February 20 / 16.26 Southwell (AW)

16.26

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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

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 632-22 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner who has been beaten a neck here in two starts since returning from a 274-day break; steps back up in grade off a 2lb higher mark, but holds solid place claims.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

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4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 085-81 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Ayr (6f, soft) in 2023 and a novice at Ripon (6f, good) in 2024; had a visor on for the first time when getting up late after being denied a clear run at Newcastle (7f, AW) two weeks ago; remains of interesting following a 3lb rise.
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1st

21

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison.

20/1

12th

13

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122, all over 7f on AW, since wearing visor; most recently bumped into thriving rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; dual winner on turf; solid claims in the retained headgear.

11/2

2nd

4

(4)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Strike

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Reinvigorated by a visor, winning a C&D handicap (beat Bobby Joe Leg) early last month before a close second at Southwell two weeks ago (Goldmoyne third); up another 2lb today but he threatened to be useful in his youth and should have another big run in him.

5/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 11-223 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record of 11223 since wearing cheekpieces (all at Newcastle); bumped into Aisling Oscar last month when that one was completing a seven-timer, and his latest third is worth upgrading having raced away from the main action; the winner of that has since won again, and he holds good claims.
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4th

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Goldmoyne

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Completed a four-timer on the AW at Lingfield in March; posted another solid effort when fifth of 11 in 7f Newmarket handicap two weeks ago so he can't be ruled out.

8/1

5th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Goldmoyne

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won four in a row on AW this year before close fourth at Musselburgh (7f); merely midfield in a big field over this C&D 12 days later but he sat prominent in a race that favoured those ridden more patiently; not discounted.

20/1

4

(3)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has built up a good strike-rate on AW for current yard; form since returned turf comprises a good effort and an excusable one; however, chance of landing this contest partly depends on the effects of new headgear.

9/1

Form: 290-66 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Charlie Johnston (both off a 3lb lower mark than today's); caught the eye after encountering traffic issues at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his stable debut, but he was behind Golden Strike at Newcastle two weeks ago.
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4th

6

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Anthropologist

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March having got plenty of cover when there was a headwind; wasn't able to match that effort there 23 days ago and now steps back up in grade; returns to turf with place claims.

12/1

6th

3

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

4yo who recorded his third win when beating ten rivals over C&D last month; back up 4lb but he travelled strongly for a long way last time and hit a personal best with that stylish success; key player.

4/1

Form: 34-525 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner, with the latest success coming under Phoebe Edwards at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in November; beaten a neck here over a mile last month and shaped as if still in form at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago; drop back in trip shouldn't be too much of an issue and he's respected.
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7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

Form: 423-28

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-12 but she was placed on her final two starts for Gemma Tutty at Newcastle over 6f, and ran well when runner-up here over 6f on her stable debut; down the field at Newcastle ten days ago but she was beaten only 4l; steps back up in trip.
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6th

12

(7)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Northern Attitude

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

0-12 but she was placed on her final two starts for Gemma Tutty at Newcastle over 6f, and ran well when runner-up here over 6f on her stable debut; down the field at Newcastle ten days ago but she was beaten only 4l; steps back up in trip.

16/1

8th

7

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Attitude

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

0-11 but was placed on consecutive C&D starts for Gemmy Tutty in the autumn and again ran well when close second to progressive rival on stable debut at Southwell (6f) 11 days ago; big player if that recent outing brought her on.

11/4

Form: -35082 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).
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6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

25/1

Form: 053-30

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden but he was third at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December and again over this C&D last month; however, he failed to beat a rival home 29 days ago and now has a bit to prove.
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3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.

10/1

9th

10

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface.

9/1

4th

8

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice in March prior to making it 17th time lucky at Newcastle (1m) a fortnight ago; arrives fit and in form but eighth is the best he's managed in four previous turf outings.

11/2

Form: 23-710 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained his first success for this yard in fine style over C&D last month but he never featured from off the pace here behind Fools Rush In following a 7lb rise 15 days ago; may be capable of bouncing back.
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5th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Not the easiest to predict but came from off the pace for a second career win on his first visit to Wolverhampton in March (7f; 2lb lower); breakthrough win in January was over C&D.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Only 1-16 on AW, the success admittedly gained in clearcut style at Southwell in January; a possible danger on that form but has been nowhere near it otherwise this year; not a solid option.

16/1

9th

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Gained his first success for this yard in fine style over C&D last month but he never featured from off the pace here behind Fools Rush In following a 7lb rise 15 days ago; may be capable of bouncing back.

16/1

8/1

Form: 4-1521 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (8.6f) at the beginning of last month and over this C&D 15 days ago; now 2lb higher in this deeper race but this two-time course winner should go well again.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

Form: 10-011 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Can front-run, just as he did when making all at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month; held on to follow up under a 4lb penalty over that same C&D 17 days ago, but his last five wins have been in Class 6 company and he's now back up in grade off a 3lb higher mark.
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10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

11/1

Form: 274-76 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole success from 20 starts came at Brighton (7f) in May 2024; reportedly unsuited by front-running at Wolverhampton last month but he did shape more encouragingly under more patient tactics at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) 39 days ago.
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8th

3

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Arnaz

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole success came when trained by Ed Walker in May 2024; down to a career-low mark but hasn't threatened on his recent starts on AW.

12/1

7th

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Arnaz

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

8lb lower than when second of nine over C&D last September, but not built on it (mainly over further) since; return to this trip may help, but he is 0-17 since his successful handicap debut.

50/1

12th

8

(9)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Arnaz

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole success from 20 starts came at Brighton (7f) in May 2024; reportedly unsuited by front-running at Wolverhampton last month but he did shape more encouragingly under more patient tactics at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) 39 days ago.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £35.12
Tricast £87.91
Trifecta £105.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Goldmoyne

Daily Mail:

Golden Strike

D Express:

King Of York

POSTDATA:

Northern Attitude

Telegraph:

Arnaz

NEWMARKET:

Ernie's Valentine

Daily Record:

Fools Rush In

Daily Mirror:

Golden Strike

RP RATINGS:

Goldmoyne

The Times:

Goldmoyne

The Guardian:

Goldmoyne

The Sun:

Goldmoyne

The Star:

King Of York