February 28 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 95-911 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) on February 1 and again had something to spare when following up there (1m4f); could have more to offer in the headgear; key player.
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1st

1

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Ripon

Sax Appeal

10st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Enjoyed a fine 2025 with seven wins at up to 2m; yet to score this season but arrives in good nick, fourth in 2m2f Musselburgh handicap two weeks ago; he's well in the mix off a 2lb lower mark with blinkers refitted.

9/2

4th

1

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Sax Appeal

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

His strike-rate is better on AW than turf and this inconsistent 6yo was a tailed-off third at Southwell (2m, AW) in July last time; however, before that he was a close third of 20 in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW) and he's shown some good turf form this season; capable of a big run.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 775-75 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and he ran okay when fifth to Sax Appeal at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last time; however, he needs a bigger performance today and his form has been mixed across his last few starts.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

Form: 2-4161 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two wins here (1m3f/1m4f) this winter and back on the scoresheet when getting up close home under Taryn Langley at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last Monday; clearly progressive and he's respected under a 5lb penalty.
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8th

13

(7)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Absent since June but he will appreciate the return to AW and is 1lb lower than for his last win; this looks too competitive though.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won three handicaps at Lingfield (1m4f-1m5f, AW) this winter; never a threat when fourth back on turf at Windsor last month; others hold stronger claims.

14/1

4th

6

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Charlies Choice

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

All eight wins have been on AW but he's lost his way with heavy defeats at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in last two runs; still lightly raced on turf but he needs a major revival back in this sphere.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -12352

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four wins since November (1m/1m2f, including on Tapeta) and he went very close at Lingfield (1m2f) recently; can be headstrong and he's untested at this trip, but it's worth a go and he can have a big say if seeing it out.
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8th

2

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hitched

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

His last seven wins have been on other AW tracks and makes his course debut here; looks to be gearing up for an AW autumn campaign and may be worth a market check.

10/1

6th

7

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Hitched

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Won twice on turf in the summer of 2023 but better known for his AW exploits since; well beaten at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) on last month's return to grass; others are safer.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

11/1

Form: 653-87 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fair third at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) in December and is also effective here; didn't see out 2m at Kempton last time but this 8yo is now 0-10 on AW and others arrive with more compelling credentials.
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2nd

3

(4)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-17 on AW but he returned to form with a staying-on third here (1m6f) last month; now drops back in trip but he's 1lb lower than last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style; visor reapplied.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

On losing run and 0-16 on AW, unable to justify favouritism at Chelmsford 12 days ago; another 2lb lower today and too much ability to discount.

9/2

16/1

Form: 3480-9 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last winter and well handicapped on that form; fair Flat/hurdle efforts last August but below par since and well beaten by Sax Appeal at Wolverhampton recently following a break.
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3

(4)

19th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:47 Bath

Ocean Heights

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Pipe

T: David Pipe

Four-time Flat winner who scored over hurdles last month; down to a career-low mark and there's a good chance he can make his fitness tell.

9/2

4th

6

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Ocean Heights

11st 1lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Four-time Flat winner who came good over hurdles at the 12th attempt, with ready success here (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; carries 7lb penalty today but is due to go up by that amount anyway, and this drop back in trip won't be a problem.

11/2

1st

3

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:02 Newton Abbot

Ocean Heights

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham and four-time winner on the Flat for current stable; has been placed five times in this sphere; steps up in trip off his lowest mark over hurdles but others make greater appeal.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £18.98
Trifecta £53.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sax Appeal

Daily Mail:

Hitched

RP RATINGS:

Lexington Knight

NEWMARKET:

Charlie's Choice

The Sun:

Charlie's Choice

The Times:

Sax Appeal

Telegraph:

Sax Appeal

The Guardian:

Sax Appeal

The Star:

Sax Appeal

Daily Record:

Sax Appeal

D Express:

Hitched

Daily Mirror:

Hitched

TOPSPEED:

Lexington Knight

POSTDATA:

Lexington Knight