February 23 / 16.10 Southwell (AW)

16.10

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  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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1st
3 (2)
Lihou

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 743-13 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; good third off this mark at Newcastle when one of three to pull clear of the remainder (fourth-placed Bellagio Man runs in the 2.25); should be in the thick of it with a repeat performance.
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6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6-3541 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th time of asking when getting up late, in spite of a slipped saddle in the straight, to beat Bert Kibbler at Chelmsford last week; effective on Tapeta and unpenalised for that win so he has to come into the reckoning.
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8th

3

(9)

21st Oct 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dalby Forest

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Looked on the way back to form when second of 11 at Southwell in August but he followed it with a lesser run over C&D seven weeks ago (always on the back foot after a slow start); should get a good pace to aim at and headgear is now reached for; not dismissed.

7/1

0

2

(5)

1st Sep 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dalby Forest

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

1-18, having won at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) in February, when 3lb higher; inconsistent since then but, as he showed at Southwell last week, he is capable of being very competitive.

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 40582- D

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Good record at Newcastle and he added two turf wins to his tally last season; off since a good second back at Newcastle 100 days ago; probably needs them to go fast up front at this venue.
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14th

10

(13)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Glorious Rio

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

held up in rear

25/1

9th

7

(1)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Glorious Rio

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

Course winner (5f; August 2021); now rated 21lb lower than when last successful at Carlisle the following summer; it is difficult to be enthused though by his latest effort at Nottingham (5f, soft; ninth of 11, beaten 8l); others preferred.

14/1

Form: 26-656 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Frustrating sprinter; retains ability and continues to edge down the weights but earlier attempts in headgear haven't helped and the new visor isn't sure to be of benefit.
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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

Form: /11-92 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over 5f on Tapeta, two of them here last January; ran well for second behind Dalby Forest at Chelmsford last week and they meet on the same terms here; big run on the cards.
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4th

3

(2)

29th Feb 2024

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bert Kibbler

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Wallis

took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression

7/1

Form: 142-21 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two Chelmsford wins last year; improved effort when getting up late over C&D last month (form franked by the runner-up since) and a 2lb rise still leaves her on a sporting mark; one to consider.
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11

(11)

26th Feb 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Belladonna

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Her three wins have all come on AW and latest was off a similar mark on Tapeta at Southwell (5f) last January; returns after 219 days off but she has won when fresh in the past and needs a close look in the market.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

22nd Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:15 Doncaster

Miss Belladonna

9st 6lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Derek Shaw

slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 3f out, went second 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

12/1

Form: 14-483 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Having his first run here but he has won over this trip at three of the AW tracks; back to the same mark as when completing a hat-trick at Lingfield in November; good third at Chelmsford three weeks ago and he should remain competitive.
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5

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins this season, the latter from the front over C&D (good to soft) in May; also suited by good to firm ground and last month's down-the-field finish here can be excused (stumbled leaving stalls) but others in this line-up look better handicapped; finished last of 13 in first-time visor here yesterday.

6/1

4

(3)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

In a good vein of form, including at Brighton, until losing his chance at the start last time; however, raced mainly at about 5f and this belated return to 6f presents a question mark; change of headgear.

10/1

1

(11)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who handles most ground and has form figures of 231212 since the end of March; put in a dominant display (good to soft) in May and was just nabbed last time (also C&D, good to firm) in June; up another 1lb but remains well handicapped on old form and he's a big player back from a two-month break.

3/1

Form: 2-2412 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Enjoying another good winter with an emphatic win at Lingfield last month the high point; another creditable effort when second at Chelmsford three weeks ago (finished in front of Pop Dancer) and he has run well on the Tapeta at Wolverhampton in the past; not a forlorn hope.
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6th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time C&D winner, mainly from the front, including twice earlier in the year, latterly off this mark; this company a bit warmer than he's used to and there's other pace in here, so he'll need something close to a career-best effort.

16/1

4th

3

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

20:51 Brighton

Micks Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Front-runner who is 11-61 on the AW, but 0-6 on turf; has a bit to prove and will probably need the ground to dry out in any case.

20/1

6th

8

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

11/2

Form: 6-1223 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins on Tapeta this winter, latterly here on New Year's Day; has remained in form since and he's respected despite his revised mark having now come into play.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.40
Straight Forecast £41.32
Tricast £2187.81
Trifecta £1210.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lihou

NEWMARKET:

Dalby Forest

TOPSPEED:

Mick's Spirit

RP Ratings:

Bert Kibbler

SPOTLIGHT:

Murbih

Daily Mirror:

Dalby Forest

Daily Record:

Dalby Forest

The Guardian:

Mick's Spirit

Daily Mail:

Mick's Spirit

The Times:

Bert Kibbler

Telegraph:

Bert Kibbler

D Express:

Lihou

The Sun:

Lihou

The Star:

Lihou