January 26 / 13.00 Southwell (AW)

13.00

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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £15.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 832-25

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Turf winner in 2021; knocking at the door on AW, including twice runner-up over C&D around the turn of the year; likely found the run coming too soon after only two days off when below-form fifth of six here latest; capable of bouncing back.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Chief’s Will

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Last win came off this mark on AW in January; creditable third over C&D (good to firm) on the return to turf, then spoiled chance with an awkward start when beaten favourite at Newmarket later in June; has a fighting chance granted a clean break.

15/2

4th

3

(12)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Chief’s Will

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Archie Watson

awkward start and slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Yarmouth

Chief’s Will

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Doubled his winning tally when successful at Southwell (1m, AW) in January, but below form at the same venue the last twice and has a bit to prove back on turf; unraced on ground faster than good.

10/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 79276-

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Hasn't coming close to justifying a prominent market position on both handicap runs but a slow start left him poorly positioned in a steadily run contest at Wolverhampton last time and he retains potential as a lightly raced type in good hands.
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3rd

4

(7)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

midfield

10/1

7th

3

(13)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Soames Forsyte

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

taken down early

14/1

8th

12

(11)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Doncaster

Soames Forsyte

11st 7lb

J: Russ Kennemore

T: Michael Herrington

slowly away, took keen hold, midfield

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 33-334 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has eight AW wins on his CV, the latest over 7f here in November; creditable efforts in defeat since and no reason why he won't give his running again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(7)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple Tapeta winner, most recently over 7f here in March off this mark; left behind by Miami Thunder here last month and others appeal more.

20/1

4th

4

(6)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

towards rear

6/1

3rd

2

(6)

9th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He was gaining the 11th win of his career when scrambling home over 7f here in March; two creditable efforts here since and returning to 1m should see him in a better light.

7/2

Form: 3474-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in two outings over 1m at Newcastle since returning from wind surgery; tongue-tie worn last time is retained; no surprise were he to go well.
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3rd

8

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Showmedemoney

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

Three wins this year, including over C&D, and ran well here last time too; he's erratic, though, and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark although having experienced William Pyle claiming 5lb won't hurt.

14/1

3rd

9

(3)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Showmedemoney

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three wins in 2023, including C&D, but he ran poorly in a weaker race over C&D two weeks ago and others have more pressing claims.

20/1

12/1

Form: 6698-7 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
One of the few new recruits this yard has yet to find the key to; not beaten that far when seventh at Lingfield (1m) in a first-time visor (off now) 24 days ago but it's still not hard to look elsewhere.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(14)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Nasim

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Mark Pattinson

towards rear

14/1

2nd

8

(4)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Nasim

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear

10/1

11th

10

(1)

25th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Nasim

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Course winner early in the year who's been running well in this headgear combination lately, latterly when free enough early in a smaller field over 1m3f; is one of the more interesting runners.

7/1

Form: 7268-6 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seven-time course winner but hard to get too excited by his recent efforts, including here; mark due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others are preferred.
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4th

5

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Rebecca Menzies

Versatile trip-wise and comes here in good form having run well over bit further at Chester (heavy, third won next time) late last month; reliable sort who seems sure to go well.

9/4

2nd

7

(6)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Love Your Work

9st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Rebecca Menzies

Better known for AW exploits and came from well off the pace to be second at Newcastle (7f) recently after 81 days away; sole turf win came on good ground, which is a worry.

6/1

2nd

2

(2)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Rebecca Menzies

awkward start, in rear, headway over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, ran on

6/1

Form: 2132-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Didn't make debut until September but this 6yo has run well in all four starts, including a near-miss on 7f Newcastle handicap debut 29 days ago; his strength at the finish on that occasion suggests that 1m should be within range; big player from an unchanged mark.
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7th

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

10st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

prominent

5/1

1st

1

(6)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Heavy-ground maiden winner last autumn (6f); close second over C&D on his handicap debut in December but not quite so good in two further runs over the winter; down in grade for her return from a seven-month break; still has some potential.

6/1

6th

4

(2)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield up the centre

5/1

Form: U07-86 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has dropped a long way in the weights for current stable; showed in the autumn that he could still be competitive (1m2f/1m5f) but it's hard to be encouraged by his recent efforts, finishing last of six at Chelmsford (1m) 12 days ago; refitted tongue-strap is combined with first-time cheekpieces.
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7th

7

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won over this trip at two but not since; not a bad run in a 1m2f handicap here two weeks ago but could be up against it back in trip.

14/1

6th

14

(5)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John Joseph Hanlon

took keen hold, soon led, 10 lengths ahead under 4f out, reduced lead under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

40/1

13th

9

(11)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:35 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Formerly classy but operating at much lower level nowadays; well held by Celtic Revival last time having gone for home a long way out.

16/1

Form: /5/75- D

Last run: 285 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Useful dual turf winner (7f/1m) for Saeed bin Suroor in 2018; no impact over hurdles for Daniel Steele in 2020-21 but showed he retains some ability back on the Flat for that trainer subsequently, finishing fifth of 20 at Newbury (1m2f) when last seen; sold for 2,500gns in July; worth a precautionary betting check on return for new stable.
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12th

2

(5)

15th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Racing Country

9st 12lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Simon Pearce

Nothing like the horse who was once decent for Godolphin and has been poor since returning from a break.

25/1

9th

4

(3)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Racing Country

9st 9lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Simon Pearce

held up in rear

20/1

6th

5

(3)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Racing Country

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Simon Pearce

Useful dual turf winner (7f/1m) for Saeed bin Suroor in 2018 but he's generally struggled under both codes in his last seven starts including when tailed-off at Southwell (1m) on his recent comeback for another new yard; mark is tumbling but he has a lot to prove in this tough race.

25/1

10th
11 (11)
Little Jo

16/1

Form: 3226-7 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed several times late last year, including over C&D off 2lb higher, but his last two efforts haven't been so good and his losing run is up to 23.
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19th

6

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Little Jo

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Nine wins in Britain; no success in Ireland; fair recent form but needs to find extra judging by Galway fourth and previous C&D sixth when Special Protector and Dinamine were in front of him.

10/1

Form: 2743-5 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Productive 2022 campaign included five AW wins (including C&D) but the handicapper has looked in charge lately.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(10)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Lingfield (AW)

Masqool

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

Exposed sort but is attractively weighted, having recorded two wins (including over C&D) off slightly higher marks in the spring; found 8.5f inadequate last time; capable of taking a serious hand.

14/1

5th

1

(10)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Masqool

10st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: James Evans

Well beaten on testing ground last time, but two fair efforts on the AW prior to that (1m3f/1m2f); a possible despite drop in trip.

12/1

Non-runners

Masqool

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £100.00
Straight Forecast £96.19
Tricast £255.76
Trifecta £308.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Abruzzo Mia

POSTDATA:

Chief's Will

The Times:

Showmedemoney

TOPSPEED:

Anif

Telegraph:

Soames Forsyte

RP Ratings:

Nasim

Daily Mail:

Love Your Work

NEWMARKET:

Humanitarian

The Guardian:

Abruzzo Mia

Daily Mirror:

Abruzzo Mia

The Sun:

Abruzzo Mia

Daily Record:

Abruzzo Mia

LAMBOURN:

Chief's Will

The Star:

Showmedemoney

D Express:

Anif