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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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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

8th

8

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Flag Of St George

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; close second at Lingfield (7f) on his penultimate start but his form dipped when fifth of six behind Legal Reform on Boxing Day; a personal best will be required to take this.

10/1

8

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Flag Of St George

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Front-running wins at Ascot and Chepstow this summer (both 7f, good to firm and good to soft); weak in the market and dropped away tamely at Newcastle five weeks ago; return to 7f and the redeployment of blinkers should give him a lift; considered.

5/1

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

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

4th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner; despite the stable's poor year he has run a string of fine races in 2026, including when a close fifth of 22 in a Class 4 at York three weeks ago; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

5th

18

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.

16/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Midnights Dream

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner for Roger Varian (7f/1m; AW/good to firm) and he's now 13lb lower than for the second win; ran his best race since joining this stable when sixth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; first-time visor) 18 days ago and has claims if building on that; headgear removed.

3/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Charencey

9st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Goes well here but hasn't won in two years and become expensive to follow, finishing a beaten-favourite in two runs back; soft ground may have been behind his latest effort but he was withdrawn twice in May on account of good to firm, which is a worry.

6/1

7th

2

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Charencey

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

His losing run goes back to July 2024 and his mark has plummeted since but he could build on April's fifth at Nottingham; not discounted.

11/2

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.
Place /
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

1st

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Sisterandbrother

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

1m4f wins at Doncaster (good) and here (good to firm) for new yard this summer; he has come up short in stronger company on his last two starts but holds good claims back in a Class 6.

9/4

7th

14

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Sisterandbrother

9st 11lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Joey Ramsden

2-6 for this yard but both wins were at 1m4f at Class 6 level; looks worth taking on, for all that his last race on the AW didn't go entirely to plan.

20/1

5th

11

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisterandbrother

10st 8lb

T: Joey Ramsden

Has made a bright start for his current yard and made it two wins from his last three runs in 1m4f handicap at Beverley two days ago; also took this in 2024, so he's a player under a 4lb penalty.

5/1

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
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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

5

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Serenity Dream

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner in January off a 1lb higher mark than today's and he's posted some good efforts since, including when fifth of 18 in a 0-80 at Ascot in May; beaten about 3l when sixth at Goodwood (7f, soft) 25 days ago and now drops in grade.

6/1

6th

9

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Serenity Dream

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Win here last August (6f) came off 2lb lower; several good runs this year, including in a big field at Ascot four weeks ago, but others look stronger for win purposes.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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