December 29 / 13.15 Southwell (AW)

13.15

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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros yearling; Sea The Stars half-brother to Italian winners Love Yourself (6.7f-10.5f) and Justify Your Love (11.5f AW); failed to make the track for Roger Varian and sold for 28,000gns in July; market helpful on belated debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Almoshher

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: K R Burke

Never figured at Royal Ascot then looked a non-stayer over 1m6f in the Ebor; returns to calmer waters and drops back in trip, so may tap back into earlier progress (AW/turf) that produced form figures of 1211.

9/2

12th

18

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Almoshher

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Made debut at the end of 2024; won three of his first four starts, on last occasion a 12-runner handicap here (1m4f, good to firm) in May when he led over 2f out and narrowly saw off Stressfree; had been racing freely and prominently, so the widest draw at Royal Ascot (1m4f; just 7-1) posed a challenge but he didn't really fire behind Ethical Diamond; he was shaping up to be a serious talent before that and has now been gelded.

16/1

12th

14

(22)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Almoshher

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Not seen on a racecourse until the end of 2024 but he's now won three of his four starts; first three races were tight finishes on AW when trained by Charlie Fellowes; debut for this yard came in 12-runner handicap at York (1m4f, good to firm) five weeks ago when he narrowly saw off the challenge of Stressfree; up another 5lb today and has joined Wathnan Racing for their big meeting; has been racing freely and prominently, so perhaps the widest draw today will pose a challenge, but he's shaping up to be a serious talent.

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siblings include an AW scorer; beaten 12l in the Wolverhampton event won by Waiting For Love but showed some ability while shaping as if the outing was needed; may improve.
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4th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Media Mogul

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

2-11 on the Flat for Ed Walker, the latter win gained in April (1m6f, good to firm; RPR 77); ground slower than good would be new to him but he can be competitive here if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

9/1

4th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Media Mogul

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

2-11 on the Flat for Ed Walker, the latter win gained in April (1m6f, good to firm; RPR 77); ground slower than good would be new to him but he can be competitive here if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

9/1

4th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Media Mogul

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

2-11 on the Flat for Ed Walker, the latter win gained in April (1m6f, good to firm; RPR 77); ground slower than good would be new to him but he can be competitive here if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

9/1

Form: 04

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Wolverhampton last time but finished about 9l behind Waiting For Love and needs further progress; handicaps are likely to be more suitable shortly.
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7

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Mostly Mozart

10st 7lb

J: Miss Delphi Parkinson

T: Richard Phillips

Placed on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in January but he's struggled since and was tailed off at Brighton (1m4f, good to soft) 13 days ago; now 0-10 and has a lot to prove on this switch to a staying trip.

20/1

9th

6

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Mostly Mozart

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Phillips

Nine-race maiden whose best efforts came on the Wolverhampton AW (8.6f/9.5f) last winter; has shown little on turf, including both starts since returning in July, and still has stamina to prove; others stronger.

25/1

6th

13

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Mostly Mozart

10st 4lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Richard Phillips

Improved on earlier form when third of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (about 1m1f, AW) in January but has finished remote since, in a hood then cheekpieces (retained) on last two starts; risky.

50/1

Form: 1

Last run: 346 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since her debut success in 7f contest at Chelmsford in January for Barry Brennan; likely to be suited by 1m; still with same owner; one of the main players, provided that initial form is backed up.
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5th

5

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Muddy Mooy

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Has gained both wins on AW and she did well to finish third, in difficult circumstances, at Kempton (1m2f Listed) on reappearance; ties in with Devil's Advocate on that bare form but isn't guaranteed to find the required further improvement back on turf.

25/1

3rd

7

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Muddy Mooy

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Unexposed mare who is 2-4 on the AW and was last seen finishing second of 13 in a Chantilly Listed contest (10.5f, soft) last July; makes her debut for her new trainer (same owner) after 260 days off but not dismissed completely if returning in the same form.

12/1

4th

11

(12)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Muddy Mooy

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Maiden/novice winner who improved again when fourth of ten in 1m Kempton Listed race (AW) in March; not in the same form when seventh of nine in a Listed event Goodwood (turf debut) since; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns foal, 525,000gns yearling; sibling to four winners, notably Enfjaar (7f-1m2f including AW; RPR 117); dam 6f AW scorer, sister to US 1m/1m2f Grade 1 winner; wears tongue-tie; major stable; interesting newcomer.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(6)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahy

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in three AW novice events when with Andrew Balding; has finished last on both starts for this trainer (1m and 1m3f, both AW); drops another 5lb but we need to see more before he can be recommended.

33/1

13th

4

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Nahy

10st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in three AW novices for Andrew Balding last winter including over this C&D, but having been gelded he finished last of seven on stable/handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago; may have needed it, but still has enough to prove.

20/1

7th

2

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Nahy

9st 12lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Showed plenty in three starts on AW for Andrew Balding, including when third of 12 behind two useful types at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in February; bought for 7,500gns since and gelded; hood added for handicap/yard debut; interesting contender.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros yearling; closely related to German 1m2f and 1m3f (Listed) scorer Quebueno (RPR 105), half-brother to two German winners, notably Queroyal (7.5f/1m2f including Group 3; 112); check the betting.
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2nd

1

(8)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Quickly

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

40-1 but showed plenty when third on C&D debut 39 days ago; the winner of that race has gone close under a penalty since; likely to go well with improvement on cards.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Quickly

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

40-1 but showed plenty when third on C&D debut 39 days ago; the winner of that race has gone close under a penalty since; likely to go well with improvement on cards.

4/1

3rd

6

(8)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:15 Southwell (AW)

Quickly

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

16/1

Form: 21

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made all for 7l success at Wolverhampton (8.5f) four weeks ago, building on her debut effort; open to further improvement and she is James Doyle's only ride today; strongly respected, even with a 5lb penalty.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting For Love

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Promise as a 3yo, including a comfortable win in a Wolverhampton novice last December (8.6f); struggled since returning to action in June though and risky, for all she is dropping down the weights.

16/1

2

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Waiting For Love

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Tate

Looked to start handicap life on an unrealistic mark and has struggled, latterly over further round here; didn't look to see out the extended 1m1f last time and worth a second look back over 7f with stable in fine form.

8/1

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Waiting For Love

10st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Had the run of the race when making all to win a novice here in December (8.5f); hasn't done as well since, although more encouraging run when fifth over same C&D last time (not best of runs); first go at this trip.

9/1

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred gelding who was beaten only 2l in steadily run, small-field event at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; the bare form may not be reliable but he looks open to progress; possibilities.
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8th

7

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Without Compromise

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

All his three wins were over 1m2f at Newcastle last October-December, easily on last occasion, but his creditable third there on latest outing suggests that the handicapper has caught up.

14/1

3rd

2

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Without Compromise

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won three over C&D (Class 5) between October and December, rising 20lb in the weights; reportedly "ran flat" when only fifth of six (beaten over 12l) over C&D (Class 3) on New Year's Day; given a short break since, and this is marginally easier (a Class 4); chance.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling, 4,400gns June 3yo; sister to 6f winner Seductive Power (RPR 85); dam 1m2f scorer (79), half-sister to 1,000 Guineas/Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Finsceal Beo; market instructive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:15 Southwell (AW)

Nights Whisper

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

80,000gns yearling, 4,400gns June 3yo; sister to 6f winner Seductive Power (RPR 85); dam 1m2f scorer (79), half-sister to 1,000 Guineas/Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Finsceal Beo; market instructive.

33/1

9

(3)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:15 Southwell (AW)

Nights Whisper

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

80,000gns yearling, 4,400gns June 3yo; sister to 6f winner Seductive Power (RPR 85); dam 1m2f scorer (79), half-sister to 1,000 Guineas/Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Finsceal Beo; market instructive.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000gns foal; by Cracksman and the first foal of a maiden daughter of 6f-winning half-sister to Finsceal Beo; distantly related to one of today's rivals, Nights Whisper; yard not noted for debut scorers.
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2nd

7

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Onlyriversrunfree

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Murty McGrath

0-7; best effort when third of 12 in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) last month; has something to prove over this far, though.

12/1

3rd

6

(7)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Onlyriversrunfree

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Murty McGrath

Six-race maiden who has not finished closer than 6l to a winner including in a 1m2f handicap here in December; cheekpieces are now added and she needs improvement at this new trip after a break.

16/1

2

(9)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Onlyriversrunfree

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Murty McGrath

Safely held at triple-digit odds in three AW novice/maiden races during the winter (all 1m); has better chance to get competitive in this low-grade handicap but still makes only limited appeal.

33/1

Form: 43

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f, better effort when keeping-on third at Wolverhampton latest; likely to be suited by this extra furlong; from a good family and could well take another step forward; one for the shortlist.
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7th

6

(4)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zepparella

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Well-bred filly who only made her debut in October and has shown ability, as when beaten less than a length into third of nine at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; needs a bit more in order to break her duck, but that is possible.

6/1

2

(2)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Zepparella

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Placed over 7f at Wolverhampton on her second start but she has been heavily beaten in two 1m races since; this free-going filly could benefit from the drop in trip and this is weaker than the handicap she contested five weeks ago; still not a solid option though.

13/2

9th

7

(3)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Zepparella

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Out of Group 1 winner Izzi Top; is related to some smart ones; just one run of note (second start) but has time to do better and switching to handicaps should help.

12/1

Non-runners

So Lah De Dah

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Waiting For Love

LAMBOURN:

Muddy Mooy

Daily Record:

Zepparella

The Times:

Quickly

POSTDATA:

Waiting For Love

Telegraph:

Waiting For Love

D Express:

Waiting For Love

Daily Mirror:

Waiting For Love

The Star:

Waiting For Love

The Sun:

Muddy Mooy