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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18th

3

(16)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Ziggys Condor

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Triple 6f winner, including on good to soft; would have claims from this mark if able to produce one of his better two efforts for this trainer in 2026 but needs to bounce back after two lacklustre performances.

16/1

11th

5

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Couldn't get involved from off the pace last time at Newmarket and good runs before then at Doncaster (blinkered) and Southwell (visored; all over 6f); as last time, he goes without headger, but stays 7f fine; not without hope.

6/1

6th

3

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Ziggys Condor

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adam Kirby

His sole turf win was in 2023 but he was good third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) last time; headgear is now removed but he should go well again off unchanged mark.

11/2

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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

1

(11)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Cargin Bhui

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won twice on AW (6f) in February; on a competitive mark on that evidence but he is yet to win on turf and he was well beaten, albeit in a higher grade and on heavy ground, on last month's return to action; others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

11th

9

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Cargin Bhui

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David & Nicola Barron

All his three successes have come on the AW; off since a below-par fifth at Musselburgh (7f) in April and others appeal more.

16/1

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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1st

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better.

9/2

2nd

9

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted.

10/1

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

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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10th

12

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

13:56 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

1-22 on turf compared to 8-27 on the AW but that turf success came over this C&D last May (good to soft); ran well here two months ago when last seen, taking his course form figures to 5323313522, and has solid place claims.

13/2

2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

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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8th

13

(14)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Northcliff

8st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Dual C&D winner (also third last month) who made a successful start for the Jane Chapple-Hyam stable over 6f at Newmarket (good) 13 days ago, well on top at the finish and recording a career-best RPR; had the advantage of the rail but his 7lb rise is offset by Toby Moore's claim and his record here affords him respect.

10/1

1st

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Northcliff

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Five-time turf winner who was in good form when placed on his last four starts for Ross Burdon, notably when 9lb out of the handicap but third at Ascot (6f, good to firm; Fifty Nifty a head in front) a fortnight ago; bought for 11,000gns on Wednesday and he's effectively off the same mark with Billy Loughnane taking over; two runs in blinkers (2023) were not his best but still looks a player on stable debut.

7/2

3rd

15

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Northcliff

8st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Two C&D wins to his name; back to form for Ross Burdon, runner-up in his last three starts, but he's upped in class today and has it to do from 9lb out of the weights.

33/1

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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1st

2

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner whose last success was over C&D in May; hasn't made a serious impact since then but he did best of the hold-up performers here (fifth of 11) here last time and is now back on his last winning mark; dangerous.

11/2

5th

2

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Resumed winning ways over C&D in May and in good form until just seventh of 12 in 6f Newmarket handicap 25 days ago; the sort to bounce back.

10/1

7th

2

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile 7yo who has won ten times at up to 1m; hasn't made an impact since his Leicester win (6f, good to firm) in May but he had lots of traffic issues at Newbury three weeks ago; can put a line through that and he's a player if he gets some luck this time.

8/1

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