March 12 / 17.55 Southwell (AW)

17.55

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 141-25

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Better on the AW than on turf, winning at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) and Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) late last year; second of six over C&D last month and possible excuses when fifth of seven back at Newcastle (1m4f) last time; each-way shout.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:24 Ripon

Churchella

10st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won four times for David O'Meara last year (1m6f-2m) but has been out of form for new stable this season and is not sure to be ideally suited by today's drop back in trip; considered only if lively in the betting.

10/1

3

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Churchella

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to strike form after three runs for new stable this year but now 1lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) for David O'Meara just under a year ago; usually ridden patiently; revival possible.

20/1

13

(2)

28th Jun 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Churchella

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Philip Kirby

Four wins for David O'Meara last year (2m/1m6f), two on Tapeta, and she's on a competitive mark on her best form; the step back up in trip may help but she's not easy to fancy judged on this year's two runs.

40/1

OUR TIP

8/15

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -11111 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has proved a revelation over 1m6f-16.5f on Polytrack/Tapeta since joining this yard and bids for a seventh straight win; was making his first visit here when winning in fine style over C&D a week ago and hard to oppose him despite his 5lb penalty.
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2nd

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Craftymaster

10st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Record of ten wins from 34 starts on the AW; goes particularly well here, gaining fourth course success when scoring by 14l over 2m nine days ago; this trip no problem; will be hard to beat with a 5lb penalty.

5/4

1st

1

(2)

28th Jun 2026

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2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Craftymaster

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins on the AW including two over C&D (course record reads 22111544); would have finished closer with a clear run when fifth of eight at Bath (2m1f, good) 15 days ago and very much of interest back here.

5/2

Form: 56-633

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Three bumper wins and two over hurdles within the first seven starts of his career, but 0-18 under both codes since; third in two starts here (1m4f/1m6f) since the blinkers went on and another place may be his best hope.
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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

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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

8th

6

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

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

20/1

Form: 0-4596

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-11 under both codes and recent efforts don't suggest a win is imminent; tongue-tie given a go on this big step up in trip, but makes limited appeal unless attracting support.
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6th

10

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Zooks

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

37 starts, with her only wins coming last year on AW in February and at Ffos Las (1m6f, good) in July; went off the boil this January-March and no revival 15 days ago, after a break, but she'd be a major player if back on song.

14/1

7th

7

(1)

7th May 2026

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2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Zooks

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Two wins from 36 starts; runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in December but below that level in three starts since, including when a 12l third of ten here over 1m6f last time; still has place claims.

7/1

5th
2 (2)
Kintaro

16/1

Form: 044-78

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Early promise for Richard Fahey, but has gone backwards since including in two starts over 1m4f on Polytrack since joining this yard after wind surgery; takes a big step up in trip and cheekpieces are given a go, but hard to fancy.
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6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:07 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-15 over hurdles, with a very mixed record; ran quite well when third here (2m4f, good) last month but was well held in the end; not bred for fences and makes only limited appeal on this chasing debut.

12/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Tailed off over C&D last month and now 0-14 over hurdles; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

16/1

12th

14

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

His two best RPRs were recorded here last summer, albeit over 2m (good); two below-par efforts since April's serviceable third in a novice seller at Exeter and he has work on from 3lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 7-0896

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m4f on soft ground last April and now 3lb lower than for the latest, but unplaced all eight starts since and recent efforts don't suggests she's ready to take advantage.
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1st

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Sugarpiehoneybunch

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon West

Course winner who scored at Hamilton last June; however, she's failed to get competitive on her five starts since last September (two of them this year) and needs to find something extra.

11/1

7th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Sugarpiehoneybunch

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Soundly beaten on final three starts last season and same story on reappearance in April; however, she might have needed that latest outing and she won this last year; shouldn't be discounted.

8/1

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

Form: 08/532

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-6 having missed the whole of 2023, but he has improved as he has gone up in trip and only went down by a neck here (1m6f) a week ago; shapes as though he will stay this far, and may prove the best alternative to The Craftymaster with further progress a possibility.
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7th

4

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Worcester

Midnight Shimmer

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-8 on the Flat; placed off basement marks on consecutive 1m6f AW starts in February/March and has winning jumpers in his pedigree but will need to take very well to hurdling to pose a threat here.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

Low-mileage 6yo who was placed over C&D before going close over this trip at Southwell; disappointing when stepped up 2m back at Southwell latest but he's a contender on his 1m6f form; fitted with first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, led after 1f

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.70
Straight Forecast £14.48
Trifecta £38.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Craftymaster

The Guardian:

Midnight Shimmer

The Times:

Zooks

POSTDATA:

Churchella

RP RATINGS:

The Craftymaster

Telegraph:

The Craftymaster

Daily Mail:

The Craftymaster

D Express:

The Craftymaster

Daily Mirror:

The Craftymaster

The Sun:

The Craftymaster

The Star:

The Craftymaster

Daily Record:

Midnight Shimmer