February 20 / 16.58 Southwell (AW)

16.58

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 74-573 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a seller at Leicester (7f, good) in October on his final start for Adrian Nicholls and he was placing for the first time since joining this stable when third of nine at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago; returns to 7f with each-way claims.
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7th

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: John Mackie

C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement.

5/1

12th

8

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Packetofbiscuits

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Packetofbiscuits

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

May remain competitive provided his recent Southwell AW form is transferred back to turf; however, his record in this sphere, which includes a seller win, is less convincing; presents a dilemma.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4-3711 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Overcame traffic issues to get up close home at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month and followed up with a comfortable success here over 1m nine days ago; carries a 5lb penalty and this drop back to 7f may not be ideal.
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12th

2

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newmarket

Dream Illusion

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Best form on AW and she's 0-7 on turf; exposed filly but she landed her fourth AW handicap when scoring at Southwell (1m) in March and was back in that career-best form when second over that C&D a fortnight ago; chance if she can transfer those efforts to grass.

6/1

2nd

6

(3)

29th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dream Illusion

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Three wins this year (two over C&D) and bounced back from disappointing Newcastle run with close sixth of eight over C&D this month, when the slow pace was against her; possible player.

9/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 07-635

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Generally disappointing since last season's reappearance but was third of ten at Wolverhampton (6f, AW ) last month and ran respectably ten days ago; isn't guaranteed to appreciate the return to this trip.
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3rd

3

(4)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Of Dreams

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John & Sean Quinn

Wins have been over 6f on turf and 7f on the AW (Newcastle); has been running well for a while and latest effort back at Newcastle was better than it looks.

5/1

7th

10

(10)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Of Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 2-20 but his last win was over C&D last month and he was only beaten 2l behind Anthropologist here last time; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he has possibilities.

9/1

4th

6

(1)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Of Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Promising third when back up to 7f at Southwell last month then won over this C&D, beating Concert Boy (due to run in the 5:00) by a short head; unexposed at the trip and respected up just 2lb.

5/1

4/1

Form: 6-3162 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Notched his second win for this yard when scoring over C&D last month before a lesser effort over 1m at Lingfield; bounced back when runner-up here 15 days ago, rallying late, but now steps back up in grade.
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8

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

No Knee Never

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Four wins on the AW in Class 6 company since December (6f-8.5f); respectable efforts on his last two outings but he possibly didn't quite get home over this trip at Ripon last month; each-way contender.

11/1

4th

5

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

No Knee Never

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Four wins (6f to 8.6f) on AW since December; perhaps stretched by 1m2f when only fourth at Ripon a fortnight ago; returning to a mile should help but a career best is needed to defy this mark.

10/1

4th

6

(10)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

No Knee Never

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: James Owen

Rarely runs a bad race and he's won two of his last three starts, including an emphatic win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) 11 days ago; has a penalty back on turf but he ran right up to his best last time and this new trip should be within range; respected.

5/2

Form: 92-533 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner who has been third here on his last two outings; now back on his last winning mark and ought to give his running.
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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: 685-71 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Beat only one rival home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his first start since returning to this yard following a 161-day break, but he stepped forward from that when winning over this C&D 15 days ago; up in grade following a 3lb rise.
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9th

6

(1)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Won a 7f handicap at Southwell on his second run back with Dean Ivory; unable to back it up in a Class 5 a fortnight later; fully effective over C&D but others appear to hold stronger claims.

12/1

6th

5

(8)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Beat only one rival home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his first start since returning to this yard following a 161-day break, but he stepped forward from that when winning over this C&D 15 days ago; up in grade following a 3lb rise.

7/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Back with former yard after five months off but beat just one in 1m Chelmsford handicap three weeks ago; a fair 7f winner at his best, so he can't be totally dismissed with that run under his belt.

12/1

Form: 67-840 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins when trained by Karl Burke (1m/1m4f); posted her best effort for Darryll Holland when fourth of seven (beaten 1l) here over 1m3f last month but she was well beaten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 16 days ago; drops down markedly in trip for her stable debut.
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9

(8)

10th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Course scorer but she came in a never-dangerous seventh of 12 on her yard debut in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; more is required with cheekpieces removed today.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Two wins when trained by Karl Burke (1m/1m4f); posted her best effort for Darryll Holland when fourth of seven (beaten 1l) here over 1m3f last month but she was well beaten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 16 days ago; drops down markedly in trip for her stable debut.

18/1

10th

5

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Darryll Holland

Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m4f), who gave it a good shot when a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f) four weeks ago; usually races prominently and has possibilities if she can find something extra with cheekpieces added.

12/1

8/1

Form: 407-33

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-9 but he got back on track in a first-time tongue-tie when third of 12 behind No Knee Never over C&D last month, and filled that same position here 15 days ago (hung left); cheekpieces are now added.
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1st

3

(1)

1st Jun 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Asian Journey

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sam England

String of defeats at short prices this spring, remains a maiden and hasn't always looked the easiest; the return to Tapeta and step back up from 7f will help, though, and he holds claims under Tom Marquand.

4/1

5th

10

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Asian Journey

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

15-race maiden who didn't look an easy ride when 2l fourth of nine over C&D (good) last month and needs to prove he can get the job done; however, he often runs well and might not be far away.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Asian Journey

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Still seeking a first win after 14 attempts but he has been threatening to put that right on AW this year and he ran a solid race back on turf at Doncaster 24 days ago; a strongly run 7f should suit and he has a small race in him off this mark.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 7804-6 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner who has gained all three over his wins over this C&D, most recently last February off 6lb higher mark than today's; below best in recent starts, including when behind Chola Empire here last month.
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5th

2

(3)

7th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

All three wins over C&D, the latest off 11lb higher in February last year; recent efforts don't suggest he is about to take advantage, though.

11/2

10th

11

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Federal Envoy

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Iain Jardine

Normally runs at Southwell where has gained all three of his wins; hasn't won for 13 months and best left alone here.

25/1

9th

2

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Often front-runner who has gained all three over his wins over this C&D, most recently last February off 6lb higher mark than today's; below best in recent starts, including when behind Chola Empire here last month.

9/1

Form: 78428- D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 16 starts came in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last July when trained by Ivan Furtado; ran well over 7f at Wolverhampton on her first two starts for this stable but disappointing there over 8.6f when last seen; cheekpieces return.
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5th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearly Squirrel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Loughnane

Both wins over 7f, the second here in March; good third to a subsequent winner at Newbury (1m, good) last time but not sure this step up in trip will suit as she can pull hard.

14/1

3rd

8

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Pearly Squirrel

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Loughnane

AW scorer for current stable but form dipped sharply returned to turf last time, despite being previously effective in this sphere; similar type to Dark Rosa.

14/1

12th

12

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Pearly Squirrel

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

C&D (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) winner in July who also won 7f handicap (AW; no headgear) in March; missed the break (not for the first time) a fortnight ago but otherwise could have a say back on turf.

9/1

16/1

Form: 124-26 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December; mostly in good form since but she was below her best at Newcastle two weeks ago, albeit she raced away from the main action with one other.
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4th

6

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Bella Bisbee

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has winning form on turf, but has exclusively raced on the AW since last August, winning twice; favourably treated on the pick of her form on grass and holds an each-way shout.

9/1

6th

8

(5)

12th May 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Bella Bisbee

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Five wins, four on the AW including over C&D last month; beaten less than a length, albeit only fifth of nine, back here 12 days ago; better drawn than of late and could go well.

7/1

Form: 7291-3 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims.
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12th

6

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Heather Main

On a good mark and suited by this C&D but out of form lately and has quite a bit to prove; non-runner 2.20 Ascot Friday.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.50
Straight Forecast £50.46
Tricast £587.97
Trifecta £1082.60

Selections

The Times:

Dream Illusion

SPOTLIGHT:

Chola Empire

POSTDATA:

No Knee Never

Telegraph:

Dream Illusion

The Guardian:

Dream Illusion

Daily Mail:

Dream Illusion

D Express:

Dream Illusion

Daily Mirror:

Dream Illusion

The Sun:

Dream Illusion

The Star:

No Knee Never

Daily Record:

No Knee Never

RP RATINGS:

Chola Empire

TOPSPEED:

Chola Empire

NEWMARKET:

Chola Empire