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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4th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2026

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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

3rd

1

(2)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual C&D winner whose most recent success came at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) off this mark in December; beaten 2l when fourth of seven there nine days ago, despite failing to settle, and there's no reason to suggest he won't go well.

9/2

4th

4

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ewan Whillans

Consistent veteran who made the frame on his last six appearances and is now back on same mark as for C&D win in December; likely to be on the premises.

100/30

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