March 31 / 16.50 Southwell (AW)

16.50

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 6f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.70
  • Place: £7.10

Form: 7-14

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Second in the first of his two bumpers; fair Flat form in novice events at Newcastle (1m; 100-1 winner) and Southwell (1m3f; fourth of seven) on his last two outings; his pedigree is not all about stamina but he should retain potential and needs a close look on this handicap debut.
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4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:55 Huntingdon

Notimeforanother

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two-time Flat winner who won on his handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January, beating a big field with something to spare; also effective on good to soft; unexposed in this code and this 5yo may well take a 7lb rise in his stride.

3/1

4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:55 Huntingdon

Notimeforanother

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two-time Flat winner who won on his handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January, beating a big field with something to spare; also effective on good to soft; unexposed in this code and this 5yo may well take a 7lb rise in his stride.

3/1

1st

1

28th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Notimeforanother

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Ran encouragingly at Sedgefield (second hurdles attempt) on Boxing Day and may well build on that effort; has a handy opening mark judged on Flat form; interesting.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 27-825

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Stays 1m6f; inconsistent form overall; ran creditably over 1m4f on Newcastle Tapeta on last two outings but his career score is now 0-18, with four seconds.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 665346 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won five of his last seven starts in 2022, all on Tapeta; not so hot this year but has edged back down the weights somewhat (now 3lb above his last winning mark) and has got closer again lately; probably not far away.
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12th

2

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:20 Cartmel

Victory March

11st 9lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Started off for Rebecca Menzies with two poor AW runs in February/March (started very slowly both times) but his sixth of 15 over hurdles at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month gives him something to build on here.

14/1

6th

3

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Victory March

11st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

25/1

6th

3

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Victory March

11st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

25/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: -15443 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins, the most recent off 1lb higher in January; still running respectably but the recent efforts suggest he's more of a place contender.
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6th

5

(9)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mukha Magic

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gay Kelleway

Very well suited by 2m on Polytrack and lurks on a tempting mark but has looked out of sorts in recent months; needs to turn a corner.

33/1

8th

7

(9)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

15:05 Newcastle (AW)

Mukha Magic

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Gay Kelleway

led at steady pace

20/1

9th

1

(7)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Mukha Magic

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 0-6621

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Usually slowly away; three wins at 2m on AW in autumn 2021 but it was over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last month that he ended his subsequent losing run; wore cheekpieces second time on that latest start and they are retained; back up 4lb but one to note.
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10th

9

(8)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Charge

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Habitual slow-starter, fluffing the stalls badly in recent outings; showed three outings ago that plenty of ability remained and he's now 4lb below his last winning mark (last February) but there are clear risks.

25/1

0

11

(2)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Charge

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

slowly away, in rear

25/1

3

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Charge

9st 13lb

T: Mark Loughnane

Habitual slow-starter who ran as well as could have been expected over C&D last time after fluffing the stalls completely; that was better on his second run back from a break and he's on his last winning mark, so he's a player if getting away fairly.

12/1

6th
10 (1)
Prince Abu

6/1

Form: 8135-3 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Came with a strong run from off the pace to win over C&D (from a 3lb lower mark) in December; creditable third in two of his three starts since, all here, and needs respect.
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7th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

18:00 Market Rasen

Prince Abu

11st 4lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Lightly raced since his two very underwhelming hurdle runs for Derek Shaw in summer 2024 and returned from 318-day absence with 19l defeat off basement Flat mark last month; swaps hood for refitted cheekpieces; tongue-tie a first.

50/1

9th

9

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Prince Abu

10st 8lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Triple course winner (1m6f/2m) but his last success was in December 2022 and he didn't pose a threat in just two runs last year; returns after 318 days off and he has some work to do back in trip; hood reapplied.

12/1

7/2

Form: -61222 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
1m3f winner here in January in her second handicap; runner-up since over 1m4f at Newcastle (twice) and 2m here; the last named was a big run against a highly progressive rival, pair clear; raised another 4lb but should have a big shout if the first-time headgear does not have an adverse effect.
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6th

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:30 Stratford

Jubilee Girl

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Flat ability respected but hasn't looked a natural in two poor runs over hurdles.

100/1

6th

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:30 Stratford

Jubilee Girl

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Flat ability respected but hasn't looked a natural in two poor runs over hurdles.

100/1

8th

11

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Jubilee Girl

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Flat ability respected but didn't look a natural jumper when tailed off on hurdling debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) and that was over a year ago.

25/1

16/1

Form: 461-77 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All five wins under Aiden Brookes; two were on turf last summer and he also went in when 66-1 at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in December for first AW win; not so good in his two starts since but they were 1m4f; not dismissed.
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2

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Myboymax

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has won twice here (including over C&D); three places behind Cosmic Soul when fifth of eight over C&D (good) last month; no improvement with blinkers reinstated (retained) at Nottingham 13 days ago; needs to show improvement.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Nottingham

Myboymax

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Catterick regular who was fifth of eight runners there 16 days ago when behind Morandi Second; that race wasn't run to suit and his previous effort there was better; the return of blinkers is no bad thing.

16/1

20/1

Form: /4233/ D

Last run: 572 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All four wins on Wolverhampton Tapeta, the latest over 1m6f in June 2020; on the premises on turf when last seen in summer 2021; has changed hands and left 2021 trainer David Evans; well handicapped if returning on song.
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0

2

(11)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Arch

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Sara Ender

All four wins have come on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (1m4f-1m6f); now 8lb lower than for last success but he missed last year and has been well held in three runs for new yard this season; this step back up to 2m is no problem but he needs to get back on track; another change of headgear.

20/1

6th

3

(6)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Arch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Sara Ender

Boasts four wins at this track (three over 1m4f, the other at 1m6f) but has shown very little since moving yards; replacing cheekpieces with a visor could work but others are preferred.

20/1

6th

3

(6)

2nd May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Arch

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

Has won four handicaps on the AW at Wolverhampton (three over 1m4f, the other at 1m6f); well beaten after a long break on stable debut/reappearance; cheekpieces tried (has worn a visor); best watched for now.

14/1

Form: /42-70

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win (16 races) was in January 2020; missed most of 2022 and left Harry Dunlop before twice well beaten this January; best watched.
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4th

1

(5)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Angel On High

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Infrequent winner but he showed the right attitude when going in at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last Sunday; boasts a good record here, his win coming at this time of the year too, and he has a fair chance of defying a 4lb penalty.

3/1

4

(5)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

Angel On High

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Has a modest strike-rate of 2-39 but has made the frame on all five starts this year and should not be far away.

8/1

2

(14)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Angel On High

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Wintle

Has modest 2-38 strike-rate but comes here after two pretty good efforts (1m2f/1m) and will be suited by today's move back up in trip; might be the answer.

11/2

Form: 44350-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win on handicap debut last April; inconsistent since but peak efforts (up to 2m) give him a chance and he's shown he can go well after a layoff (absent today since tailed off in October); better form on Polytrack but his two runs on Tapeta were early on; worth a second look.
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11th

3

(6)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

King Francis

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Michael Bell

in touch with leaders, headway on outer after 5f, soon prominent, led 7f out, soon switched left and against rail

4/1

10th

9

(2)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket

King Francis

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

always towards rear

20/1

3rd

1

(4)

25th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Chelmsford (AW)

King Francis

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Michael Bell

in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on but held final 110yds

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £281.30
Straight Forecast £192.98
Tricast £3251.84
Trifecta £5518.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

First Charge

Telegraph:

Jubilee Girl

RP Ratings:

King Francis

The Star:

Prince Abu

POSTDATA:

Billy Bathgate

Daily Mail:

Jubilee Girl

D Express:

Jubilee Girl

Daily Mirror:

Jubilee Girl

TOPSPEED:

First Charge

The Times:

First Charge

The Guardian:

First Charge

The Sun:

First Charge

Daily Record:

First Charge

NEWMARKET:

King Francis