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

8

29th May 2026

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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

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Prolific C&D winner, most recently when making all 54 days ago; a 3lb rise won't stop him if in the same form and he may not have to work too hard to lead; major player.

5/2

1st

3

(5)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Got the better of the battle for the early lead when beating Beaumadier and Gogo Yubari here on January 14 and he would have strong claims if reproducing that form; he hasn't managed it in two subsequent starts but a full revival would be no surprise.

9/2

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