February 20 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

Standard

SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 42-113 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Couldn't complete his hat-trick here three weeks ago but he still ran well for third in a Class 3; nudged up another 2lb but he's in the form of his life and shouldn't be too far away.
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6th

1

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Nine wins at this course (7f-1m4f), including three this year; remains in top form, having finished runner-up here on his last two starts; must be strongly considered on his favoured track.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Took this in 2025 and he comes here better than ever, bagging a third course win of 2026 in February; posted a very good second in another 7f handicap here last time so rates a big player off an unchanged mark.

5/4

2nd

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Better than ever since dropped back to 7f, determinedly adding a third win from four C&D starts three weeks ago; this class didn't look beyond him when 1l third here before that, just behind stablemate Legal Reform; some wriggle room judged on peak RPRs even off a new career-high mark.

2/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 6220-8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not on a bad mark on the pick of his form for Ben Brookhouse and although most of his racing has been done over further, he ran a cracker at Ascot last October; low-key stable debut this month but capable of better; stable also run North View.
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4th

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a long losing run but he's twice gone close on AW this year (7f/1m) and fared best of the eight-strong centre group when fifth of 13 here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be far away.

8/1

5th

9

(14)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a lengthy losing run but he's knocking firmly at the door, just edged out in a first-time tongue-strap at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; goes well at Newmarket and makes plenty of each-way appeal.

14/1

2nd

9

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

I Still Have Faith

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

From a wide draw he did plenty of early running to get his position at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago and that softened him up in the finish; without a win since 2023, but well drawn, stays this far and a tongue-tie is added.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 9032-6 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with two good placed efforts at Kempton; not at the same level at Lingfield last month and he has a bit more to prove on Tapteta.
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7th

10

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metaverse

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Has shown most of his AW form at Kempton but ran creditably at Southwell most recently; makes Wolverhampton debut with a tongue-tie replacing usual hood; brings uncertainty.

10/1

3rd

4

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Metaverse

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Ended 2025 with two good placed efforts at Kempton; not at the same level at Lingfield last month and he has a bit more to prove on Tapteta.

8/1

6th

2

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Lingfield (AW)

Metaverse

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Scored at Kempton (7f) in April and right back on song of late, edged out only very late on when runner-up in similar event there last month; must enter calculations despite a 2lb weights rise.

5/1

Form: 01-422 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year and he has returned from three months off with three solid AW efforts; work to do with a couple of reopposing rivals but should give his running.
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5th

18

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.

16/1

5th

2

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jessica Macey

Last win came on Chelmsford Polytrack (7f; from 4lb lower) last October; kept in decent form (4224243) this year, a sticking-on third at Nottingham (8.5f, good) 12 days ago to Saturday's Ripon scorer Highland Olly; Paul Mulrennan is a noted booking.

4/1

3rd

2

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Consistent in defeat on AW this year, reaching the frame for the sixth outing in succession when fourth of 13 at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago; turf winner last year; likely to be thereabouts.

11/2

Form: 206-79 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Started this AW campaign high in the weights after an excellent time of things last winter; latest Lingfield ninth (beaten 2.5l) was his best run this time around; cheekpieces back on today (tried in an eyeshield latest).
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9th

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Bravo Zulu

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

His fine 2025 season was always going to be a tough act to follow and he has generally struggled since his return to action in December; should be well treated but drops to 6f for the first time in his career.

14/1

5th

10

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Bravo Zulu

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Loughnane

Did well last year but this winter's AW campaign was up and down; returns to turf in a competitive race and may come up short again.

12/1

Form: 361-11 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
No signs of age dimming his enthusiasm, returning from five months off to win a C&D handicap in December and adding wins at Newcastle (1m) and back over C&D since; another 3lb higher today but can't rule out in current form.
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4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

8th

4

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven of his 12 wins have been here (five over this trip); has never won off a mark this high however and most likely needs to drop a few pounds.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Eligible

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No signs of age dimming his enthusiasm, completing a December/January hat-trick (second leg over 1m here); a slow start didn't help when sixth of 12 at Southwell last time and he can be treated as if still in form.

14/1

Form: 4505-4 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has looked good on occasions and no problem with today's conditions; ran okay here four weeks ago given his saddle slipped; cheeekpieces worn last time are now left off.
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8th

1

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Three wins in 2024 but he has drawn a blank since; returns to his optimum trip off a reduced mark and this is his first Class 5 handicap for some time; not solid but he has the ability to go well.

7/1

6th

5

(9)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb below his last winning mark but patchy form since returned to the AW and attempts this far for the first time; hood given a go.

20/1

9th

12

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Shapes as if this return to 6f is worth a shot but otherwise has something to find on the balance of his recent 7f form and losing sequence goes back to 2024; others have stronger claims.

20/1

4/1

Form: 3482-1 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His Newbury win in August 2024 (7f, good to firm) was a fine effort and suggested he could thrive as a 4yo but 2025 was a shade disappointing, albeit he did much of his racing over 1m+; new stable quick to drop him back to 7f and he won decisively at Chelmsford last month, form that looks solid enough; could well have more to come and he's a strong contender.
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7th

8

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

North View

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Produced a strong finish to win a competitive 7f handicap here as a 3yo; first win since when making a successful stable debut at Chelmsford in January (7f); in and out since but he's on a winning mark and the ability is there if things pan out favourably.

14/1

13th

2

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

North View

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Fairly useful handicapper whose AW form this year for new yard features a 7f success in January and a creditable effort last time; effective on turf in the past but seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere.

16/1

4th

11

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

North View

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Won with a bit in hand at Chelmsford (7f) on stable/seasonal debut; out of the money in two starts since but can't be written off yet; drops back in grade (attempted Class 2 latest).

9/1

Form: 80/5-

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Some promise in two runs for Charles Hills as a 2yo and again on his stable debut last May; should make his mark in handicaps at some point but he returns from an absence in a competitive race.
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9th

12

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Deauville Blue

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Some promise in two runs for Charles Hills as a 2yo and again on his stable debut last May; should make his mark in handicaps at some point but he returns from an absence in a competitive race.

25/1

5th

8

(1)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Deauville Blue

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jonathan Portman

Encouraging eighth of 20 at Newbury last May (6f, good; 20-1) and then midfield in a tough sales race next time (extended 6f); should stay the extra distance and has races in him; now gelded and has moved to a new yard (same owners).

12/1

5th

8

(1)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Deauville Blue

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jonathan Portman

Encouraging eighth of 20 at Newbury last May (6f, good; 20-1) and then midfield in a tough sales race next time (extended 6f); should stay the extra distance and has races in him; now gelded and has moved to a new yard (same owners).

12/1

Form: 02284- D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins (7f) for Robert Eddery in 2024; 0-9 last year but retained ability; new yard (same owners) quick to drop her back in trip and Oisin Murphy booked; not discounted.
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5

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Madame De Sevigne

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Twice a 7f winner, including from this mark, in 2024; recent AW form has been significantly better than that on turf; cheekpieces now tried but she has a bit to prove on this surface.

12/1

8th

3

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Madame De Sevigne

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Inconsistent but she returned to form with a close third at Lingfield (7f, AW) this month on her third stable start; she's fine at 1m and on turf and can be in the mix if backing up that latest performance.

7/1

3rd

1

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Madame De Sevigne

10st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Dual 7f winner on turf, but 0-6 on the AW albeit runner-up on three occasions; hasn't shown much in two starts for this yard, though, and others make greater appeal.

11/2

11th
11 (12)
Echalar

16/1

Form: 540-19 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to a hard-fought win at Wolverhampton last month (7f); failed to back it up 16 days ago and has been sold out of Jane Chapple-Hyam's stable for 20,000gns since; drawn widest and others are more appealing.
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10th

14

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Echalar

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced on turf; out of the frame in five starts since winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; has plenty to prove over this trip back on grass and is 3lb out of the weights.

33/1

7th

6

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Echalar

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Won here (7f) off 1lb higher in January when trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam; posted easily his most encouraging display since joining current yard when a keeping-on sixth of 13 at Southwell (1m, AW) 20 days ago; steps up in trip on a career-low mark and must come into consideration.

8/1

6th

4

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Echalar

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Back off the same mark as when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in January, but quiet in three starts since, including two for this yard; stable looks to have stronger candidates elsewhere.

16/1

11/1

Form: 838-62

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
No match for the improving winner but finished a creditable second over C&D last month, his first attempt at 7f; runs off the same mark and needs to up his game a notch.
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5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.10
Straight Forecast £43.19
Tricast £506.30
Trifecta £786.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

North View

TOPSPEED:

Secret Guest

The Guardian:

Down To The Kid

RP RATINGS:

Tennessee Gold

Telegraph:

Tennessee Gold

POSTDATA:

North View

NEWMARKET:

North View

The Times:

North View

Daily Mail:

North View

Daily Mirror:

North View

D Express:

Secret Guest

Daily Record:

Secret Guest

The Sun:

Down To The Kid

The Star:

Down To The Kid