February 28 / 16.40 Southwell (AW)

16.40

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 543-46 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-11 since debut win but his 7f efforts here the last twice suggest this return to 6f will suit; possibilities off a reduced mark, provided he takes well to new headgear.
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5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

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11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 25723-

Last run: 257 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who ended his truncated 2024 campaign with two creditable efforts on turf; gained sole success (AW) when fresh and looks interesting on reappearance.
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5th

2

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Cargin Bhui

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

In good form on the AW this year including two wins over 6f; 0-12 on turf, but has gone close on a couple of occasions and should have no problem with this sharp 7f; player.

4/1

5th

7

(2)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cargin Bhui

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hold-up performer who was successful over 6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell last month; proved himself at 7f when his strong finish only just failed to reel in the thriving Goldmoyne (won three times since) back at Southwell last time; it's likely he's still on a good mark.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

28th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Cargin Bhui

10st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Competitive coming from off the pace over 6f on all five starts this year, winning in clearcut style at Wolverhampton and Southwell on last two occasions; he's now getting close to his career-best form, with more to prove on this third attempt (first on AW) at 7f but he's been finishing well.

2/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 415-31 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive at Newcastle since dropped back to 6f, winning three times (including latest start); likely player provided he's as effective at this venue.
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13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

1st

3

(3)

1st May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins have been here but over 6f; he appears to stay 7f but had a shocker over C&D last time; that was too bad to be true in fairness.

7/1

11th

9

(3)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins over 6f here, gaining the latest when leading late on 15 days ago; placed a few times at 7f and ought to remain very competitive off only 2lb higher.

13/2

Form: 70364- CD

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four C&D wins, the most recent last March; did well to finish fourth here, having met plenty of trouble, in October when last seen; fighting chance off unaltered mark.
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3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Eight AW wins but just one on turf, at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last May; no match for well-treated reviver there 18 days ago but he saw the race out nicely to take a late second; can play a part.

13/2

2nd

3

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Scored at Chelmsford (6f) in December and not so bad as his recent form figures suggests, challenging wide when ninth in 6f Southwell handicap last month; this C&D winner is not out of things.

12/1

Form: 397-24 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2024; couple of encouraging efforts this year, latest behind Mumayaz over C&D when a tad hindered by meeting some trouble late on; respected off unaltered mark.
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1st

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Northcliff

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Now 16lb lower than when winning at Ascot (6f, good to firm; also suited by 7f) on stable debut last spring, but finished well down the field in all four AW sprints since December and returns to turf with lots to prove.

20/1

8th

7

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Northcliff

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Thomas Faulkner

This his time of year, with two May wins in 2024 and a hat-trick last spring; arrives off the back of a string of modest efforts, though, the returning visor not making much difference last time.

20/1

11th

2

(8)

25th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Northcliff

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Landed a turf hat-trick for the visor first going on last spring (won twice in May the year before too); well held in two AW runs from wide stalls this winter and can do better at this lower level with the visor back in place.

20/1

11/2

Form: 2-7114 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Remains in form, having performed creditably at Wolverhampton last week when bidding for a 6f hat-trick; scored under Rossa Ryan here on penultimate start; not ruled out.
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4th

3

(6)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Mumayaz

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Tony Carroll

Had a luckless passage at Bath last month but had a clearer run through when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) five days ago, travelling strongly and doing it comfortably; carries a 4lb penalty for that success and looks the one to beat.

7/4

1st

6

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Tony Carroll

Tough sort who last won on turf more than a year ago but he had a luckless run at Bath recently (extended 5f, good; no aids, as today); acts on this track and versatile regarding the ground; can't rule out.

13/2

6th

11

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mumayaz

8st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Hold-up performer who won four times last year including off 4lb higher at Brighton (7f, good to firm); two solid efforts on AW since rejoining Tony Carroll last month and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks back on turf; tongue-tie and blinkers are removed but he has won without headgear.

9/1

7/1

Form: 8147-4 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
No further progress this winter but may resume it back at Southwell, being 2-3 here (0-6 elsewhere); recorded the wins in August/October; by no means written off.
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5th

7

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

My Awele

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Three-time winner at sprint trips; runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford in January and 1m2f hasn't suited on her last two starts; her reduced mark is a plus and cheekpieces are added, but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

11th

4

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

My Awele

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Conrad Allen

Three-time winner at sprint trips; stays further but stamina seemed to run out late when tackling 1m2f for the first time at Chelmsford 19 days ago.

12/1

4th

8

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Chelmsford (AW)

My Awele

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Three-time winner at sprint trips but it was over 1m when a staying-on second here last time; was no match for the winner but that effort offers hope for her staying this far.

8/1

Form: 94-658

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on best form; however, has become inconsistent and latest defeat took his record for current stable to 0-12 (was a winner in Ireland); not solid.
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9th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Early promise for this yard but he's been struggling for form this winter; tackles 7f for the first time; stable may have stronger claims with Straight A.

20/1

8th

7

(9)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

7

(7)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Rated considerably higher this time 12 months ago but he's down in the weights as a result of some modest runs since March; returning to 6f not enough to tempt this time.

14/1

Form: 320-15 C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton success (6f) proved a good start to his 2025 campaign; no apparent excuses when unplaced favourite there later in January and now goes back up in class.
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6

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Royal Musketeer

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark.

16/1

10th

7

(13)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Royal Musketeer

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out.

5/1

2

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Royal Musketeer

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.50
Straight Forecast £10.85
Tricast £35.77
Trifecta £49.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Mumayaz

POSTDATA:

Beale Street

SPOTLIGHT:

Ziggy's Condor

D Express:

Cargin Bhui

NEWMARKET:

Northcliff

The Sun:

Beale Street

Daily Record:

Beale Street

RP RATINGS:

Ziggy's Condor

The Times:

Ziggy's Condor

Telegraph:

Mumayaz

The Guardian:

Mumayaz

Daily Mail:

Mumayaz

Daily Mirror:

Mumayaz

The Star:

Mumayaz