March 14 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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Build Your Acca With Betuk Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5862.08
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Build Your Acca With Betuk Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 7/322- BF

Last run: 317 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-12); placed in three starts for the late Michael Roberts in 2023, including when runner-up over 1m4f here; difficult to know what to expect from her on return from a 317-day absence; consult the market.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Cliffs Of Malta

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Marie Martin

raced in second, led and pushed along 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on, always doing enough

10/1

8

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Cliffs Of Malta

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Roberts

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 116761

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Brushed aside Storm Valley at Wolverhampton (9.5f; same terms) in January; successful twice since, including in a 1m2f apprentices' handicap at Chelmsford on Saturday; escapes a penalty (due a 4lb rise), so remains eligible for this 0-55 grade; stays 1m4f; obvious chance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on final 110yds

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

Four wins over the winter included a C&D success under George Bass when Mc'Ted was fourth, but he's been kept busy and last week's well-held sixth at Southwell was somewhat underwhelming; needs to bounce back.

4/1

6th

6

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Optik

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Three wins on the other Tapeta tracks in January and one at Chelmsford this month; creditable second over C&D (sole run here) on latest outing and should not be far away.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-4743 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (1m4f; from similar marks) in 2023; found trouble when finishing third (beaten 3.75l) to Bletchley Storm over C&D just over a fortnight ago, so it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that he can reverse those placings on 5lb better terms.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Louise Allan

Modest sixth in similar event over C&D on reappearance, extending his losing run, but may fare better with the outing under his belt; scored twice at Southwell in 2023.

16/1

7

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Louise Allan

Beaten just under 7l when fourth of eight in Bath handicap over an extended 1m3f seven weeks ago, extending his losing run to 17; others are more persuasive.

16/1

9

(11)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Bond Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Louise Allan

Last won over C&D last May; first-time blinkers (retained) replaced visor for his last two starts and he responded with a creditable third in a classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) on first occasion; tailed off on latest, however, which was a poor show notwithstanding the 1m2f.

25/1

Form: 74-365

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-12); placed over 7f at Lingfield in January but hasn't kicked on positively since, and has only limited experience beyond a mile; stamina reserves are questionable; far safer options lie elsewhere.
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4th

7

(6)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

My Sand Boy

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Some creditable efforts this year but he's still a maiden after 17 starts and was last of six over C&D last time; not the percentage call.

14/1

6th

5

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:55 Brighton

My Sand Boy

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

0-16 and although only beaten 2l into fourth of seven over C&D (good) in April, he didn't appear comfortable on the track; stable also runs Dequinto.

14/1

6th

9

(9)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

My Sand Boy

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Placed over 7f and 1m2f (penultimate start) on AW; reasonably consistent; kept on for fourth at Brighton (1m, good) latest; back up in trip again and, if proving he handles slower ground, he has each-way potential.

7/1

Form: 7-4252

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Struggles to win (1-33) but consistent in recent times, twice finishing runner-up over 1m6f (here latterly, and at Wolverhampton previously); dropping back in distance a slight question mark, but the introduction of cheekpieces could feasibly assist with unlocking the door.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Billy Bathgate

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

A four-time scorer (including here in 2025); in good nick without winning this season, finding drop to 1m4f against him when a staying-on sixth of 12 at Newcastle last time; this veteran needs considering back up in trip.

4/1

6th

14

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Billy Bathgate

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Four wins last season included two here at 2m; never figured in this race last term but he's been in the frame all nine starts this year and was unlucky when fifth at this track in December on his last go at 1m4f; each-way prospects.

14/1

4th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ewan Whillans

10yo whose easily most successful season was 2025, with four wins; the latest was at this track (2m) in December and he's held his form, including over C&D, so has each-way claims once again.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 59-401 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Keen when finishing down the field behind Storm Valley at Kempton (penultimate start); rattled home to get off the mark over C&D (12-1; Bond Spirit third) subsequently, capitalising on a career-low mark; 4lb higher, so interesting to see if she's capable of backing up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Bletchley Storm

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway over 7f out

14/1

6th

4

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:54 Goodwood

Bletchley Storm

10st 12lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Baker

Non-stayer over 1m4f last time; respectable 1m2f form otherwise for current yard, notably a success at Brighton and close third at Sandown; possibilities back down in distance, for last year's winning trainer/jockey combination.

11/2

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Bletchley Storm

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

Three wins this year, the most recent here (1m2f) last month on debut for new stable; good third at Sandown (1m2f) last time; likely player provided she's as effective back at 1m4f (second attempt).

4/1

Form: 853-21 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No match for the front-running Optik (same terms) over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in January, but overcame trouble to make no mistake over 1m3f at Kempton (100-30 favourite) next time; competitive from a 3lb higher mark with Billy Loughnane retaining the ride.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

Truncated 2024 season featured wins over 1m2f/1m3f on turf/AW; may be sharper with Kempton reappearance under her belt but this distance looks inadequate.

8/1

6th

5

(3)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

towards rear

7/2

6th

5

(3)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

took keen hold, towards rear, dropped to last after 2f

7/2

12/1

Form: 41613- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In decent fettle on turf last summer, the highlight being winning the Ladies' Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) in July; absent since finishing third at that same venue in October, and it remains to be seen if he's able to make the most of a 15lb lower AW mark (1-26 AW) on return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Bug Boy

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Newcombe

C&D winner who hasn't scored since August 2023; well beaten in his only two starts since September 2024 and looks best watched.

20/1

6th

4

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Bug Boy

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Tony Newcombe

Good record here down the years, with form figures of 21319 highlighting two wins at 1m4f (good); also scored twice over this trip in 2023 (including on good to soft) but no wins since and he only saw the track once last year; still worth a market check ahead of his return.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £55.18
Tricast £235.65
Trifecta £315.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Optik

NEWMARKET:

Storm Valley

The Guardian:

Bletchley Storm

POSTDATA:

Billy Bathgate

Telegraph:

Bug Boy

The Times:

Storm Valley

D Express:

Storm Valley

The Sun:

Storm Valley

RP RATINGS:

Optik

Daily Mail:

Optik

Daily Mirror:

Optik

The Star:

Optik

Daily Record:

Optik