February 28 / 16.55 Southwell (AW)

16.55

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-5731 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7f specialist; like several from his stable, he's in top form at present, and he came from midfield to win over C&D last week; nudged up 4lb but he's thriving.
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7th

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: John Mackie

C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement.

5/1

12th

8

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Packetofbiscuits

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Packetofbiscuits

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

May remain competitive provided his recent Southwell AW form is transferred back to turf; however, his record in this sphere, which includes a seller win, is less convincing; presents a dilemma.

13/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 32-221 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Loves Southwell (all five wins over C&D) and he dug deep for his latest success eight days ago; more exposed than some of these but he could hardly be in better form.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

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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

2/1

Form: 47-111 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Took nine attempts to get off the mark but has not looked back since, completing a 7f Newcastle hat-trick in January and February; up 4lb for his latest win but Jack Callan's 5lb claim helps negate that; Southwell debut today; on a roll and may not have reached his limit just yet.
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2nd

1

(5)

19th May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it.

11/4

1st

1

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who landed his fourth 7f Newcastle success of the year when seeing off 13 rivals last month; his 2lb nudge for that is offset by his rider's claim; 0-4 on turf but probably a bit premature to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass.

4/1

1st

8

(5)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who won three in a row over C&D at the start of the year; finished out the back behind Anthropologist here last month but he didn't lead in that race and raced freely after being crowded in the pack; this is another competitive event but he has possibilities if he can bounce back.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-5511 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Invigorated by a step up to 7f this winter, winning three times at Newcastle; latest success was smooth and a 4lb rise does not look harsh; leading contender again if proving equally effective at Southwell.
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1st

3

(2)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flowstate

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only fourth off this mark at Southwell last week but this track seems to suit him ideally and he is 3-4 over C&D; not sure he is fully exposed at 7f just yet and he looks a major player.

9/4

4th

1

(5)

28th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Flowstate

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Invigorated by a step up to 7f this winter, winning three times at Newcastle; latest success was smooth and a 4lb rise does not look harsh; leading contender again if proving equally effective at Southwell.

4/1

8/1

Form: -31624 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Assembling a decent record over C&D; won here in January and ran respectably behind Packetofbiscuits eight days ago; in the mix again.
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3rd

8

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

No Knee Never

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Four wins on the AW in Class 6 company since December (6f-8.5f); respectable efforts on his last two outings but he possibly didn't quite get home over this trip at Ripon last month; each-way contender.

11/1

4th

5

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

No Knee Never

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Four wins (6f to 8.6f) on AW since December; perhaps stretched by 1m2f when only fourth at Ripon a fortnight ago; returning to a mile should help but a career best is needed to defy this mark.

10/1

4th

6

(10)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

No Knee Never

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: James Owen

Rarely runs a bad race and he's won two of his last three starts, including an emphatic win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) 11 days ago; has a penalty back on turf but he ran right up to his best last time and this new trip should be within range; respected.

5/2

Form: -53304 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.
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6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 3156-8 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Veteran; possibly needed the run when last of eight at Newcastle two weeks ago and he's now back to his last winning mark, but this is a warm race and he's probably vulnerable to younger legs.
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5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Returned from break with three down-the-field runs this year but his fourth of ten over C&D three weeks ago was a big step back in the right direction and he's another 2lb lower today; considered each-way.

12/1

4th

11

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2-7 over C&D and 4lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and has beaten a total of one rival in three starts since returning from five months off in February.

14/1

Non-runners

Singoura, Age Of Time

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Payout
Exacta £12.90
Straight Forecast £11.78
Tricast £18.81
Trifecta £36.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Capulet

RP RATINGS:

Packetofbiscuits

Daily Mail:

King Of York

Telegraph:

Singoura

NEWMARKET:

No Knee Never

The Times:

Lord Capulet

The Guardian:

Lord Capulet

D Express:

Lord Capulet

Daily Mirror:

Lord Capulet

The Sun:

Lord Capulet

Daily Record:

Lord Capulet

POSTDATA:

Packetofbiscuits

The Star:

King Of York