November 02 / 17.50 Southwell (AW)

17.50

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 964138 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in August off 3lb lower and he wasn't beaten far back here the following month; never in the hunt at Kempton three weeks ago but this looks less demanding.
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5th

5

(1)

21st Mar 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Three C&D wins since August, the latest three weeks ago; recorded a much quicker time than Chola Empire did in Division 1 of that race and a 5lb rise isn't punitive; has work to do with Federal Envoy on their C&D meeting in December though.

11/4

1st

3

(1)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Record of 1312 over C&D, the wins in August and November; very close third off this mark at Kempton (7f) most recently and remains in good form; solid claims returned to Southwell.

7/2

3rd

6

(3)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Has been running well at Southwell, winning a 7f handicap there in November and then beaten by a 3yo; has form here and this could be run to suit his closing style.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 708745 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins early in the year and he's now 9lb lower than for the second of them; running himself back into form this autumn and he's one to consider.
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6th

7

(5)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

prominent, led after 1f

2/1

2nd

1

(5)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

10st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Chasing a course hat-trick after two 7f wins, the latest last week; 2lb wrong under a penalty but he's not handicapped out of things on his form from 12 months ago; stays 1m but all four wins have been at the shorter trip (0-27 over 1m+).

3/1

1st

9

(5)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, pushed along against near rail over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden and faced challenge final 110yds, kept on towards finish

7/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 640951 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Returned from a short break to win a 0-55 7f handicap at Chelmsford last month; up 3lb in a better race but he still has handicapping scope and he's fully effective over C&D.
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7th

6

(2)

20th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:37 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 3lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Three AW wins since October, the latest over C&D in January; up 2lb; stable also runs Rambuso Creek.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:37 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 3lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Three AW wins since October, the latest over C&D in January; up 2lb; stable also runs Rambuso Creek.

6/1

1st

8

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 4lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

prominent behind clear leaders, ridden 2f out, steady headway on far side of group over 1f out, edged right but led final 110yds, ran on well, just prevailed

10/1

Form: 372354

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Capable off this mark but he is a habitual slow starter and he hasn't been at his best in recent starts; risky but not a huge surprise to see a bold bid.
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5th

2

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Charlie Mason

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, not pace to challenge

4/1

2

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Charlie Mason

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

First visit here but has won on Polytrack; running consistently on AW before getting up late on when switched to turf at Leicester (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; likely to be thereabouts but a 2lb nudge puts him back to his career-high mark and the drop back to 5f (0-4) asks a question.

4/1

1st

1

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Charlie Mason

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Ended a long losing run at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and he has continued in very good nick, runner-up in 6f Lingfield handicap three days ago; he must enter calculations.

9/4

10/1

Form: 086830 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Lurks on a dangerous mark and fully effective over 7f on Tapeta; stretched by 1m at Newcastle last time but his earlier third at that track was encouraging; big run on the cards.
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2

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Sam England

mounted in chute and taken down early

7/2

2

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Sam England

mounted in chute and taken down early, dwelt start, held up in rear, brought down over 1f out

7/2

2nd

8

(5)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

held up in rear, not clear run when going easily over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went second towards finish, nearest finish

4/1

Form: 369-08

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a weak maiden at Redcar last May and ran to a similar level when third under a penalty at Carlisle the following month (both 6f, good); yet to show much in handicaps though and risky starting out for a new yard after a five-month break; new tongue-tie this time.
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6th

1

(10)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:02 Southwell (AW)

Arc Shadowfax

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Redcar maiden winner (6f, good) as a 2yo and has been running with credit lately, as when third of nine at Newcastle (6f) on his return to this stable last month; still to prove his stamina over this far, though.

7/1

6th

1

(10)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:02 Southwell (AW)

Arc Shadowfax

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Redcar maiden winner (6f, good) as a 2yo and has been running with credit lately, as when third of nine at Newcastle (6f) on his return to this stable last month; still to prove his stamina over this far, though.

7/1

3rd

4

(9)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Arc Shadowfax

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

in rear, headway and went third final 110yds, nearest finish

10/1

10/1

Form: 339168 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a C&D handicap in September off 2lb lower; not so good in either run since and stable may have stronger claims with King Of York.
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4th

6

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embarked

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Far from solid with a record of 3-49 albeit one of his wins came over C&D; 13lb below his last winning mark and has run well on turf the last twice, but still looks opposable from his draw.

8/1

4th

6

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embarked

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Far from solid with a record of 3-49 albeit one of his wins came over C&D; 13lb below his last winning mark and has run well on turf the last twice, but still looks opposable from his draw.

8/1

4th

2

(4)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Embarked

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

led

4/1

7/1

Form: 370037

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first win in Britain; placed twice over C&D around the turn of the year but hit and miss since; others appeal more for the win.
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8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway halfway, raced slightly wide but pressed leaders home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out

7/1

8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear

7/1

7th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

San Isidro

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

His last win was in France in 2021 but he's dropped a long way in the weights and showed signs of a revival when third at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; that was with an eyeshield added and he has claims if he can back that up.

3/1

Form: 560976

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Promise in three runs here in the spring; offered little in turf handicaps since June and the return to AW/addition of headgear failed to spark a revival here on Thursday.
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3rd

8

(3)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Red Scotch

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, towards rear against rail, headway 3f out, switched right and raced slightly wide home turn, went third 1f out, no match for first two

20/1

Non-runners

Red Scotch

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £6.68
Tricast £45.50
Trifecta £51.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

King Of Ithaca

The Times:

King Of York

Telegraph:

Charlie Mason

POSTDATA:

Embarked

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Maxi

Daily Record:

Yoshimi

Daily Mail:

King Of Ithaca

D Express:

King Of Ithaca

The Sun:

King Of Ithaca

The Guardian:

King Of York

Daily Mirror:

King Of York

The Star:

King Of York