March 14 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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Build Your Acca With Betuk Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5862.08
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Build Your Acca With Betuk Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 7/322- BF

Last run: 317 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-12); placed in three starts for the late Michael Roberts in 2023, including when runner-up over 1m4f here; difficult to know what to expect from her on return from a 317-day absence; consult the market.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Cliffs Of Malta

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Marie Martin

raced in second, led and pushed along 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on, always doing enough

10/1

8

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Cliffs Of Malta

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Roberts

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 116761

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Brushed aside Storm Valley at Wolverhampton (9.5f; same terms) in January; successful twice since, including in a 1m2f apprentices' handicap at Chelmsford on Saturday; escapes a penalty (due a 4lb rise), so remains eligible for this 0-55 grade; stays 1m4f; obvious chance.
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3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on final 110yds

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

Four wins over the winter included a C&D success under George Bass when Mc'Ted was fourth, but he's been kept busy and last week's well-held sixth at Southwell was somewhat underwhelming; needs to bounce back.

4/1

6th

6

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Optik

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Three wins on the other Tapeta tracks in January and one at Chelmsford this month; creditable second over C&D (sole run here) on latest outing and should not be far away.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-4743 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (1m4f; from similar marks) in 2023; found trouble when finishing third (beaten 3.75l) to Bletchley Storm over C&D just over a fortnight ago, so it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that he can reverse those placings on 5lb better terms.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Louise Allan

Modest sixth in similar event over C&D on reappearance, extending his losing run, but may fare better with the outing under his belt; scored twice at Southwell in 2023.

16/1

7

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Louise Allan

Beaten just under 7l when fourth of eight in Bath handicap over an extended 1m3f seven weeks ago, extending his losing run to 17; others are more persuasive.

16/1

9

(11)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Bond Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Louise Allan

Last won over C&D last May; first-time blinkers (retained) replaced visor for his last two starts and he responded with a creditable third in a classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) on first occasion; tailed off on latest, however, which was a poor show notwithstanding the 1m2f.

25/1

Form: 74-365

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-12); placed over 7f at Lingfield in January but hasn't kicked on positively since, and has only limited experience beyond a mile; stamina reserves are questionable; far safer options lie elsewhere.
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4th

7

(6)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

My Sand Boy

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Some creditable efforts this year but he's still a maiden after 17 starts and was last of six over C&D last time; not the percentage call.

14/1

6th

5

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:55 Brighton

My Sand Boy

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

0-16 and although only beaten 2l into fourth of seven over C&D (good) in April, he didn't appear comfortable on the track; stable also runs Dequinto.

14/1

6th

9

(9)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

My Sand Boy

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Placed over 7f and 1m2f (penultimate start) on AW; reasonably consistent; kept on for fourth at Brighton (1m, good) latest; back up in trip again and, if proving he handles slower ground, he has each-way potential.

7/1

Form: 7-4252

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Struggles to win (1-33) but consistent in recent times, twice finishing runner-up over 1m6f (here latterly, and at Wolverhampton previously); dropping back in distance a slight question mark, but the introduction of cheekpieces could feasibly assist with unlocking the door.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ewan Whillans

10yo whose easily most successful season was 2025, with four wins; the latest was at this track (2m) in December and he's held his form, including over C&D, so has each-way claims once again.

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual C&D winner whose most recent success came at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) off this mark in December; beaten 2l when fourth of seven there nine days ago, despite failing to settle, and there's no reason to suggest he won't go well.

9/2

4th

4

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ewan Whillans

Consistent veteran who made the frame on his last six appearances and is now back on same mark as for C&D win in December; likely to be on the premises.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 59-401 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Keen when finishing down the field behind Storm Valley at Kempton (penultimate start); rattled home to get off the mark over C&D (12-1; Bond Spirit third) subsequently, capitalising on a career-low mark; 4lb higher, so interesting to see if she's capable of backing up.
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1st

5

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Bletchley Storm

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway over 7f out

14/1

6th

4

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:54 Goodwood

Bletchley Storm

10st 12lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Baker

Non-stayer over 1m4f last time; respectable 1m2f form otherwise for current yard, notably a success at Brighton and close third at Sandown; possibilities back down in distance, for last year's winning trainer/jockey combination.

11/2

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Bletchley Storm

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

Three wins this year, the most recent here (1m2f) last month on debut for new stable; good third at Sandown (1m2f) last time; likely player provided she's as effective back at 1m4f (second attempt).

4/1

Form: 853-21 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No match for the front-running Optik (same terms) over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in January, but overcame trouble to make no mistake over 1m3f at Kempton (100-30 favourite) next time; competitive from a 3lb higher mark with Billy Loughnane retaining the ride.
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6th

6

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

Truncated 2024 season featured wins over 1m2f/1m3f on turf/AW; may be sharper with Kempton reappearance under her belt but this distance looks inadequate.

8/1

6th

5

(3)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

towards rear

7/2

6th

5

(3)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

took keen hold, towards rear, dropped to last after 2f

7/2

12/1

Form: 41613- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In decent fettle on turf last summer, the highlight being winning the Ladies' Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) in July; absent since finishing third at that same venue in October, and it remains to be seen if he's able to make the most of a 15lb lower AW mark (1-26 AW) on return.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Bug Boy

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Tony Newcombe

Multiple winner at 1m2f-1m4f, including over C&D, but he never found his best form in 2024 and it's 12 months since he was last seen.

14/1

4th

11

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Bug Boy

10st 7lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Tony Newcombe

Held up; landed a pair of 1m4f wins last summer but hasn't managed to hit the same heights this time round, finishing down the field on three of his last four starts; others arrive with more pressing claims.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £55.18
Tricast £235.65
Trifecta £315.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Optik

NEWMARKET:

Storm Valley

The Guardian:

Bletchley Storm

POSTDATA:

Billy Bathgate

Telegraph:

Bug Boy

The Times:

Storm Valley

D Express:

Storm Valley

The Sun:

Storm Valley

RP RATINGS:

Optik

Daily Mail:

Optik

Daily Mirror:

Optik

The Star:

Optik

Daily Record:

Optik