February 22 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 7640-2 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Reacted well to blinkers when going down by only a neck to Apiarist (has won again since) over 1m at Chelmsford six weeks ago; no headgear this time; claims, although stall 12 could make life awkward.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Back to winning ways off this mark at Lingfield (1m, AW; cheekpieces first time) in April; he hasn't built on that and others may have his measure.

14/1

7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5/3-52

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who who was an improved second on his C&D handicap debut 22 days ago; could have more to offer and respected despite a 2lb nudge.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(5)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Kingdom Of Time

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

0-9 but runner-up in four of his last five starts (three over C&D), going down by less than a length on four occasions; up another 1lb but a major player returned here.

4/1

2

(5)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Kingdom Of Time

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

0-9 but runner-up in four of his last five starts (three over C&D), going down by less than a length on four occasions; up another 1lb but a major player returned here.

4/1

2nd

1

(1)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Kingdom Of Time

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

String of solid efforts in Tapeta handicaps this year and he doesn't appear to do anything wrong; has been nudged up another 2lb, though, and will need to find a bit more for the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers, and from the AW to turf.

5/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 7/60-5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
6f winner in 2023 but has run only three times since; latest fifth over C&D (his first attempt at 1m) shows ability remains but needed to see a bit more to be positive about his prospects here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(9)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Flag Of St George

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Front-runner; 5lb lower than for his near miss at Lingfield (7f) in December; not at best in two runs back from a break but the type to come good again soon; perhaps that will be in a race that will feature fewer pace influences than this one.

14/1

6th

7

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Flag Of St George

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-9 on the AW but he has gone close on two occasions, including when beaten a head at Lingfield (7f) in December; below his best on his next two outings and was last of seven at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; needs to take a step forward.

8/1

7th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Flag Of St George

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; also close second off 1lb higher at Lingfield (7f) in December but his form dipped in two subsequent starts last winter; off for 169 days so his peak fitness has to be taken on trust.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 53-917

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Reacted well to cheekpieces when scoring over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton last month but the headgear didn't work as well a second time when only seventh over C&D since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good in defeat races this season, including fourth over C&D last month; went down only to a progressive 3yo at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the third and fourth have franked that form; bold show likely.

5/2

2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

Form: 3853-1

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Came good on the back of a gelding operation when leading towards the finish over 7f at Kempton last month; the third in that race won next time and he remains of interest after a 3lb rise, particularly as the return to 1m may see him in an even better light.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Four solid efforts this summer once fitted with a visor; should remain competitive.

8/1

3rd

3

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner last year (7f/1m; AW/good to firm) when trained by Roger Varian; has dropped in the weights and his last two efforts have been good, including when runner-up to On Key over this C&D two weeks ago, despite a wide trip; considered.

7/1

2nd

4

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner for Roger Varian (7f/1m; AW/good to firm); has slipped to a good mark and he halted the slide in his fortunes with a third at Yarmouth; considered despite an awkward draw.

5/1

Form: 131-45 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fifth Southwell success when seeing off nine rivals over this trip in December; backed it up when fourth of 11 over 7f here in January and shaped as if still in form when fifth of 12 in C&D 0-95 15 days ago; considered back in a lower grade.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Eligible

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.

66/1

10th

8

(21)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Eligible

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been operating below his best since; drawn widest and likely best to look elsewhere.

40/1

4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

Form: 10-110 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three Dundalk wins (1m twice and 10.5f) since joining Natalia Lupini but does need to bounce back from a lesser effort there last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(13)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Cousin Shay

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice after; a bit better at Dundalk Friday but is unproven in these conditions.

22/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Cousin Shay

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

prominent, soon went third, went second 4f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

10/1

Form: 309-55

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than when dead-heating at Doncaster (7f) last summer; has hinted that he may be able to take advantage in a few of his recent starts and enters the reckoning.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Charencey

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Without a win since summer 2024 and nothing like the force of old but placed in this grade on last three appearances; drops back in trip after looking stretched by 1m4f last time; ought to be right in the thick of things.

9/2

3rd

1

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Charencey

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Unraced beyond an extended 1m on the AW, but neck defeats at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) and at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) in her last two starts suggest this trip should be within range on a sharp track; high on list.

2/1

9/1

Form: 513-54

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Belatedly opened account in 7f turf novice in September; only respectable efforts in AW handicaps since, although the way she stuck on again for fourth over 7f here last Saturday suggests the return to 1m will suit.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ghaihaban

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

midfield but in touch with leaders

9/1

4th

4

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Ghaihaban

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, edged left when outpaced over 1f out, rallied and went fourth inside final 110yds

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ghaihaban

8st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in Redcar novice event, taking her form figures over 7f to 2321; the return to 1m backfired at Southwell (belated handicap debut; behind Moonspirit) since; may have more to offer back down in distance and remains of interest.

11/2

Form: 73-316 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained his first AW win at the ninth attempt over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last month but not in the same form there since and now takes a marked drop back in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Sisterandbrother

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Joey Ramsden

Dual AW winner whose most recent success came at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; below his best at Chester last time but drops back into class 6 company with claims.

10/1

7th

3

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Sisterandbrother

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

This year's four wins have been in Class 6s but it was very clearcut at Beverley (1m4f, good to form) three weeks ago when the cheekpieces were back on; he's still fairly treated off 4lb higher.

12/1

Form: 563-03

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Better signs from his reduced mark this winter; did hang left under pressure when third over 7f at Wolverhampton last time but the return to 1m is likely a positive, as is Warren Fentiman's 7lb claim.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Serenity Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Reliable 5yo who was too strong for Dion Baker here last month and now bids for a hat-trick off 4lb higher; solid chance.

6/4

1st

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Serenity Dream

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Fairly reliable 5yo who kept on well for narrow success at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; subsequent 2lb rise is manageable and this longer trip also suits; probably won't be far away.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Serenity Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won a 6f handicap at Kempton in January and he has run several good races since, notably a narrow defeat back at Kempton two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; as this 5yo showed at Ascot in May, he's a strong contender back on fast turf.

5/2

40/1

Form: 21740/

Last run: 513 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful AW Flat winner for Richard Hughes in 2023 and placed twice over hurdles for Jamie Snowden last summer, albeit achieving barely modest form; a watching brief is advised back on the Flat for new connections after seven months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

19:20 Pontefract

Value Added

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Dropped 26lb in the weights in six runs for new stable since February; perhaps the addition of blinkers will help but she's not a solid option in her current form.

12/1

6th

4

(9)

18th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:30 Ripon

Value Added

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Sole win came for Richard Hughes in a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f; 11-8 favourite) in July 2023; hasn't offered much in five starts - over a range of distances (1m-1m4f) - for this yard; competes from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

1

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Value Added

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Micky Hammond

Novice winner here (9.5f) for Richard Hughes in the summer of 2023, but has shown little since returning for this yard in February; the outside stall won't help his cause either.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.20
Straight Forecast £41.26
Tricast £314.30
Trifecta £252.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Midnight's Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Eligible

POSTDATA:

Ghaihaban

The Sun:

Kingdom Of Time

Daily Mirror:

Serenity Dream

Telegraph:

Flag Of St George

TOPSPEED:

Midnight's Dream

NEWMARKET:

Midnight's Dream

The Times:

Midnight's Dream

The Guardian:

Midnight's Dream

Daily Mail:

Midnight's Dream

The Star:

Midnight's Dream

Daily Record:

Midnight's Dream

D Express:

Eligible