February 20 / 16.26 Southwell (AW)

16.26

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 632-22 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner who has been beaten a neck here in two starts since returning from a 274-day break; steps back up in grade off a 2lb higher mark, but holds solid place claims.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

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4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 085-81 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Ayr (6f, soft) in 2023 and a novice at Ripon (6f, good) in 2024; had a visor on for the first time when getting up late after being denied a clear run at Newcastle (7f, AW) two weeks ago; remains of interesting following a 3lb rise.
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3rd

11

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Golden Strike

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual winner since a visor was added in February and he ran another good race when a close fifth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) last month; 1lb lower here and he should be in the thick of things again.

15/2

5th

10

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Golden Strike

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He's done well since this visor went on and he won a big-field C&D handicap (good) in May; merely midfield here four weeks ago but the blindfold was removed late and he was stretched by 1m; in calculations back at 7f.

8/1

7th

13

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 4-15 overall and 2-5 since wearing visor; campaigned exclusively over shorter but the manner of his half-length success in big field at York (7f, good) last time suggests this new trip is worth exploring; enters calculations in the retained headgear.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 11-223 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record of 11223 since wearing cheekpieces (all at Newcastle); bumped into Aisling Oscar last month when that one was completing a seven-timer, and his latest third is worth upgrading having raced away from the main action; the winner of that has since won again, and he holds good claims.
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6th

8

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Hasn't won on turf for over two years but landed a four-timer on the AW in the spring; has been running consistently on turf since, admittedly starting to look exposed but he should run his race.

9/1

8th

19

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Goldmoyne

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Eight-time winner who has been kept busy since joining this yard and he rattled off a four-timer on AW (7f/1m) earlier in the year; has been knocking on the door of late, including when close third of 17 at York (7f, good to firm; Pellitory second; Morte Point sixth) 19 days ago; firmly in the mix once again.

15/2

3rd

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Goldmoyne

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

His progress for James Owen has been quite a story, winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December off a 40lb lower mark; fine second-place finishes on his last two runs and still seems to be improving; each-way shout.

7/1

Form: 290-66 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Charlie Johnston (both off a 3lb lower mark than today's); caught the eye after encountering traffic issues at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his stable debut, but he was behind Golden Strike at Newcastle two weeks ago.
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3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins at Newcastle (1m and 7f) but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in March; has had ups and downs since but he came from well back when fourth of ten to Gunfighter over C&D recently; place chance.

10/1

4th

1

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Went close over C&D in March and won at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 13 days later; not at the same level on his three starts since, particularly on turf on last two outings, but the return to Tapeta could prompt a revival.

7/1

8th

14

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Anthropologist

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

7f-1m AW winner and 7f turf winner (good) last year when 6lb lower; well below par on both AW and turf on his last two starts and he does have a little to prove after that.

20/1

Form: 34-525 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner, with the latest success coming under Phoebe Edwards at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in November; beaten a neck here over a mile last month and shaped as if still in form at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago; drop back in trip shouldn't be too much of an issue and he's respected.
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4th

8

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 4lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Ross Burdon

Seven of his eight wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last November off a 3lb higher mark; shaped as if in form when seventh of 12 there in a 0-80 in March but he's been absent since; considered.

10/1

7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

Form: 423-28

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-12 but she was placed on her final two starts for Gemma Tutty at Newcastle over 6f, and ran well when runner-up here over 6f on her stable debut; down the field at Newcastle ten days ago but she was beaten only 4l; steps back up in trip.
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6th

12

(7)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Northern Attitude

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

0-12 but she was placed on her final two starts for Gemma Tutty at Newcastle over 6f, and ran well when runner-up here over 6f on her stable debut; down the field at Newcastle ten days ago but she was beaten only 4l; steps back up in trip.

16/1

8th

7

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Attitude

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

0-11 but was placed on consecutive C&D starts for Gemmy Tutty in the autumn and again ran well when close second to progressive rival on stable debut at Southwell (6f) 11 days ago; big player if that recent outing brought her on.

11/4

Form: -35082 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).
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6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

25/1

Form: 053-30

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden but he was third at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December and again over this C&D last month; however, he failed to beat a rival home 29 days ago and now has a bit to prove.
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1st

5

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Bryan Smart

Sole win in 21 starts came narrowly over 1m here in March; held since, but is now 1lb lower so a case can be made.

100/30

6th

2

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.

10/1

Form: 23-710 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained his first success for this yard in fine style over C&D last month but he never featured from off the pace here behind Fools Rush In following a 7lb rise 15 days ago; may be capable of bouncing back.
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5th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Not the easiest to predict but came from off the pace for a second career win on his first visit to Wolverhampton in March (7f; 2lb lower); breakthrough win in January was over C&D.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Only 1-16 on AW, the success admittedly gained in clearcut style at Southwell in January; a possible danger on that form but has been nowhere near it otherwise this year; not a solid option.

16/1

9th

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Gained his first success for this yard in fine style over C&D last month but he never featured from off the pace here behind Fools Rush In following a 7lb rise 15 days ago; may be capable of bouncing back.

16/1

8/1

Form: 4-1521 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (8.6f) at the beginning of last month and over this C&D 15 days ago; now 2lb higher in this deeper race but this two-time course winner should go well again.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

Form: 10-011 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Can front-run, just as he did when making all at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month; held on to follow up under a 4lb penalty over that same C&D 17 days ago, but his last five wins have been in Class 6 company and he's now back up in grade off a 3lb higher mark.
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5th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular; his latest third (8.6f) was a remote one behind an easy winner but it was still a creditable effort; no sign of age denting his enthusiasm and he should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.

33/1

11/1

Form: 274-76 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole success from 20 starts came at Brighton (7f) in May 2024; reportedly unsuited by front-running at Wolverhampton last month but he did shape more encouragingly under more patient tactics at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) 39 days ago.
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6th

5

(12)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Arnaz

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Had been expensive to follow but he ended a losing run at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago when more positive tactics were deployed; unpenalised when bolting up back at Chepstow on Tuesday and he is effectively 11lb higher today; slower ground shouldn't be an issue but this will require a good deal more.

3/1

1st

8

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Arnaz

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Pulled hard on his first two runs back from wind surgery (7f) and was much happier being allowed to stride on when easily winning an apprentice handicap over C&D last Sunday; no penalty and he can only look well treated now back in the groove.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Arnaz

9st 6lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has won only once, over 7f, during 25-race career; does have form at 6f but hasn't offered much in two runs after wind surgery.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £35.12
Tricast £87.91
Trifecta £105.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Goldmoyne

Daily Mail:

Golden Strike

D Express:

King Of York

POSTDATA:

Northern Attitude

Telegraph:

Arnaz

NEWMARKET:

Ernie's Valentine

Daily Record:

Fools Rush In

Daily Mirror:

Golden Strike

RP RATINGS:

Goldmoyne

The Times:

Goldmoyne

The Guardian:

Goldmoyne

The Sun:

Goldmoyne

The Star:

King Of York