January 05 / 12.02 Southwell (AW)

12.02

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 43-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in two 1m maidens on Polytrack, finishing fourth at Chelmsford then close third from the front at Lingfield; brings solid claims to Tapeta debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

4

(7)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Big Zou

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Tapeta win for Tom Clover early in 2024 (strong form) but easy to back for new stable over C&D in June when finishing a well-beaten last (pulled hard); too soon to write off but that leaves him with something to prove.

8/1

6th

6

(1)

21st Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Big Zou

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

towards rear but in touch with leaders, took keen hold early

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6383-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish colt who has been placed in two of his four starts over 7f, respectable third at Dundalk (AW debut) latest; bred to stay this new trip; leading player on form.
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3rd

5

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Gesture

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

Dual C&D winner in the spring had been well held on turf until only worn down close home in four-runner Punchestown conditions event last month after getting soft lead; 10lb above last winning mark so needs to step up.

11/2

2nd

4

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

15:25 Punchestown

Gesture

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

led, ridden and 2 lengths ahead under 2f out, reduced lead inside final furlong, headed final strides

12/1

10th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

18:50 Roscommon

Gesture

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

in touch with leaders

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth, one place behind Big Zou, in 1m maiden at Lingfield where he wore a hood; now goes in tongue-tie; interesting with progress on the cards.
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5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
19,000euros foal, 31,000gns yearling; Phoenix Of Spain half-brother to eight winners, notably Cayirli (1m2f-2m including AW); yard not noted for debut scorers.
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1st

8

(1)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

13:55 Doncaster

King Of Spain

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

in touch with leaders, headway going easily and joined leader over 2f out, led and edged right over 1f out, clear with one other inside final furlong, ridden clear final 110yds, readily

7/1

1st

4

(6)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Spain

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Fair fourth on debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month and again kept on well when close third there (1m) last time; there are stayers in his pedigree and today's extra yardage may well be a positive; respected.

9/2

3rd

4

(9)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of Spain

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Half-brother to several winners and he attracted support prior to his C&D debut 18 days ago, keeping on well for fourth in the closing stages; more to come; each-way claims.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
21,000gns yearling; by Postponed out of a 1m2f-1m4f Flat (including AW)/2m hurdle winner; judged on breeding, this 1m trip looks too sharp on debut.
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4th

5

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Thirsk

Sovereignlightcafe

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Thrice-raced gelding whose clear best 1m effort came on debut; bred to be suited by this step up in trip and looks open to improvement in handicaps; interesting.

10/1

8th

5

(8)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:08 Thirsk

Sovereignlightcafe

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear

14/1

8th

10

(2)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:27 Nottingham

Sovereignlightcafe

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran well to a point when fifth of 12 on his Southwell debut (1m, AW; 125-1) in January but that form is not strong and he has a lot to find back from a break.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns yearling; by Time Test; closely related to 7f winner Monty Bay, half-brother to 8.4f winner Grifter, out of 1m winner; the pick of the newcomers.
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1

(1)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Perfectly Timed

9st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Proved suited by the step up to 1m4f at Thirsk (good to firm) seven weeks ago, taking record since wearing blinkers to 2-3 and overall score to 3-8; may improve further; warrants respect.

3/1

1st

1

(10)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Perfectly Timed

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

prominent, led over 2f out, faced challenge from 1f out, kept on well

8/1

1st

1

(10)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Perfectly Timed

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

prominent, led over 2f out, faced challenge from 1f out, kept on well

8/1

10/1

Form: 565-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in Glorious Goodwood maiden on debut; no progress in a couple of AW races since and needs to raise her game a notch; others are more appealing.
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7th

1

(9)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Inbetweenus

9st 9lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Gay Kelleway

awkward start, raced wide but in touch with leaders, went second 4f out, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened

8/1

5th

5

(8)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Inbetweenus

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gay Kelleway

0-9; only 2l away in a 1m3f soft-ground selling handicap at Lingfield before finishing well behind over 1m5f there on the AW last week; others are safer.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Inbetweenus

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gay Kelleway

Didn't see out 11.5f on soft turf here a fortnight ago, but had kept on okay over 1m4f on this Polytrack two runs before, albeit still beaten over 9l and operating a shade below a winning level; bit more needed.

9/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close sixth in blanket finish over 1m at Kempton two months ago; the form looks rather muddling but he's open to progress with the experience under his belt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

5

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Albert Lasker

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

He's just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last December but he returned from a break with a heavy defeat over C&D in May and was again well beaten at Ffos Las last month; a major turnaround is required.

12/1

8th

3

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ffos Las

Albert Lasker

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Scored on Tapeta during the winter (1m6f) but returned from break with very disappointing run on that surface last month and switches back to turf with a point to prove; usual hood removed from headgear ensemble.

14/1

50/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an inauspicious debut (last of 13) at Kempton where he wore cheekpieces; now goes in blinkers; best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(6)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Soham Ranger

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Marco Botti

Handicap debutant who isn't particularly solid on maiden/novice form, most recently fourth of five at Southwell (1m3f) where he faded after dictating the pace; others have stronger claims at the weights.

20/1

4th

4

(4)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Soham Ranger

8st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Marco Botti

led, headed 2f out

10/1

9th

5

(6)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

12:02 Southwell (AW)

Soham Ranger

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Marco Botti

Made an inauspicious debut (last of 13) at Kempton where he wore cheekpieces; now goes in blinkers; best watched.

50/1

14/1

Form: 54-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in both runs, 50-1 fourth over C&D latest; has frame possibilities but needs improvement to open his account; handicaps available shortly.
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6th

7

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Filibustering

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Derham

Tongue-tie went on for six-runner handicaps on his last two hurdle races (2m1f/2m) and he won them both; his last Flat race was in 2024 for Tim Easterby and that was a pretty solid campaign; acts on Tapeta, unraced on Polytrack; needs to be at his best on return to Flat but no shock if he's a major player.

6/1

1st

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Filibustering

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Harry Derham

Back to form in first-time tongue-tie when winning at Newcastle last time (2m1f, good; third has since won on the Flat); up 4lb; chance.

9/4

1st

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Filibustering

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Harry Derham

Hasn't kicked on since making winning hurdles/stable debut at Kelso (2m, juvenile) in March 2025, failing to see out races at Doncaster, Kelso, and Ludlow; hopes are pinned on a revival with an added tongue-tie; trainer is 5-11 (45%) over jumps here in the last five years.

5/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Holds poor claims on her two turf efforts; change of surface needs to have major effect.
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6th

4

(5)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Margarita

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: B F Brookhouse

Holds weak claims on her maiden form, down the field over 1m here most recently; however, looks open to improvement now handicapping and upped in trip; parts of pedigree suggest 1m4f will suit.

9/1

11th

12

(7)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

12:02 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Margarita

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: B F Brookhouse

Holds poor claims on her two turf efforts; change of surface needs to have major effect.

50/1

7th

9

(4)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Midnight Margarita

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: B F Brookhouse

22-1 when tenth of 14 on her Nottingham debut (6f, good to firm; 22-1) in June; needs to step up plenty on that run and a hood is added.

14/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since an unpromising debut at Chelmsford (6f) in July; others preferred.
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12th

11

(5)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

12:02 Southwell (AW)

Babyigotyourmoney

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Absent since an unpromising debut at Chelmsford (6f) in July; others preferred.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £12.57
Trifecta £38.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign Knight

TOPSPEED:

Big Zou

The Star:

Filibustering

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Knight

The Times:

Sovereign Knight

The Guardian:

Sovereign Knight

D Express:

Sovereign Knight

Daily Mirror:

Sovereign Knight

NEWMARKET:

Big Zou

Telegraph:

Big Zou

Daily Mail:

Big Zou

The Sun:

Big Zou

Daily Record:

Big Zou