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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

1st
6 (10)
Bicep

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 080020 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Better than ever when winning at Musselburgh (7f) on reappearance but only one effort of note since at Carlisle on penultimate start; won sole AW start (debut) and drop back to 7f should suit but enough to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

7/1

5th

2

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

pressed leader

3/1

10

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

2nd
10 (11)
Bowood

33/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 9769

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved with every run in novice events but soundly beaten on handicap debut at Musselburgh last time; switches to AW with a good deal to prove.
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3rd

3

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A two-time 1m scorer at Newcastle last autumn; yet to hit top form this season though, only seventh of 14 back over 1m there last month; mark is slipping but he still needs to take a step forward.

10/1

7th

5

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

He hasn't been at his very best this year and a refusal to settle is becoming an issue; however, he was returning from a break at Doncaster three weeks ago and that run may have got the freshness out of him; impressive when winning two in a row over C&D last autumn and not written off.

20/1

5th

12

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Bowood

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Two clearcut wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) last autumn but he wasn't at his best on Tapeta during the winter; has scored over C&D in the past but he's never won a Class 4 and this is competitive on his return; others preferred.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 145707 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In good form on turf in early summer with three consecutive 6f-7f wins; form patchy since and is 7lb higher than last run on AW; needs to raise game to win this.
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4th

8

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Iain Jardine

Second to an in-form subsequent winner over C&D (good to firm) last month and again ran well when close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) nine days ago; remains on a workable mark; must be considered.

6/1

3rd

6

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Iain Jardine

On the go since the turn of the year but largely in good nick and he came second of nine in 7f Ayr handicap three weeks ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.

11/2

Form: 632622 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

7/1

Form: 112065 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has won twice on turf; below best since last win and he'll have to raise his game if he's to return to winning ways.
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6

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not one to trust and had the run of things up front when posting a better performance over 1m1f here recently; not sure to back that up.

11/2

3

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner last summer; seemingly back in good form when second of 13 here (1m, good) in April, but disappointed on both outings last month and has become hard to predict.

9/2

4

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Enters calculations on the form of his second in 1m Musselburgh handicap in April but he beat only one over 7f there 12 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

14/1

8/1

Form: -11966

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Triple Lingfield AW winner who scored on debut on Tapeta (Wolverhampton); all wins over 6f but seems to stay this trip, though didn't get home over 7f on turf at Newbury last time and uphill finish here might catch him out.
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2nd

4

(10)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Medal

10st 11lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Won 6f handicaps at Lingfield (AW) on his first two starts for Dylan Cunha, the second of them off just 1lb lower; perhaps sharper for last month's return from a break over 7f here; good amateur booked; not ruled out.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Medal

9st 13lb

J: G Cheyne

T: Dylan Cunha

Triple Lingfield AW winner who scored on debut on Tapeta (Wolverhampton); all wins over 6f but seems to stay this trip, though didn't get home over 7f on turf at Newbury last time and uphill finish here might catch him out.

8/1

6th

4

(4)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Gold Medal

9st 11lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

walked to post, hampered start, in touch with leaders on outer

7/1

Form: 140865 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
AW (Tapeta) and dual turf winner; ran respectably behind Roaring Ralph at Wolverhampton in July but below that level since; has a pull in the weights with that rival but also has plenty to prove.
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2nd

1

(2)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Just Janet

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Got back near her best when scoring over C&D last month but a 6lb rise found her out at Wolverhampton since; might be vulnerable again.

10/1

0

12

(6)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Just Janet

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Got back near her best when scoring at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) two weeks ago but she's gone back up 6lb in the weights and this looks highly competitive on this step back up in grade; others are preferred.

7/1

1st

6

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:57 Southwell (AW)

Just Janet

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has developed a habit of starting slowly, which is a concern, but her C&D defeat two weeks ago can be overlooked (repeatedly denied aclear run) and she's now 1lb lower than when second at Lingfield (7f) in October.

16/1

16/1

Form: 202365 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
6-42 at this venue and put a below-par run (following a break) behind when respectable fifth here last time; should be spot on now and claims if getting a decent gallop to chase.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

Form: 163176 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Turf and Tapeta winner (both over 7f) and far from disgraced dropped back to 6f on second run at this venue last time; should be suited by the return to 7f and he's a player.
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3rd

2

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Roaring Ralph

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has been in tremendous form this year, winning five of his last six starts, the most recent under Rhys Elliott at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; unpenalised for that success and holds good claims in hat-trick bid.

3/1

1st

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Roaring Ralph

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

In tremendous form this year, and has won four of his last five races, three over 1m at Southwell and last time over 7f at Ayr (good to firm); has gone up 19lb (up 3lb for Ayr win) and should go well again.

13/8

Form: 036365 CD

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on reappearance in 2022 but hasn't added to tally since and form in that period has an uneven look to it; no improvement with hood left off last time and work to do from 5lb higher mark back on AW.
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6th

7

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Made a successful stable debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March 2022, but 0-16 since and recent efforts don't suggest a return to winning form is imminent.

16/1

7th

6

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, disputed lead, prominent after 1f

14/1

5th

4

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Sole win came on Tapeta last year; two good thirds this term (Polytrack/turf); weak in the betting and failed to land a blow two runs back from a break recently, with 1m2f against him latest; may do better in reapplied headgear.

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 449025 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf winner; not scored for over a year and form patchy since last win; drop in trip at this track shouldn't inconvenience and claims on pick of turf form now returned to AW.
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11th

3

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ventura Rascal

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Multiple turf winner; not scored for over a year and form patchy since last win; drop in trip at this track shouldn't inconvenience and claims on pick of turf form now returned to AW.

8/1

5th

3

(2)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:42 Ayr

Ventura Rascal

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

3/1

12th
9 (9)
Invested

25/1

Form: 813168 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Polytrack and turf winner from just six starts and entitled to need latest C&D run (after break) on first run for yard; market should be a decent guide to prospects.
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12th

7

(11)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Invested

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Two wins for Michael Bell in the first half of the year (6f, Polytrack and 7f, good); 4lb lower than for the second of those but she's struggled at big prices in two starts for this yard; only of interest if she's stronger in the betting.

25/1

12th

9

(9)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Invested

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Polytrack and turf winner from just six starts and entitled to need latest C&D run (after break) on first run for yard; market should be a decent guide to prospects.

25/1

8th

7

(11)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Invested

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Low-mileage filly who doubled her tally when getting up late on handicap debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in May; sold out of Michael Bell's stable for 18,000gns after lesser effect in cheekpieces (now removed) the following month; makes stable debut after 103-day break; market may guide.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £257.60
Straight Forecast £254.79
Tricast £1860.16
Trifecta £2732.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Love Your Work

SPOTLIGHT:

Roaring Ralph

D Express:

Just Janet

NEWMARKET:

Gold Medal

The Star:

Code Purple

The Guardian:

Novak

The Times:

Fiftyshadesofred

TOPSPEED:

Bobby Joe Leg

RP RATINGS:

Roaring Ralph

Telegraph:

Love Your Work

Daily Mail:

Love Your Work

Daily Mirror:

Love Your Work

The Sun:

Love Your Work

Daily Record:

Love Your Work