February 21 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 649-32 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three good runs from his four starts this winter, placed over C&D in Class 5 company on his last two starts; should be bang there on his first run in a Class 6 for some time.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Prolific 5f winner, including over C&D, most recently at Chelmsford in October off 2lb lower; however, he was disappointing back at Chelmsford in February and has a bit to prove this time.

5/1

8th

5

(3)

21st Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Recorded his 11th AW win when narrowly beating Shalaa Asker over C&D in October; been absent since then but he's only 2lb higher than for that last win and he has won after a break in the past; dangerous on return.

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1-1153 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four 5f wins this winter; ran right up to his best when third over C&D 11 days ago (just behind Wee Fat Mac) and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.
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7th

10

(5)

21st May 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Drawn wide back up to 6f last time and that run is best overlooked; previously in good form over C&D, winning at a short price late last month in 0-55 company, but this race is stronger and he's 6lb higher.

12/1

9th

9

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Dual C&D winner who recorded his eighth AW win when coming from last to first at Southwell (5f) last week; 5lb higher under a penalty but he remains feasibly treated and is a big player again back up in trip.

7/2

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Seven AW wins have come elsewhere but he has often run well over C&D and did so again when only narrowly failing to end a losing run here on Saturday; had no problem with returning to 5f for the first time in over a year and a likely candidate.

2/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 103-63 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, including two last year on this surface; placed in two of his three runs this winter and he should give it another good go off a manageable mark.
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2nd

7

(5)

14th Dec 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 5lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lisa Williamson

pressed leader, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second final strides, ran on

20/1

2nd

7

(5)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 5lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lisa Williamson

pressed leader, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second final strides, ran on

20/1

6th

8

(11)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time C&D winner; returned from 257 days off with an easy win in a weak four-runner race at Ffos Las in June (5f, good to soft); less good twice since and others have more convincing claims.

10/1

4/1

Form: 4-4412 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Gelded last summer and he's won three times on Tapeta since, most recently at Wolverhampton last month; couldn't cope with Level Up over C&D 11 days ago but he still ran very well and looks booked for another big run.
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3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

6/1

Form: 6-1716 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Struggled for Christine Dunnett last year but he's quickly got back in the groove for his former trainer (off a much-reduced mark), wining twice over C&D last month; outpaced at halfway here 11 days ago (behind a couple of today's rivals) and although he stayed on late in the day, the leaders were out of sight; Oisin Murphy booked but others perhaps better treated now.
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12th

13

(5)

24th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mehmo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

All six wins have come over 5f including two here; has only managed to win one of his last 30 starts and needs to find something extra in the returning visor.

33/1

7

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

All wins have been over 5f and was well held when seventh of ten over C&D (good to firm; 22-1) eight days ago; others preferred.

25/1

4

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Has done all his winning over 5f but looked a shade unlucky when staying-on third over C&D on final appearance in May; respected off the same mark.

7/1

Form: -63415 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Arrived on the scene late to win a 5f handicap at Newcastle last month; respectable run back there 18 days ago and she can race off a 2lb lower mark today; the harder they go early the better.
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6th

7

(9)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 2lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Arrived on the scene late to win a 5f handicap at Newcastle last month; respectable run back there 18 days ago and she can race off a 2lb lower mark today; the harder they go early the better.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Added to her five turf wins when finishing well for a last-gasp success over C&D last week; this is tougher under a penalty but she beat an improver last time and could be a big factor again if this sets up for her closing style.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Five-time winner on turf, most recently last April off an 8lb higher mark; good third over C&D on her penultimate start and subsequent defeat came in a Class 5; should appreciate the likely strong pace.

7/2

Form: 1848-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a Nottingham maiden over 6f last summer; hasn't looked ahead of her mark in three handicaps so far; drops in trip and class today but there are risks attached.
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9th

2

(10)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:25 Redcar

Sharron Macready

11st 0lb

J: Mr Paul Kavanagh

T: David Loughnane

The handicapper has looked in command so far this year but she is down in the weights and should appreciate the drop back into Class 6 company; inexperienced amateur on board.

20/1

5th

4

(4)

5th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Sharron Macready

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

carried left start, pulled hard, in touch with leaders

5/1

12th

14

(2)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:15 Southwell (AW)

Sharron Macready

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Attracted support at Wolverhampton ten days ago and ran a better race, albeit not looking to have any excuses; 2lb lower today but this looks a more competitive race.

12/1

Form: 7-68

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Beaten one rival home in each of her three runs in maiden/novice company (6f twice and 7f); half-sister to the stable stalwart The Armed Man and she should have a future in modest handicaps; better expected now dropped to 5f for the first time.
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9th

9

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:45 Catterick

Madam Arkati

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Chris Fairhurst

0-6 and has poor claims on form.

40/1

12th

14

(1)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Madam Arkati

8st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

towards rear

66/1

14

(6)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Madam Arkati

8st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

No improvement for the switch to handicaps when eighth of 11 at Southwell last month; too much to prove.

100/1

9th
10 (8)
Arkid

33/1

Form: 8700-9

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

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

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 10098- D

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Always to the fore when winning a couple of 6f handicaps at Pontefract last summer; ended 2022 quietly but returns to action off a reduced mark as a consequence; would like to see market support for him back from four months off.
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4th

8

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dandy Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Capable of running well but he's not as good as he was and is becoming hard to predict.

25/1

14th

12

(15)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Dandy Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not as good now but is straightforward and arrives in form, having made a lot of the running off this mark at Newcastle last time; holds claims on that.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual AW winner who went back-to-back on turf last spring and wasn't far away in two sprints before a lesser show at Thirsk last time; has a big run in him.

10/1

20/1

Form: /88-56

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed in just one of his 11 starts; there has been the odd run that has threatened better but others have more obvious claims.
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11th

11

(7)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Ginja Ninja

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Placed in just one of his 11 starts; there has been the odd run that has threatened better but others have more obvious claims.

20/1

10

(11)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Mr Ginja Ninja

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Derek Shaw

Placed in just one of his 11 starts; there has been the odd run that has threatened better but others have more obvious claims.

25/1

6th

10

(3)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Ginja Ninja

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Ten-race maiden with a peak RPR of just 48 but he has hinted at ability, including over C&D 13 days ago; others more persuasive for win purposes all the same.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.00
Straight Forecast £17.32
Tricast £192.80
Trifecta £207.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Dark Side Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Wee Fat Mac

The Times:

Man On A Mission

D Express:

Brandy Station

Telegraph:

Wee Fat Mac

Daily Record:

Wee Fat Mac

Daily Mail:

Man On A Mission

Daily Mirror:

Man On A Mission

POSTDATA:

Dark Side Prince

The Guardian:

Dark Side Prince

The Sun:

Dark Side Prince

The Star:

Dark Side Prince