February 27 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 959-40

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
One of her best efforts when third of 14 over C&D in September but has bobbed in and out of form since and hasn't shone in her two starts for new yard; it's just possible she'll do better here now reunited with Dylan Hogan who rode her in September; market can guide.
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1st

5

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Bletchley Storm

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway over 7f out

14/1

6th

4

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:54 Goodwood

Bletchley Storm

10st 12lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Baker

Non-stayer over 1m4f last time; respectable 1m2f form otherwise for current yard, notably a success at Brighton and close third at Sandown; possibilities back down in distance, for last year's winning trainer/jockey combination.

11/2

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Bletchley Storm

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

Three wins this year, the most recent here (1m2f) last month on debut for new stable; good third at Sandown (1m2f) last time; likely player provided she's as effective back at 1m4f (second attempt).

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0690/2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Modest 2yo form, including on handicap debut; missed 2023 but did well on return for new yard when runner-up at Kempton (1m3f) recently; should have some potential off 1lb higher if quick return doesn't count against her.
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10th

6

(4)

25th Mar 2026

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1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Sky Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Nikki Evans

Runner-up on consecutive AW starts (1m3f) in February 2024 but lightly raced since and she's struggled for current stable; record is now 0-13 and she has a lot to prove after 193 days off.

33/1

8

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Sky Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Nikki Evans

Runner-up on consecutive 1m3f AW starts in February 2024 but lightly raced and disappointing for current stable since last spring; looks too risky on this first venture beyond 1m6f.

40/1

5

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:03 Ffos Las

Sky Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Nikki Evans

Weighted to win a race on 1m3f AW form in 2024 but risky at the stalls now, refusing to enter them in two of her last three intended starts.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 90-474 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 1m4f on this track last year; things didn't pan out for him over C&D 12 days ago but he's on his winning mark from last May and has more convincing claims than many.
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10th

9

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Louise Allan

Modest sixth in similar event over C&D on reappearance, extending his losing run, but may fare better with the outing under his belt; scored twice at Southwell in 2023.

16/1

7

(6)

24th Oct 2025

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bond Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Louise Allan

Beaten just under 7l when fourth of eight in Bath handicap over an extended 1m3f seven weeks ago, extending his losing run to 17; others are more persuasive.

16/1

9

(11)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Bond Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Louise Allan

Last won over C&D last May; first-time blinkers (retained) replaced visor for his last two starts and he responded with a creditable third in a classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) on first occasion; tailed off on latest, however, which was a poor show notwithstanding the 1m2f.

25/1

Form: 040-09 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two 1m3f wins on Fibresand here; not far away when fourth at Wolverhampton in December but has failed to beat a rival in his four other runs this winter; best watched with refitted blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
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9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

7

(9)

5th Mar 2024

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1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sociologist

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular and often a front-runner whose losing run is up to 22, but he ran his best race for a while when fourth of 11 here (1m3f) seven days ago; 0-23 over this trip and further, though, which raises doubts.

12/1

Form: 4816-3

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Most of his racing at up to 1m but his win came over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton in December and he didn't look a non-stayer over 1m4f there in January, even if that wasn't a true test at the trip; on the premises over this furlong shorter trip.
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5th

4

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Jessica Bedi

Twice second (over 1m2f) in classified company at Chelmsford over the winter but his more recent form is not so encouraging, sixth of 13 in 1m2f classified event at Newcastle last time; on a long losing run too.

14/1

6th

8

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

On a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; no forlorn hope.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Prince Hector

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jessica Bedi

14-race maiden on turf; tailed off on return to grass at Catterick last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces; lost a shoe); has blinkers back on but hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 46-763

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has C&D form; below best this winter but becoming better treated and he didn't do at all badly when third of ten in a fair race at Newcastle (1m4f) recently; of interest with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.
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8th

9

(7)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

16:53 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

8th

9

(7)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

16:53 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

9th

9

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:12 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Linda Perratt

Four wins from 42 races, the latest win at Hamilton (1m5f) in July on final start for Kevin Frost; soundly beaten on both starts since and he does not look the percentage call.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 66-711

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of final two starts for Iain Jardine, over 1m at Newcastle; weak finisher at 1m1f on turf and yet to race beyond that trip in handicaps, so has a major trip query; refitted cheekpieces replace blinkers.
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10

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Mintnthat

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two in a row at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January and has dropped below his last winning mark, but he's struggled on his six runs since.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Mintnthat

10st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Mintnthat

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four wins when trained by Iain Jardine, including two at Newcastle this January; hasn't shone in four runs for new stable though and hopes are pinned on the returning blinkers (he's been wearing a visor or cheekpieces) working the oracle.

16/1

66/1

Form: /05-80

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced over the years and has not yet rediscovered any form for new yard since returning in November from an absence.
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8th

8

(6)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

50/1

7th

8

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Sole win in 20 starts came in France (1m2f, soft) as a 3yo; precious little in 11 outings since arriving in this country and loads to prove up another 3f in trip.

25/1

8th

12

(7)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Lightly raced over the years and has not yet rediscovered any form for new yard since returning in November from an absence.

66/1

16/1

Form: 054-87

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden; has not gone on from early promise but she wasn't far away over C&D before Christmas and is now 5lb lower following lesser efforts (in cheekpieces, now discarded) on final two starts for Karl Burke; not dismissed back here for new yard.
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6th

5

(6)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Latest Edition

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

2

(12)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Latest Edition

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maiden; has not gone on from early promise but she wasn't far away over C&D before Christmas and is now 5lb lower following lesser efforts (in cheekpieces, now discarded) on final two starts for Karl Burke; not dismissed back here for new yard.

16/1

0

8

(6)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Latest Edition

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

12/1

Form: 07017-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has course form at 1m; off the mark for this yard over 1m2f at Nottingham last July but has a very mixed record and was well below her best in September when last seen (tongue-tie discarded, refitted today); not entirely ruled out even so.
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3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

8th

3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly away, in rear, steady headway when towards near side from 2f out, kept on and went third towards finish, never dangerous

8/1

8/1

Form: 60643-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
His two most recent Flat wins came at 2m and 1m6f and he hasn't shown much sign of appreciating this surface in three attempts; lower in the weights than for any of them but 0-9 on AW and lacks a recent run; yard also fields Bristol Hill.
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8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

5th

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Tigerten

11st 1lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Michael Blake

in touch with leaders

6/1

Non-runners

Still Standing

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £133.30
Straight Forecast £106.77
Tricast £462.63
Trifecta £644.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bristol Hill

The Times:

Sky Dancer

Telegraph:

Mintnthat

NEWMARKET:

Bond Spirit

The Guardian:

Prince Hector

The Sun:

Sky Dancer

The Star:

Sky Dancer

Daily Mail:

Mintnthat

Daily Record:

Mintnthat

RP RATINGS:

Bristol Hill

POSTDATA:

Bristol Hill

D Express:

Bristol Hill

Daily Mirror:

Bristol Hill