7f.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tony Carroll

Back to form when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last month and has made the frame twice since over C&D; she looks sure to be thereabouts.

15/8

2nd

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Back to winning ways when leading late in a C&D handicap last month (good to soft); not quite so good when fourth to Too Much Trevor nine days ago but it was still a fair effort; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

8/1

Form: 25/45-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo who finished in midfield over C&D on last month's handicap debut (4-1 second favourite); capable of better and he should get a good pace to aim at in today's field.
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4th

7

(9)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Arika

10st 5lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: K R Burke

13-race maiden; fair third (beaten over 4l) over C&D in October on final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; is entitled to have needed his recent Southwell (7f; stable debut) comeback, but still prone to being picked off late again if adopting the same trailblazing style; others preferred.

12/1

4th

7

(9)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Arika

10st 5lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: K R Burke

13-race maiden; fair third (beaten over 4l) over C&D in October on final start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; is entitled to have needed his recent Southwell (7f; stable debut) comeback, but still prone to being picked off late again if adopting the same trailblazing style; others preferred.

12/1

7th

2

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Arika

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Placed in 3-12 starts, including over this trip, when with Jane Chapple-Hyam; changed stables since latest start in October; trainer among the winners and it wouldn't be a huge shock if he manages to coax a first one out of this gelding, who drops back again in trip; check for any market confidence.

11/4

Form: 0044-3 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; solid effort over this trip last month and ran even better over 6f two weeks ago; other pace to deal with this time.
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5th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Squires

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Made all to win a 7f handicap here in June; not beaten a rival in three subsequent runs; has the pace to be effective at this trip and he's favoured by these weights; not ruled out.

5/1

12th

1

(9)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

10st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual winner from the front this season, including over C&D in April off 12lb lower, who hasn't been able to dominate the past twice and has been eased off each time; needs to bounce back and also show this mark within range.

12/1

13th

5

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Successful under positive rides over C&D in April and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; taken on in front when last of nine at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days later; not many confirmed front-runners among this opposition, so he could be dangerous if allowed his own way.

8/1

50/1

Form: 6009-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Struggled in handicaps for former stable and he was sent off at 150-1 for his stable debut here (1m) 12 days ago, eased and tailed off; hood experiment quickly aborted; not easily recommended.
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7th

1

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smalleytime

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

midfield

15/2

5th

1

(11)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Smalleytime

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Scraped home over C&D in April but he's been through difficult times since and although he ran well for a long way back over 7f here last time out he did drop out quickly in the closing stages; has a shade to prove.

12/1

6th

2

(14)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Smalleytime

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

Regressive form on turf since the spring, but is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D in April; possibilities if the return here does the trick.

14/1

Non-runners

Wilde And Dandy

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Payout
Exacta £94.30
Straight Forecast £46.84
Tricast £464.79
Trifecta £1070.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Counsel

The Times:

Mr Squires

POSTDATA:

Surprise Picture

Daily Record:

Mr Squires

RP RATINGS:

Counsel

Telegraph:

Counsel

The Guardian:

Counsel

Daily Mail:

Counsel

D Express:

Counsel

Daily Mirror:

Counsel

The Sun:

Counsel

The Star:

Surprise Picture