January 31 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
10 (8)
Jesse Luc

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5-4212 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Classified form this year features an account-opening win at Chelmsford (6f); ran creditably under a penalty there last time; 7lb rise leaves him with a tougher task back at handicap level; new headgear.
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6th

5

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

All six wins have been at 6f on AW; consistent sort who ran his usual game race when third of eight at Southwell (6f) in April; has had wind surgery since and must be of interest if it sparks any improvement.

13/2

3rd

5

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

Three wins, two seconds and a third to his name from 11 starts over C&D; beaten as favourite (behind Farandaway) here a month ago but is on a workable mark now and one to consider back under Rossa Ryan.

4/1

5th

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Won six times in the first half of 2025, three of them over C&D; close third at Kempton last time and he should go well for a stable who were in fine form in February (6-12).

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 6628-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Arc Shadowfax on C&D running last time; now 0-5 for new yard but has a fighting chance off current mark and with Ryan Kavanagh taking off 5lb; very well treated on peak form.
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2nd

7

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Call Glory

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better on turf than a 1-21 record might suggest; two recent backward steps (never travelling here latest) but recorded a pair of near misses here before those, including over C&D off 2lb higher.

6/1

6th

8

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Call Glory

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Just 1-20 on turf and below par at Lingfield (7f, good) last Tuesday, but prior to that he finished close-up twice in a row here (6f/7f, good to firm) and he can be bang there if leaving last time behind.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 42-323 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Consistent but is on a frustrating losing sequence; however, went very close when favourite at Newcastle (6f) most recently and remains on last winning mark, plus Archie Young takes off 5lb; firmly in the mix.
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3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

4th
12 (3)
Vivency

33/1

Form: 7697-3

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On a long losing spell; placed in 7f contest here last week but ran to a meagre RPR and needs to raise her game; drops back to 6f for first time since 2022.
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10th

9

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Vivency

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

2-39, but made the frame over 6f/7f here in her first three starts of the year; not the greatest surprise if she did so again (had excuses last time).

20/1

10th

9

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Vivency

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

2-39, but made the frame over 6f/7f here in her first three starts of the year; not the greatest surprise if she did so again (had excuses last time).

20/1

9th

9

(3)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Vivency

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

On a long losing run but she has run some fair races in defeat this year; more minor money perhaps her best hope.

16/1

Form: 561-72 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven AW wins, the most recent win at Kempton (6f) in December; beaten 4l by Court Drive there last week and isn't weighted to reverse those placings; 0-9 in headgear, which is reapplied today.
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7th

10

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Drawn wide back up to 6f last time and that run is best overlooked; previously in good form over C&D, winning at a short price late last month in 0-55 company, but this race is stronger and he's 6lb higher.

12/1

9th

9

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Dual C&D winner who recorded his eighth AW win when coming from last to first at Southwell (5f) last week; 5lb higher under a penalty but he remains feasibly treated and is a big player again back up in trip.

7/2

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Seven AW wins have come elsewhere but he has often run well over C&D and did so again when only narrowly failing to end a losing run here on Saturday; had no problem with returning to 5f for the first time in over a year and a likely candidate.

2/1

Form: 5366-1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Produced a career-best performance at Kempton last week on reappearance, beating Man On A Mission by 4l and recording the quickest time among the five 6f contests on that card; great chance under a penalty (future mark 3lb higher).
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4th

6

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Court Drive

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Gay Kelleway

Scored off reduced mark at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last month and also ran well when third at Newmarket (5f, good) ten days later; suited by his C&D and can make her presence felt again.

5/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Court Drive

9st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Gay Kelleway

Took advantage of a sliding mark on her return to turf when winning a soft-ground 0-65 off 3lb lower ten days ago; remains on a fair mark now back in form but this is tougher and she's having a first run over 5f in the best part of a year.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Court Drive

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gay Kelleway

Sole win on turf came on good to firm at Pontefract last August off 4lb higher; had to switch for a run and couldn't finish strongly enough when last of six at Wolverhampton 36 days ago but shaped as if in form; however, others make a bit more appeal.

12/1

Form: 8654-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Turf win for previous yard; steadily finding his form (at this venue) since joining new stable and switched to AW, good third over 6f last time despite a tardy start; possibilities off same mark.
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5

(2)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Ayr

Arc Shadowfax

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

Sole win was in a Redcar maiden (6f, good) in May 2023; some creditable efforts on AW this year but he struggled over C&D on recent stable debut; that took his handicap record to 0-12 and others are more convincing; visor reapplied.

12/1

3

(5)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Arc Shadowfax

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Gary Harrison

Below par back on turf last time, taking handicap record to 0-11; best form at 6f; not the percentage call on debut for new yard.

14/1

1

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Arc Shadowfax

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Gary Harrison

6f maiden winner (good) who has largely been campaigned on AW surfaces of late; well beaten back on turf at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; has since changed hands; drops 2lb and is not ruled out each-way if he can transfer some of his better efforts back to this surface.

7/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 315-33 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-31 on AW, the most recent win at Wolverhampton (6f) in November; has remained in form since, close third off this mark at same venue last time; solid claims.
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8th

5

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Current wellbeing is an issue as he's performed poorly since his win in January; best known for sprinting exploits.

33/1

11th

1

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Two minor 6f wins over the winter; not at his best on last two runs and now returns from 107 days off; drawn wide and others appeal more.

20/1

9th

8

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Em Jay Kay

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

6f wins at Newcastle and Lingfield this winter; not at his best at Newcastle (5f; tried in a visor) last month and the return of his usual cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

Form: 312-24 C BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Form since returned to AW features two wins over 5f at Southwell and a good second over 6f at Newcastle; below-par favourite here last time but solid otherwise of late and may rebound.
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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: 7/240- D

Last run: 77 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Absent since achieving little returned to this trip 11 weeks ago when back from a ten-month break; record suggests she may need further these days; opposed.
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6

(11)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Cheese The One

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

Campaigned mostly on AW; has failed to back up reappearance effort; not seen on turf for nearly two years; not sure what to expect.

16/1

8th

7

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Losing run goes back to C&D win nearly two years ago but she missed most of 2024 and her May run here, after another break, was quite promising; however, she didn't do as well over C&D recently and looks risky.

16/1

9th

12

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

C&D winner who was returning from another absence when second of 11 behind Bizarre Law in a first-time hood back here last month; just 1lb higher and again holds each-way claims.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.50
Straight Forecast £46.52
Tricast £134.84
Trifecta £193.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Court Drive

POSTDATA:

Jesse Luc

SPOTLIGHT:

Cooperation

The Sun:

Wee Fat Mac

NEWMARKET:

Em Jay Kay

The Times:

Court Drive

Telegraph:

Court Drive

Daily Mail:

Court Drive

Daily Mirror:

Court Drive

The Guardian:

Jesse Luc

The Star:

Jesse Luc

D Express:

Cooperation

Daily Record:

Cooperation