January 23 / 18.15 Southwell (AW)

18.15

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BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1442-1 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Course regular who has proved consistent in the last 12 months; justified favouritism dropped back to 7f most recently, taking Southwell record to 7-19; unexposed at this trip; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Nine wins at this course (7f-1m4f), including three this year; remains in top form, having finished runner-up here on his last two starts; must be strongly considered on his favoured track.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

9th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Took this in 2025 and he comes here better than ever, bagging a third course win of 2026 in February; posted a very good second in another 7f handicap here last time so rates a big player off an unchanged mark.

5/4

2nd

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Better than ever since dropped back to 7f, determinedly adding a third win from four C&D starts three weeks ago; this class didn't look beyond him when 1l third here before that, just behind stablemate Legal Reform; some wriggle room judged on peak RPRs even off a new career-high mark.

2/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0201-4 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Successful three times last term, including at Chelmsford (7f) on final outing; respectable fourth there on reappearance; has frame possibilities off unaltered mark.
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1st

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good in defeat races this season, including fourth over C&D last month; went down only to a progressive 3yo at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the third and fourth have franked that form; bold show likely.

5/2

2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 1792-5 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, most recently off current mark last February; respectable second here on penultimate outing and hindered by wide trip latest; not ruled out.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

Form: 34505- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2024 but failed to add to his tally last year; however, starts his 2026 campaign on a workable mark and has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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8th

2

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

He's dropped to a mark fully 15lb lower than when a close fourth over C&D last August; however, this regressive 5yo has struggled to get competitive this year; a first-time visor replaces a tongue-tie.

7/1

7th

5

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Tennessee Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and his losing run stretches back 18 months; attracted support at Yarmouth last month (7f, good) but fared no better; now tried in a tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

1

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Three wins in 2024 but he has drawn a blank since; returns to his optimum trip off a reduced mark and this is his first Class 5 handicap for some time; not solid but he has the ability to go well.

7/1

8/1

Form: 3163-3 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent form for current stable features a Southwell win (6f); creditable third in last two starts, the penultimate over C&D; yet to score above Class 5, however.
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7th

2

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile 7yo who has won ten times at up to 1m; hasn't made an impact since his Leicester win (6f, good to firm) in May but he had lots of traffic issues at Newbury three weeks ago; can put a line through that and he's a player if he gets some luck this time.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newbury

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in May but has been pretty consistent since rejoining Tony Carroll in March and probably won't be far away.

8/1

Form: 02331- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Couple of sound performances at Lingfield since joining new yard and returning from a layoff, making all over 7f last time; may remain competitive back up just 2lb.
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9th

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

Form: 76950- D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.
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7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

Form: 1422-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Gained most recent success in September and has remained in form, latterly runner-up twice at Southwell (1m) since returned to AW; fighting chance back down in trip.
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3rd

5

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ended 2025 in good order and he was a good second over 1m here on his return in January; three heavy defeats have followed and there is likely to be other pace for him to contend with today; drops in class but others appeal more.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has had a couple of close calls over C&D this winter but he's lost his way in last two starts and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.

25/1

12th

11

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Had been in a consistent vein of form but needs to rebound from his disappointing show when favourite at Southwell most recently.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £14.40
Straight Forecast £17.65
Tricast £210.15
Trifecta £235.90

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Tennessee Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Down To The Kid

RP RATINGS:

Giorgio M

D Express:

Golden Pharaoh

TOPSPEED:

Chola Empire

POSTDATA:

Mumayaz

Daily Mirror:

Giorgio M

Daily Record:

Golden Pharaoh

The Times:

Tennessee Gold

Telegraph:

Tennessee Gold

The Guardian:

Tennessee Gold

Daily Mail:

Tennessee Gold

The Sun:

Down To The Kid

The Star:

Down To The Kid