December 19 / 12.00 Southwell (AW)

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made eyecatching late headway to be third at Wolverhampton (6f), chasing home previous and subsequent winners; good chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but there have been some near misses this summer, including when half a length behind Abbey Heights at Wolverhampton in June; gelded since last in action and he returns with his stable going well; good draw and he's high on the list.

4/1

13

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Don Pacifico

8st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but he has some solid form to his name, notably seconds at Haydock and Wolverhampton; 2lb well in but there are other improving sorts on show.

12/1

4

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won over 6f on Southwell Tapeta on second start; can probably still raise his game in 6f handicaps, having had a poor run at Newcastle on first attempt and running to a useful level at Haydock in May before a shade onepaced in fourth at Windsor since; the likely good pace here will suit.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling by Dark Angel; looked in need of the experience when kicking off at Newmarket (6f; 17-2) and better is expected this time.
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1st

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Stardancer

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Promise in AW novices and on handicap debut when third at Doncaster (7f, good) last June; has since had wind surgery and should be sharper following his return from ten-month layoff when sixth of seven at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last month in first-time tongue-tie (retained); another to consider.

5/1

6th

1

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Stardancer

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Promise in AW novices and again when third of ten at Doncaster on her handicap debut last June (7f, good); disappointed at Yarmouth the following month and absent since; has undergone wind surgery during his layoff; drops in class, up in trip and tongue tied for his return; still has potential.

4/1

5

(4)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:40 Yarmouth

Stardancer

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Improved with each of three 6f races and it looked more a case of just needing the run than lack of stamina when a close third of ten on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good) in June; respected off the same mark.

11/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6332 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had four defeats but last time at Newcastle was the closest he's come to winning, going down by under a length over 7f; may have more on his plate here dropped back to 6f.
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13th

9

(12)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:45 Bath

Reporter

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Attwater

Just one win from his 18 starts but that came off a 2lb higher mark last summer; raced freely on his return to action 16 days ago and dropped away in the straight; likely to last longer today.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Reporter

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Attwater

On a fair mark on last season's best, including a 5f win at Windsor in June; absent 172 days and he'll need to be cherry ripe to take this.

8/1

14/1

Form: 3198 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner at Brighton (6f) but hasn't progressed since then, in nursery and novice company; up against it with a penalty.
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4th

11

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

A repeat of the form which netted him a C&D second last month (good to firm) off today's mark would take him close; hard to blame his Doncaster flop since on the return to a 1m trip he has won over before.

8/1

11th

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jessica Macey

Back in better form over 7f at Doncaster and Leicester the last twice; still attractively treated, having gained sole handicap win off 12lb higher (over 1m); respected.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 30

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful form when third from off the pace at Windsor (5f) and then wasn't disgraced in the Queen Mary in June; absent since but has to be of interest at this level.
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5th

5

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sands Of Havana

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

11-race maiden; one encouraging effort for new yard in December but she hasn't built on it twice since (blinkered latest); needs more to come out on top.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Sands Of Havana

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

First crack at middle distances when respectable fourth over C&D last month but she was beaten 17l at Kempton (1m3f) two weeks later; has something to prove again after that and she's now 0-10; first-time blinkers.

16/1

2

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sands Of Havana

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Promising 2yo debut before highly tried at Royal Ascot last summer; not so good back from a six-month break and she was well beaten when last seen at Yarmouth in April; sold for 10,000gns the following month; betting to guide on stable debut.

10/1

20/1

Form: 26

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First visit to Newcastle (6f) was better than the second but opposable even on that initial run.
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9

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Boyne Lady

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

C&D scorer who comes here in decent form, sixth of 13 in 6f Southwell handicap 18 days ago; she's one for the shortlist off a falling mark.

12/1

5

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Boyne Lady

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Gained sole win off 2lb higher (on turf) and Cian Horgan takes off 5lb today; attractively weighted and in reasonable form.

12/1

120

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Boyne Lady

8st 7lb

T: Roger Fell

Form: 69

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No more than minor promise in his first two races and likely to remain vulnerable in contests of this nature.
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8th

2

(3)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Lucky Escape

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

No better than sixth in three 6f novice/maiden runs in the latter part of 2024; cheekpieces fitted for this handicap debut and the extra furlong may help too.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Lucky Escape

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

No better than sixth in three 6f novice/maiden runs in the latter part of 2024; cheekpieces fitted for this handicap debut and the extra furlong may help too.

12/1

7th

4

(7)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

12:00 Southwell (AW)

Lucky Escape

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Michael Attwater

No more than minor promise in his first two races and likely to remain vulnerable in contests of this nature.

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In rear throughout on debut on the Newcastle AW and beat only one home.
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7

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

King At The Races

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Down the field in three novice runs on Tapeta in the winter (6f twice and 8.6f); surprising if he doesn't prove more competitive now handicapping at a modest level; betting to guide.

12/1

7

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

King At The Races

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Down the field in three novice runs on Tapeta in the winter (6f twice and 8.6f); surprising if he doesn't prove more competitive now handicapping at a modest level; betting to guide.

12/1

9th

4

(4)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King At The Races

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Well held in two 6f Tapeta novices last month; this trip is more in line with his pedigree, but still hard to recommend.

100/1

25/1

Form: 66

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in going down by about 6l in maidens at Beverley (5f) and here (6f); probably one for handicaps, though.
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5

(7)

17th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:20 Hamilton

The Voominator

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Displayed a dark side when virtually refusing to race at Southwell on his seasonal/stable debut (also first run after gelding and wind operations) but he left that behind when a major eyecatcher at Chelmsford five weeks ago, held up under restraint but making a notable move in the fourth furlong, only for those exertions to take their toll late on; should be capable of better and while there is a slight concern he might fluff the start again, he's an intriguing contender against exposed opposition.

8/1

3rd

5

(4)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Voominator

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Well held in three runs for Craig Lidster last year and he virtually refused to race on recent handicap/stable at Southwell (first run after wind/gelding operations); has plenty to prove on several counts and can only be watched at present.

20/1

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Straight Forecast £3.18
Trifecta £7.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Don Pacifico

D Express:

Sands Of Havana

POSTDATA:

Reporter

RP RATINGS:

Don Pacifico

NEWMARKET:

Don Pacifico

The Times:

Don Pacifico

Telegraph:

Don Pacifico

The Guardian:

Don Pacifico

Daily Mail:

Don Pacifico

The Sun:

Don Pacifico

The Star:

Don Pacifico

Daily Record:

Don Pacifico

Daily Mirror:

Sands Of Havana