February 20 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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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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5th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

I Still Have Faith

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

All wins have been over further when hooded and he's 0-7 at about 7f (has placed form); hasn't really fired in any of his last three races but this is easier than he's accustomed to; unraced at Chester.

9/2

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Threatened on AW and turf in the spring but his last two efforts have been below par (C&D latterly); feasibly handicapped but others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

11

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Not at his best two weeks ago but he had been threatening on both AW and turf beforehand; on a dangerous mark and he can't be discounted.

9/1

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

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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1st

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good in defeat races this season, including fourth over C&D last month; went down only to a progressive 3yo at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the third and fourth have franked that form; bold show likely.

5/2

2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

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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5th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Bravo Zulu

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f).

7/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.

14/1

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

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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13th

11

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Eligible

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and hasn't prevailed in this sphere since York success three years ago; midfield when the 125-1 rank outsider back here last time.

66/1

10th

8

(21)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Eligible

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been operating below his best since; drawn widest and likely best to look elsewhere.

40/1

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

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

2

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

He's dropped to a mark fully 15lb lower than when a close fourth over C&D last August; however, this regressive 5yo has struggled to get competitive this year; a first-time visor replaces a tongue-tie.

7/1

7th

5

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Tennessee Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and his losing run stretches back 18 months; attracted support at Yarmouth last month (7f, good) but fared no better; now tried in a tongue-tie.

12/1

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

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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6th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

North View

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Hasn't won the races one of his ability should; 4lb lower than for his winning start for Stuart Williams in January (7f, AW) but that wasn't a springboard to better things; sold for 8,500gns this month; goes without headgear on first run for Tony Carroll; not sure what to expect.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

North View

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Generally disappointing since returned to turf in May but seemed to respond well to first-time visor when close second off reduced mark at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; big player if in similar form here.

9/2

2nd

5

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

18:49 Yarmouth

North View

9st 7lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the AW over 7f at Chelmsford in January on his stable debut but he's been below his best on turf in recent starts, including when last of six over 1m here last month; visor now applied.

10/1

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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4th

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Madame De Sevigne

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John Butler

Far more miss than hit this season and beat only one home at York last time; others preferred.

8/1

14th

8

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Madame De Sevigne

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John Butler

Far more miss than hit this season and beat only one home at Newmarket last time; others preferred.

22/1

9th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Madame De Sevigne

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Two wins for Robert Eddery came over a stiff, undulating 7f, so has that in her favour; lacked consistency for new yard, below par in first-time cheekpieces latest (headgear now off, tongue-tie on), but could easily bounce back.

7/1

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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1st

7

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Echalar

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Ian Williams

Kickstarted 2026 with breakthrough victory at Wolverhampton (7f) in January for Jane Chapple-Hyam; in decent form since for current yard until only seventh in 1m2f handicap at Chester 13 days ago; needs to get back on track.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Echalar

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

AW winner over 7f for previous yard off 3lb higher; signs of getting it together for Ian Williams, albeit those were Class 5 handicaps at Chepstow and over 1m; down 1lb and, if he can see out the trip, wouldn't be without hope.

10/1

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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8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard.

10/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Bryan Smart

Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark.

11/1

10th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order.

16/1

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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