January 08 / 12.30 Southwell (AW)

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Top Odds Every Day With BetUK Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3973.6
  • 1m 6f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Top Odds Every Day With BetUK Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 660-

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sixth last spring on both runs for Sir Michael Stoute (1m2f) and, having changed hands for 3,000gns, he was tailed off on stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in November when 5-2; however, he's been gelded since and, with Simon Walker booked, he's not written off now up in trip on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.

4/1

16th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Ehteyat

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.

33/1

3rd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 9/460-

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability over 1m2f/1m3f on Polytrack in the autumn, but she was down the field at 14-1 on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) in November and improvement is required here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Lovers Lane

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robyn Brisland

0-7; didn't convince with her stamina for this far when last of the five runners at Lingfield.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 24162- CD

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Career-best form on first visit to Southwell when winning over C&D last August and he bumped into a well-handicapped winner when 5l second over C&D in October last time out; holds solid claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(7)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Yagan

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Raced a bit too freely in headgear (now removed) on last couple of outings but still ran pretty well on both occasions and is now only 1lb higher than when winning comfortably over C&D last summer; shortlisted.

5/1

3rd

1

(9)

4th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yagan

10st 1lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

took keen hold, pressed leader

15/8

4th

1

(1)

22nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yagan

10st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

His record in Class 6 handicaps reads -111221; not at his best in an amateur riders' event at Southwell two weeks ago (1m6f) but ought to be seen in a better light today; strong candidate in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

Form: 34322-

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-24 since arriving from France and has been expensive to follow; however, he was in good form towards the end of last year and was runner-up to a thriving winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; thereabouts.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:50 Cartmel

Bugle Major

10st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Archie Watson

Fair on the Flat but yet to make an impact over hurdles; brushed aside fairly easily after leading on final circuit at Plumpton (2m, good; refitted blinkers) this month; will need to show more tenacity here.

10/1

8th

9

14th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Bugle Major

10st 11lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Archie Watson

Three French Flat wins and he's 0-30 in Britain, though placed on many occasions; shaped quite well on hurdling debut but twice tailed off since; risky but opening mark of 83 would look lenient if showing his best.

8/1

11th

1

12th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

Bugle Major

11st 6lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Archie Watson

led, headed but prominent before 4th, pushed along after 4 out

16/1

33/1

Form: 38121/

Last run: 811 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor in October 2020 on his last Flat start; it's possible the return to this code will prompt a revival but he's been struggling over hurdles lately and has plenty to prove.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(11)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Cheng Gong

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Neil King

Twice placed over C&D at the start of the year and 1lb lower than when second of seven in February, but appears to have lost his way lately so comes with risks attached; blinkers return.

16/1

9th

4

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Cheng Gong

11st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

1-20 over hurdles; placed on consecutive AW starts in January/February but made disappointing return to hurdling soon afterwards and then ran as though something was amiss on the Flat; others look less risky.

20/1

8th

3

(3)

8th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Cheng Gong

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Neil King

led, headed but raced in second after 4f, pushed along and lost position 8f out, struggling and became detached 4f out

7/1

6th
7 (7)
Go Fox

16/1

Form: 74314- BF

Last run: 209 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won a Catterick seller on the Flat last June and perhaps the return to this code will be a plus, but he's been out of form over hurdles lately and his claims aren't compelling.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

13:40 Fakenham

Go Fox

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Neil King

midfield, jumped right 6th

20/1

13

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

13:40 Fakenham

Go Fox

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Neil King

midfield, jumped right 6th

20/1

9

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

12:13 Fakenham

Go Fox

10st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Won over fences here (2m, good) in June 2023 but was well beaten here on both starts this autumn (2m4f hurdle/3m chase); still has stamina to prove over this sort of trip and is 3lb wrong today; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 33212/ D BF

Last run: 378 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Down the field over hurdles last spring on final two starts in France and it was the same story on last month's stable debut at Leicester; however, Milton Harris does well with recruits from other stables and this three-time German Flat winner is one to watch in the betting now back in this code.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Omega

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harriet Dickin

took keen hold, held up in rear

12/1

9

13th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Omega

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Milton Harris

One of two runners on the card for Wiltshire-based Milton Harris; successful on Flat in Germany and over hurdles in France; only a minor player in two British runs but this appears an easier task, especially as he's been dropped another 4lb; improvement looks on the cards.

5/1

6th

10

30th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:25 Huntingdon

Omega

10st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Won four on the continent, three Flat and one hurdling; easy to back and finished well held on his British debut over 2m4f at Leicester; that was in a first-time visor and he's better in blinkers, but others still appeal more.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.30
Straight Forecast £25.81
Trifecta £62.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yagan

RP Ratings:

Bugle Major

Telegraph:

Ehteyat

D Express:

Ehteyat

NEWMARKET:

Yagan

The Times:

Yagan

Daily Mail:

Yagan

Daily Mirror:

Yagan

The Sun:

Yagan

The Star:

Yagan

Daily Record:

Yagan

POSTDATA:

Bugle Major

LAMBOURN:

Bugle Major