March 10 / 17.25 Southwell (AW)

17.25

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8640
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 31- D

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon promising debut when making all for clearcut success in valuable 7f Kempton maiden in November, form that has been well advertised by the runner-up since; leading contender.
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5th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Bravo Zulu

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f).

7/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.

7/2

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 17- D

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Out of a 6f Group 3 winner and created good impression when drawing 5l clear to score on debut at Newcastle (7f) in September; found valuable sales race too hot the following month but was not disgraced and needs to be taken very seriously in these much calmer waters.
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3rd

5

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

African Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Started his career well but it's been poor from April 2024 onwards; has had only two races for current yard and now sports tongue-tie and cheekpieces, both for the first time; 30lb lower than his opening mark.

25/1

8th

8

(12)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

African Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Has lost his way since looking promising initially and finished last on yard debut at Newmarket after a lengthy absence; that was over 7f, but might not be crying out for this far.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
From a good family and displayed significant ability when third of seven on last month's debut at Newcastle (7f); needs to improve here but has obvious potential.
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4th

1

(8)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Duke Wellington

9st 9lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Disappointed in two turf handicaps this spring (1m/7f) and comes here with a point to prove, but looked quite promising in three 7f Tapeta novice/maiden races in February/March and might be happier now back on this surface; wore cheekpieces last time; sports first-time blinkers today.

14/1

8th

7

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:00 Salisbury

Duke Wellington

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Archie Watson

Third or fourth in a trio of 7f races on the AW; 33-1 for handicap debut at Doncaster where he went up to 1m on soft ground; was barely sighted there and cheekpieces are now fitted; bit risky.

14/1

Form: 51- D

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise on debut at Wolverhampton (7f) in October and improved to win run-of-the-mill maiden by 3l there later that month; can make further progress this year but a couple of the others in this line-up appeal more.
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8th

14

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: R K Watson

Short-head second at Gowran just over a year ago was out of kilter with the rest of his form for this yard.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Hasn't added to Wolverhampton 7f maiden win in 2023; touched off at Gowran (heavy) this time last year, but form since none too encouraging and takes a big step up in trip here.

20/1

6th

6

(7)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Serengeti Sunrise

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: R K Watson

Stablemate of My Kurkum; beaten 16 times since winning a 7f maiden at Wolverhampton in October 2023 (second start); finished a staying-on fourth in a similar event at Wolverhampton (7f) nine days ago; more needed to end his drought.

12/1

Form: 85

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Shaped with more promise than eventual 15l defeat might suggest when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (7f) last month, his second start, but will find much easier opportunities than this in due course.
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6th

11

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Diligent Henry

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Has gained both wins over 7f on Wolverhampton AW; not particularly solid on turf form or on overall 2026 results; others preferred.

20/1

5th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Henry

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner in October but yet to hit top form in handicaps this season, only 11th over 7f Doncaster 17 days ago; this is easier, though.

7/2

11th

12

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Diligent Henry

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner but he's been off the boil on Polytrack and Tapeta since December; still lightly raced on turf but he needs to rediscover his spark back in this sphere.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
In rear throughout when 150-1 for last month's debut at Newcastle (7f); can't be recommended here.
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7th

4

(1)

10th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Alexandra Aclaim

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

In rear throughout when 150-1 for last month's debut at Newcastle (7f); can't be recommended here.

100/1

100/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind when 66-1 for debut at Ripon (6f, good) in September and not seen again since.
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9th

9

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turkish Tiger

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Rothwell

in touch with leaders on near side of group, weakened 3f out, tailed off

50/1

9

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turkish Tiger

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Rothwell

Exposed as a low-grade maiden; makes no appeal.

50/1

4th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Turkish Tiger

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

pushed along briefly soon after start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders, weakened quickly from 2f out

50/1

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Stuck to his task pretty well and belied 28-1 odds when third over 1m here on recent debut but, given his stout jumping pedigree, today's drop in trip is not an obvious move.
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3rd

8

(3)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Red Scotch

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, towards rear against rail, headway 3f out, switched right and raced slightly wide home turn, went third 1f out, no match for first two

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.80
Straight Forecast £3.02
Trifecta £8.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bravo Zulu

SPOTLIGHT:

African Spirit

Telegraph:

Duke Wellington

NEWMARKET:

African Spirit

The Times:

African Spirit

The Sun:

African Spirit

POSTDATA:

Bravo Zulu

LAMBOURN:

Bravo Zulu

D Express:

Bravo Zulu

Daily Mirror:

Bravo Zulu

Daily Record:

Bravo Zulu

The Star:

Duke Wellington