February 05 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.70
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 358-66

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Respected on bits of form and perhaps returning to 6f is a good move after two defeats over further; remains a maiden but one to consider off his reduced mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Showed signs of a revival when fourth in a handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but has failed to build on it twice since, despite being prominent in the betting over 6f here latterly; down to a mark in the 40s for the first time but the market is perhaps the best guide back from 11 weeks off.

15/2

11th

5

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Showed signs of a revival when fourth in a handicap at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) and a slow start was no help at Chester (stays 7f); only 2-35 but he's not without a chance.

5/1

7th

10

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 but he's on a reduced mark and showed signs of a revival when fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's effective at this trip.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2380-3 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice from the front over C&D last winter; backed into favouritism here 11 days ago after a break and that was a pleasing effort to finish third; thereabouts.
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9th

13

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan Brown

Has conditions to suit and he has run well in two of his last three starts; should give his running but likely a few of today's field will have his measure.

14/1

3rd

6

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Rarely runs at this track but has won six times over 6f on Tapeta at Newcastle/Southwell and belied 33-1 odds when close third over 7f here in July; could not get involved from off the pace at Southwell (6f) last month but a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light.

12/1

14th

10

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and gave it a good go under a front-running ride last month at Wolverhampton (7f; just behind On Key); better known for his exploits at this trip; an exposed 9yo but not without hope.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0127-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made all at Newcastle in November and then went close over C&D; ran another solid race back at Newcastle three weeks ago; hard to leave out of calculations.
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7th

14

(13)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Secret Road

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Scored three times, for two yards, in the early part of 2026; not in the same form since, latterly for another new stable; revival needed.

40/1

9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Road

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Six of his eight wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (1m) in March on his first start for Laura Mongan; down the field in two outings for this stable, however, and others have stronger claims; hood on and cheekpieces discarded.

25/1

8th

4

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Secret Road

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Not won on turf since his Irish days and tends to stick to the AW now; ordinary debut for his new yard recently, having been picked up for 2,000gns, and isn't obviously fancied.

33/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 7941-1 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Forced a dead-heat at Chelmsford and again rode her luck when just holding on for a narrow success at Wolverhampton (6f); up 2lb since last time and, while that race panned out favourably, she's very much one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(7)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up mare who's become hard to win with, taking just one of her last 29; again gave her running against her own sex over C&D a fortnight ago but will need to better that.

12/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three of her eight wins have come over C&D, the latest in April off a 1lb lower mark; on a competitive mark now back down to Class 6 and returned to AW; will need luck from stall 1 but she's one to take seriously.

7/1

Form: 5/844

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; not disgraced in 5f novice/maiden events the last twice and handicaps are now the way to go; last three runs have been at 5f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Muqdad

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David O’Meara

Operating below last year's peak form but posted sound effort when third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last week and remains on same mark as for emphatic C&D success in November; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David O’Meara

Went close over C&D (good to firm) last month and 1m seemed to stretch him back here since (all wins at 7f, including here); his last success came off this mark; likely to be on the premises under Rodriguez.

5/1

5th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue.

9/2

6th
8 (8)
Zargun

14/1

Form: 099-52

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly exposed but ran well to be second off his reduced mark over C&D last week; in the thick of it with something similar.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:05 Bath

Zargun

8st 10lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Ended a losing run with a front-running 5f win at Doncaster in March (soft); in and out since and there are other pace influences in this field.

16/1

7th

9

(5)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Zargun

8st 12lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Ended a losing run with a front-running 5f win at Doncaster in March (soft); not beaten far at Catterick when last seen in May but others may have his measure today.

20/1

Form: 6966-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Chelmsford; beaten in his five handicaps but got closer when beaten just over a length at Newcastle (6f) last time and he was running on after a slow start; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(6)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

21:00 Catterick

Yesterdays Hero

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

8/1

7th

7

(5)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Yesterdays Hero

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Made a winning debut at Chelmsford; beaten in his five handicaps but got closer when beaten just over a length at Newcastle (6f) last time and he was running on after a slow start; considered.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yesterdays Hero

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Made a winning debut at Chelmsford (6f) this time last year; has failed to progress since but this drop to Class 6, off a reduced mark, may have positive effect.

12/1

Form: 7393-3 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual turf sprint winner who is 0-6 on the AW; however, has hinted at winning potential on this surface and 6f seems his trip; unlikely to be far away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Doncaster

Heartrate

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Campaigned on AW since November, winning once; hasn't scored on turf since 2023 but is 8lb lower than last appearance in this sphere; attractively handicapped.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £65.60
Straight Forecast £66.60
Tricast £172.22
Trifecta £354.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Daytona Lady

The Times:

Yesterday's Hero

Telegraph:

Heartrate

RP RATINGS:

Al Muqdad

TOPSPEED:

Blackjack

SPOTLIGHT:

Kitaab

The Guardian:

Yesterday's Hero

The Sun:

Heartrate

D Express:

Al Muqdad

Daily Mail:

Daytona Lady

Daily Mirror:

Daytona Lady

The Star:

Daytona Lady

Daily Record:

Daytona Lady