October 30 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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Best Odds Guaranteed At Betmgm Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Best Odds Guaranteed At Betmgm Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Form: 754661 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
His two wins in 2025 were over 7f at Ayr in July and on Newcastle Tapeta (6f; hood discarded) last week; rather hard to predict in between but he's still 3lb below his winning mark in the summer, so his weights chance is obvious.
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6th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spun To Gold

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins last year, three on AW (6f/7f); some fair form since but has a bit to find with Instant Bond on recent form at Newcastle (6f); 4lb lower than last winning mark; first run here.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner who is on a dangerous mark and he didn't get much luck when third here (6f) last Thursday; could be a big factor if things go more to plan this time and his last three wins have been on Tapeta.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner for Lauren Young, who's back up today, last autumn, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; expensive to follow since but won't mind coming back down from 7f and a case could be made.

7/1

Form: 253974 C

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All four wins at about 1m, including on this course in January; later 7f runs weren't conclusive proof that he can't be effective at this trip but there's still a query on that front and he's been off since June.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Five-time AW winner but still looking for a first turf win; well beaten in a C&D handicap six weeks ago; on a winning mark but not exactly solid.

6/1

5th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Simcock

Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 662229

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark but he was running well at 1m1f (turf) and 1m (AW) for both yards in Britain before finding little on Lingfield AW last month; has form on this surface and he looks worth another go at 7f.
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3rd

2

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Elvetham

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Conrad Allen

His form dipped at Newmarket two weeks ago but it was a Class 5 and he had earlier been in fine form on both AW and turf; likely to bounce back quickly.

4/1

12th

15

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Elvetham

8st 13lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Two AW wins this spring and he has continued the good work back on turf, placed at Windsor, Thirsk and Yarmouth; all ground seems to come alike to him and he holds each-way claims again now up in class.

12/1

2nd

5

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Elvetham

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Unproven on ground slower than good; justified market support when winning in first-time blinkers at Lingfield (6f, AW) in April and has finished third in each of his three starts since, most recently at Thirsk (6f, good) five days ago; solid chance if handling conditions.

4/1

Form: 038714 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has had some trip/surface excuses but impressive over C&D in September, on his first start here, when beating a next-time winner; unable to do himself justice at Newcastle since, when having to be checked and switched, but he still managed a strong-finishing and close fourth of ten; solid claims.
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12th

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Southwell winner (7f); couldn't hold off a late challenge at Doncaster (7f; 13-2) on penultimate start; restless in the stalls and ran too free when favourite at Beverley latest; perhaps a few pounds too high in the weights.

14/1

12th

3

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Registered sole win on AW but he produced a career-best RPR when going down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

7/2

2nd

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Oselton

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Craig Lidster

Made the breakthrough with a clearcut success at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last September but he's not gone on from that and was down the field on Thirsk reappearance (7f, good) last month; still 8lb higher than for his win and others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 122265 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.
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6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

Form: 042007 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole Irish win at 7f on Polytrack in 2023 but he's well treated on some efforts in defeat at 6f and 7f and he was smashed in the market to make a winning start for James Owen at Wolverhampton (6f) on Tuesday; however, he was never well positioned and a forward move early in the straight soon petered out; it will be interesting to see what the punters feel this time.
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6th

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Von Krolock

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

0-31 on turf but he acted perfectly well on the surface in Ireland; first two AW wins for this yard came over 7f but he wasn't bothered by the return to 6f when winning at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; this stiff 6f should suit fine; solid chance.

11/4

1st

8

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding whose two course wins in the winter came over 7.2f; continued in form since and is more likely than most at this level to give his running but the drop back in trip doesn't look optimal.

5/1

3rd

11

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Two C&D wins to his name from four starts and turned in another in-form effort when second from the front at Southwell last midweek; tends to ply his trade at the bottom level but is more likely than most to give his running.

8/1

Form: 629240 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Suited by 7f on turf, winning at Leicester in July and running some good races in defeat since; unexposed on the AW, having raced in only one handicap on sand, but she needs plenty more than when well held at Chelmsford in September now back on Tapeta.
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8

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Beauty

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Suited by 7f on turf, winning at Leicester in July and running some good races in defeat since; unexposed on the AW, having raced in only one handicap on sand, but she needs plenty more than when well held at Chelmsford in September now back on Tapeta.

14/1

8

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Beauty

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Suited by 7f on turf, winning at Leicester in July and running some good races in defeat since; unexposed on the AW, having raced in only one handicap on sand, but she needs plenty more than when well held at Chelmsford in September now back on Tapeta.

14/1

8/1

Form: 205052

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-13 but she has run well on Tapeta elsewhere and didn't go down without a fight over 7f at Kempton recently; others look more interesting for the win but she shouldn't be far away.
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7th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Magna

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Tony Carroll

Has been on a roll on the AW and wasn't far away behind Midnight Call in her bid for a four-timer (fine at 5f and 6f); the glaring concern is that she has no worthwhile form on turf, albeit after just four attempts.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magna

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Just keeps on progressing at 6f and 5f and landed a three-timer here (6f) 13 days ago; her small winning margins means she doesn't get raised too much and there is no reason why she should not be in the firing line again.

13/8

Form: 9-8598

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Minor form at sprint trips and she didn't find much in her one previous go over 7f, at Chelmsford as a 2yo.
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9th

10

(3)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Poppy

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

Unplaced in all 14 starts and was always in the rear in a classified event at Southwell (7f) last month; blinkers are now tried and she needs to raise her game back in a handicap.

33/1

7th

8

(5)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Twilight Poppy

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Unplaced in all 13 starts and has plenty to find, even at this level.

33/1

6th

9

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Poppy

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Out of the frame in all 12 starts and her stamina remains questionable; cheekpieces need to make a difference.

25/1

Non-runners

Woodrafff

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.00
Straight Forecast £35.91
Tricast £318.33
Trifecta £197.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Spun To Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Oselton

NEWMARKET:

Charlatan

POSTDATA:

Magna

The Sun:

Von Krolock

The Times:

Oselton

D Express:

Oselton

The Guardian:

Spun To Gold

Daily Mail:

Spun To Gold

Daily Mirror:

Spun To Gold

The Star:

Spun To Gold

Daily Record:

Spun To Gold

Telegraph:

Charlatan