March 28 / 17.15 Southwell (AW)

17.15

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 44431-

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Yarmouth (1m6f) on debut for new yard and is 2-3 over hurdles since; still favourably treated on historical data and enters calculations returned to this code.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Charging Thunder

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner who is 0-4 in handicaps; however, he should be on a fair mark given the level of his Flat ability and he ran quite well in a valuable Newmarket handicap at the Guineas meeting; player.

9/4

7th

9

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Charging Thunder

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Had underwhelming hurdle and AW campaigns before his second of five when returned to Flat turf at Beverley (2m) 18 days ago; this demands markedly better and his 2024 and 2025 turf records aren't that persuasive.

25/1

2nd

1

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 32y

Class 3

16:00 Beverley

Charging Thunder

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Second to Sax Appeal over C&D and successful over 1m6f at Wolverhampton (both off 2lb higher than today) last July; it's hard to be enthused by his more recent efforts, including well held at Newcastle on Good Friday, but this is a much less competitive scenario.

4/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 14-231 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had to work harder than expected to justify favouritism in C&D event (first 2m attempt) two weeks ago but displayed a game attitude and took his AW record to 14231; particularly unexposed at this trip and may still have further improvement in him; respected off unaltered mark.
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3rd

5

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

Thriving since the cheekpieces went on, scoring at Southwell (1m4f) in February and bettering that form when beaten 1l by Son Of Man over C&D 24 days ago; enjoys a 2lb weights pull now so he's a likely player.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

Running well this year, winning at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in February and going down by a neck in two starts over this C&D either side; up another 1lb, but another big effort is expected.

9/2

2nd

1

(1)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

10st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Fanshawe

Had a bit so spare when seeing off ten rivals in a 1m4f Southwell handicap last week; has a bit of class for this level and he's likely to make another bold bid.

2/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 141111 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 8yo whose record of 5-6 this year includes three wins at Southwell (3-5 here overall); had more in hand than the narrow margin suggests last time, taking record since being partnered by Sean Dylan Bowen to 3-3; brings excellent stats.
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4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Further Measure

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mike Murphy

Held on to win at Kempton (2m, AW) in February and posted a solid effort when fourth at Southwell (2m, AW) 84 days ago; off since and this drop back in trip probably isn't ideal on his first outing on turf since September 2023.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

2lb higher than when narrowly returning to winning form at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; that was in a steadily run race, but he has a good record here (4711134) including two wins over this trip; respected.

9/2

1st

4

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Further Measure

9st 13lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Shaped quite nicely from off the pace in a Southwell handicap three weeks ago (1m6f); dangerous if he can build on it and he is a C&D winner on a dangerous mark.

100/30

12/1

Form: 75399-

Last run: 167 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner at up to 1m2f for previous yard and dual hurdles scorer for current stable (below par last time); something to prove in first 2m attempt under this code.
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7th

2

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Maghlaak

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this yard in a novice handicap chase at Southwell (2m4f, soft) last November; finished a long way behind Sea Of Kings at Doncaster on his return to the Flat four weeks ago; others appeal more.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Maghlaak

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Ended his time with Adrian Keatley below par last autumn but a winner over fences at Southwell for his new yard before being pulled up at Market Rasen in December; needs to bounce back after a layoff.

16/1

Form: 542582 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Highly productive spell ended with a success off this mark at Newcastle last March; 0-10 since but went close there last time; possibilities if aided by reapplied cheekpieces (second attempt).
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6th

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

A nine-time Flat winner over 1m6f-2m, he made a pleasing hurdles debut when third of five finishers (with stablemate Alex The Great 27l back) in a Hereford maiden (2m, good) 15 days ago; steps up in trip and holds place claims.

7/1

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

Hurdles debutant who is a nine-time AW winner at 1m6f/2m, most recently in March; one of the better contenders in terms of achievements but an unconvincing turf record leaves him with something to prove.

11/2

6th

7

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

The Craftymaster

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Carroll

Got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (2m, AW) last month and he ran to a similar level when fourth at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago; on lower mark back on turf but he's struggled in his six runs in this sphere including three 2m handicaps; risks attached.

11/2

Form: /36-35 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Hindered by steady pace back down in trip last time; solid record (133) otherwise on AW and ran creditably over C&D in February when switched back to the Flat from hurdles; place possibilities.
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6th

6

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Circuit Breaker

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Can set the pace; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and a good third of 14 in competitive event at Lingfield (2m, also AW; Tarbat Ness sixth) on Good Friday; turf no problem and he should give a good account.

8/1

3rd

11

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Circuit Breaker

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Often a front-runner; 1lb lower than when twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and didn't enjoy much luck when behind a couple of these there last month, but the outside stall won't make things easy.

9/1

6th

4

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Circuit Breaker

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Front-runner who was well beaten over hurdles last time but had previously twice finished runner-up here (1m6f/16.5f); may be happier back in this sphere, but likely to face competition for the lead.

5/1

Form: 057-17 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well behind Circuit Breaker when a 16-1 shot here last month, failing to back up the form of his 66-1 success at Lingfield; not solid and not the percentage call.
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7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Chase/hurdle winner who won on the AW at Lingfield in February 2025; hasn't been in top form on his last couple of runs over hurdles; on a fair mark now.

20/1

14

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Legendary Day

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Barry Brennan

Useful on the Flat in his prime but suffered heavy defeat in that sphere last month, after a layoff, and also struggled in a handicap hurdle three weeks ago; sports refitted cheekpieces; others have much less to prove.

25/1

6th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Legendary Day

11st 13lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Barry Brennan

Seven-time Flat winner who has also scored over hurdles (2m1f, soft) and fences (2m, good); on dangerous mark back over jumps but he's not seen much action in the last 12 months and has been tailed off in his last two Flat runs; risks attached.

7/1

8/1

Form: 321-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Produced form figures of 321 in France for Andre Fabre, the success at Dieppe upped to 1m7f; sold for 22,000gns and had wind surgery since; unexposed sort who is interesting on British debut.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

10th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:02 Ludlow

Pergamon

11st 13lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Seems a spring type and he prevailed at Huntingdon (2m) last month on return from break, adding to his wins last May and taking hurdles record to 3-6 (3-3 on good ground in this sphere); respected with further improvement plausible.

11/10

1st

6

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Pergamon

11st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Got his hurdling career off to a perfect start when winning two in a row at Plumpton and Kelso last May; hasn't really gone on from that promise in handicaps and resumes following a five-month break.

16/1

3

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Pergamon

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fair Flat stayer who launched hurdling career with two 2m wins in May; slightly disappointing when only fourth at Hexham in June and also below par on the Flat last month but remains unexposed over jumps; upped in trip for handicap debut; a possible.

8/1

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