February 28 / 19.15 Southwell (AW)

19.15

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 95-911 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) on February 1 and again had something to spare when following up there (1m4f); could have more to offer in the headgear; key player.
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3rd

2

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-time AW winner, including thrice at Southwell; close third in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle last weekend when returned to this sphere; back up 2lb but takes a drop back in grade; solid chance.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four (one here) over 2m in 2025; AW has dominated his career; three of his last four turf starts were respectable and he's edging down the weights, so not entirely dismissed.

25/1

3rd

1

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings two and three runs back before tailed off (might have overdone it up front) at Goodwood latest; again has just four rivals today but others are preferred.

15/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 775-75 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and he ran okay when fifth to Sax Appeal at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last time; however, he needs a bigger performance today and his form has been mixed across his last few starts.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

Form: 2-4161 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two wins here (1m3f/1m4f) this winter and back on the scoresheet when getting up close home under Taryn Langley at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last Monday; clearly progressive and he's respected under a 5lb penalty.
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4th

1

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won three handicaps at Lingfield (1m4f-1m5f, AW) this winter; never a threat when fourth back on turf at Windsor last month; others hold stronger claims.

14/1

4th

6

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Charlies Choice

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

All eight wins have been on AW but he's lost his way with heavy defeats at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in last two runs; still lightly raced on turf but he needs a major revival back in this sphere.

20/1

11th

2

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Three-time winner over 1m4f/1m5f here and Taryn Langley gets on well with him, but he has never attempted this far before and he must put an uncharacteristically poor effort at Newcastle 13 days ago behind him.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -12352

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four wins since November (1m/1m2f, including on Tapeta) and he went very close at Lingfield (1m2f) recently; can be headstrong and he's untested at this trip, but it's worth a go and he can have a big say if seeing it out.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Hitched

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Won twice on turf in the summer of 2023 but better known for his AW exploits since; well beaten at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) on last month's return to grass; others are safer.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

11/1

Form: 653-87 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fair third at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) in December and is also effective here; didn't see out 2m at Kempton last time but this 8yo is now 0-10 on AW and others arrive with more compelling credentials.
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2nd

3

(4)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-17 on AW but he returned to form with a staying-on third here (1m6f) last month; now drops back in trip but he's 1lb lower than last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style; visor reapplied.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

On losing run and 0-16 on AW, unable to justify favouritism at Chelmsford 12 days ago; another 2lb lower today and too much ability to discount.

9/2

16/1

Form: 3480-9 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last winter and well handicapped on that form; fair Flat/hurdle efforts last August but below par since and well beaten by Sax Appeal at Wolverhampton recently following a break.
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3rd

5

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Ocean Heights

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: David Pipe

Ended winter AW campaign with respectable fourth in February and kept on for third when back over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; also suited by this track and can go well again; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.

7/2

3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:23 Newton Abbot

Ocean Heights

11st 6lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Bumper and four-time Flat (1m2f/1m4f) winner who is ideally suited by fast ground; respectable fourth on AW when last seen in February and he's on a workable mark back over hurdles; needs close look for in-form yard.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:18 Lingfield (AW)

Ocean Heights

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Out of the frame in all four starts since returned to the AW, but his fifth of ten over 1m2f here in December suggested that all may not be lost; now 6lb lower than for that effort and 8lb lower than when last successful; interesting.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £18.98
Trifecta £53.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sax Appeal

Daily Mail:

Hitched

RP RATINGS:

Lexington Knight

NEWMARKET:

Charlie's Choice

The Sun:

Charlie's Choice

The Times:

Sax Appeal

Telegraph:

Sax Appeal

The Guardian:

Sax Appeal

The Star:

Sax Appeal

Daily Record:

Sax Appeal

D Express:

Hitched

Daily Mirror:

Hitched

TOPSPEED:

Lexington Knight

POSTDATA:

Lexington Knight