January 31 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

Standard

£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/9 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 422-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Last of nine in competitive Newcastle handicap (dropped to 6f) on reappearance but perhaps needed the run and this is a much easier assignment; the clear pick on his 2yo novice form, which stacks up well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer, as when winning for the third time this year in a 6f handicap at Chester in August; has shown promise on Polytrack and he is one to take seriously despite his 4lb penalty.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Marchogion

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent across his recent starts and well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but prior to that he ran well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); this 3yo has the advantage of stall 1 and is capable of a big run if back on song; unraced on slow ground.

5/1

8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Per-Anders Graberg

T: Andrew Balding

Only fourth behind Prince Of India at Newmarket last month but he fared second best of the far-side group and it was another solid effort; conditions should suit but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.

11/2

2nd
1 (3)
Adversary

15/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind in 7f contest at Kempton on sole 2yo start; gelded since; from a useful family and in good hands, so could well do better this year; market support should be heeded.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:25 Nottingham

Adversary

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when very close second at Kempton (7f, AW) in April, his second handicap; not quite in same form at Southwell later that month but looks worth a crack at 1m and has possibilities if he responds well to blinkers on this turf debut.

13/2

3rd

8

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:25 Nottingham

Adversary

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when very close second at Kempton (7f, AW) in April, his second handicap; not quite in same form at Southwell later that month but looks worth a crack at 1m and has possibilities if he responds well to blinkers on this turf debut.

13/2

5th

2

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Adversary

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

Five-race maiden; went very close in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton (7f) most recently; possibilities in the retained headgear.

9/4

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 0-9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has beaten a total of one rival in his two races over longer trips; poor chance on form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ancient State

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Adam Kirby

Looked ahead of his mark in first three 5f wins on the AW, most recently at Southwell in March; missed a beat at the start and only just failed to reel in the more prominently ridden Spendmore Lane at Lingfield since; raised a further 3lb but still has potential.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Ancient State

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

3-3 over 5f, including here, and he took his form to a new level with a comfortable Southwell success last month; up 6lb and now tackles Class 5 company but his ceiling is yet to be established.

7/4

1st

6

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ancient State

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Races freely and unbeaten (2-2) at 5f; quickened readily when winning at Lingfield last August on final start for Martin Dunne; new trainer has made a promising start and this gelding may still be unexposed; very interesting despite a 7lb rise.

9/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns 2yo; by Wootton Bassett and the first foal of a twice-raced half-sister to winners Ribchester (multiple 1m Group 1) and Electrical Storm (smart 1m-1m2f inc UAE); attractively bred debutant.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Snow Creek

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jack Morland

Sent off 4-1 and 9-2 for his two handicaps but couldn't match the pick of his novice/maiden form (stepping up to 7f was no real help last time); perhaps first-time headgear will focus him.

11/2

5th

6

(5)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snow Creek

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Showed ability here over 5f in February on his second start and ran to a similar level when finishing third of nine over 6f at Newcastle on handicap debut; should be suited by this step up to 7f, in line with his pedigree, and holds solid claims.

4/1

5th

6

(5)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snow Creek

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Showed ability here over 5f in February on his second start and ran to a similar level when finishing third of nine over 6f at Newcastle on handicap debut; should be suited by this step up to 7f, in line with his pedigree, and holds solid claims.

4/1

Form: 9-6

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced colt who has a lot to find with the chief form contender and should be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Secret Sausage

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Clover

Limited impact in AW events at 7f and 6f this winter; has been gelded; goes handicapping off rock-bottom mark but pedigree leans towards sprint trips and first-time cheekpieces are another unknown.

20/1

5th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Secret Sausage

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Clover

midfield, no extra over 1f out

25/1

5th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Secret Sausage

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Clover

midfield, no extra over 1f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to her yard's 7f winner Maywake (including AW; RPR 101) whose consistent first campaign included a close second on debut; interesting newcomer, especially if the market speaks positively.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fidget Lady

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Five-race maiden who has very weak claims on form; best watched unless the market suggests better is likely.

50/1

12th

14

(13)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fidget Lady

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

No real promise in four starts including on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; makes little appeal back in trip after four months off.

33/1

12th

14

(13)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fidget Lady

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

No real promise in four starts including on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; makes little appeal back in trip after four months off.

33/1

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs a big step forward, having been soundly beaten in C&D contest 16 days ago.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(6)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Adaays Grace

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Half-brother One More Dream runs in the race before; well held in two 6f novices at the track; upped to 1m; can't support.

100/1

7th

6

(10)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Adaays Grace

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

7th

6

(10)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Adaays Grace

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £2.60
Straight Forecast £2.95
Trifecta £69.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Marchogion

D Express:

Snow Creek

The Star:

Adversary

RP RATINGS:

Marchogion

POSTDATA:

Marchogion

LAMBOURN:

Marchogion

The Times:

Marchogion

Telegraph:

Marchogion

The Guardian:

Marchogion

Daily Mail:

Marchogion

Daily Mirror:

Marchogion

The Sun:

Marchogion

Daily Record:

Marchogion