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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Verdict Starting price

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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6th

4

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.

13/2

3rd

4

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Lord Capulet

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Is enjoying a fine season and he racked up a fifth victory at Redcar (7f) in May; posted another very good effort with second of ten in 7f Newcastle handicap 24 days ago so he's a likely player once more.

5/2

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

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

Standard

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

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

No Knee Never

10st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: James Owen

All four wins have been between 6f-8.5f on AW; has been below his best at York on last two starts and was reported to have run flat last time; drops back to a more suitable trip but he's still 4lb higher than for his last success; may be best watched until he returns to AW.

6/1

13th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

No Knee Never

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Thoroughly exposed 5yo who was in fair form until here last time when never involved from off the pace; has never won off this high a mark but what does bode well is that his last three wins have come in amateur races under Henry Callan who is back aboard for the first time since his last win in April; the cheekpieces also return after going in a new hood last time.

9/2

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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2nd

11

(7)

7th Jul 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bajan Bandit

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Has won over 1m but better at shorter and this extended trip might prove beyond him; not beaten far over 7.4f on Saturday; Billy Loughnane booked but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

5th

8

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Bajan Bandit

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Patrick Morris

Scored three times at 7f/1m on the AW in 2025 but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of eight in 1m handicap at Nottingham last month; visor goes on the first time here.

25/1

8th

4

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Bajan Bandit

9st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Patrick Morris

Last three wins have been on the AW, the most recent off a 6lb higher mark at Newcastle (7f) in December; below his best there over 1m after becoming upset in the stalls 90 days ago and needs to bounce back returned to turf on his first start since.

12/1

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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6th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out.

7/1

7th

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Saisons DOr

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered.

9/2

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

Non-runners

Singoura, Age Of Time

+o+e Accumulators

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