January 15 / 12.08 Southwell (AW)

12.08

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0841-0 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Possibly unsuited by hold-up tactics at Newcastle last Friday; raced prominently when narrowly beating Street Life over C&D the time before and is better judged on that win.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has run some good races on Tapeta this year and only just failed at Southwell (5f) in April; however, he wasn't in much form on turf in 2025, including in this race, and looks unlikely to break his turf duck.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Two of his three wins have been over C&D and he was second of eight here in a classified event in February; below his best in two starts since but he may be capable of bouncing back.

12/1

8th

5

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner who looked unlucky not to finish closer when having Stroxx and A Lady Forever behind here last weekend; not as good now and has a bit to find on these terms but does at least arrive in form.

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4464-1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Got up close home at Newcastle (5f) two weeks ago but that stiff track seems to suit him best in this sphere; not certain to repeat the trick; below par at Newcastle yesterday.
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4th

7

(5)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 63580- D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Recorded sole success in 5f contest on turf; latest defeat (6f) took her AW score to 0-11 but this drop back in distance is a plus; nicely treated on best form in this sphere.
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8th

7

(7)

29th Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Conrad Allen

Habitual slow starter who has one win from 33 starts; beaten a neck at Lingfield (5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month but he's failed to beat a rival home in two outings since; others preferred.

18/1

8th

7

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:38 Lingfield (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Conrad Allen

Not one to rely on and she was very slowly away when last of 12 in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; she's very hard to make a case for.

14/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Conrad Allen

Huge chance on this year's best form, notably a C&D second off 7lb higher in February; refused to race at Yarmouth on her penultimate start though and that, allied to a modest effort at Chelmsford two weeks ago, leaves her with too much to prove for comfort.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1312-2 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Clear second off this mark at Newcastle (6f) last Friday, taking AW form figures to 513122; successful twice over C&D in November and holds very strong claims back down in trip.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 5983-4 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Recent form includes a placed effort over C&D and he's now 12lb below last winning mark; however, his decidedly poor strike-rate since landing the 2020 Portland remains a drawback.
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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

Form: 45087- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins, mostly over 6f; has failed to land a blow in three runs for new stable and isn't crying out for this return to 5f; however, the drop to Class 6 may offset those negatives.
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1st

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Busy since the autumn; some narrow defeats to go with three 5f wins, on Polytrack elsewhere and Tapeta; ran flat at Southwell recently but he's realistically weighted if that wasn't a sign that he's going off the boil.

9/2

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Shalaa Asker

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Wallis

Nine wins on the AW but just 1-28 on turf; fit from a productive winter campaign but he's drawn on the outside and others are more appealing.

6/1

9/2

Form: 64139- D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Below par last time but holds a fighting chance on his autumn form, which included a good C&D effort that ties him in with Fortunate Star; Warren Fentiman takes off a useful 7lb.
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10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

14/1

Form: 1487-6 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Successful four times (AW/turf) in the first half of last year; not in the same form since but is competitively weighted granted a resurgence; she is on last winning mark.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

pressed leader, led 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

7th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Four wins in first half of last year; not entirely solid on subsequent form but has possibilities provided she builds on latest effort (third over C&D).

10/1

7th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Four wins in first half of last year; not entirely solid on subsequent form but has possibilities provided she builds on latest effort (third over C&D).

10/1

Non-runners

Street Life

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £23.65
Tricast £238.73
Trifecta £243.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fortunate Star

RP RATINGS:

Better

Telegraph:

Show Me Show Me

NEWMARKET:

So Obsessed

POSTDATA:

Street Life

D Express:

Better

The Star:

Better

The Times:

Fortunate Star

The Guardian:

Fortunate Star

Daily Mail:

Fortunate Star

The Sun:

Fortunate Star

Daily Record:

Fortunate Star

Daily Mirror:

Show Me Show Me