February 17 / 18.45 Southwell (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £10044
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

1st
5 (12)
Muzaffar

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 44/0-2

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed promise as 2yo but missed nearly all of last season; 28-1, improved when neck second of nine on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) eight days ago, sticking to his task very well; no shock to see him upped in trip after that and he looks a leading contender.
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8th

5

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:31 Doncaster

Muzaffar

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two Flat wins at 1m3f/1m6f in 2023; missed most of 2024 and has needed two recent runs; open to improvement in his second handicap with Brian Hughes replacing a 10lb claimer; cheekpieces added latest, now discarded.

9/1

7th

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Muzaffar

11st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two-time Flat winner who has been an encouraging third on his two hurdle starts a year apart, the latest at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December; open to improvement in this code and is in with a chance on handicap hurdle debut; cheekpieces return (no positive impact on the Flat).

7/1

7th

12

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Muzaffar

11st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two-time Flat winner who has been an encouraging third on his two hurdle starts a year apart, the latest at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in December; open to improvement in this code and is in with a chance on handicap hurdle debut; cheekpieces return (no positive impact on the Flat).

7/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7-1 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Found 7f too sharp on debut; again favourite, well suited by the step up to 1m3f for novice here one month ago, galloping on strongly for an emphatic win; this race should demand more but he's on the shortlist.
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5th

3

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

Sax Appeal

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings were on last two outings but his turf form still needs improvement.

6/1

6th

2

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Sax Appeal

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Something amiss on sole start here (2024); very busy since and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW (which has dominated career) and his turf form needs improvement.

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 32y

Class 3

16:00 Beverley

Sax Appeal

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent racer who posted four wins in the second half of last year, including a C&D defeat of Charging Thunder on good; suffered a heavy defeat on AW last time but it was in a strong Good Friday race at Newcastle and Charging Thunder was once again behind him; a bold show seems likely in these much calmer waters back on turf.

15/8

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 347-

Last run: 107 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three runs last autumn, clearly best when beaten just over 2l in novice at Newbury (1m, soft) on second start; modest on Kempton AW latest; there's some stamina on the dam's side and he needs a close look given that best form.
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12th

13

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Moush

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

Couldn't win for Jack Channon and hasn't remotely threatened to put that right in six starts for current yard.

50/1

11th

4

(9)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Moush

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Jack Channon; this 17-race maiden lacks persuasive claims judged on what he's done for new yard this season.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:45 Hamilton

Moush

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Liam Bailey

took keen hold, led

25/1

Form: 453-84

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden and none too consistent in form terms, but runner-up six times and he has plenty of form (including this winter) which gives him a big shout; not proven beyond 1m2f (one attempt); first race since sold of out Darryll Holland's for 9,500gns two weeks ago and the tongue-tie and headgear are both set aside.
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4th

7

(7)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

They Dont Know

10st 3lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

in rear

14/1

9th

7

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:20 Epsom

They Dont Know

9st 13lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

Seven seconds but no wins in his 23 starts; has raced over this far only twice, with a fair third of six on AW this March but this season's 1m2f form is better.

16/1

3rd

3

(1)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Chepstow

They Dont Know

10st 7lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent, lost position over 8f out, headway 5f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to Hong Kong 1m Group 3 winner Urban Aspect and dam is a Listed-placed 1m4f winner; 18-1, ran green in the rear in maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) two weeks ago but ended up fourth of seven; very interesting if he now has much more of an idea of what's required.
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2nd

6

(14)

13th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:40 York

Urban Outlook

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

First run on turf when winning by a head at Chester (1m6f, good to soft) last month and he followed up at Haydock (1m6f, soft) two weeks ago with a strong-staying performance after trouble in running; 6lb rise demands further improvement but he's heading the right way.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Urban Outlook

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Nicely progressive on the AW and showed a good attitude to make a successful debut on turf over 1m6f at Chester (good to soft); 2lb rise is here nor there but this company is more challenging.

5/2

1st

2

(10)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

16:25 Chester

Urban Outlook

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Only raced on the AW so far, winning a Lingfield maiden (1m2f) in March and having been of for six months, finishing fourth of nine on handicap debut at Kempton (1m3f) 17 days ago; bred to stay well so worth a second look now switched to grass.

11/2

10/1

Form: 7-2445

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has been running respectably this year but needs to find extra with today's move up from 9.4f; wore blinkers five starts back (reverts to them today) and cheekpieces since.
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10th

10

(11)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sprezzatura

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Maiden; has run well at about 7f (turf) and 1m (Polytrack) for new yard of late but lacked the pace to challenge over a bare 7f at Chelmsford recently; acts on Tapeta elsewhere and return to 1m should help; first-time hood added to refitted blinkers; thereabouts.

7/1

6th

5

(5)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sprezzatura

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

0-16 overall but still early days for him with his shrewd new yard; over 4l ahead of the stumbling Coral Reef at Ffos Las last month, and his Lingfield third since (1m) was an equal best form effort on synthetics.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sprezzatura

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

0-14 for Iain Jardine but neck away from making winning stable debut at Ffos Las 12 days ago; up 1lb; has form on Tapeta but makes Polytrack debut here.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 55

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two bumpers; showed some ability in 1m4f AW novice events at Kempton (150-1) and Lingfield (100-1) but others have achieved a fair bit more; probably more one for handicaps.
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6

(4)

13th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 109y

Class 6

14:00 Doncaster

Aris De Crat

10st 13lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Louise Allan

Well down the field when upped to 2m at Lingfield (AW) last month and has now been unplaced all seven starts; sports first-time visor for today's turf return.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Aris De Crat

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Louise Allan

dwelt start, towards rear early, headway to lead after 1f

40/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Aris De Crat

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Louise Allan

dwelt start, always towards rear

66/1

14/1

Form: 24

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left trailing in second behind Sax Appeal over C&D on debut (hooded); similar modest form over 1m4f at Wolverhampton six days ago; needs to improve.
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8th

7

(4)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Biscoff Joe

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Max Young

Struggled in his time with Syd Hosie and no sign of an upturn in his fortunes in two outings here for his new stable, latterly on Tuesday.

50/1

8th

7

(4)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Biscoff Joe

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Max Young

Struggled in his time with Syd Hosie and no sign of an upturn in his fortunes in two outings here for his new stable, latterly on Tuesday.

50/1

7th

7

(5)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Biscoff Joe

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Max Young

0-12 under rules and finished well behind Still Standing when seventh of nine on stable debut in a 0-50 classified contest over C&D last month; cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.

50/1

Form: 96-

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-level form in his two bumpers and two runs under Flat rules.
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8th

8

(3)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:35 Beverley

Coriano Ridge

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Olly Williams

Fair fourth at Leicester in June (1m4f, good); well beaten since; a pound out of the handicap; others stronger.

25/1

5th

5

(6)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:28 Leicester

Coriano Ridge

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Started out in bumpers; easily best of his three runs in handicaps came when fading into fourth of eight here (1m4f, good) on penultimate start but others have far more solid claims.

16/1

9th

5

(11)

21st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Coriano Ridge

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Olly Williams

Started out in bumpers and was well held in his first six starts but he shaped with promise when a fading fourth in a Leicester handicap (1m4f, good) last month; wasn't beaten far in that race and could be dangerous if he can build on that back in trip; all of his turf runs have been on good/good to firm.

9/1

100/1

Form: 5

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two bumpers and here in a 1m3f novice; now blinkered.
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5th

5

(1)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Gurkhali

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Has accomplished little in his two bumper and five AW Flat races, the latest his handicap debut; moves up from 1m4f.

25/1

6th

9

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:24 Newcastle (AW)

Gurkhali

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Shown nothing in two bumpers nor four Tapeta starts, the latest when seventh on stable debut in a 0-50 classified event here (1m2f; first-time hood) last month; has a BHA rating of just 38 and hard to recommend.

33/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gurkhali

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

No sign of ability in two bumpers or three Flat novice events on AW when trained by Brian Rothwell; of no interest armed with just that evidence, but the fact he's being persevered with and making his debut for Julie Camacho does offer hope he can do better; hood added; check betting.

16/1

Form: 90

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show at Newcastle (7f) or Southwell (1m); surely best watched today as well.
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13th

13

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

14:55 Yarmouth

Musical Youth

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Michael Herrington

Offered little on all his three starts early in 2023, beating only one in 1m3f Southwell novice eight months ago; this switch to handicaps needs to spark major improvement on his return.

66/1

11th

11

(4)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Musical Youth

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Michael Herrington

No show at Newcastle (7f) or Southwell (1m); surely best watched today as well.

100/1

13th

8

(8)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Musical Youth

8st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

25-1 and offered little short-term encouragement at Newcastle three weeks ago (7f).

66/1

12th
13 (13)
Terry Two Jags

66/1

Form: 90

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third favourite for a 7f novice here last month but very slowly away and quickly lost touch, coming home in his own time; 80-1 when soon fading over 1m here four days later.
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10th

11

(9)

18th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Terry Two Jags

8st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Hugo Palmer

Has offered virtually nothing in three runs in maiden/novice events at Southwell this year (7f-1m3f); he was a market mover on his debut, though, and a gelding operation and addition of visor could spark major improvement; interesting to see if his backers return.

16/1

12th

13

(13)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Terry Two Jags

8st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Hugo Palmer

Third favourite for a 7f novice here last month but very slowly away and quickly lost touch, coming home in his own time; 80-1 when soon fading over 1m here four days later.

66/1

12th

10

(3)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Terry Two Jags

8st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Hugo Palmer

Sent off the 100-30 third favourite for a 7f novice here on Friday but very slowly away and quickly lost touch, coming home in his own time; hard to recommend on that evidence.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£28,000 yearling; third foal; half-brother to 1m4f-2m4f winner Coltrane (including Group 2; RPR 118) and bumper winner Zonisty; dam unraced sister to 1m6f/2m Flat and smart 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Tigris River; on debut, probably best watched.
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6th

3

(7)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valegro

9st 9lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Pat Murphy

Runner-up in a claimer (1m4f, good to soft) in France in 2022 but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them including a 2m handicap at Lingfield last month; still lightly raced but he has lots to prove.

33/1

8th

6

(7)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Valegro

9st 4lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Pat Murphy

towards rear

25/1

Non-runners

Valegro

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £18.09
Trifecta £57.70

Selections

The Times:

Sax Appeal

The Guardian:

Muzaffar

SPOTLIGHT:

Urban Outlook

POSTDATA:

They Don't Know

The Sun:

Urban Outlook

Telegraph:

Sax Appeal

D Express:

Sax Appeal

Daily Mirror:

Sax Appeal

Daily Record:

Sax Appeal

Daily Mail:

Muzaffar

The Star:

Muzaffar