January 09 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

Form: 75312-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won once over hurdles and twice on turf (1m1f/1m2f) last year; making his AW debut when second of eight at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) 12 days ago and that form has been boosted by the third; shouldn't have a problem with the return to this trip and is respected off 1lb higher.
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12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

5/2

Form: 72673-

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-8 but has shown ability, as when beaten a head at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft; first-time hood) in October and when third of 12 minus the headgear here (1m3f) last month; possibilities if repeating that form off the same mark.
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3rd

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Luna Effect

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 3 out, carried right home turn, not fluent 2 out, kept on run-in

8/1

3rd

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Luna Effect

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 3 out, carried right home turn, not fluent 2 out, kept on run-in

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

Luna Effect

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has yet to win on the Flat or over jumps and had the run of the race up front when collared at Lingfield last time (1m4f; January); still needs respecting on the back of a positive run.

5/1

Form: 7467-9

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In the frame in three of his eight starts on turf for Ian Williams (1m-1m4f) but having undergone wind surgery he finished a well-held ninth of 11 on stable/AW debut here (1m6f) on Friday; others preferred.
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9th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Gordon Grey

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

In the form of his life when winning four in a row for Ben Brookhouse last summer, namely a maiden hurdle followed by three Flat handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f (twice) on good/good to firm; better effort in Bahrain for George Baker this year when third of seven over 1m2f (good to firm) five weeks ago; returns to Britain on a career-high mark and may prove vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

20/1

2

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:20 Epsom

Gordon Grey

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won the 2024 Ladies' Derby at Epsom and repeated the trick when romping away with this year's edition (1m4f, good to firm) in June; completed a hat-trick (first leg was over hurdles) when defying penalty under Paul Hainey at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month and a 4lb rise for that success looks fair; usually sets the pace and he's a big player again in his bid to make it 3-4 over C&D; cheekpieces added.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Gordon Grey

11st 7lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won the 2024 Ladies' Derby at Epsom and repeated the trick when romping away with this year's edition (1m4f, good to firm) one week ago; 2-3 under amateur riders and he's run respectably here before; 2lb well in under the penalty and rider Paul Hainey has already impressed this season.

6/4

Form: 545-

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in his three starts last year but did hint at ability and also suggested stepping up to this sort of trip should suit; open to further improvement on handicap debut and worth monitoring in the market.
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8th

6

(6)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:03 Newcastle (AW)

Orange N Blue

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Definite chance on last year's high points on the AW for Jane Chapple-Hyam but well beaten in both runs for this yard after a lengthy absence.

40/1

Form: 15707- D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than when winning at Chester (1m4f, soft) last summer, but out of the frame in four starts since; resurgence is required.
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3rd

1

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:35 Brighton

Red Royalist

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Regressive 10yo who faded into fifth at Kempton (1m4f, AW) three weeks ago; needs to do better here but will be suited by the return to turf.

16/1

3rd

1

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:35 Brighton

Red Royalist

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Regressive 10yo who faded into fifth at Kempton (1m4f, AW) three weeks ago; needs to do better here but will be suited by the return to turf.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Red Royalist

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

midfield, headway from over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

Form: 2/804- C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Now 6lb below his last winning mark and suggested he retained ability on his third start back from a long absence when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) in November; form of that race hasn't worked out, though, so he needs more in order to make an impact.
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6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Morlaix

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Ex-David Simcock; losing run goes back three years and he's been off for a year but he has won on Fibresand here and was 22lb higher than today than when going close over C&D in 2022; likely to need a run or two but worth looking out for with the future in mind.

7/1

6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Morlaix

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Ex-David Simcock; losing run goes back three years and he's been off for a year but he has won on Fibresand here and was 22lb higher than today than when going close over C&D in 2022; likely to need a run or two but worth looking out for with the future in mind.

7/1

4th

7

(8)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Morlaix

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

held up in last, steady headway over 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

Form: 57600- D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on Flat turf or over hurdles in Ireland but has not shown much in five outings for this yard, beating just one home at Newcastle (1m2f/1m4f) in each of his last two starts; best watched for now.
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8th

7

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Scotsman

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Scored over C&D in January off just 1lb lower; absent since a heavy defeat over hurdles in May but the January win came after a 95-day break; visor the headgear of choice today; more appealing than many.

4/1

1

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Flying Scotsman

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Seen only once over hurdles since 2023, when pulled up last summer, and his AW win in January came in a low-grade handicap; needs to prove he can still be competitive off a mark this high over jumps.

20/1

1

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Flying Scotsman

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Seen only once over hurdles since 2023, when pulled up last summer, and his AW win in January came in a low-grade handicap; needs to prove he can still be competitive off a mark this high over jumps.

20/1

Form: 14969- CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not at her best lately and finished behind two of these when last of nine at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last time; however, she is back off her last winning mark and her two starts over C&D have resulted in a win and a head defeat; interesting.
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9th

1

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fox Flame

10st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

slightly awkward start, midfield

12/1

4

(6)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Fox Flame

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Two of her five AW wins have been here; recent efforts haven't been her best but her mark has eased; hard to rule out.

9/2

9th

4

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Fox Flame

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Five AW wins elsewhere, two in the spring, but has C&D form; holding her form and this is a lower grade than at Newcastle 18 days ago but she probably needs a bit extra off her current mark.

8/1

Form: 52445- D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not seen since a modest effort in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) at Haydock (1m4f, good) in September, but just 1lb higher than when second of seven on stable debut over C&D just under a year ago; that came after a similar absence and she can't be dismissed.
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7th

4

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

14:45 Chester

Ready To Shine

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won off a 6lb higher mark over this far at Thirsk last summer (good to firm); muddling pace was no help when fourth of the five runners on return to Flat action at Haydock (1m3f, good; after a wind op) but she didn't run badly; hard to dismiss.

25/1

4th

5

(2)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:10 Haydock

Ready To Shine

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

5lb lower than for her sole success at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) a year ago; back on the Flat after two modest efforts over hurdles and has undergone wind surgery, but she wasn't showing much when last seen on the level.

11/1

Form: 42/70-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Best effort in four starts in France when second of 11 in a Deauville maiden (9.5f, Polytrack) in the autumn of 2022; not so good in two outings on turf last year but worth a market check on stable debut back on AW after five months off, having been gelded in the meantime.
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2nd

1

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

LArgent

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

14-race maiden; best British effort came here in February, when 2l second over C&D; that form would probably be good enough to win this but he's not been as good since on either turf or AW; still entitled to each-way claims after another 2lb drop.

4/1

4th

10

(8)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

LArgent

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

13-race maiden; well treated on this winter's AW best and there have been more promising signs on turf the last twice; not discounted.

13/2

3rd

9

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

LArgent

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

Ex-French; 12-race maiden; best AW run was off 8lb higher when second in a Newcastle handicap in February; hasn't run as well since, but fair 3.5l fifth of eight at Nottingham last time (8.5f, good to firm; hood on for first time); headgear retained; a possible.

6/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £26.01
Tricast £233.94

Selections

POSTDATA:

Luna Effect

Telegraph:

Bringbackmemories

NEWMARKET:

Morlaix

SPOTLIGHT:

Fox Flame

TOPSPEED:

Hurtle

The Times:

Luna Effect

The Guardian:

Luna Effect

Daily Mail:

Luna Effect

Daily Mirror:

Luna Effect

RP RATINGS:

Fox Flame

Daily Record:

Bringbackmemories

D Express:

Morlaix

The Star:

Morlaix