March 26 / 20.15 Southwell (AW)

20.15

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Classified Stakes (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Classified Stakes (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 533442

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 27 starts came at Wolverhampton (7f Class 6; 3-1) on Boxing Day; hard to knock for consistency since, and was only just headed in the closing stages over C&D (Class 6) latest; on the shortlist in a weaker race.
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8

(3)

27th Mar 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Van Zant

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won 7f Southwell classified in January and is also suited by this C&D but his recent efforts have been disappointing and his overall profile is not persuasive.

20/1

6th

8

(2)

21st Mar 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

7f win here in January but he's gone off the boil more recently; a full revival is required.

16/1

12th

12

(11)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form early in the year but ran poorly behind two of these over C&D 11 days ago; is some way down the pecking order from another wide stall.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 616435 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; displayed a willing attitude when getting the better of Big Narstie in a similar event here (3-1) in January; missed the break when only fifth of 11 at Newcastle (7f) last week; solid credentials.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two-time C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a snug win in a 7f classified event at Newcastle 17 days ago, asserting in the final 100 yards; more on her plate back in a handicap but holds each-way claims.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 357743 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Favourite for both AW wins (here, 7f and 1m); numerous placed finishes, but has failed to crack the code this winter, keeping-on into third over C&D latest; could feasibly rediscover winning ways at some point soon.
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7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

6th

9

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 65-000

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-10); runner-up in a first-time hood at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last May; has struggled since, including in three runs (9.5f-1m4f; headgear recently removed) in 2024; no reason to anticipate revival.
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6th

9

(1)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Champion

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Richard Phillips

prominent

20/1

6th

9

(1)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Champion

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Richard Phillips

prominent

20/1

4th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Urban Champion

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Richard Phillips

Maiden (0-10); runner-up in a first-time hood at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last May; has struggled since, including in three runs (9.5f-1m4f; headgear recently removed) in 2024; no reason to anticipate revival.

25/1

Form: 07550- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Brighton regular - successful over 1m there last May; struggled for form on turf through August, September, and October, so returns from a 155-day absence with plenty to prove, not least his AW prowess (0-12).
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12

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Letter Of The Law

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Runner-up twice at Chepstow this season (1m, good/good to firm) but is far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his recent efforts have been very disappointing; swaps usual blinkers for refitted cheekpieces.

33/1

9th

10

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Bath

Letter Of The Law

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Very hit-and-miss these days and his second of 13 at Chepstow (good to firm) in July hasn't been reproduced in six subsequent starts; 1lb out of the weights and others look a lot safer.

33/1

17

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Letter Of The Law

8st 3lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: John O’Shea

Usually leads and has the option of going up the far side from stall 1; hit-and-miss these days, for a trainer also responsible for Romanovich (a fellow front-runner drawn on the opposite wing) but is capable off a feather weight if tactics decide the day.

25/1

7/2

Form: 821773 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Knuckled down to win a similar event here (7f) in early February; made the frame last time, despite his claiming rider dropping the reins; Rossa Ryan is a positive jockey booking; stamina reserves unproven at 1m but still looks shortlist material.
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3

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Again slowly away when not running much of a race here on Wednesday, continuing his poor run of form.

33/1

12th

2

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Regularly misses the break; form has nosedived since winning at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January, including when beaten nearly 15l in a similar event over C&D one month ago; can't be recommended at present.

50/1

3

(9)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Regularly misses the break; second to Fact Or Fable in this race last year and won at this track (7f, good to firm) in September; back on the scoresheet at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January but quiet since and he ran poorly at Brighton last time when back from a break.

20/1

Form: 50-478

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Still seeking first win (0-12) and there were no positives to be taken from her latest C&D effort (weakening last of eight; 66-1); far better to look elsewhere.
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7th

4

(7)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Gracious Grace

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Still seeking first win (0-12) and there were no positives to be taken from her latest C&D effort (weakening last of eight; 66-1); far better to look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

5

(4)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Gracious Grace

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

led, headed 3f out

20/1

7th

9

(1)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gracious Grace

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Yet to win and, although gets blinkers for the first time, she'll have to raise her game if she's to figure on these terms.

33/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 676-0

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Offered precious little in three starts (maiden and novice races) for Phil Kirby; in rear throughout on first attempt for Stella Barclay over C&D (classified; 66-1; beaten 20l) in January; impossible to consider.
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9th

2

(10)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Dazamay

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Offered precious little in three starts (maiden and novice races) for Phil Kirby; in rear throughout on first attempt for Stella Barclay over C&D (classified; 66-1; beaten 20l) in January; impossible to consider.

100/1

10th

7

(8)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Dazamay

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Managed to beat just a single rival in three starts (7f-1m; novice/maiden) for Phil Kirby; returns for Stella Barclay after a near three-month absence; difficult to fancy, but it's best to consult the market for advice.

20/1

6th

5

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dazamay

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

dwelt start, raced in last throughout

40/1

13/2

Form: 965-26

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-7); runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.5f, classified) early in the New Year, but hung left-handed throughout when well beaten (sixth of eight; 7-2) by Copper Mountain next time; off since, and needs to bounce back.
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10th

3

(11)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Duisker

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hughie Morrison

Maiden (0-7); runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.5f, classified) early in the New Year, but hung left-handed throughout when well beaten (sixth of eight; 7-2) by Copper Mountain next time; off since, and needs to bounce back.

13/2

6th

4

(6)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:35 Southwell (AW)

Duisker

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hughie Morrison

First real impact when returning from 198 days off to finish best of the rest behind an enterprisingly ridden winner in a 8.6f Wolverhampton classified event 23 days ago; low-mileage profile suggests she could build on that; considered.

5/1

2nd

10

(9)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duisker

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hughie Morrison

towards rear

8/1

Form: 633696 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Done the bulk of his winning over 6f, and hasn't tasted success since March 2021 (Chelmsford); gone off the boil since posting back-to-back third place finishes (over 7f) in mid-February; headgear is yet to deliver.
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11th

9

(2)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Appleby

Done the bulk of his winning over 6f, and hasn't tasted success since March 2021 (Chelmsford); gone off the boil since posting back-to-back third place finishes (over 7f) in mid-February; headgear is yet to deliver.

13/2

6th

8

(2)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

All ten wins (including one here) have come over 5f-7f; losing run is up to 20 and his stamina for this far remains unproven; different headgear combination will need to make a big difference.

15/2

9th

12

(12)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Placed on consecutive 7f Tapeta starts last month and didn't run badly over 6f here a week ago but this move back up to 1m is not sure to suit and it's now over three years since his last win; swaps blinkers for first-time visor; tongue-tie also fitted for first time.

10/1

Form: 740

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 38

Form & Verdict
Caught the attention of the stewards on second start at Chelmsford (6f; last of four) in February; posted a low-key performance when upped-in-trip (200-1) next time; this looks more suitable, but whether or not the newly applied tongue-tie can yield improvement is questionable.
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Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £8.58
Trifecta £31.80

Selections

The Times:

Hawajes

SPOTLIGHT:

Copper Mountain

Daily Mirror:

Van Zant

Telegraph:

Kodebreaker

NEWMARKET:

Red Hot Rose

D Express:

Spring Romance

The Guardian:

Hawajes

Daily Mail:

Hawajes

The Star:

Hawajes

RP RATINGS:

Copper Mountain

POSTDATA:

Copper Mountain

THE NORTH:

Copper Mountain

Daily Record:

Van Zant

The Sun:

Kodebreaker