May 01 / 15.00 Southwell (AW)

15.00

Standard

Heggs Family Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Heggs Family Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 627240

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta), who has had three seconds there this year including over this trip; struggled back on turf last time but he still looks on a workable mark and could bounce back on this return to AW.
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5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Three front-running C&D wins between last May and January; below best on last two starts but he might just have needed the recent sharpener following a break and can't be passed over too lightly.

3/1

10th

6

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.

10/1

6

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 3lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Bryan Smart

Likes to lead and stayed in front over C&D earlier this month, his second win here this year; up 4lb but would be dangerous if not overly pressed up front.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 637389 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year, including two over C&D; now 8lb lower than for his last success but he's been up and down this year and has been well held in last two runs; this drop back in trip is a positive but he needs to turn things around.
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3rd

8

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sir Benedict

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic.

9/2

4th

10

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sir Benedict

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 36237-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Plenty of placed efforts in handicaps but he's still a maiden after 16 starts and he's not been seen since the autumn; returns after 164 days off and will need to be near his best to make a serious impact.
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7th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Wallis

Still a maiden but there isn't much between him and Arlington on C&D form in October and although he was beaten before the 6f trip became an issue at Chelmsford in February he can't be ruled out on return from a break.

15/2

6th

10

8th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Marcus

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Maiden; often thereabouts in 5f handicaps on turf and the AW but he has ground to make up on Forever Noah on their recent 5f run here and the return to 6f, for the first time since his debut, raises a big question.

7/1

4th

9

(1)

29th Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Wallis

Longstanding maiden but he's been in the first three on 14 occasions; ran respectably in a classified on his return from a break over C&D two weeks ago and holds place claims once again.

11/1

3/1

Form: 535552

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Another 16-race maiden but he's dropped a long way in the weights and was runner-up at Wolverhampton (5f; Street Life third) on Monday; that was an eyecatching effort from off the pace and has claims if he can repeat that form.
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5th

8

(6)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kipp Kelly

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Only 1lb higher than when beating Colors Of Freedom over C&D last month; solid placed efforts on his last two starts (caught wide over C&D latest) and he should remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

5

(7)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kipp Kelly

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Won a similar race over C&D for Joanna Mason last month before again not looking to see out 6f next time; too many near-misses for comfort but holds similar claims to Captain Kinsella on Newcastle running four days ago.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Kipp Kelly

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Again didn't look to see out 6f last time and is best judged on his previous 0-50 Wolverhampton victory; too many near-misses for comfort prior to that but will rightly be popular.

4/1

Form: 7-3168

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been at 6f on AW; ended a lengthy losing run in a classified event at Wolverhampton in March but he's been well held in both runs since; had traffic issues at Lingfield last time but his style can depend on luck and this drop to 5f is a concern.
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7th

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a 5.5f classified on the first of his two visits to Brighton (last summer) but ran poorly in the other; latest start was easily his best in 2026 but that was in March and he's inconsistent.

14/1

4th

6

(4)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Capable at this level but he hasn't been firing on all cylinders in 2026; has won over C&D, and when ridden by Paddy Bradley; market can guide.

10/1

8th

8

(2)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A dual 5f/6f winner in this grade in 2025 but he has twice failed to build on a solid C&D sixth in early January, just eighth of 11 in 7f Lingfield classified event two weeks ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

8/1

9/1

Form: 080-75

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
On reduced mark and he returned after wind surgery with fair fifth in big field at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; could get involved if he can build on that but last win was in November 2023 and he's 1-20 on AW.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

10/1

Form: 5-4376

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has finished down the field in classified events (7f, AW) in his last two starts; continues to drop down the weights but he needs to raise his game back at this trip.
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8th

2

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Sprung a surprise at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in February and made it three wins from his last four starts when winning over this C&D 26 days ago; runner-up has won since and this 6yo is a contender off this 3lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

7

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Made it two wins in his last three starts in 7f handicap at Chelmsford 16 days ago; up 4lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

6/1

1st

11

(7)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shades Of May

8st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Looks one for in-play punters as the only time he has dominated from the outset resulted in sole success, which was gained at Chelmsford (1m; set fast pace) on penultimate start; unexposed under such tactics.

14/1

11/2

Form: 539214 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Overall record of 3-64 but he's won twice at 5f (Tapeta/turf) this year and was a good front-running fourth over 6f at Redcar (beaten less than 2l) ten days ago; remains well handicapped on his old form and he's a big player back in trip.
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8th

9

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

8

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

9

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

16/1

Form: -28270

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in February but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 11l at Newcastle last time; that took his record to 0-11 and others are more convincing; hood worn in last two runs is removed.
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9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

10th

6

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, led, headed and prominent after 2f

11/2

Non-runners

Street Life

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £49.70
Straight Forecast £49.09
Tricast £655.71
Trifecta £627.40

Selections

The Times:

Kipp Kelly

POSTDATA:

Street Life

SPOTLIGHT:

Stroxx

RP RATINGS:

Shades Of May

Telegraph:

Kipp Kelly

The Guardian:

Kipp Kelly

D Express:

Kipp Kelly

The Sun:

Kipp Kelly

The Star:

Stroxx

Daily Mail:

Street Life

Daily Mirror:

Street Life

Daily Record:

Street Life