February 20 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 9664-2 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
His wins have been over 9.4f at Wolverhampton and 2m here; nearly added a third success over this far at Lingfield and gets in off the same mark here with Oisin Murphy taking over; respected with cheekpieces added.
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6th

6

(8)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Wonder

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Three AW wins; stays further than this but the trip shouldn't be an issue; ran as well as he ever has at Southwell in August last time (after a layoff) but this race will demand more.

6/1

5th

1

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Wonder

10st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

3-15 on AW (last two wins were at this track) compared to 0-4 on turf; in good form at 1m4f on AW initially this year, including a second under Taryn Langley; there was a dip in April when last seen but it's easy to see him returning in a major role for his in-form yard.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 113/18 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
4-13 on the Flat; narrow winner over 2m at Kempton and it wasn't his first below-par effort at Lingfield 20 days ago; handles this surface and better can be expected.
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8th

11

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Knight Templar

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Had a good year on the Flat and over hurdles, and ran well back from a break to finish second to Personal Best at Sandown; however, he failed to back that up in a big way when tailed off at Kempton; goes on all ground.

20/1

10th

8

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Knight Templar

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Had a productive year over hurdles and on the Flat, last time returning from a break and boxing on for second at Sandown (1m6f); he was bang there over C&D the time before; solid chance.

9/1

2nd

3

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Knight Templar

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

In good form over hurdles and on the Flat earlier this year, last time going close in a 2m AW handicap off 1lb lower; if in the same form after his break then should be involved.

6/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 9/297-

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
3-5 on the AW for Karl Burke; nearly won a 9.4f seller at Wolverhampton on debut for this yard after an absence but beaten double-figure lengths in two subsequent handicaps; doesn't look as good as he was and cheekpieces are now added.
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5th

7

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bystander

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Dual Newcastle winner who's generally struggled since returning from more than a year off; his only below-par effort on Tapeta came when not seeing out 1m6f, however, and the handicapper's given him every chance.

10/1

13th

10

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bystander

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Often a front-runner; 13lb below last winning mark, but patchy form in five starts since returning from 14 months off in October; others make greater appeal.

33/1

8th

6

(7)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bystander

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Handy sort who was off for 14 months before returning for this yard in October; third of 11 when stepped up in trip at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago, but this will test his stamina further.

6/1

14/1

Form: 53-374 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Completed an AW hat-trick during this month last year from 8.6f to 1m2f; can deal with this mark but last two efforts weren't his best and unproven over this far.
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7th

9

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Road

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Hard to be too enthused by this summer's turf efforts but his AW mark has come down with it and this five-time course scorer is well treated if revved to go after 102 days off.

20/1

9th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Urban Road

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Posted duck eggs at York the last twice but this is a drop back in class and he's on last winning mark; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and his losing run is mounting up.

12/1

11th

9

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Urban Road

10st 8lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

He's 8-50 on the AW and only 1-13 on turf; he was bang there over this far and off this mark at Redcar in April but he's another in here on a recovery mission after two lesser efforts.

40/1

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14/1

Form: 55P6-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Rated a good bit higher in the past but has lost his way and was never involved here three weeks ago when behind Pleasant Man.
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7th

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:26 Newcastle (AW)

Traila

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Quite lightly raced since 2023 (when a fairly useful 1m6f scorer) but he took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 11 in 1m4f Southwell handicap two weeks ago, doing best of those coming off a steady pace; very much one to consider off a 2lb lower mark.

7/2

5th

1

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Traila

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Rated a good bit higher in the past but has lost his way and was never involved here three weeks ago when behind Pleasant Man.

14/1

6th

1

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

15:38 Southwell (AW)

Traila

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Has been a useful handicapper in his time but he was pulled up lame at Newbury in August and then tailed off over 2m here last month; tumbling down the weights but comes with risk attached.

16/1

Form: 954-34 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Close fourth over 1m6f here recently in a race he won the previous year off an 8lb higher mark than today's figure; back into a Class 5 now, he should run well.
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1st

4

(7)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Pleasant Man

9st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in June and a case can be made on that form but this 8yo has been well beaten on his last two starts, most recently at Haydock only last Friday.

14/1

5th

3

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:58 Haydock

Pleasant Man

9st 13lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Joey Ramsden

Acts on good to firm and soft; ended a lengthy losing run when making all at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in June but he's not gone on from that and was a long way below form at York last time; now drops back in grade but he has something to prove again after a break.

10/1

8th

9

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Pleasant Man

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Ended a lengthy losing run when making all at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last month but found out off 3lb higher at Yarmouth since, albeit another creditable effort.

14/1

11/2

Form: /2258- D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, has managed only eighth in his last two races (1m6f/hurdle) and others have less to prove.
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3rd

3

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Gifted Angel

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jack Jones

3-8 over hurdles for Tom Dascombe (often with forcing tactics) and he won his first two on the Flat once joining this yard; solid fourth of 13 from the rear at Warwick (2m, good to soft; kept on) 11 days ago; respected.

6/1

4th

6

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Warwick

Gifted Angel

11st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Jack Jones

Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, hasn't been on his game in either discipline on last four starts; bit to prove.

14/1

7th

12

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Gifted Angel

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, has managed only eighth in his last two races (1m6f/hurdle) and others have less to prove.

11/2

Form: /6223-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose 8yo who has had plenty of racing and an overall strike-rate of 3-48; signed off for Mickey Bowen with some ropey efforts over hurdles/fences and others appeal more on this return to the Flat.
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5th

5

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Isle Of Sark

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Micky Hammond

Sole Flat win (31 attempts) was debut in 2020; had two hurdle wins (2m5f and 2m4f) in 2025 and there have been bits of chase form in recent months; visor returning instead of blinkers might possibly help, but there are more likely candidates.

16/1

3rd

2

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:30 Newton Abbot

Isle Of Sark

11st 9lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Flat/hurdles winner; ran encouragingly on his return to chasing but has failed to back up that effort in two starts since, taking record in this sphere to 0-8; admittedly well treated on best form.

10/1

5th

1

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Isle Of Sark

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Posted best effort for these connections when third at Sedgefield in April (2m5f, good), before appearing to find it harder work last time; mixed record over stayers' trips, and would appreciate the ground drying out.

10/1

Form: 79/16- CD

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not in bad form this jumps season but he's 6lb higher than for his C&D win last August and others might be better treated.
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2nd

2

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

13:44 Fontwell

Motazzen

11st 6lb

J: Richard Upton

T: Henrietta C Knight

Gained five of his six hurdle wins at this track, including in pretty good style twice last month (2m3f and an extended 2m5f); 6lb rise since latest looks on the steep side but 7lb claimer (who had a chase win last week) is recruited; faces only four rivals and his record here demands great respect.

4/1

1st

3

22nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:57 Fontwell

Motazzen

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Gained four of his five hurdle wins at this track, the latest in pretty good style this month (2m3f, good); fine over this longer trip and recent 4lb rise does not look excessive; likely contender.

11/4

1st

5

6th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

16:05 Fontwell

Motazzen

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won over 2m5f here in March (good to soft) and did so by 10l; has offered little since (including two runs after wind surgery) so something to prove now.

10/1

Form: 45358- D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won on AW and turf for Hughie Morrison at up to this trip; not that competitive in two runs for current yard and all headgear is now removed; bit risky.
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2nd

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Carlisle

Loving Look

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Hurdles debutante whose Flat efforts for new yard leave a doubt over her current form; previously a fairly useful sort (peak RPR 87) so brings potential provided a resurgent display materialises.

14/1

10th

11

(9)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Loving Look

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won on AW and turf for Hughie Morrison at up to this trip; not that competitive in two runs for current yard and all headgear is now removed; bit risky.

16/1

5

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:58 Nottingham

Loving Look

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hughie Morrison

2-13 overall and 1-8 in handicaps, the handicap win in a four-runner race (1m2f) last November; probably stays 1m6f but did not show it on latest outing; 5lb lower today than at start of this season but the first-time tongue-tie seemingly needs to make a difference.

12/1

25/1

Form: 10098- D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat form for previous connections but well beaten on the Flat and over hurdles for current yard.
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4th

2

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:15 Catterick

Promethean

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Sam England

1m4f Flat winner in France last August when trained by David Menuisier but it's hard to get excited by his efforts on the Flat or over hurdles for current yard, the latest over hurdles at Uttoxeter 13 days ago; best watched unless the betting speaks in his favour.

20/1

5th

3

4th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:45 Uttoxeter

Promethean

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

1m4f Flat winner in France last August when trained by David Menuisier; 80-1 fifth of 13 to Uncle Remus over C&D (good) 19 days ago was easily the closest finish from his five runs over hurdles; needs to build markedly on that but his old Flat ability is not yet forgotten.

8/1

5th

6

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Promethean

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Sam England

Won on the Flat in France last August when trained by David Menuisier; has shown little in four runs over hurdles for current yard.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £15.34
Tricast £55.92
Trifecta £56.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wonder

TOPSPEED:

Urban Road

Daily Mirror:

Pleasant Man

RP RATINGS:

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