February 20 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

18.00

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Friday Night Live With SBK Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Friday Night Live With SBK Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6-2331 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well suited by a strong early pace when finishing well to double his tally at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) two weeks ago; now steps back up in grade but remains well treated on previous form following a 6lb rise.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 153-52 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Both of his wins have been on turf, with the most recent coming at Bath (5.7f, heavy) in October; went from the front when beaten a neck at Newcastle (5f, AW) 20 days ago and won't have an issue with the return to this trip.
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12th

2

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

I Need Your Love

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Heavy-ground turf win last October and he comes here on the back of second-place finishes at Newcastle (5f) and here (6f); sneaking back up the weights but should give it another good go.

4/1

2nd

10

(5)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

I Need Your Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both of his wins have been on turf, with the most recent coming at Bath (5.7f, heavy) in October; went from the front when beaten a neck at Newcastle (5f, AW) 20 days ago and won't have an issue with the return to this trip.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 037-44

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-14 but he's posted two respectable efforts over 5f at Newcastle since returning from a 102-day break, and his most recent one suggested that returning to this trip would suit; each-way chance.
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1st

2

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Farandaway

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

It took him 17 attempts to put his head in front, finally opening his account in a 6f maiden at Newcastle in March; solid second in a 6f Southwell handicap one month later; absent for 81 days and although he isn't on a bad mark, he does have to prove his stamina for 7f.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

11th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Farandaway

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Plenty of short-priced defeats before finally off the mark on his seventeenth start in a Newcastle maiden a few weeks ago; hard to know the merits of that but he returns to handicap company on a workable mark and confidence will have been boosted.

3/1

4th
5 (4)
Mumayaz

9/2

Form: 63-357 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark for this yard when winning in a first-time visor over this C&D in November; never featured following a slow start at Kempton (7f, AW) 16 days ago, but he now drops back down in grade and the visor returns.
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5th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won comfortably after travelling strongly at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month but he's not hit the same level in two subsequent runs; ran respectably back at Leicester last time but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

7/1

3rd

2

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Won comfortably after travelling strongly over this C&D (good to firm) last month but his jockey reported he never travelled when fourth of nine under a penalty at Salisbury (6f, good) 30 days ago; now 2lb higher but he can't be dismissed.

13/2

33/1

Form: 91-658 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner over 5f, most recently at Wolverhampton in December; below his best in three starts since and now steps back up to 6f.
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9th

10

29th May 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has won on all three Tapeta tracks, most recently over C&D in December, not as good since and although he ran better back here in April, he found little at Newcastle next time; others more likely.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Force

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Four 5f wins on Tapeta, two of them at this track; attracted support and returned to form with a closing third at Wolverhampton nine days ago; 1lb lower today; considered.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

4th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

Beat Candy Warhol over C&D in December off this mark; unplaced in five runs since but he is well drawn and a revival wouldn't be a huge shock; stable also runs Toomuchforme.

8/1

7/1

Form: 9642-3 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Newcastle maiden last March, but he looked slightly unfortunate not to win over this C&D in December (winner has won twice since) before a solid effort at Newcastle (6f, AW) ten days ago; capable.
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3rd

1

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Dc Cogent

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

On a very long losing run and he came in last of eight in 5f Ripon handicap 19 days ago; others are preferred.

10/1

8th

4

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Dc Cogent

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

AW maiden winner; 0-14 in handicaps but is in a consistent vein of form, reaching the frame three times this spring, including third to Herakles at Nottingham (5f, good); met trouble when a beaten favourite at Carlisle last week and can have that effort ignored.

6/1

Form: 9211-4 CD BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Doubled his tally when landing a C&D handicap in December and followed up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) on his next start; respectable effort when stepped up to this grade there 32 days ago, but first-time the blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to bring out a bit more.
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7th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Zoulu Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Heather Main

5f win here (good ground) last August and he added two AW victories to his tally in December; his last two runs have been disappointing, the latest back on turf after an absence, but the return of Saffie Osborne to the saddle could perk him up (two wins and a second from the three times she has ridden him).

8/1

14th

9

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Zoulu Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Heather Main

Won two Class 6 handicaps on AW in December; not quite so good in either run this year and he returns to turf with a career-best required; Harry Vigors takes off a useful 7lb.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Zoulu Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Doubled his tally when landing a C&D handicap in December and followed up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) on his next start; respectable effort when stepped up to this grade there 32 days ago, but first-time the blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to bring out a bit more.

6/1

25/1

Form: 1613-6 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 6f at Yarmouth last year and was a close third at Newcastle (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in November; held in sixth at Chelmsford (6f, AW) on his return from a break last time, and better is needed.
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6th

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Bill Plumb

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

A dual C&D scorer last autumn; yet to hit top form this term but he wasn't best drawn when eighth of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap in February; possibilities from an easing mark after a break.

8/1

8th

2

(11)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bill Plumb

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Phil McEntee

Won twice over 6f at Yarmouth last year and was a close third at Newcastle (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in November; held in sixth at Chelmsford (6f, AW) on his return from a break last time, and better is needed.

25/1

Form: 353-55 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Front-running third at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December but he's been below that level in two starts since, including in a first-time visor at Newcastle (5f) 16 days ago; switch of headgear.
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7th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Brave Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Losing run up to 21, but he ran well to finish a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; a few winners have come out of that race and a hood is given a go, but the drop to 5f may not be ideal even on a stiff track like this.

7/1

4th

8

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Brave Empire

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian but his last win was in February 2024 and he's not made an impact in seven runs this year; mark continues to fall but losing run is up to 20 and others are preferred.

14/1

10th
9 (8)
Mart

11/1

Form: 04-724 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner but his most recent success came on turf at Lingfield last May; beaten a neck there on the AW last month but he ran below that level six days ago; cheekpieces are now applied.
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4th

3

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Mart

9st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Seven wins (5f/6f), the most recent at Lingfield (6f, good) last May off a 13lb higher mark than today's; below his best 13 days ago and his stamina is a concern on his first attempt over 1m.

6/1

6th

16

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Mart

8st 12lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Dylan Cunha

Solid in-frame efforts in his last two turf runs, the latest when third of nine at Yarmouth (6f, soft; for Zac Lloyd) nine days ago; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

20/1

3rd

7

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Dylan Cunha

Seven wins from 47 starts, the most recent success coming at Lingfield (6f, good) last May off an 11lb higher mark; respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago and now needs to build on that.

8/1

11th
12 (2)
Blackjack

25/1

Form: 646-49 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner who has won three times over C&D; fourth of nine here last month but he failed to beat a rival home at Newcastle (6f) ten days ago; visor replaces the blinkers worn last time.
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3rd

2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and may have needed it at Wetherby last time after a break (and wind surgery); perhaps more effective at 6f, though.

16/1

6th

2

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Blackjack

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf (6f at Thirsk in 2022) but better on the AW and probably best watched after a break having had wind op.

8/1

5th

3

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Often front-runner; fourth of nine over C&D in January but he's struggled in three starts since; another headgear swap; others preferred.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 62108- CD

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner (6f/7f) who landed a Class 6 handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in September; below his best on his next two outings and is best watched on his return from a 128-day break.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £16.70
Tricast £101.98
Trifecta £151.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cargin Bhui

Daily Mail:

Zoulu Warrior

The Times:

Dc Cogent

D Express:

I Need Your Love

NEWMARKET:

Mart

TOPSPEED:

Bill Plumb

SPOTLIGHT:

Mumayaz

POSTDATA:

Cargin Bhui

Telegraph:

Cargin Bhui

The Guardian:

Cargin Bhui

Daily Mirror:

Cargin Bhui

The Sun:

Cargin Bhui

The Star:

Cargin Bhui

Daily Record:

Cargin Bhui