January 25 / 11.55 Southwell (AW)

11.55

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0083-2 C BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
All his wins have come at 6f but he has run well over C&D in the past; good efforts in two 6f events here this winter; more appealing than many.
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8

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Toptime

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Conditions to suit and he won a C&D handicap off this mark in December; added a Nottingham success to his tally in August and latest Pontefract defeat doesn't take much excusing; high on the list.

8/1

8

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Toptime

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Conditions to suit and he won a C&D handicap off this mark in December; added a Nottingham success to his tally in August and latest Pontefract defeat doesn't take much excusing; high on the list.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 45033- CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won two C&D handicaps last January, both off a higher mark than this; ended 2023 with two solid efforts at Chelmsford; each-way claims in a race that should be run to suit him.
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12th

13

(5)

24th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mehmo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

All six wins have come over 5f including two here; has only managed to win one of his last 30 starts and needs to find something extra in the returning visor.

33/1

7

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

All wins have been over 5f and was well held when seventh of ten over C&D (good to firm; 22-1) eight days ago; others preferred.

25/1

4

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Has done all his winning over 5f but looked a shade unlucky when staying-on third over C&D on final appearance in May; respected off the same mark.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 09-564 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
In good form in the first half of 2023, winning twice over C&D; now 8lb lower than for his latest success and he wasn't beaten far into fourth at Chelmsford on Sunday; other front-runners to contend with here but he's still considered.
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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

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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

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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

12/1

Form: 475-23 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has run well in two classified events this month, chasing home The Tron on the former occasion; should run his race but others look stronger for win purposes.
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10

(3)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who's had a busy start to the year; has finished placed a couple of times here at big prices but is again some way down the pecking order.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

led

6/1

11th

7

(8)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who has run some sound races in defeat this winter, including when second over C&D on Thursday; consistency has been an issue though.

8/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 757-31 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Finished behind two of today's rivals at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; similar form when winning at the same track 12 days ago and she should remain competitive back in handicap company; has run well over C&D in the past.
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6th

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Won twice over C&D in late 2025, the latter success coming off a 2lb higher mark; more recent efforts need bettering but this is likely to be run to suit and dropping back into a 0-60 could see her bounce back to form.

12/1

10th

4

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Basholo

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual Wolverhampton winner in the autumn but not at her best on her last four starts; slipping in the weights but others still make more appeal.

14/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D winner in the autumn but her form has cooled since the turn of the year and she'll probably need a career-best performance to have any chance off her current mark.

20/1

4/1

Form: 345-21 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Chased home Jacquelina at Wolverhampton three weeks ago before going one better back there 12 days ago; should be better suited by this track and he's a strong contender.
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1st

6

(5)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Tron

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Has gained last three wins at classified level, the most recent over C&D in January; poor strike-rate in handicaps but holds place claims on plenty of form; best to forgive latest effort.

14/1

10th

10

(10)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Tron

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

All wins over 5f, in a handicap here in early 2022 and three classified races subsequently; has work to do on rare 6f run.

16/1

3rd

9

(3)

12th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Tron

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, midfield, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on

13/2

10/1

Form: 74-314 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Made all to beat The Tron and Basholo at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; couldn't confirm the placings with the latter back at Wolverhampton one week later; won't get an easy lead in this field but she's still likely to give it a good go.
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7

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Jacquelina

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Prolific in 2024 and made a welcome return to form when third last week at Nottingham (5f, good); has slipped to a good mark.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Jacquelina

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024, all over about 5f in first half of the year, but well below her best this season and going the wrong way.

16/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Jacquelina

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024 but well below her best this season; continues to slide down the weights but her last couple of efforts were particularly disappointing and she has a much better strike-rate on turf.

16/1

8th
12 (9)
Arzaak

20/1

Form: 8352-3 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Consistent veteran who has endured a number of near misses since his last win in October 2020; effective over C&D but others look stronger for win purposes.
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6th

7

(5)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Arzaak

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Campaigned on AW since November; ran creditably in classified event on penultimate start; close third in this race last year but again looks set for a place at best; losing run goes back to 2020.

10/1

6th

7

(5)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Arzaak

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Campaigned on AW since November; ran creditably in classified event on penultimate start; close third in this race last year but again looks set for a place at best; losing run goes back to 2020.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Arzaak

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Charlie Wallis

prominent on inner, bit short of room and lost position under 4f out

7/2

20/1

Form: 357-59

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden; hung left on the home bend when last of nine at Kempton last week; the new visor (has worn cheekpieces on last five starts) isn't enough to tempt.
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9th

10

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Furnicoe

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, raced far side, soon in touch with leaders

33/1

11th

11

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Furnicoe

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

0-23 and tailed off on her return to turf at Catterick last month; those looking for positives can draw upon the fact that her best turf effort came here, while Silvestre De Sousa is booked and cheekpieces return; still unconvincing though.

20/1

13th

10

(9)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Furnicoe

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Still a maiden (0-22) and quickly lost her form on AW early this year; well treated on best efforts but isn't a solid option; returns from three-month break.

20/1

10th
11 (6)
Embla

12/1

Form: 6866-3 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Strong in the betting at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and she ran creditably in third (behind Basholo), leaving the impression she wanted a stiffer test now; this is likely to be strongly run and she shouldn't be too far away.
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4th

2

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Alan Brown

Wins have come on Tapeta and boasts a patchy record at best on turf; has lacked consisency this year, typically failing to back up her Musselburgh third (behind two of these) when well held on the AW last time.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Alan Brown

Has modest 2-34 strike-rate but one win was gained over this C&D, and she didn't get the best of runs before keeping on well for close third in this grade at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago; more appealing than most.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Alan Brown

in touch with leaders, headway but waiting for room over 1f out, in the clear and ran on final 110yds, just held

20/1

40/1

Form: 38199- D

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 5f handicap at Yarmouth in September off 3lb lower; well held in two subsequent runs and she starts out for her new stable in a competitive race for the grade.
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10th

10

(1)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Ali Jewels

8st 4lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Martin Dunne

dwelt start and ducked right start, never better than midfield

14/1

10th

10

(1)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Ali Jewels

8st 4lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Martin Dunne

dwelt start and ducked right start, never better than midfield

14/1

3rd

8

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Ali Jewels

8st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Martin Dunne

C&D winner on good to soft last September when with William Jarvis; down the field in two Southwell runs for this yard and now goes in blinkers, but returning here is no bad thing.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.50
Straight Forecast £9.22
Tricast £35.66
Trifecta £48.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Tron

RP RATINGS:

Basholo

The Times:

Toptime

The Guardian:

Dapper Man

NEWMARKET:

Jacquelina

POSTDATA:

Embla

Daily Record:

Basholo

Telegraph:

The Tron

D Express:

The Tron

The Sun:

The Tron

The Star:

The Tron

Daily Mail:

Toptime

Daily Mirror:

Dapper Man