February 27 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 131164 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
3-6 for new yard this year, including a Southwell win (1m4f); outstayed over 2m last time; possibilities back down in trip.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

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1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -27223

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m4f) in November; largely consistent since, creditable third over C&D most recently; solid claims off unaltered mark.
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7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 589-55 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Defied a 5lb higher mark in this race 12 months ago; below that form in both starts this year but may be spot-on now; good chance if returning to best.
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10th

8

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:33 Pontefract

Defence Treaty

9st 5lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

prominent

7/1

1st

11

(10)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Nottingham

Defence Treaty

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Took advantage of a low mark on Southwell AW in March but Lincoln Rockstar was too strong for him back on turf at Beverley (1m4f, soft) in May; has a weights turnaround today but the winner has edged forward since and has less to prove over 1m6f.

12/1

Form: 09890- C

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Scored four times on Fibresand here but losing spell goes back three years; has weak claims on form for current stable.
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6

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Poor hurdler and no sign of him making a better chaser at Market Rasen last week.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

Form: 5-97

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not solid on her 1m maiden/novice form; open to improvement in handicaps but has a stamina doubt, on breeding, over this new trip.
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8th

6

(5)

2nd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Thelastwinterarrow

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Modest form over 1m3f at Southwell (AW) on handicap debut three starts back and there was an echo of that back there on latest outing (perhaps stretched 2m); absent nearly three months but not entirely ruled out.

20/1

5th

8

(2)

9th Apr 2024

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2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Thelastwinterarrow

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

led, headed and prominent over 6f out, weakened from over 2f out

20/1

5th

8

(2)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Thelastwinterarrow

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

led, headed and prominent over 6f out, weakened from over 2f out

20/1

Form: 416-83

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Back to form when third at Chelmsford last time; consistent during a spell in blinkers and is likely to go well in first-time visor.
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6th

6

(4)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Global Tycoon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Parr

In fine form, following a Wolverhampton win (about 1m1f) with two strong-finishing close calls at Brighton (1m2f) and back at Wolverhampton (1m4f; Oisin Murphy up for the first time); won on this track as a 3yo and unlikely to have a problem back on Polytrack; good chance.

7/2

6th

6

(4)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Global Tycoon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Parr

In fine form, following a Wolverhampton win (about 1m1f) with two strong-finishing close calls at Brighton (1m2f) and back at Wolverhampton (1m4f; Oisin Murphy up for the first time); won on this track as a 3yo and unlikely to have a problem back on Polytrack; good chance.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

27th Apr 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Tycoon

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Parr

C&D winner who has returned to form with a comfortable success here (9.4f) and a close second at Brighton (1m2f) in his last two runs; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's a key player on this step back up to 1m4f.

2/1

Form: 07-241

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Opened his account with a comfortable success in 1m4f classified event at Lingfield on Friday, building on some encouraging efforts; respected even with 5lb penalty.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

10/1

Form: 9-1886 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 1m4f classified race here in early January; below par at Wolverhampton since but may revive returned to Southwell with Oisin Murphy booked.
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3rd

5

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Corsican Caper

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Five-time Flat winner; ended losing run when winning a small-field novice handicap hurdle three weeks ago; has the ability to play a big part but breaking on terms is an issue for him.

3/1

1st

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Lots of Flat racing and lowly rated these days; hadn't shown much over hurdles but kept finding to finish a 5.5l third over 2m4f here 22 days ago on his handicap debut, and this longer trip looks the obvious move.

100/30

3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Lowly rated these days on the Flat and has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes handicap hurdle debut up in trip and needs to show significant improvement.

14/1

7/1

Form: 264/31 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1m3f scorer in Poland; incurs 4lb penalty for neck win in 1m2f classified race at Lingfield last week (second run for new yard) but is not dismissed in current form.
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2

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:33 Uttoxeter

Barbarosa

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Won basement-grade AW contest in February (1m2f, AW; RPR 56) but struggled when back over hurdles in May and can't be recommended here.

100/1

10th

1

21st May 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

Barbarosa

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Won basement-grade AW contest for Clare Hobson in February (1m2f, AW; RPR 56) but struggled on both hurdling attempts last season; now back in the care of his owner-trainer.

66/1

10th

1

21st May 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

Barbarosa

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Won basement-grade AW contest for Clare Hobson in February (1m2f, AW; RPR 56) but struggled on both hurdling attempts last season; now back in the care of his owner-trainer.

66/1

10th
6 (8)
Sarkha

12/1

Form: 0838-9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sort who is 0-5 for current yard but looks interesting off a reduced mark in reapplied cheekpieces; sole win came in this headgear.
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7th

6

(3)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sarkha

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Phillip Makin

1m2f Lingfield AW winner last May but hasn't added to tally and isn't consistent; down in grade and good chance on best form but doesn't look one for maximum faith.

14/1

10th

6

(8)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sarkha

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Inconsistent sort who is 0-5 for current yard but looks interesting off a reduced mark in reapplied cheekpieces; sole win came in this headgear.

12/1

9th

6

(2)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:57 Newcastle (AW)

Sarkha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

midfield

10/1

Non-runners

Cliffs Of Malta, Moai

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.20
Straight Forecast £20.52
Tricast £109.30
Trifecta £108.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Velvet Vulcan

RP RATINGS:

Defence Treaty

NEWMARKET:

Destinado

Daily Mail:

Thelastwinterarrow

Telegraph:

Barbarosa

The Guardian:

Velvet Vulcan

D Express:

Velvet Vulcan

The Sun:

Velvet Vulcan

The Star:

Velvet Vulcan

Daily Record:

Velvet Vulcan

The Times:

Destinado

POSTDATA:

Defence Treaty

Daily Mirror:

Defence Treaty