January 06 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 14644- D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for this yard when making all in a 6f handicap at Kempton in September; expensive to follow since but he's still performed with credit, including when a close fourth in a first-time visor over C&D six weeks ago; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this evening.
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8th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

El Hibri

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Multiple 6f AW winner who is 0-16 on turf, where his better efforts have been on slow ground; AW form has tailed off recently and he looks in need of a revivial if he's to break his turf duck.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 35502- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
She was returning from seven months off when collared late over this trip at Lingfield two weeks ago; this looks a more competitive race, however, and she's now 3lb higher; others are stronger for win purposes.
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7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins have been at 6f on Polytrack but last success was in August 2022; has finished placed off higher marks several times this year but her form has cooled in last two runs and she missed the break last time; now drops back into a Class 6 event but others are more solid.

14/1

7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins have been at 6f on Polytrack but last success was in August 2022; has finished placed off higher marks several times this year but her form has cooled in last two runs and she missed the break last time; now drops back into a Class 6 event but others are more solid.

14/1

8th

11

(3)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time C&D winner; string of good runs since returning to action in December and no obvious reason why she wouldn't give another good account.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 05443- CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won twice early in 2023, including a smooth C&D success, and he's run with credit on his last four AW starts; should run his race but might find a few that bit stronger.
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6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

4th
3 (10)
Kitbag

4/1

Form: 95216- D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Game winner when tried in a visor at Wolverhampton two runs back; caught out wider than ideal when only sixth under a penalty ten days ago and he's one to take seriously off today's 3lb lower mark.
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10th

12

(16)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Kitbag

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to hit top form in five runs for his current handler, sixth of ten in 6f Ayr handicap six days ago; slipping in the weights but more is still required.

14/1

16/1

Form: 52970- D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Veteran for whom 6f on Tapeta holds no terrors; not at his best in two runs at Wolverhampton last month but a line can be drawn through the latest run, held up well off the steady pace and then meeting trouble when making a move; better expected today.
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7th

2

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Losing run goes back to last February but has run many good races in defeat over 6f and 5f here since, most recently when just losing out over the latter trip 12 days ago; well treated and in the thick of it.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and hasn't had much luck this winter; drops back in trip but last two wins have been over C&D and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

13/2

6th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and was an eyecatcher at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he gets some luck.

6/1

Form: 65909- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped after a series of runs without his usual blinkers; perked up a bit with the headgear back on here yesterday but was still only fifth of 11 and 5f is his optimum trip.
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5th

4

(7)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, went clear halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

7/2

6th

7

(12)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Regularly leads; winning haul well into double figures but better at 5f than 6f and has weakened all three starts at this trip over the winter; best watched.

16/1

7th

11

(2)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Regularly leads; multiple winner who is well treated with The Tron on 5f course form last May but, like that one, he has much more to prove over 6f, having found little in two C&D runs this winter.

14/1

7/1

Form: 73690- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably twice in October, once over C&D, but he's been disappointing the last twice; should have this run to suit and he's the type to come good again soon.
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7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

11th

13

(9)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billian

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner last spring who lacks consistency now and was below market expectations here last time; perhaps the switch of headgear will do the trick.

16/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 13299- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two wins, including at 6f on AW, for former yard; 100-1 when last of nine on last month's stable debut at Chelmsford; big step forward required.
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7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Glow

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Chelmsford winner for Jack Channon last February (6f); well beaten on both starts for this yard; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(4)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Glow

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Two wins, including at 6f on AW, for former yard; 100-1 when last of nine on last month's stable debut at Chelmsford; big step forward required.

33/1

9th

6

(8)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Phoenix Glow

9st 6lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, short of room and hampered soon after start

25/1

Form: 15447- CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Seven course wins, including two in a purple patch last January; he should be sharper for his recent return to action and he's one to consider.
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8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

5th

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

8

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:13 Catterick

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Fell

9yo who is just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 10-67 on AW; however, he's been in fair form on AW of late and ran some good races in defeat on turf last summer; could be thereabouts.

15/2

10th
4 (12)
Broxi

20/1

Form: 93090- C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Most of his racing for former yards has been done over further, winning six times over 7f; bled from the nose when tailed off on final run for Dean Ivory (sold for 4,500gns in October); never in the hunt over C&D on stable debut two weeks ago; opposable.
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10th

10

(1)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Broxi

9st 11lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

5lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) a year ago, but that his only win in his last 22 starts; well beaten on last month's stable debut under Alexander Woodford at Southwell (6f, Tapeta); others preferred.

40/1

9

(10)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Broxi

10st 5lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

Absent since below-par run last June on final start for Ivan Furtado; others arrive with less to prove but this course winner is one to watch in the betting, with his new stable also running the bang-in-form Piperstown.

16/1

5/1

Form: 66007- D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £22.10
Tricast £95.32
Trifecta £117.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Urban Dandy

The Guardian:

El Hibri

Telegraph:

Come On Girl

SPOTLIGHT:

Astrophysics

NEWMARKET:

The Nail Gunner

The Star:

Billian

The Times:

Urban Dandy

Daily Mirror:

Urban Dandy

Daily Record:

Urban Dandy

D Express:

El Hibri

The Sun:

El Hibri

Daily Mail:

Come On Girl

POSTDATA:

Astrophysics