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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7th

9

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Has done all his winning over C&D, most recently off 4lb higher in February; midfield in the latest of his two starts since returning from summer break; good chance if staging a full revival.

14/1

9th

4

(8)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here and on his last winning mark (February); wasn't in great form back in the spring but has gone well after a break.

16/1

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

OUR TIP

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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4th

1

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Golden Strike

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In-form 5yo who was beaten only 1l when fifth at York (good to firm) in July before solid third at Carlisle (good to soft) the following month; narrowly denied when second of 14 at Newmarket (again 7f, good) 11 days ago and he's a leading candidate back down in grade.

5/2

2nd

12

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Golden Strike

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Gained his first handicap success on turf when landing big-field event at York (7f, good) in May; last two efforts have been creditable and he's just 1lb above that winning mark; player.

7/1

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

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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1st

9

(18)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Goldmoyne

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; plenty of creditable efforts in defeat on turf since, notably his close second of 23 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, heavy; acts on good to firm) 13 days ago; bold show likely if in similar form.

7/1

2nd

14

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Goldmoyne

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and has shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; has looked to have his share of weight since back on turf but this is his first 6f run since an AW win last December and the strong pace will suit.

14/1

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

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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4th

8

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off this mark in March; knocking at the door on most recent AW appearances and latest down-the-field run in the Leger Legends event at Doncaster is easy to excuse as he saw no daylight; another to consider.

8/1

8th

2

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Anthropologist

11st 7lb

J: Sammy Jo Bell

T: Michael Herrington

Campaigned over 7f in recent times but shapes as if this return to 1m will suit; in form, having made the frame on AW in last three starts; effective on turf; strong contender under Sammy Jo Bell, who has ridden the winner of this race three times.

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins have been here (1m/7f) and he suffered a near miss at Southwell (7f) last time; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

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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2nd

6

(7)

17th Sep 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Seven of his eight wins have been on the AW, the most recent last November; on a realistic mark and recent Lingfield run wasn't too shoddy on the back of an absence.

14/1

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

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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3rd

1

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Followed his 7f win here with a near miss over the same trip, keeping on well; only 1lb higher and returning to 1m looks a good thing.

4/1

2nd

7

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency but has won his last two starts here, having beaten Wish This over C&D off 3lb lower five weeks ago; claims on that but no guarantee he'll repeat the effort and this is a bit tougher.

5/1

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

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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3rd

9

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Fools Rush In

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Six-time turf winner who was also winning his sixth AW event when scoring at Southwell (7f) in February; 2lb lower when coming back to form with neck defeat over that C&D in April but not seen since; nothing wrong with his mark if this isn't merely a springboard to another AW campaign.

8/1

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

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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7th

6

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 9lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who does most racing over shorter now; didn't offer a lot back from a break over C&D last Monday and is some way down the pecking order.

33/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple winner at this venue and showed he can still be competitive when third over C&D in June; others still preferred for win purposes.

25/1

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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1

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:15 Yarmouth

Arnaz

9st 11lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Won two Class 6 handicaps at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) in August, the first of those under Hope Regan; the handicapper came down hard, although he was still close up at Brighton two runs back; weakened at Windsor since, having held every chance.

9/2

5th

8

(10)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:12 Windsor

Arnaz

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Won two Class 6 handicaps at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) last month; ran creditably in a better race at Brighton two weeks ago and is still in form; minor money perhaps his best hope all the same.

9/2

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

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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