March 01 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 92-3

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise in all three starts, slowly away over 5f on the first two occasions (well backed at Southwell on second run); third of six at Lingfield when upped to 7f six weeks ago (winner useful), an effort that can be marked up given he refused to settle and raced widest until the home straight; this trip may prove his optimum and he makes his handicap debut with more to offer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Backspin

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, for whom he won at Southwell last March, but he ran well when third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his stable/seasonal debut; he's one to consider.

8/1

3rd

11

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Backspin

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, winning once (6f); sold for 14,000gns since last run; something to prove back on turf but market support should be noted.

10/1

6th

2

(3)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Backspin

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in March; hasn't added to that success in six runs since but he's run well in blinkers on his last two starts (7f) and he should be in the shake up for a stable in fine form.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 38443-

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
The best of his five 2yo runs came when third over C&D (AW debut; well backed) when last seen in October; gelded since; still has potential.
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10th

9

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Lucius Aurelius

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when leading late at Catterick last month (5f, good); beat a subsequent winner on that occasion but a 5lb rise might prove beyond him.

6/1

1st

7

(10)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

16-race maiden but he's capable and got no run at Southwell (AW) on penultimate start and was poorly drawn at Pontefract (also 5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; placed on all three starts here and the breakthrough is far from out of the question.

8/1

10th

9

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Lucius Aurelius

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Exposed maiden but has plenty of ability for one of his rating; unable to show what he could do at Southwell four weeks ago when trapped behind a wall of horses from 2f out; double-figure draw to contend with today but he should be winning soon.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 8527-4

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He hasn't lived up to his market billing in two AW runs this winter (following a gelding operation), refusing to settle; change of headgear today; perhaps vulnerable to less-exposed rivals.
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8th

1

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Adrian Wintle

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

14/1

10th

2

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Ended last season with a heavy defeat in the Ayr Bronze Cup but he did well for Hugo Palmer last summer including a brave win off this mark at Chester (6f, good); returns in new headgear for new yard but he went close on his reappearance last term and he needs watching in market.

16/1

63

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Arabian Cobra

9st 2lb

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo who won two in a row in June (6f, good) before close thirds on his next two starts (including over C&D on good to soft); his form dipped at Chester three weeks ago but he's an each-way possible if bouncing back.

20/1

Form: 566-63

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only sixth on her handicap debut (C&D) in January; shaped with considerable encouragement on her stable debut 11 days ago, finishing fastest at Wolverhampton having been returned to novice company; hit with a 3lb rise for that but she could have more to offer and Hector Crouch replaces an apprentice; interesting.
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7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Rain

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Seven-race maiden who has form figures of 343 since joining new yard; has frame possibilities as things stand and win possibilities if finding some improvement.

4/1

7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Rain

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Seven-race maiden who has form figures of 343 since joining new yard; has frame possibilities as things stand and win possibilities if finding some improvement.

4/1

3rd

8

(3)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nad Alshiba Rain

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Has been showing a bit more since joining new yard and latest effort confirms that she's worth another go over this longer trip; the sex allowance brings her into the equation in an ordinary novice.

7/2

Form: 5-341 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise in his first three starts and turned in an improved effort when making all in a Kempton maiden (6f) ten days ago; beat a 78-rated rival (not a progressive one) on that occasion but suspicion he'll need to improve again to defy this mark, especially with a similarly easy lead looking unlikely.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Back to winning ways at Southwell last October, his second run for this yard, when coming from off the pace to win a 6f Class 6 in good style; runner-up at Wolverhampton two days later but two runs since haven't been quite so good; others appeal more.

12/1

1

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Baker

Returned to form on his second start for this stable to beat ten rivals to win at Southwell (6f, AW) a week go and backed that up two days later with another good run under a penalty at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) to finish second of 11; drop to 5f is a bit of a concern.

7/4

5

(5)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:59 Wolverhampton (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Won a 6f maiden at Kempton in February for Phil McEntee; struggled in handicaps initially, including on stable debut 16 days ago, but he was back in form with a game come-from-behind win at Southwell on Thursday; the front two were clear there and he's one to take seriously despite his penalty.

6/4

7/1

Form: 2143-6 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Fair ability as a 2yo and he should be sharper with last month's midfield finish over C&D behind him (absent 199 days beforehand); has other pace to deal with this time but cheekpieces could help and he is not fully exposed just yet.
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4th

10

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Alashos

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Chris Gordon

Ended a lengthy losing run when winning a 0-55 AW handicap run to suit round Lingfield last time; upped 6lb but was competitive off higher marks on turf last summer and that win may have boosted confidence.

10/1

1st

3

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Alashos

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Chris Gordon

Didn't fire over 7f here last month and is now 0-9 for Chris Gordon but keeping-on fourth of 12 at Kempton (6f) two starts ago was a pretty good effort and he remains on a good mark; considered, despite awkward draw.

6/1

8th

4

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Alashos

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Chris Gordon

Sole win was over 6f on turf in July 2024; on reduced mark and was a creditable fourth at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) three weeks ago but that took his record to 1-22 and he's untried at this trip; others are more persuasive.

6/1

6/1

Form: 981-24 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Rewarded market support when making a winning stable debut at Lingfield (6f) on New Year's Eve; good second over C&D next time and another solid effort when fourth of 12 at Kempton in January; eased in grade today and his yard remains in good form; each-way shout.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Faded out of contention on last month's stable debut at Kempton (6f; first-time visor) but is well handicapped on his winter form for Mike Murphy and this C&D suits; sports refitted cheekpieces; not ruled out.

9/1

9th

10

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win was in December 2024 but he finished close fourth over C&D in January, on his final run for Mike Murphy; been gelded since and he needs a close look on his return for new yard; visor goes on and tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed.

15/2

4th

4

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mike Murphy

Not disgraced when fourth of 12 in this headgear combination at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month, but not so good at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time and just 1-18; others preferred.

9/1

25/1

Form: 047-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Didn't see his races out in three starts for Kevin Ryan last summer (6f-7f, all on good ground); gelded since last seen; sold for 11,000gns last October; returns in a competitive race.
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7th

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tarlac

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 starts came over C&D last May but he's falling in the weights without giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers worn last time.

11/1

8th

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once (off 8lb higher); however, attractively weighted and has possibilities if taking well to first-time blinkers, combined with new trip.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Tarlac

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Record is only 1-17 and there is a question mark over his current form; however, a revival would put him firmly in the picture; gained his success off 8lb higher last May.

6/1

Form: 7055-3 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Met some trouble in running at Newcastle (6f) when a market springer on his return from 163 days off in December; fair third over C&D in mid-January, after which he was sold out of Karl Burke's yard for 9,000gns; not discounted on stable debut.
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7

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Triple Charged

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Lisa Williamson

In the frame in three of his seven starts for Karl Burke, but out of the frame in seven starts for this yard (blinkers made no difference last time); passed over.

25/1

5

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:05 Redcar

Triple Charged

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lisa Williamson

Remains winless and he's yet to fire for his current yard, only 12th in 6f Doncaster handicap six days ago; blinkers go on here.

20/1

15

(2)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

Triple Charged

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Lisa Williamson

Ex-Karl Burke; exposed 12-race maiden who is on a fair mark but needs to improve on his recent form; poor run last time with cheekpieces which are left off here.

50/1

Form: 43931- D

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 28-1 surprise when making all in a 6f nursery at Kempton when last seen in October; the blinkers worn there are dispensed with this time; likely needs another step forward.
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6th

3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spiritualism

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lemos De Souza

Won narrowly on turf after wind surgery in June but struggled at big odds in four runs since; not easily recommended.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spiritualism

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lemos De Souza

Won narrowly on turf after wind surgery in June but struggled at big odds in four runs since; not easily recommended.

25/1

3

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Spiritualism

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lemos De Souza

Won narrowly on turf after wind surgery but subsequent form is dismal; opposed.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £14.94
Tricast £85.13
Trifecta £89.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Massimo Blue

POSTDATA:

Horus

LAMBOURN:

Backspin

SPOTLIGHT:

Nad Alshiba Rain

Telegraph:

Alashos

Daily Mail:

Arabian Cobra

NEWMARKET:

Spiritualism

The Times:

Massimo Blue

Daily Mirror:

Massimo Blue

The Sun:

Massimo Blue

The Guardian:

Horus

D Express:

Horus

The Star:

Backspin

Daily Record:

Backspin