July 28 / 21.00 Southwell (AW)

21.00

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Highbet Sports Acca Boost Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Highbet Sports Acca Boost Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 195594 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won here (1m) in January and took a step back in the right direction with fair fourth at Haydock (1m2f) this month; this extra furlong may be within range but he needs to build on that latest performance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time AW winner who has rather stagnated in that sphere in 2026; record of 0-8 on turf but he was placed off higher marks in last two attempts; each-way possibilities, provided he's back in similar form.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-8063

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Disappointing this year in first three handicaps but more like it when back on AW and third of five at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month; that looked a warm little race and he's one to consider.
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5th

4

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Divot

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

14-race maiden but he's returned from a break with two placed efforts in 1m4f handicaps (AW) this spring; on same mark at for his third at Lingfield last time and he's a big player if he responds well to first-time cheekpieces.

2/1

3rd

7

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Divot

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Still seeking his first win after 13 attempts but he has finished second on three occasions, including at Wolverhampton on his seasonal return three weeks ago (1m4f; hooded first time); that was a costly reverse for those that backed him into 11-10f but he didn't do a great deal wrong and the subsequent wins of the first and third give the form some ballast; major player with the hood now discarded.

6/4

2nd

4

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Divot

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Yet to score but has posted some solid efforts since June, including when second over C&D in September; raced freely when disappointing at Southwell the following month but the added hood might help and Oisin Murphy's booking suggests he's ready for this return.

4/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 79-004 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won here (7f) last September and returned to form with fair fourth of seven at Thirsk (1m) a fortnight ago; now goes beyond 1m for the first time and it's not an obvious positive on breeding, but she represents an in-form yard and is not discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Liberty Bird

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: James Evans

Nicely treated on some of last year's form for Charlie Johnston (consistency was an issue) but didn't shine in subsequent short spells with Alice Haynes and Lemos De Souza; never figured when ninth at Lingfield (1m, AW; stays further) on her debut for this yard last month.

40/1

9th

11

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Liberty Bird

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Well handicapped on some of last year's form for Charlie Johnston but finished down the field on last three outings, once for Alice Haynes and twice for Lemos De Souza; now with another new stable; too risky.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -11717

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten when back on turf at Haydock this month but has won three times on the Wolverhampton Tapeta since March (all at 8.6f); there's every chance she'll stay this far and she's respected now back on AW.
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7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romantic Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Has won four of 12 races on the AW, three over C&D, and the latest at Southwell last October (1m3f) off this mark; should come on for her latest run in April when back from a break; can go well.

6/1

7th

1

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Romantic Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

4-11 on AW and only 1lb higher than for last October's front-running win at Southwell (1m3f); lower draw would have been ideal but she has the ability to feature.

7/1

12/1

Form: 767365

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has run some fair races this summer and continues to edge down the weights, but she remains a maiden after 11 starts and others have more pressing claims; wears first-time blinkers.
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8th

8

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cushty

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

Best positioned when off the mark in slowly run C&D race (17-2) three weeks ago; up just 2lb and Hollie Doyle is again in the saddle, so needs respect despite chance that the cards might not fall so favourably this time.

11/2

1st

9

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cushty

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

14-race maiden; mark has tumbled but she does need to pull out more if she is to break her duck.

16/1

12

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cushty

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

13-race maiden whose form is remaining static despite going up in trip and down the weights; needs plenty more.

16/1

Form: 849-60

Last run: 73 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth in Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, Tapeta) last November but no threat this spring in his first two handicaps (1m2f, turf); hopes are pinned on gelding operation and/or return to AW sparking a revival.
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9

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Produced one of his best efforts when fourth of ten over 1m3f here last week, but the reopposing Hickton was 1.25l ahead in third; will need to find a bit more for a first-time visor.

15/2

4

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Probably stays 1m3f here but he's a modest maiden after eight races, unconvincing despite his reduced mark; recent cheekpieces are removed.

14/1

12th

13

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Didn't look to see out 1m5f in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last time having offered a bit more on his first start since being gelded previously; others hold more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 591213 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (1m2f) in May and over 1m4f here last month, and close third at Leicester (1m2f) last time when a stumble didn't help; the cheekpieces adopted last time are retained; strong claims.
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7th

4

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Handy sort who has mainly run well since the autumn, including a win at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January and a good third of ten on last month's Beverley return (7f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

7

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ismail Mohammed

Has won over middle distances, including on turf, but seems to need shorter nowadays and made all over 1m at Southwell (AW) when last seen; could make a bold bid on this track provided he again goes from the front; stable going very well (3-5 with big LSP) this month; respected.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Frostmagic

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Two wins over further last summer; has run some good races over 1m at Kempton since September but he is edging up the weights and needs another step forward to win.

4/1

25/1

Form: 7560

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made debut in April and showed some ability among his first three starts, but tailed off at 50-1 on handicap debut at Ayr three weeks ago.
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10th

8

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Coulsea

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Craig Lidster

Showed some ability in his first three starts but has failed to beat a rival in two starts in handicaps (1m2f/1m3f); pedigree doesn't suggest this longer trip is what he needs.

33/1

8th

6

(8)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Coulsea

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Craig Lidster

Made debut in April and showed some ability among his first three starts, but tailed off at 50-1 on handicap debut at Ayr three weeks ago.

25/1

9

(13)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Coulsea

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Craig Lidster

Thrice-raced gelding who has shown some promise with two midfield efforts over 1m, including at Ayr; gives the impression this new trip may well suit on handicap debut; open to improvement.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.50
Straight Forecast £26.85
Tricast £180.61
Trifecta £150.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Frostmagic

RP RATINGS:

Everyoneknowsadave

POSTDATA:

Divot

Telegraph:

Romantic Spirit

The Guardian:

Cushty

D Express:

Everyoneknowsadave

Daily Mirror:

Everyoneknowsadave

NEWMARKET:

Frostmagic

Daily Mail:

Frostmagic

Daily Record:

Frostmagic

The Times:

Divot

The Star:

Divot

The Sun:

Romantic Spirit