April 09 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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Liz And Izzy’s HOAP Podcast Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Liz And Izzy’s HOAP Podcast Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1491-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m2f on turf/Tapeta last year and he was returning from seven months off when second of nine over that trip at Newcastle 15 days ago behind a rival who was completing a hat-trick; stamina still not fully confirmed over this far, but he hasn't had many goes and is much respected off the same mark as last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Bearwith

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout.

2/1

2nd

8

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Bearwith

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Got his head back in front at Newcastle (1m2f) in February; down the field both starts since, although a wide trip didn't help back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago; hasn't had much luck with the draw again.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 854313 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Holding his form well despite being kept busy since returning last October, including a Newcastle success (1m4f, Tapeta) last month; has won here (1m4f) and not dismissed despite going back up in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 33147-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth time of asking in a Doncaster novice (1m2f, soft) last August, but then well held in both handicaps on similar ground over 1m2f/1m6f; makes his AW debut after six months off having been gelded in the meantime; watch market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Iron Lion

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

4yo who has enjoyed a progressive season with three handicap wins (1m4f, good to soft/good; including here); won soft-ground novice over C&D last year; however, he's gone off the boil the last twice and has to bounce back.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Iron Lion

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear

14/1

19th

20

(19)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Iron Lion

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Progress has not been smooth but he's scored this season over 1m4f at Doncaster, Haydock and Ripon; fair fifth of nine at Ayr (1m5f, sole run on good to firm) on penultimate start perhaps dents his prospects and he was well beaten last term on sole attempt at 1m6f; however, he's looked good for those three wins, better than the winning margin suggests on last two occasions.

16/1

Form: 713-03

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year, the latest from 1lb lower at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in November; wouldn't have appreciated the lack of pace when third of seven at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last month and capable of playing a part if this pans out better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Backed up a good run on the AW with a fourth here last week when just behind Knightmare; a tongue-tie returns along with new blinkers; thereabouts.

5/1

4th

1

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed clear signs of a return to form with fourth-place finish in latest AW start and he is just as effective on turf; possibilities off 1lb below last winning mark.

3/1

4th

2

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

On last winning mark but his two efforts this year leave a big doubt over current form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

Form: 421-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three starts last year, ending the campaign by easily winning a Wolverhampton novice (1m, Tapeta) from the front in November (form worked out well); should be more to come this year and market interesting on handicap debut after five months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Epsom

Incremental

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

All-the-way win at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in May in his third handicap but flopped at Thirsk 18 days later and the jockey reported that he hung right-handed throughout; that run has to introduce a note of caution.

100/30

7th

1

(1)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

13:38 Thirsk

Incremental

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Bell

Improved his record to 2-6 when justifying favouritism with an all-the-way win at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm; hood removed) 18 days ago; hit a personal best on that switch to fast ground and he remains feasibly treated after a 3lb rise; big player again for in-form yard.

11/8

1st

7

(1)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Incremental

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

4/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 35406-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual Newcastle winner (7f/1m) as a 2yo, but not seen since beating one home back there (1m4f) last October; down in grade, but others still more solid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

10st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten in three runs for new stable (Flat/hurdles) this spring; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival; blinkers return and visor is removed.

25/1

11th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Chillhi

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten on both starts for new stable last month (hurdle/Flat); might be aided by refitted visor and/or first-time tongue-tie here but has lots to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Chillhi

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner during busy summer for James Owen last year but well beaten (over hurdles) on stable debut on Tuesday and returns to the Flat with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

Form: 1638/0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Last three wins have come over hurdles and, having been off for 485 days, he finished last of 12 on his return to the Flat over C&D last month; enough to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:28 Hexham

Sonning

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

No win since November 2022 and he's struggled for form in recent starts, joining this trainer for the last three and well beaten in a 2m selling hurdle here on latest; visor applied for just his second attempt - last of five in the other - over fences; unlikely candidate.

20/1

5

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:28 Hexham

Sonning

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

No win since November 2022 and he's struggled for form in recent starts, joining this trainer for the last three and well beaten in a 2m selling hurdle here on latest; visor applied for just his second attempt - last of five in the other - over fences; unlikely candidate.

20/1

5th

8

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:28 Hexham

Sonning

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

held up in rear, some headway before 2 out, no impression before last, weakened quickly run-in

6/1

Form: /19-55

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Newcastle novice winner (1m, Tapeta) in February last year but out of the frame in all three starts since returning in December, albeit he would have finished closer with a clear run when fifth of ten over C&D on his penultimate start; considered from 2lb lower.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

C&D novice winner in 2023 and he made a winning start for this stable at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; respected following a 3lb rise with the visor now replacing cheekpieces.

5/4

7

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Winless since landing a 1m novice on Newcastle AW in 2023 but the pick of his Tapeta handicap form since shows he's well treated on yard debut; left the Barrons for £11,000 since last seen; likely to be dangerous if taking to Polytrack.

7/4

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Payout
Exacta £41.30
Straight Forecast £62.61
Tricast £395.13
Trifecta £242.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Incremental

SPOTLIGHT:

Bearwith

The Times:

Iron Lion

RP RATINGS:

Parish Councillor

TOPSPEED:

Bohemian Breeze

D Express:

Chillhi

POSTDATA:

Percy Willis

Daily Mail:

Incremental

The Sun:

Incremental

The Star:

Incremental

The Guardian:

Bearwith

Daily Mirror:

Bearwith

Daily Record:

Bearwith