February 28 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 371-32 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
He made a winning stable debut when beating Alexander James over C&D in December, travelling strongly; beaten twice since, not looking entirely straightforward in the process, but nothing wrong with his second to a handicap blot at Lingfield 25 days ago (fourth won next time); edging up the weights but he's building a very solid record on AW; big player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Tropez Power

11st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

On a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; not particularly solid on 2026 efforts and it's still over five years since his only turf win.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Tropez Power

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Mark Walford

His last win was at Southwell in April 2024 but he travelled strongly for a long way before weakening there (7f) last month; record of 1-35 on turf but he's on a much lower mark back in this sphere and is well handicapped on his best form last season; one to keep an eye on with visor reapplied.

20/1

9th

7

(11)

27th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tropez Power

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Dry since a C&D win for the Quinn yard more than two years ago; now 10lb lower than when last seen on the AW (3-8 here) but has regressed on turf in the meantime and may just be on the downgrade.

25/1

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7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 582-04 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
He has run well on his last two visits to the track, chasing home Tropez Power over this trip in December and then a close fourth in a Class 2 last month; yard in fine form and Oisin Murphy a positive booking.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 494-51 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five wins at other AW tracks, the latest when seeing off Chief's Will at Newcastle ten days ago (1m); suspicion that race set up perfectly for him and he wasn't doing much in the final furlong; no good thing to confirm the placings today; one of two runners for in-form Mick Appleby.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:45 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain has struggled for new yard; has pulled up in all three runs over hurdles at huge odds; he would be a shock winner.

250/1

1

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

16:00 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain, has struggled in 16 starts between Flat and hurdles for current yard; pulled up on two hurdle starts; can't make a case for.

50/1

Form: 9276-2

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Only had six starts and he showed his best form when going down narrowly to Chief's Will over C&D 33 days ago; sold for 22,000gns since; new yard quick to fit a hood; still has time to do better and he's considered.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(10)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Often slowly away but has plenty of Southwell form, including four wins off higher marks; posted a resurgent effort (third of 13) over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he takes to new headgear.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Now 10lb below his last winning mark, which came over C&D (Class 5) in January; probably a bit better than the bare facts (slowly away and met trouble) when seventh of 12 over C&D one week ago.

16/1

7th

14

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Herrington

Regular here but only ninth in his last visit and wasn't in much form prior to that; needs a revival.

25/1

16/1

Form: 433-4

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in three runs last year and again on his return to action at Wolverhampton on Friday (extended 1m1f; raced freely); capable of better but such progress will be required to defy a stiff-looking mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(12)

19th Oct 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

All three wins have been at this track but losing run is mounting up despite some commendable shows this year; others preferred.

10/1

2nd

4

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Candy Warhol

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins on Wolverhampton AW; 0-15 on turf but he kept persevering when a close third of 16 over C&D two starts ago in a higher grade than this; capable of better than he showed back at Wolverhampton since and has to be of interest returned to this C&D.

5/1

Form: 2-2512 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to repel Soames Forsyte over C&D last month; chased home Plastic Paddy at Newcastle ten days ago, closing late on as the winner idled; probably wasn't helped by making the running into a headwind on that occasion and he remains on a sporting mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Chiefs Will

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Last win came off this mark on AW in January; creditable third over C&D (good to firm) on the return to turf, then spoiled chance with an awkward start when beaten favourite at Newmarket later in June; has a fighting chance granted a clean break.

15/2

4th

3

(12)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Chiefs Will

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Archie Watson

awkward start and slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Yarmouth

Chiefs Will

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Doubled his winning tally when successful at Southwell (1m, AW) in January, but below form at the same venue the last twice and has a bit to prove back on turf; unraced on ground faster than good.

10/1

4/1

Form: 68-112 C BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Comes here on the up, winning two 7f handicaps here this month and only going down narrowly at Wolverhampton on Friday, rather blindsided by one that challenged up the far rail in the straight; fully effective over this trip and he's respected, for all this is a step up in class.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

15:00 Brighton

Local Bay

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

3-13 here, taking advantage of a favourable mark when successful at this track (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) this month; only 2lb higher and still well treated on last summer's form; player.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Local Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins last summer, latterly off a 7lb higher mark, and has come back to form round here lately; often blows the start and can pull hard, while it's late in the day to be trying headgear for the first time, but he remains quite capable if things fall right.

2/1

20/1

Form: 7060-9 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on last season's best; low-key return to action at Wolverhampton on Friday though and not easily recommended on that evidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won off 7lb higher here (8.6f) in October, but unplaced in all 12 starts since, including when last of 11 over C&D last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.10
Straight Forecast £11.73
Tricast £60.16
Trifecta £70.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Local Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Tropez Power

Daily Mirror:

Chief's Will

The Times:

Soames Forsyte

POSTDATA:

Plastic Paddy

D Express:

Alexander James

Telegraph:

Tropez Power

Daily Record:

Tropez Power

The Sun:

Chief's Will

TOPSPEED:

Local Bay

The Guardian:

Local Bay

Daily Mail:

Local Bay

The Star:

Local Bay