June 13 / 16.00 Southwell (AW)

16.00

Standard

Heggs Family Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Heggs Family Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.30
  • Place: £5.50

Form: 456-60

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Yet to match last year's best in two runs for his new stable last month; down in the weights and appeals as the type to come good at some point; market useful on Tapeta debut.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 68-663 CD

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Versatile trip-wise, finishing second over 1m2f at Newcastle last October and third over 6f back there in March; has gone well after a break in the past and he's one to consider.
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11th

1

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Darryll Holland

Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back.

10/1

10

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw.

5/1

1st

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field.

4/1

3rd
5 (12)
Nasim

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 148477 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 1m Class 6 handicap at Chelmsford in February; has not progressed since and he was left a long way behind at the start at Nottingham last week; new headgear tried today; risky.
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9th

4

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Has won his last two races, the latest over this C&D in August by 3l; interesting off this 4lb higher mark.

4/1

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW winner (including here) who was on a long losing run until popping up in a Windsor classified (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; had previously looked a little unlucky when second in a similar event over C&D in March; chance.

6/1

4

(7)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Windsor

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW scorer but is on a long losing sequence; modest fourth in classified contest at Windsor (11.5f) when last seen seven weeks ago, taking turf record to 0-12.

11/2

6/1

Form: 704349

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Below par tried in cheekpieces (retained) at Doncaster 11 days ago but prior to that he had been threatening and he's fully effective under the conditions; dangerous mark; one to consider.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

Form: 927277 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Turf winner (8.5f, soft) for R Hannon as a 2yo; missed 2022; his two best efforts for new yard have come over 7f at Wolverhampton; chance if at that level but he's been below par the last twice.
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2

(11)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Sharvara

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Turf winner (8.5f, soft) for R Hannon as a 2yo; missed 2022; his two best efforts for new yard have come over 7f at Wolverhampton; chance if at that level but he's been below par the last twice.

8/1

7th

6

(2)

24th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:40 Yarmouth

Sharvara

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Winner on soft ground for Richard Hannon as a 2yo before missing a chunk of his career; hasn't had a lot of luck with one thing and another on the AW this year and returns to turf on a fair mark if the first-time headgear helps.

6/1

7th

6

(11)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sharvara

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Below best over 1m on sole Polytrack start but in good form over 7f either side and found only a very interesting rival too good at Wolverhampton ten days ago; should be right there if handling this surface as well.

7/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 497896 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three 7f wins this year, two of them at this track, and now 4lb lower than for the latest; has not been firing on all cylinders of late though.
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6th

8

(2)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Abnaa

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out

10/1

7th

7

(6)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Abnaa

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

10/1

5th

2

(11)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Abnaa

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Antony Brittain

All seven wins have been on Tapeta, including four over C&D; very well treated on his best form last winter but he's been out of sorts in last eight runs and needs a major revival back from four months off.

25/1

Form: 0-6794 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Yet to find his best in four runs this year but latest at Ripon wasn't too bad and he continues to drop in the weights; yet to win on AW but fully effective on Tapeta.
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6th

5

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Cosmos Raj

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won at Ripon (1m, soft; Barley was second) last July off a mark 8lb higher than today's but he's struggled since; others have stronger claims.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Cosmos Raj

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

12-time winner; creditable second in this race in 2022 and 2025 but on both occasions he was in better form at the time; out of sorts since his last success.

20/1

7th

3

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Cosmos Raj

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Gained most recent success off 3lb higher last July, enhancing his good record at Ripon; not in anything like the same form since; difficult to support with confidence.

16/1

11/2

Form: 6326-6 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed twice on Tapeta for this yard in late 2022; perhaps needed last month's return to action and he's on a dangerous mark if stepping forward.
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10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Bushfire

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

Form: /00-84 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his 3yo form for Richard Hannon but he's struggled for current connections, including when more prominent in the betting at Nottingham last month; others look safer.
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7th

3

(4)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Eminent Hipster

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Sole success in 14 starts came at Windsor (1m, soft) in the summer of 2021 when trained by Richard Hannon but not shown much since returning for this yard in May last year; finished tailed off at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month and cheekpieces will need to make a dramatic difference.

14/1

8

(3)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Eminent Hipster

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Well treated on his 3yo form for Richard Hannon but he's struggled for current connections, including when more prominent in the betting at Nottingham last month; others look safer.

16/1

4th

4

(1)

13th May 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:15 Nottingham

Eminent Hipster

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Won a soft-ground Windsor novice (1m) for Richard Hannon in July 2021 but he's not seen much action since and has been well held in three runs for new yard this spring; mark continues to fall but he has some work to do back up in grade.

16/1

Form: 227266

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
His three wins for Ivan Furtado all came when racing prominently over 6f at Wolverhampton; feasibly treated ahead of this stable debut (same owner); has run well over 1m but others might prove to be stronger stayers.
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9th

11

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: D Donovan

Three-time C&D winner, ridden prominently for those successes, and now 8lb lower than for the latest of them; not hit top gear in three runs for this yard and he'll be 3lb lower from the weekend; still needs a market check with blinkers tried for the first time.

12/1

8th

11

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

13:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: D Donovan

All three wins over C&D in 2022; promising start for new yard after Christmas but he ran no race at Southwell (mixed record there but does handle the surface) ten days ago and now has the hood discarded; on a good mark at present and may well return to form back here.

8/1

11th

2

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Prominent racer whose three career wins have come over 6f at Wolverhampton (when trained by Ivan Furtado); shaped nicely under his optimum conditions on stable debut ten days ago but he has a bit more to prove at this venue; one to keep an eye on in the betting.

5/1

Form: 50-241 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt when readily seeing off four rivals in a Class 6 handicap over 1m at Leicester last month; more on her plate up 2lb against stronger opposition.
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7th

7

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Big Bear Hug

9st 5lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Jim Boyle

Her first four wins were on turf but she made the breakthrough on AW when finishing well to land an apprentice handicap at Kempton (1m3f) last Wednesday; now steps back up in trip but she beat an odds-on rival last time and escapes a penalty for that success; dangerous.

9/2

1st

1

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Big Bear Hug

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Jim Boyle

On a losing run but she got right back on track with third of eight in 11.5f handicap at Lingfield in May; not out of things off the same mark.

6/1

Form: 64/58-

Last run: 392 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Some promise in three maidens over shorter; absent since a low-key handicap debut at Wolverhampton 13 months ago; new trip; risky.
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9th

12

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; ran okay over inadequate 5f on penultimate but hard to fancy on overall form.

50/1

9th

10

(11)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Hezahunk

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J McKenna

Dual course winner over 6f, including off 40 last April; this trip inadequate on latest despite running better than bare result; hard to fancy from wide draw.

20/1

Form: 89-607 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
10lb lower than for a Newcastle success in January 2022; ended that season with a modest run and he's yet to fire in three runs this year; best watched unless notably strong in the betting.
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1st

6

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

War Defender

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made all for first turf win 12 days ago (1m); dual Fibresand winner on this track but for whatever reason he hasn't run up to his best in three C&D starts, most recently off this mark in June.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:42 Musselburgh

War Defender

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, made all, going easily 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden 1f out, faced challenge final 110yds, all out

13/8

Form: 366313 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Wasn't at his best in a small-field claimer at Catterick 11 days ago but he should be better suited by the demands of a big-field AW handicap; this is a stronger race than he usually contests though.
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8

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, held up in rear

10/1

7th

8

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

10/1

8th

9

(11)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Written Broadcast

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ollie Pears

Similar type to Kodebreaker, being 8lb below last winning mark; close second in C&D classified event most recently, producing his best effort this year; looks poised to go one better.

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £186.70
Straight Forecast £117.29
Tricast £630.30
Trifecta £2685.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Written Broadcast

RP RATINGS:

King Of York

SPOTLIGHT:

Bushfire

The Times:

Star Zinc

Daily Mirror:

Big Bear Hug

The Sun:

Love Your Work

Daily Mail:

Bushfire

The Star:

Star Zinc

TOPSPEED:

King Of York

D Express:

King Of York

Telegraph:

Written Broadcast

The Guardian:

Written Broadcast

Daily Record:

Written Broadcast