February 05 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £43.50
  • Place: £7.60

Form: 0/59

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Bumper/novice hurdle winner early in career; sights lowered considerably from 1m races on last two AW starts and 1m4f will suit better; current form is still uncertain, though; tongue-tie refitted.
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7th

2

(1)

5th Apr 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Bluesky

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

2

(1)

5th Apr 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Bluesky

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

4

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Bluesky

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

raced in last throughout

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 27286- CD

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who had to go back into handicaps after two good classified runs at about 1m4f last summer, winning on turf then runner-up at Wolverhampton; can go well fresh and has possibilities.
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7th

10

(3)

10th Sep 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Sligo

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

14/1

10th

10

(1)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Sligo

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Often runs well in classified races and a repeat of her recent placed efforts (one of them here) should see her in the mix.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 0856-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three bumper wins and two over hurdles but 2023 was a difficult year and he was beaten a long way out at Wolverhampton (2m) 16 days ago; has worn other forms of headgear, first-time blinkers today.
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7th

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

8th

6

(8)

10th Jan 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring, adding to his bumper/hurdles wins; disappointing in the latest of his two runs this winter and needs to rebound.

10/1

Form: 3607-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden after ten starts but had few realistic chances and he came from well back to take second behind eased-down winner over C&D 18 days ago (in this headgear combination); needs to settle but may yet fare better.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

Form: 558-53 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back two years; has mostly run over further for this yard but he's run respectably in defeat at about 1m5f of late and refitting cheekpieces could help, having run three of his best races in them.
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5th

5

(7)

5th Feb 2024

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

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9st 4lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Losing run goes back two years; has mostly run over further for this yard but he's run respectably in defeat at about 1m5f of late and refitting cheekpieces could help, having run three of his best races in them.

9/1

3rd

8

18th Jan 2024

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1m 5f 66y

Class 6

13:20 Chelmsford (AW)

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9st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Effective at this track; won two 1m4f handicaps on AW two winters back; three minor honours last winter and a respectable show 12 days ago after 215-day absence; assuming he can build on that, he's in the mix.

5/1

5th

7

(4)

6th Jan 2024

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

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9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: B F Brookhouse

Won two 1m4f handicaps off lowly marks in 2021-22 AW season but may be better suited by staying trips now and was out of form when last seen last spring.

7/1

Form: 24-263 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Bled from the nose two starts ago but on a reliable run otherwise this winter and has won once and finished second three times in six outings at 1m3f-1m4f on this track; solid chance.
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12

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Uther Pendragon

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; soundly beaten over 2m1f here yesterday, though, and will probably find this race too competitive.

66/1

9

(14)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; yet to strike form this season, though, and needs to prove he still has what it takes.

40/1

10

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

Veteran of 133 races; three of his seven wins have been at this track (from 39 visits) but he has not won anywhere since July 2023 and has not been competitive this season, including two runs here.

25/1

Form: /945-7

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far when upped to 1m4f on Lingfield Polytrack in October but soundly beaten over hurdles and back on AW since, at this level at Kempton last week.
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11th

9

(11)

4th Jun 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sao Timothy

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Versatile sort; good second over 1m4f here in February (now 1lb lower); made the frame in 1m contests at Bath the last twice; still a maiden but has possibilities on form.

8/1

4th

10

(11)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Sao Timothy

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Robert Stephens

4yo maiden who recorded his peak effort over 1m4f on AW in February; however, ran respectably over C&D (good) last time and has frame possibilities provided that effort is repeated.

8/1

4th

10

(11)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Sao Timothy

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Robert Stephens

4yo maiden who recorded his peak effort over 1m4f on AW in February; however, ran respectably over C&D (good) last time and has frame possibilities provided that effort is repeated.

8/1

Form: 5745-6 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Seven wins on Tapeta, the latest over C&D in October 2022; well held at this level back here last month but may come on for that run after a break; competitive on last winter's form.
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8th

2

(4)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seven wins on Tapeta, the latest over C&D in October 2022; well held at this level back here last month but may come on for that run after a break; competitive on last winter's form.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

prominent, edged left after 2f

12/1

Form: 057-08 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won two 1m4f turf handicaps last April but she lost her way as soon as she found it and has run poorly on last two outings at Newcastle; usually wears headgear but not today.
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8th

9

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Sugarpiehoneybunch

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won at Hamilton (1m4f) in June when returning from a 227-day break and beaten less than 3l when fourth to Sea Master there (1m5f, also good) next time; not in the same form subsequently but might do better back from her winter break.

16/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Sugarpiehoneybunch

10st 1lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Simon West

Last two runs not her best but respected on her two efforts (first and fourth) at Hamilton in the summer; ground will be fine.

16/1

33/1

Form: 1380-7 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Course regular who won a similar C&D race last March but has run only four times since and well below best on last two outings.
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8th

6

(7)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

King Athelstan

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Sara Ender

Ended a 17-race losing run in a 0-50 classified event over 1m4f here a year ago but his form has regressed badly since; best watched for now.

25/1

10th

3

(1)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

King Athelstan

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sara Ender

Course regular who won a similar C&D race last March but has run only four times since and well below best on last two outings.

33/1

7th

4

(10)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

King Athelstan

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

towards rear

20/1

20/1

Form: 8470-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well held in three AW handicaps, at 1m3f, 1m and 1m4f; now eligible for this level but needs to show he's worth this ceiling mark; first-time headgear.
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11th

11

(3)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Benji

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Well held in three AW handicaps, at 1m3f, 1m and 1m4f; now eligible for this level but needs to show he's worth this ceiling mark; first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

9

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

My Boy Benji

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Sam England

Still reasonably unexposed after five starts, but equally needs to take a sharp step forward to stake a claim; soundly beaten at Southwell (1m, Class 6; 40-1) on most recent appearance; easing mark and dam was a 7.7f-12.4f winner.

25/1

11th

8

(12)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Benji

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

took keen hold, raced wide towards rear

20/1

10/1

Form: 89060-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ran quite encouragingly when fifth of nine on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f) but she found little back at 1m2f when last seen later in September; might need this on first run in a classified.
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12th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lightning Spark

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Ran quite encouragingly when fifth of nine on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f) but she found little back at 1m2f when last seen later in September; might need this on first run in a classified.

10/1

10th

6

(7)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lightning Spark

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Showed more when sixth of nine, beaten just over 3l, on her handicap debut three weeks ago (1m4f, Tapeta); this is weaker and dropping back in trip could help; not ruled out.

7/2

6th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightning Spark

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

No impact in three novice/maiden runs at up to 1m2f, flashing her tail here on her return to action two weeks ago; bred to be better than this level but enough to prove now handicapping.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £454.40
Straight Forecast £263.41
Trifecta £5105.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Velvet Vulcan

POSTDATA:

Uther Pendragon

NEWMARKET:

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D Express:

Lightning Spark

The Times:

International Law

RP RATINGS:

Velvet Vulcan

Telegraph:

Velvet Vulcan

The Sun:

Velvet Vulcan

The Star:

Velvet Vulcan

Daily Record:

Velvet Vulcan

Daily Mirror:

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LAMBOURN:

Uther Pendragon

The Guardian:

Uther Pendragon

Daily Mail:

Uther Pendragon