March 15 / 16.03 Southwell (AW)

16.03

Standard

Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
SKY
View Course
Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Southwell

4/1 (Won)

Form: 7/82-9 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just missed out at Wolverhampton on her handicap debut in September (1m4f); disappointed back at Wolverhampton six weeks ago but better than that and still has some potential.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:20 Market Rasen

Forest Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual AW winner who is 0-7 over hurdles; good first run in cheekpieces when second at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) but never got involved the last time (2m6f); perhaps a fast-run race back at this distance will benefit her.

6/1

7th

8

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Forest Spirit

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual AW winner; 0-6 over hurdles; in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up over 2m4f at Ffos Las (good to soft; fine on good) and she wasn't stopping; interesting now sent further.

5/1

2nd

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Forest Spirit

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dual AW winner; beaten 5.5l over C&D (good) a month ago on first run for 187 days and could be sharper for that outing, and benefit from the new cheekpieces; one to consider.

11/4

Form: 51-822 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins to his name, the latest off a 5lb lower mark in December; finished second on his last two starts, over C&D on most recent outing; in the mix once again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last month, but has run well off this mark and higher in her two outings since; has finished first and second in his two starts under Myla Coppins; stable also runs Dogged; major player.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning two races at about 1m3f (firm and good to firm); had a 7lb higher mark to contend with when outpointed back at Bath since but the winner wasn't badly treated on past Flat form and autumn hurdle wins; now 3lb lower; major player.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Moon Over The Sea

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Brings good stats, being 2-2 since returned to turf from AW and 2-3 at Bath; justified favouritism at Windsor last week when avoiding a penalty for his C&D success under Myla Coppins; has to deal with revised mark and a 4lb penalty but still respected.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 4-7565 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made a winning stable debut at Chester last September (2m, heavy); now 7lb lower but out of sorts since returning to AW in December.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Corsican Caper

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Five-time Flat winner; ended losing run when winning a small-field novice handicap hurdle three weeks ago; has the ability to play a big part but breaking on terms is an issue for him.

3/1

1st

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Lots of Flat racing and lowly rated these days; hadn't shown much over hurdles but kept finding to finish a 5.5l third over 2m4f here 22 days ago on his handicap debut, and this longer trip looks the obvious move.

100/30

3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Lowly rated these days on the Flat and has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes handicap hurdle debut up in trip and needs to show significant improvement.

14/1

4th
6 (8)
Alvesta

12/1

Form: 776-86

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; her best run for Matt Crawley came over C&D in December and she's now 8lb lower; not solid but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see her go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Came from off the pace to win C&D (good) selling handicap for George Bewley in May, her tenth hurdling start, and also ran well when third here (2m6f, good) on last month's stable debut; this drop back in trip is probably the right move; ought to make her presence felt.

11/4

3rd

9

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Having her 32nd career start when finally off the mark in a selling handicap over 2m1f here recently (good); only 4lb higher and new trainer James Moffatt has booked Brian Hughes; has to be of interest despite blatant stamina reservations.

8/1

Form: 257-73 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
It's been a while since his last win but there were some good AW runs in late 2024 and again when third over 1m3f here five weeks ago; each-way claims but others are preferred for win purposes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Creditable third at Southwell (1m3f) last month but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 8l at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time; needs to bounce back and will need a good pace back at this trip; tongue-tie removed.

6/1

2/1

Form: 343541 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four wins since November, two of them over C&D; got up late to win at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and he's only 2lb higher; should be involved.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

33/1

Form: 298-07

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Just missed out in a C&D handicap one year ago when rated 7lb higher; the reason for his drop in the weights is that he's been tailed off in all four starts since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

One of better efforts came over this C&D just over a year ago but soundly beaten on last five starts; back in trip with tongue-tie on but easy enough to take on.

20/1

10th

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

One of better efforts came over this C&D just over a year ago but soundly beaten on last five starts; back in trip with tongue-tie on but easy enough to take on.

20/1

7th

5

(6)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Just missed out in a C&D handicap one year ago when rated 7lb higher; the reason for his drop in the weights is that he's been tailed off in all four starts since.

33/1

20/1

Form: 070-6

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maiden/novice runs last summer; no better for the switch to a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f) and others have more persuasive claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Hannasboy

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Well beaten in three maiden/novice runs last summer; no better for the switch to a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f) and others have more persuasive claims.

20/1

6th

4

(8)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hannasboy

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Thrice-raced gelding who drops in grade but has far-from-solid claims on form and needs to prove he's worth a mark of 50.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hannasboy

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

in touch with leaders but pushed along early

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £26.86
Tricast £225.15

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Moon Over The Sea

POSTDATA:

Khangai

Telegraph:

Corsican Caper

RP RATINGS:

Bay Of Naples

NEWMARKET:

Khangai

The Sun:

Khangai

The Times:

Moon Over The Sea

The Guardian:

Moon Over The Sea

Daily Mail:

Moon Over The Sea

D Express:

Moon Over The Sea

Daily Mirror:

Moon Over The Sea

The Star:

Moon Over The Sea

Daily Record:

Moon Over The Sea