March 04 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 95-72

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved effort (clear second) over C&D last month on handicap debut; could take another step forward; respected even though he's up 6lb.
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8th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.

20/1

5th

3

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Patchy form since gaining his sole success here (1m) 13 months ago, but has run well on a couple of occasions over middle-distances on this track during that period; each-way claims if producing his best.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Gained sole success for previous yard at Southwell (1m); ran creditably, finishing half-length second to Chicago Storm, over C&D (on debut for new stable) most recently; in the mix.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 058-21 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Opened her account in Kempton event (1m) last month on debut for new stable and second handicap start; looks open to further progress.
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4th

3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Appleblossomwhite

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3yo who returned to form in reapplied cheekpieces and a first-time tongue-tie (both retained) to win at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; led on the line last time and this further increase in distance could be a positive; effective here and she's one to consider.

3/1

1st

5

(6)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:37 Kempton (AW)

Appleblossomwhite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lemos De Souza

Course winner at 1m in February and she followed that with two close calls at the trip on Tapeta and turf; no progress since returning from a short break, though, and she has some holes in her case up in distance with returning cheekpieces replacing a visor and a tongue-tie added.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 438-34

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has largely consistent form; placed in both Southwell starts; doesn't need much improvement to get off the mark.
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8th

13

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Minelone

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in rear

13/2

8th

13

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Minelone

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in rear

13/2

3rd

5

(4)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Minelone

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Five-race maiden who has largely consistent form; placed in both Southwell starts; doesn't need much improvement to get off the mark.

8/1

Form: 22161- D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Recorded turf wins in two of last three runs for William Haggas; bit to prove back on AW with usual headgear removed on debut for new yard.
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1

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

A bit of a mixed bag in her last six starts, winning three and finishing unplaced in the other three; off four months, but has run well fresh before and capable of playing a part in the returning cheekpieces.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Two soft-ground wins in blinkers for William Haggas in the autumn and she made it second-time lucky for new yard when scoring without headgear at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; up 3lb but she hit a clear personal best last time and is open to more progress; leading contender.

2/1

6th

2

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Two soft-ground wins in blinkers for William Haggas in the autumn and she made it second-time lucky for new yard when scoring without headgear at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; up 3lb but she hit a clear personal best last time and is open to more progress; leading contender.

2/1

Form: 12212- CD

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Good effort on turf when last seen, taking form figures since handicapping to 312212; scored over C&D the time before; very solid contender.
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3rd

1

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Bownder

9st 12lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

For one who has been a model of consistency for much of his career it is slightly disconcerting that he has been well below form in three of his last four starts; the lesser runs have been in Class 5 events and his standout recent effort came when faced with Class 6 opposition, missing out by just a head at Lingfield in February (1m2f, AW); has run well over C&D in the past and a revival could be forthcoming back down in grade.

13/2

10th

6

(12)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Bownder

10st 12lb

J: Mr McKenzie Graham

T: Jonathan Portman

Won twice over 1m2f in 2025, on good ground at Goodwood and AW at Lingfield; this mark not excessive but he needs to rebound quickly from a heavy defeat at Doncaster six weeks ago; yard going well.

10/1

14th

4

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Bownder

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Successful over this trip on Polytrack at Lingfield in December and mostly creditable efforts since, including second back at Lingfield (1m2f again) last time; just as effective on turf (won at Goodwood off 1lb lower last summer); acts on soft; has to enter calculations.

5/1

6/1

Form: 63-224

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Below par (behind Spec Of Light) last time but has done enough otherwise in handicaps to suggest there's a race in him; headgear applied.
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12

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Squires Treaty

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: D Donovan

Remains winless and he beat only one home in 11f Windsor handicap three days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces, with more required.

10/1

12

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Squires Treaty

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: D Donovan

Remains winless and he beat only one home in 11f Windsor handicap three days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces, with more required.

10/1

3

(6)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:05 Windsor

Squires Treaty

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: D Donovan

0-11 but was runner-up in two AW handicaps in January and he's finished placed on turf (1m2f, good to firm) in his last two starts; edging back up the weights but he got crowded out in the closing stages at Newmarket last time and he looks worth a try at this new trip; in the mix.

6/1

Form: 690-

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant who isn't particularly solid on his 2yo efforts; however, market support should be heeded.
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12

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Duffus Castle

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and he was only narrowly denied at Newcastle (1m2f) two weeks later; only 1lb higher and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

11/2

7

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:33 Newcastle (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) when justifying support off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; back up 5lb but he finished well to score with authority last time and is a big player again on this step back up in trip.

2/1

8

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Philip McBride

Best form has come at Yarmouth, including a fourth there two runs back; 0-9 and yet to offer much at all on the AW.

14/1

25/1

Form: 67-928

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times (6f/7f) for previous yard; failed to beat a rival over 7f here last month on debut for new stable; enough to prove.
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3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £11.51
Tricast £41.05
Trifecta £48.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spec Of Light

LAMBOURN:

Bownder

NEWMARKET:

Appleblossomwhite

POSTDATA:

Squires Treaty

D Express:

Al Waseela

RP RATINGS:

Spec Of Light

The Times:

Spec Of Light

Telegraph:

Spec Of Light

The Sun:

Spec Of Light

The Star:

Spec Of Light

The Guardian:

Appleblossomwhite

Daily Mail:

Bownder

Daily Mirror:

Bownder

Daily Record:

Bownder