February 21 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 404-31 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Steady progress in handicaps this winter, getting off the mark with a last-ditch success at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (7f); 4lb higher mark to contend with but the best of him could still be to come.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(7)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

19:25 Chester

Seagrave Fox

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f on the AW earlier this year; ran respectably when close sixth of 11 when returned to turf at Haydock (7f, good to firm) when always prominent but short of room late on; needs to build on that but not dismissed.

12/1

11

(11)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Seagrave Fox

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Did well over 7f on AW early this year, winning twice; ran respectably when close sixth of 11 when returned to turf here (7f, good to firm; The Toff third) three weeks ago, always prominent but short of room late on; needs to build on that but not dismissed.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 443-55

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed a useful level of form in a novice and maiden event in December; no progress in two sprint handicaps this year but dropped 4lb for her troubles; some encouragement for this new trip on breeding.
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5th

6

(4)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Ran as well as she ever has when second of eight at Southwell last month, her first attempt at this trip; hit with a 2lb rise for that effort but there could be more to come.

7/2

2nd

1

(2)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Showed a useful level of form in a novice and maiden event in December; no progress in two sprint handicaps this year but dropped 4lb for her troubles; some encouragement for this new trip on breeding.

6/1

5th

2

(4)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Bred to be sharp and showed plenty of speed when a close third in 6f Wolverhampton novice just after Christmas; failed to improve for a switch to handicap company at Chelmsford (5f) 11 days ago but it's still very early in her career.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4636-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; didn't run too badly at Newcastle last month on her return from a break but she will need a career best to come out on top.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(9)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:50 Carlisle

Capofan

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Michael Dods

A case can be made on some of her form but she's not been great of late and returning to 6f casts further doubts.

6/1

4th

5

(4)

5th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Capofan

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, went third over 4f out, pressed leader from 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

9/1

7th

3

(1)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Capofan

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed over 7f on turf (good) and AW; best efforts give her claims from this mark but she'll need to better her three efforts this year; cheekpieces may help; not ruled out.

11/4

Form: 567-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Posed no threat in three runs last summer but did leave the impression there was some ability lurking; may well do better now handicapping at a modest level.
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1st

4

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coloane

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Roger Fell

3-36; back to winning ways, clinging on in a similar C&D apprentices' handicap (0-65) on Saturday; the promising Conor Whiteley retains the ride, and she'll be a threat to all if taking her chance again 48 hours on from that success.

9/4

1st

5

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coloane

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Roger Fell

Infrequent winner but she made a promising return from a 108-day break here two weeks ago; talented claimer takes off a valuable 3lb; shortlisted.

9/2

5th

10

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coloane

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

Easy winner of a 1m handicap at Southwell last September when 9lb lower; up and down since and needs to be at her best to take this after 108 days off.

10/1

Form: -14526 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed a useful change of gear to win a 7f handicap at Kempton last month (blinkered for the first time) and he's generally run with credit in defeat since; not entirely straightforward but he has the ability to play a part in the finish.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(9)

10th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Greavsie

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Comfortable winner off this mark at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in January but he's 0-8 since and has been well held in his last three races; now returns to AW but he needs to rediscover his spark.

9/1

5th

5

(8)

1st May 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

15:19 Windsor

Greavsie

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two-time winner whose progress has stalled in recent starts; over 7l to make up with Sparks Fly on last week's C&D run and vulnerable for win purposes.

14/1

3rd

1

(3)

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

Greavsie

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

His two wins came off slightly lower marks and he's completely exposed after a busy AW campaign; looked to go hard in front last time and has been consistent in the blinkers but remains vulnerable to improvers.

12/1

Form: 3-25

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promise in three sprint runs, including here, and this trip should prove more suitable judged on her pedigree; yard just 1-55 on the Flat since the beginning of October; others appeal more.
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6th

5

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Savannah Smiles

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Course winner over 5f on heavy ground in September and she has also won on good to firm; ended last season out of sorts and she was well held on her return at Leicester (6f, good) 16 days ago; hood is removed and tongue-tie is applied; bit to prove.

14/1

7th

10

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Savannah Smiles

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Turf wins have come on stiff tracks, at 6f and 5f; had another good season in 2025 but it ended quietly in the autumn and she now has a hood refitted for the first time in over two years; has a bit to prove.

25/1

Form: 95800-

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress at two, finishing down the field in nurseries at Thirsk (1m) and Redcar (6f) when last seen in September; gelded since; dropped a few pounds but he needs a break and the switch to AW to give him a lift.
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8th

10

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Taunton

Future Times

10st 5lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Gordon Edwards

Longstanding maiden who didn't run badly on first two starts back from a mammoth absence; out of the weights but not hard to see him hitting the frame in a weak contest, if bouncing back from a poor effort last time.

14/1

11th

11

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Future Times

10st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Gordon Edwards

20-race maiden who only recently returned from a mammoth absence; beaten about 14l on both occasions and behind Vengeance last time.

14/1

8th

12

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Future Times

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Gordon Edwards

Unplaced all five hurdle starts but returned from 596-day absence with an encouraging fourth at Taunton (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago and has possibilities if that run brought him on.

6/1

Form: 870-9 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Didn't beat many home in three turf runs last summer; gelded afterwards and he returned to action at Kempton last month when sent off favourite for a 1m handicap, only to drop away tamely in the closing stages; dropped 3lb for his troubles and now fitted with blinkers; clearly thought capable of better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(8)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Trojan Legend

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in three starts on turf last summer and, after having been gelded, has fared little better in two AW handicaps since returning in January (sent off favourite on the first occasion); presumably thought capable of better, but makes limited appeal for now.

7/1

8th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Trojan Legend

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Didn't beat many home in three turf runs last summer; gelded afterwards and he returned to action at Kempton last month when sent off favourite for a 1m handicap, only to drop away tamely in the closing stages; dropped 3lb for his troubles and now fitted with blinkers; clearly thought capable of better.

4/1

9th

3

(1)

19th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Trojan Legend

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Well-related Ulysses colt who was comfortably held in his three qualifying runs over 6f/7f last summer but no surprise were he to prove a different proposition now handicapping after a break (has been gelded).

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £21.35
Tricast £112.89
Trifecta £120.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Seagrave Fox

Daily Mail:

Savannah Smiles

Daily Mirror:

Greavsie

NEWMARKET:

Coloane

Telegraph:

Capofan

RP Ratings:

Seagrave Fox

POSTDATA:

Seagrave Fox

The Times:

Seagrave Fox

The Guardian:

Seagrave Fox

D Express:

Seagrave Fox

The Sun:

Seagrave Fox

The Star:

Seagrave Fox

Daily Record:

Seagrave Fox