February 22 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0780-2 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Productive spell last winter/spring featured five AW wins over 1m; slow to come to hand this time around but in the face of market support he returned to form with a close second at Chelmsford last month (1m2f); another big run expected.
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10th

7

(12)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner; quiet for Chelsea Banham this year but dropping down the weights and he is one of four runners on the card for connections that all require close market surveillance.

9/1

9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

8th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All 11 wins on the AW, including one over C&D, though his latest success for the Moores was in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta) in October; out of the frame in all four starts for this yard since then and may be best watched despite his declining mark.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 9588-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Good record on turf at Brighton, winning on three of his seven visits; 0-22 on AW, however, and although he was second over 7f in October, he hasn't built on it in five runs since.
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8th

8

(1)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again.

16/1

10th

11

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Record of 1-27 on AW but he gave it a good shot when third behind Aisling Oscar over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark here and he could be in the mix again.

12/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

4-13 on turf but just 1-26 on AW; returned from five-month break with low-key 7f run here on Friday and remains on the same fairly tough mark.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3400-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way for Hughie Morrison and he made an inauspicious start over hurdles for this yard in December (made a respiratory noise); much more to like about his third over C&D three weeks ago, however, finishing strongly from the rear despite meeting some trouble; wouldn't be sure to back it up but he has plenty of handicapping scope.
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2nd

13

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

On dangerous mark but he's finished down the field in three runs this term and is now 0-12 in Flat turf events; others preferred.

25/1

5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

14/1

Form: 29-367

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f handicap at Newcastle in November and ran well for second over that course and distance the following month; in and out since and others look safer prospects; goes without the hood today.
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2nd

8

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Beat Donna Nook over C&D in May when rated 1lb higher; put a couple of lesser efforts behind him when chasing home Runninsonofagun here last week; 7lb better off for 2l defeat so has a handicapping chance; new visor replaces cheekpieces; others still more appealing.

6/1

2nd

3

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Starliner

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner in May (good to firm) and decent third at Hamilton later in the month (8.5f, good to firm); disappointing in two runs since, first-time cheekpieces latest (retained); could go well back on good to firm ground.

13/2

8th

1

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Just held on to score over C&D (good to firm) in May and looked unlucky at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) two starts ago (persistently denied clear run) but has become rather inconsistent and it's hard to predict whether the first-time cheekpieces will get the best out out him.

10/1

9/1

Form: 35321- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt when readily seeing off four rivals in a 1m fillies' handicap at Chepstow last September; sold for 16,000gns soon after; 5lb higher mark could leave her vulnerable.
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16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

1st

19

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Delicacy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Returned to form on last Saturday's stable debut with 1l win at Leicester (7f, good to firm); trainer does very well with recruits from other yards and she could have plenty more to offer; on the shortlist under 5lb penalty.

8/1

Form: 0286-5 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won two of his first three starts for D O'Meara, all at Newcastle (7f and 1m); form has levelled off more recently and he finished behind Mr Mistoffelees three weeks ago when a visor was tried for the first time.
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7th

6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

1st

1

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Way down the weights now but hasn't won since October 2024 (C&D) and had a quiet end to last season.

14/1

4/1

Form: 0000-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promising effort at Kempton 17 days ago, keeping on from the rear over 7f; return to a mile in his favour and he's well treated now; one to take seriously.
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6th

7

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Shahbaz

9st 9lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Creditable third off 9lb higher over C&D on soft ground (acts on good to firm) last September in his only Epsom race; AW campaign in the winter for new yard did not go at all well until he perked up a bit in February on his last two outings; needs to build on that after his break but he's too well handicapped to be ignored.

8/1

4th

4

(1)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Shahbaz

10st 13lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Struggled early on for this yard (at huge prices) but he was dropped into a Class 6 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) 12 days ago, backed into 11-8 favouritism and duly returned to form, finding only an in-form rival too good; 1lb rise not an issue given what he was capable of last year; key player.

2/1

2nd

2

(8)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shahbaz

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Two wins (1m2f/1m4f) in 2025 for previous yard, but he's raced in the rear and stayed there in all five runs for this trainer; on dangerous mark on this drop back in grade but he needs to rediscover his spark.

7/1

Form: 411-0 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won two novice events in December, over C&D (better form) before following up at Wolverhampton; well beaten over C&D on his handicap debut last month and not sure he's that well treated.
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9th

8

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Grabajabba

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Grabajabba

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Grabajabba

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark.

6/1

8/1

Form: 0325-6 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; beaten favourite on his last two starts but has shaped as though still in form; steps up in class this evening and a career best is required.
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7

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kracking

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; made all in a small field at Brighton in April when rated 3lb higher; patchy since and has stamina to prove.

10/1

6th

4

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Kracking

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; the pick of his form in the first half of the year brings him right into the reckoning but more recent efforts haven't quite been at that level; dropping into a Class 6 will help.

7/1

3

(10)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Kracking

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; placed at Yarmouth last Sunday; registered his most recent success off this mark over C&D in April; interesting back here.

10/1

16/1

Form: 126175 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four wins since joining James Owen, the latest in a fillies' Class 5 last month (7f); needs to step up on her last two runs if she is to come out on top here though.
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11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

5th

5

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

raced wide, towards rear, no impression

5/2

Form: 842-29 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Master Of Combat

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Frost

Runner-up twice in a row on AW in the winter before two heavy defeats; didn't run badly back on turf at Haydock (1m, good) last month after a break but the AW seems to be his preferred sphere (just 1-15 on grass).

33/1

7th

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Master Of Combat

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner but he was disappointing at Southwell (1m) in his final two runs during the winter; has won on turf but that was a long time ago and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return.

16/1

11th

4

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £83.30
Straight Forecast £93.21
Tricast £277.88
Trifecta £511.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cephalus

POSTDATA:

Mr Mistoffelees

RP RATINGS:

Shahbaz

TOPSPEED:

Kracking

The Guardian:

Shahbaz

Daily Mirror:

Mr Mistoffelees

The Sun:

Mr Mistoffelees

The Times:

Cephalus

Telegraph:

Cephalus

Daily Mail:

Cephalus

D Express:

Cephalus

The Star:

Cephalus

Daily Record:

Cephalus