February 28 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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BetUK’s Acca Club£5 Free Bet Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2-5202 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won twice last winter, one over C&D, and he has finished second in three of his five runs this winter, most recently a near miss over C&D last week (finished in front of a few of today's rivals); should give it another good go at this level.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Tron

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Has gained last three wins at classified level, the most recent over C&D in January; poor strike-rate in handicaps but holds place claims on plenty of form; best to forgive latest effort.

14/1

10th

10

(10)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Tron

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

All wins over 5f, in a handicap here in early 2022 and three classified races subsequently; has work to do on rare 6f run.

16/1

3rd

9

(3)

12th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Tron

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, midfield, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 74-515 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
He was gaining his eighth career win, and first over 6f, when gamely making all at Newcastle two weeks ago; not suited by making the running into a headwind back there last week; major player back at 5f.
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11

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Blackcurrent

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Veteran who ended a long losing run when making all at Beverley (5f, good) in May; did not repeat the form in his two subsequent outings, also under Shay Farmer, and does not seem the percentage call.

16/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing run when making all on a rare turf outing at Beverley (5f, good) in May but he dropped out on his return visit on Monday; the soft ground may have dulled his powers but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid; change of headgear.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 66-775

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Finished on the heels of reopposing rivals here last week when not enjoying a clear run; dangerous if he can build on that but recent profile suggests that's far from assured.
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7th

10

(4)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:25 Redcar

Stronsay

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Liam Bailey

Ran okay in a couple of weak sprints on AW in February but quiet more recently and easy enough to swerve.

33/1

7th

12

(2)

19th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:26 Hamilton

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well treated on his old form but he's 0-21 since his last win (6f, soft) in October 2021 and was tailed off at Redcar last time; opposable.

25/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:16 Redcar

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

On a losing run of 20 since winning at Catterick in October 2021 (6f, soft); others appeal more.

14/1

11/2

Form: 832263

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
38-race maiden; several good runs here this winter, including when finishing well for third last week; Oisin Murphy retains the ride but others are preferred for win purposes.
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8th

9

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

8

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

9

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

16/1

Form: 76-470 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
7f not ideal for her last time and her two previous 5f runs at this level better races to judge her on; they suggest she might prove vulnerable once more.
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11

(10)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Liberty Bay

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Mark Usher

Hasn't won in three years but remains consistent enough and has run fairly in the visor the past twice; is fine on any ground and there's no obvious reason she won't go well again.

8/1

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:08 Leicester

Liberty Bay

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Her wins came back in 2020 and 2021 but she often runs pretty well in defeat, as when fourth of 15 at Bath three weeks ago in a first-time visor (retained); holds each-way claims.

11/2

4th

17

(7)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Liberty Bay

9st 0lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Usher

Not really threatening to add to her wins at two/three and Sisters In The Sky is the one to take out of last week's race here; visor goes on but cheekpieces/hood haven't helped in the past.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 664614 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Game effort to see off Arzaak over C&D 18 days ago; didn't run badly here on Thursday when drawn away from the action in stall 1; likely to give his running once again.
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10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

7

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight-time C&D winner who's into the veteran stage and on the downgrade, arriving on a losing run of 18; is entitled to have come on for last month's Southwell run, following a short break, and the return here will suit.

10/1

6/1

Form: 68-792 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but he ran well behind Another Angel here 18 days ago, having to wait for a gap at a crucial stage; travelled powerfully through that contest and enters calculations but stall 1 perhaps not ideal.
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6th

7

(5)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Arzaak

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Campaigned on AW since November; ran creditably in classified event on penultimate start; close third in this race last year but again looks set for a place at best; losing run goes back to 2020.

10/1

6th

7

(5)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Arzaak

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Campaigned on AW since November; ran creditably in classified event on penultimate start; close third in this race last year but again looks set for a place at best; losing run goes back to 2020.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Arzaak

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Charlie Wallis

prominent on inner, bit short of room and lost position under 4f out

7/2

Form: 38-425

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Placed over C&D in November; good run over this trip at Lingfield on his penultimate start too but latest fifth was short of that level; chance if back to this winter's best.
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11

(2)

6th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youllovemewheniwin

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Geoffrey Deacon

Some creditable efforts since November, including a close second at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in January, but he hasn't really fired in his last two starts; losing run is now up to 22 and he needs first-time blinkers to make a difference.

12/1

8th

11

(3)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Youllovemewheniwin

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Geoffrey Deacon

in touch with leaders

8/1

5th

8

(1)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Youllovemewheniwin

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Geoffrey Deacon

No win since 2021 and 0-5 for current stable but performed encouragingly in classified races here the last twice, finishing fourth to Musaytir over 6f then close second over 5f the following day; firmly in calculations kept to this grade.

4/1

8/1

Form: 673-87 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Should be at concert pitch after two runs back from a break and he showed plenty of speed here last week, eventually weakening into seventh; unlikely to get things his own way up front but still more appealing than some.
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6th

10

(12)

11th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Mr Pc

9st 0lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tony Carroll

visibility reduced by sea-fret, no stalls used

10/1

6th

10

(11)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Pc

9st 0lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Tony Carroll

Prominent racer; close up in third in a 5f classified event at Ffos Las last month but well beaten in a Leicester handicap four days later (cheekpieces first time, left off now); drawn widest and makes limited appeal.

20/1

6th

8

(4)

29th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Leicester

Mr Pc

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

6/1

10th
2 (9)
Arkid

33/1

Form: 700-99

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
The odd run that gives him a squeak but work to do judged on this winter's three C&D runs; cheekpieces return for the first time since his debut.
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7th

10

(1)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:16 Redcar

Arkid

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Ian McInnes

18-race maiden for Les Eyre (most runs over 5f); not in much form this year and had cheekpieces tried again when well beaten last time; now wears a hood on debut for Ian McInnes.

40/1

10th

2

(9)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Arkid

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Les Eyre

dwelt start, always towards rear

33/1

9th

10

(8)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Arkid

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Les Eyre

Patchy overall record and he stopped quickly in a C&D classified event 11 days ago; others are safer.

33/1

Form: 0-7785 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly over 1m here 11 days ago but he was also tried over hurdles earlier in the month and 5f isn't sure to be his thing.
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6

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Poor hurdler and no sign of him making a better chaser at Market Rasen last week.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.10
Straight Forecast £8.90
Trifecta £168.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

The Tron

SPOTLIGHT:

Another Angel

LAMBOURN:

Liberty Bay

D Express:

Stroxx

The Times:

Arzaak

Telegraph:

The Tron

The Guardian:

The Tron

The Sun:

The Tron

Daily Record:

The Tron

POSTDATA:

Another Angel

Daily Mail:

Another Angel

Daily Mirror:

Another Angel

The Star:

Another Angel