March 14 / 18.15 Southwell (AW)

18.15

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca Handicap

  • Prize money: £6804.2
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 155-35 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Back to the same mark off which he won a 7f handicap at Kempton in November; beaten four times since but he's run creditably; this looks warm for the grade though.
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3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Eight AW wins but just one on turf, at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last May; no match for well-treated reviver there 18 days ago but he saw the race out nicely to take a late second; can play a part.

13/2

2nd

3

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Scored at Chelmsford (6f) in December and not so bad as his recent form figures suggests, challenging wide when ninth in 6f Southwell handicap last month; this C&D winner is not out of things.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8-8631 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back to form the last twice, third to He's An Angel at Newcastle (well backed) last month before producing a strong finish to win back there last week; unpenalised for that success and clearly of interest from a handicapping perspective.
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8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Gained three 6f wins on the AW last spring but he went off the boil and refused to race in the Ayr Silver Cup on his final outing; hard to see him breaking his turf duck after eight months off.

25/1

11

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Westmorian

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Grant Tuer

He had a very good run on AW in the spring, winning three in a row over 6f, but was last to finish on his latest start in May; it's hard to see him breaking his turf duck off an 18lb higher mark than his most recent defeat on grass in June 2024.

40/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3-5921 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gained compensation for a series of good runs when narrowly landing a Kempton handicap 12 days ago; 2lb higher as a result but he ran well over C&D on his penultimate start and he can't be ignored.
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3

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Grenham Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.

25/1

10

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Grenham Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Close third in this last year (good) and he won twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter; below par on his last two starts but runs off his last winning mark and is not written off.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

28th Jul 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

In good form at Kempton over the winter, winning twice in blinkers; had a three-month break prior to his midfield finish at Salisbury last month; should be happier back on AW and with blinkers back on (wore cheekpieces latest); solid contender.

4/1

Form: 426-21 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Probably didn't need to improve to win a modest maiden at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and his earlier handicap second at that track shows he's feasibly treated; unexposed as a sprinter and the best could still be to come.
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6th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

One More Wave

10st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Noel C Kelly

Two AW wins (at 5f and 6f) last year for Jonathan Portman; has run well off marks in the mid-70s; now a modest 60, having shown very little in four runs for this stable, including a 7f claimer at Dundalk last time; definite chance on his old form; worth a market check.

7/1

11th

12

(6)

15th Aug 2025

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0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

One More Wave

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; hard to fancy on recent form (blood noted at both nostrils on comeback run), too keen at Ayr latest; first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

9th

8

(6)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Ayr

One More Wave

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; blood noted at both nostrils after a poor run at Down Royal (7f) for May's stable debut and he beat one home back there (5f, also good) having stumbled last time; risky.

20/1

100/30

Form: 0-1111 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
On a roll for his new yard and good value for his narrow winning margins the last twice; 3lb rise for the latest Newcastle success seems lenient (third has won since) and this sharper track certainly won't be an issue; strong claims.
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1st

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Not as good since missing more than a year, does most racing over 6f and will always come with risks, given a propensity to blow the start and/or pull hard; this is easier down to 0-50 company for the first time, though, and he's capable if it falls right.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Hes An Angel

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

Hold-up performer who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January but he's not hit the same level since and has finished eighth in his three runs (Tapeta/turf); on dangerous mark but he has something to prove and slow starts can be an issue.

12/1

Form: 4-1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Some promise on her Windsor debut last summer; returned from 250 days off to narrowly land a 6f novice at Newcastle last month; the runner-up there has won since but it's likely she'll need a good step forward to defy this mark on her handicap debut; after just two runs further progress is a real possibility though.
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5th

3

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Lingfield

Jungle Charm

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Won two of her first four starts but her progress has stalled since a Lingfield handicap win in April (6f, AW); others look safer now she returns to turf.

12/1

3rd

3

(4)

2nd May 2024

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Jungle Charm

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner early last month before getting turned over at a short price here six days later (no penalty); remains lightly raced but she was soundly beaten at Catterick on Tuesday.

3/1

3rd

3

(4)

2nd May 2024

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Jungle Charm

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner early last month before getting turned over at a short price here six days later (no penalty); remains lightly raced but she was soundly beaten at Catterick on Tuesday.

3/1

6/1

Form: 500-51 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner, most recently rewarding strong support in a C&D handicap eight weeks ago; 4lb rise but he proved well suited by the drop back in trip on that occasion and he can't be discounted.
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9

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Cliffcake

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more.

20/1

2

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Cliffcake

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims.

11/2

4th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Cliffcake

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark.

10/1

12/1

Form: 83-031 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win a C&D handicap 16 days ago; that effort was backed up by the clock but he will need to better it if he's to follow up in this stronger race.
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

33/1

Form: 99-526

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had tumbled down the weights prior to his second over C&D in January; failed to back it up shortly afterwards and could prove vulnerable back up in class.
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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

10th
11 (9)
Murbih

20/1

Form: 388-86 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Handicapped to win but perhaps in a lesser race than this; blinkers now given a go.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.30
Straight Forecast £23.37
Tricast £147.13
Trifecta £150.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Westmorian

LAMBOURN:

Jungle Charm

SPOTLIGHT:

He's An Angel

The Times:

One More Wave

Daily Mirror:

Grenham Bay

RP RATINGS:

He's An Angel

Telegraph:

Jungle Charm

The Sun:

Jungle Charm

POSTDATA:

Westmorian

The Guardian:

Westmorian

Daily Mail:

Westmorian

D Express:

Westmorian

The Star:

Westmorian

Daily Record:

Westmorian