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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:35 Epsom

Mr Baloo

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Four AW wins in February/March (7f-9.4f) and returned to turf with creditable third of 14 at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; also effective here and has shown promise on slow ground; latest form reads well; one to consider.

5/1

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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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
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Yarmouth

Flag Of St George

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

2yo winner who is 0-9 in handicaps but has not been far away in the last five, latterly placed in the new blinkers at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; bit to prove on softer); thereabouts.

9/2

2nd

4

(2)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Yarmouth

Flag Of St George

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

2yo winner who is 0-9 in handicaps but has not been far away in the last five, latterly placed in the new blinkers at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; bit to prove on softer); thereabouts.

9/2

10

(9)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Flag Of St George

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Spoiled his finishing effort by hanging at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time but went down by only a neck and now goes in first-time headgear, which may well help; gained sole success in the novice event on this card two years ago; interesting back here.

11/2

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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Jessica Macey

Scored at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in January and has continued in good form, second of seven in 1m Pontefract handicap three weeks ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

6/1

1

(5)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:47 Pontefract

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner at up to 8.5f and his form has been better on those surfaces; produced his best turf effort yet when keeping on to finish under 3l fourth at Wetherby (1m, good to firm); a repeat of that effort should see him involved.

4/1

1

(5)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:47 Pontefract

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner at up to 8.5f and his form has been better on those surfaces; produced his best turf effort yet when keeping on to finish under 3l fourth at Wetherby (1m, good to firm); a repeat of that effort should see him involved.

4/1

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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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(1)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:50 Leicester

Midnights Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Strike-rate of 2-4 in handicaps this year and the manner of his second one, over C&D (good to firm) in April, suggests he has further scope back on turf, things never playing out well for him in a big field at Chelmsford last month; in the thick of it.

3/1

2nd

5

(1)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:50 Leicester

Midnights Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Strike-rate of 2-4 in handicaps this year and the manner of his second one, over C&D (good to firm) in April, suggests he has further scope back on turf, things never playing out well for him in a big field at Chelmsford last month; in the thick of it.

3/1

6th

2

(8)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 8lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, held up in midfield, switched left when headway over 1f out, kept on

7/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Eligible

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Eighth to Tolstoy in this race last season (good to soft); has since won twice on the AW (7f/1m); not at his best over C&D last time.

14/1

12th

18

(14)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Eligible

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

9yo who hasn't threatened on AW on his last three starts but a big field and a strong pace over this C&D could bring out the best in him, as was the case when he won this in 2023 (good to firm); not discounted.

25/1

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
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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

7th

11

(11)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Cousin Shay

8st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

prominent

12/1

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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(10)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Charencey

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Two 7f wins last year (one was a dead-heat) on turf off higher marks; bit more to prove over 1m and he's yet to fire in the same way in his last five outings, but absent 99 days since latest and a number of his stablemates have been shooting back to winning form in recent weeks.

8/1

8

(10)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Charencey

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Two 7f wins last year (one was a dead-heat) on turf off higher marks; bit more to prove over 1m and he's yet to fire in the same way in his last five outings, but absent 99 days since latest and a number of his stablemates have been shooting back to winning form in recent weeks.

8/1

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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Beverley

Sisterandbrother

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Shaun Harris

He has an in-and-out profile but has won three times since last June, the latest at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in January; didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of seven here (1m4f) last week and is not discounted.

5/1

5th

6

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Beverley

Sisterandbrother

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Shaun Harris

He has an in-and-out profile but has won three times since last June, the latest at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in January; didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of seven here (1m4f) last week and is not discounted.

5/1

5th

8

(3)

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

16:32 Beverley

Sisterandbrother

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Shaun Harris

in touch with leaders

14/1

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.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(7)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:44 Goodwood

Serenity Dream

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

AW novice winner who has had plenty of chances in handicaps but he's been bang there in both his runs for Tony Carroll, latterly over 1m at Windsor; seems fine on all ground.

4/1

3

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:35 Windsor

Serenity Dream

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win was as a 2yo but he's dropped a long way in the weights and was a close second on recent stable debut at Kempton (7f, AW); should be fine on this step back up in trip and has claims if he repeat that form back on turf.

3/1

3

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:35 Windsor

Serenity Dream

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win was as a 2yo but he's dropped a long way in the weights and was a close second on recent stable debut at Kempton (7f, AW); should be fine on this step back up in trip and has claims if he repeat that form back on turf.

3/1

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.
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Verdict Starting price

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

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