January 23 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

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Win £1M With Betmgm’s Golden Goals Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Win £1M With Betmgm’s Golden Goals Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 033-47

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Took record to 0-5 with below-par effort last time (handicap debut) but is related to a few winners for his connections and may yet hit the target; not written off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Star Chorus

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW earlier in the year, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); best effort since returned to turf came at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago when a close fifth of ten; more required back up in class.

66/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Star Chorus

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mike Murphy

A two-time 5f/6f scorer at Southwell this winter; yet to hit top form after a three-month absence, though he was poorly drawn when 15th in 5f Epsom handicap last time; no forlorn hope in a refitted hood.

50/1

15th

11

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Star Chorus

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW for Mike Murphy this winter, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); slowly away (blindfold removed late) at Goodwood two weeks ago; looks vulnerable at this level and goes without accessories this time.

50/1

2nd
4 (1)
Blinky

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3463-8 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Mixed results since switched to AW, best effort when third over C&D on penultimate start; disappointing latest but could rebound if he takes well to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Blinky

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Beaten 13 times since his last win in March 2025 but he returned to form with close fourth at Chester three weeks ago and he has a good record over this C&D in the main; each-way claims.

8/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Blinky

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to strike form after two starts this season but now 5lb lower than when placed in Epsom's Dash (5f, good) just over a year ago and has won on good to soft ground; can't be ruled out.

25/1

Form: 7204-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but finished well and nearly got up at Newcastle this month on first attempt in a 5f handicap; enters calculations kept to this distance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

0-18 (5f/6f); beaten only a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January but regressed in recent months and now steps up to 7f which is an unknown.

4/1

8

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has been placed a few times on the AW as when beaten a nose in a 0-75 handicap over C&D in January, but has regressed in recent months and now 0-17; stable also runs Beerwah.

14/1

10

(13)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ayr

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Competitively treated on best efforts; however, remains a maiden and failed to beat a rival last time; hard to be confident about him.

16/1

Form: 10463-

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably over 6f at Lingfield (AW debut) on New Year's Eve, while shaping as if this return to 5f will suit; could well build on that effort; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Kiss Me My Love

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Second at Thirsk before nosing home at Redcar (1m, good; 3lb lower) and not the first time she's been below par at Ripon a month ago; could easily bounce back from that.

15/2

9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Kiss Me My Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

She's worked her way back into form and last month's second-place finish at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) was followed by a win at Redcar (1m, good); won on soft ground last September; respected up just 3lb for last time.

11/2

1st

10

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Kiss Me My Love

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Ran well in defeat at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) this month, despite racing too freely (without cover) in the early stages; remains well handicapped and features prominently in calculations.

7/1

Form: 5552-7 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Stiff task in better race on rare 6f attempt last week; solid second over C&D the time before and has possibilities with this drop back in trip/grade ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins this season (6f/5f, good/good to soft), including here, and when fourth of five here (6f, good) recently he wasn't beaten far following an awkward start; major player if the stalls break isn't an issue this time.

5/2

4th

1

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Michael Appleby

Won over C&D (good) in April and he got back on the scoresheet when rallying well for a clearcut success at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last week; 5lb higher here but this return to fast ground is no problem and he's respected back up in trip.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Winchurch

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Effective at 5f/6f on turf and AW; easy winner at Nottingham in April (6f, good) for which he went back up 8lb; not so good on AW next time but has a chance back on turf.

7/2

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 46-1

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who made all at Chelmsford (6f) most recently; likely to be as effective back over 5f and looks open to further improvement; respected handicap debutant.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Em Four

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two turf wins last summer and three AW wins this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in April; ran well when third of five at Salisbury next time but three lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

8th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Em Four

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two turf wins last summer and three AW wins this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in April; ran well when third of five at Salisbury next time but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game.

20/1

7th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Has won over 6f and 5f on the AW since March and he's perfectly capable on turf, though perhaps not on ground easier than good judged on latest run at Chepstow.

10/1

Form: 1342- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fair level of form on turf last summer and may be one to catch fresh (won on debut); gelded since last run; interesting on reappearance and first handicap attempt.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has made a good start for Ruth Carr and emerged from midfield to edge home over C&D a month ago; on that run and past exploits, he remains on a useful mark up 4lb.

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two good runs since joining Ruth Carr, fourth of 12 at Newcastle in March and third of 17 at Musselburgh three weeks ago; up in class but should give it another good go.

9/2

3rd

7

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Kinetic Force

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins (AW/turf) for previous yard; close fourth at Newcastle (5f, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; similar type to Emerald Harmony.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.10
Straight Forecast £25.21
Trifecta £139.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Em Four

TOPSPEED:

Fallen Soldier

NEWMARKET:

Kinetic Force

RP RATINGS:

Blinky

Telegraph:

Star Chorus

Daily Mail:

Winchurch

The Guardian:

Em Four

The Star:

Em Four

Daily Record:

Em Four

D Express:

Kinetic Force

The Times:

Blinky

POSTDATA:

Fallen Soldier

Daily Mirror:

Fallen Soldier

The Sun:

Fallen Soldier