February 22 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 97233-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
In good form in defeat over 1m2f/1m6f on the Flat last August/September and he's done well in juvenile hurdles since; has hinted this step up in trip will suit now back on the Flat and he's respected in a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces).
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11th

7

(3)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Hot Fuss

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

9/1

11th

7

(3)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Hot Fuss

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

On Flat turf his sole win was a 2yo novice and peak results have been on soft or heavy; he's also acquitted himself with credit on good and good to soft over hurdles, though, and his latest Flat run was his best, when upped to 2m at Southwell (AW) in February and winning in clearcut style; bold show over hurdles at Cheltenham Festival since; case can be made.

9/1

4th

21

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Hot Fuss

10st 12lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Talented Flat performer and encouragingly as good as ever in a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) when winning a 2m AW handicap 17 days ago; his 4l second to leading Triumph hope East India Dock in October (good) now looks a really smart effort and, after winning well at Sandown (soft), he perhaps didn't fancy a foggy Chepstow when comfortably held in a Grade 2 over Christmas; consistent in the main and this streetwise 4yo can't be dismissed; blinkers are the choice of headgear this time.

9/1

Form: 669-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
9yo who was slowly away and failed to threaten last year on his first three Flat starts (1m4f/1m, twice here); however, he still showed some promise and this very useful jumper could relish the step up in trip on his Flat handicap debut; has plenty of potential off his opening mark.
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12th

14

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Marble Sands

10st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Below best at Musselburgh in February on latest chase start but has shown solid form otherwise during this second season over fences and he ran well on the Flat last time; each-way contender if at the top of his game.

16/1

12th

14

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Marble Sands

10st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Below best at Musselburgh in February on latest chase start but has shown solid form otherwise during this second season over fences and he ran well on the Flat last time; each-way contender if at the top of his game.

16/1

2nd

7

(8)

22nd Feb 2025

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2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Marble Sands

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

in rear

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 12/36- D

Last run: 282 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Good third off 1lb higher at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) last April on penultimate Flat start and he won easily on his hurdle debut there in October; however, he's failed to kick on from that and has been well beaten in handicap hurdles the last twice; has to get back on track; unraced on Tapeta.
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10

(6)

18th Apr 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Circuit Breaker

8st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Failed to kick on over hurdles and has finished behind some of today's opposition in his last two races; up against it.

18/1

10

(6)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Circuit Breaker

8st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Failed to kick on over hurdles and has finished behind some of today's opposition in his last two races; up against it.

18/1

6th

3

(5)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Circuit Breaker

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

led, headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

6/1

14/1

Form: 063-66 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has run really well in defeat on last three visits here, beaten just 1l when third over C&D in December; however, merely sixth at Chelmsford the next twice and he's a four-timer winner there; needs to raise his game.
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3

(3)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Tradesman

9st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Has often blown the start and he refused to jump away at all without the usual blinkers (back on here) last month; is capable off this mark but a lot will hinge on his mood and how he handles the stalls.

16/1

3

(3)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Tradesman

9st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

virtually refused to race, always behind

16/1

7

(2)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tradesman

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Handles Tapeta but is best known for his Chelmsford work and has three poor efforts to his name here, including one at a short price; is long odds-on to blow the start too, so doesn't come without risk, going without headgear for the first time in ages.

5/1

Form: 7-742R

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prematurely eased when beaten a short head here (1m6f) this month; stays this trip and shouldn't be ruled out but he refused to race at Chelmsford nine days ago and he did the same thing twice in a row in autumn 2023, so comes with risks attached.
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5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

9th

16

(10)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alright Sunshine

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Murphy

Multiple winner but an exposed 10yo who doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

66/1

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9/4

Form: 2711-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has won at different AW tracks on his last three starts, over C&D on the middle occasion; this thriving 4yo did it nicely at Kempton last time and a 3lb rise may not prevent the four-timer.
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7th

9

(1)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Disappointing favourite five weeks ago, denting his good records both on AW surfaces and at 2m; won his three starts going into that, all under Luke Morris and on third occasion doing so in clearcut fashion over C&D for a career best; 3lb higher today but a player if bouncing straight back.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Gay Kelleway

took keen hold, prominent

9/4

1st

6

(2)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Alrazeen

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

All four wins have been on Tapeta but he ran well here on his debut; raised in grade this time but it was very straightforward last time at Southwell (2m; 6lb lower) and he's on a roll; tactically versatile.

6/1

Form: 8057-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent on the Flat and over jumps last year but reverted to AW with a neck win at 66-1 at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) three weeks ago; also effective on Tapeta and could be thereabouts if again on a going day.
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4th

2

11th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:35 Plumpton

Legendary Day

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

taken down early, raced in second, lost position before 5th, outpaced 3 out, no impression from 2 out

7/1

4th

2

11th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:35 Plumpton

Legendary Day

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

taken down early, raced in second, lost position before 5th

7/1

7th

4

(2)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Legendary Day

9st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 598-22 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has a very healthy 4-14 strike-rate on AW and he's been beaten just a neck in this sphere the last twice, at Kempton (2m) then here (1m6f); good chance this prominent-racer will be bang there once more.
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2nd

2

(7)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Robusto

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, prominent, led over 5f out, increased tempo and went clear from 3f out, faced challenge final furlong, headed inside final 110yds

8/1

2nd

2

(7)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Robusto

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, prominent, led over 5f out, increased tempo and went clear from 3f out, faced challenge final furlong, headed inside final 110yds

8/1

5th

2

(2)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Robusto

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced in second

4/1

Form: 34-162 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has run over 2m on the Newcastle Tapeta on his last three starts, winning on New Year's Day and bounced back from lesser run to finish second of six last time; might not be far away.
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4th

7

(11)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Dreams Adozen

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

Her claims aren't pressing on her form this spring; however, she won off this mark at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January and has a good record here (two wins and five second placings from 12 runs); not written off back here.

9/1

4th

7

(11)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Dreams Adozen

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

Her claims aren't pressing on her form this spring; however, she won off this mark at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January and has a good record here (two wins and five second placings from 12 runs); not written off back here.

9/1

4th

1

(5)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:40 Southwell (AW)

Dreams Adozen

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

led

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.40
Straight Forecast £19.62
Tricast £152.11
Trifecta £185.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Alrazeen

SPOTLIGHT:

Marble Sands

TOPSPEED:

Dreams Adozen

RP RATINGS:

Robusto

LAMBOURN:

Legendary Day

POSTDATA:

Alright Sunshine

Telegraph:

Alrazeen

D Express:

Alrazeen

The Star:

Alrazeen

Daily Record:

Alrazeen

The Sun:

Dreams Adozen

Daily Mirror:

Robusto

The Times:

Marble Sands

Daily Mail:

Marble Sands

The Guardian:

Legendary Day