February 28 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.00
  • Place: £7.10

Form: 572-67

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps (after a wind op) this year, down the field over 6f and 7f at Wolverhampton; now drops to 5f for the first time; stable also run Rotokura Belle.
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1st

7

(4)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Alfa Duplicate

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Won AW handicaps at Southwell in February (5f) and Newcastle in March (6f); beaten 1.5l off this mark when third in a 5f Southwell handicap last time (Artista fourth) and could go well if as effective on turf.

9/1

3rd

3

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Alfa Duplicate

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Improved for the drop to 5f when 1.5l too strong for Call Margot over C&D in February; defied a 7lb rise when narrowly winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle 19 days ago, form that was given a handsome boost when the runner-up won at Lingfield on Good Friday; another 4lb higher today but there could well be more in the tank and her attitude will continue to stand her in good stead.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 657-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three 2yo runs for Diego Dias; down the field on last month's stable/handicap debut (C&D) and needs to prove she isn't flattered by this mark (earned after finishing last of six in a Listed race on debut).
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7th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Call Margot

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gemma Tutty

She's improved with each of her three runs for this yard and did well to defy a tricky passage to win at Southwell (5f, AW) last month; based on that evidence a 6lb rise may well not stop her this afternoon, and the expected strong gallop will be a positive for this headstrong filly.

16/1

1st

6

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Call Margot

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Beaten 1.5l by Alfa Duplicate over C&D in February and reopposes on 11lb better terms today; could do with settling better but she can't be discounted.

9/2

Form: 53824-

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-7 but he ended 2025 with two solid efforts on AW; returns off a 2lb higher mark though and a career best will be required.
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5th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Liverpool Star

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran creditably last time when bidding for a 6f double (maiden previously); proving consistent and has form at 5f; in the mix, assuming he takes to first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

4th

1

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Liverpool Star

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made the breakthrough last week at Ripon (6f, good) and the 4lb rise could have been worse as the front two pulled nearly 5l clear; obvious chance in this weak race.

7/4

1st

7

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Liverpool Star

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to win (0-10), going closest when beaten a head at Newcastle (6f nursery) in December; bumped at the start but recovered to do solid late work at Catterick (5f, good; third of ten, beaten 1l) 17 days ago; same mark (holds Contorno) for return to 6f.

11/2

4th
7 (1)
Contorno

2/1

Form: 7760-1 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well supported ahead of his seasonal/AW debut at Newcastle last month and duly took a good step forward, keeping on well to see off six rivals; the form has been bolstered since and there could be more to come; this is a stronger race though.
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8th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

Contorno

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Won two 5f handicaps at Newcastle (AW) this year but he's not finished closer than fifth in six starts on turf; got badly hampered at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago but he was the outsider in that race others are more convincing.

16/1

9th

9

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Contorno

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Tom Tate

Dictated a steady pace to maintain his unbeaten Newcastle record (5f; 2-2) on penultimate start; no excuses when a weakening fifth (Liverpool Star third) on turf return at Catterick (5f, good; 6-1) 17 days ago; 2lb above last winning mark (AW).

10/1

5th

9

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Contorno

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Tate

Justified strong market support on his 5f Newcastle handicap debut in January; finished behind the reopposing Liverpool Star at Southwell next time but resumed his progression when landing another 5f Newcastle handicap last month; edged out a next-time-out winner on that occasion so should still be feasibly treated after a 2lb nudge.

3/1

Form: 446-71 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Finished off strongly to win a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton 25 days ago, her second run for the yard; that form has a solid look to it and a 1lb rise may prove lenient; still relatively unexposed.
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6th

3

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:32 Redcar

Love Alive

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jessica Macey

Got up late to win a 5f handicap at Southwell in February on second run for Martin Dunne; less good twice since and she has now joined Jessica Macey; the form of the stable (one win since start of November) is the glaring concern.

14/1

9th

6

(7)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Love Alive

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Martin Dunne

Finished off strongly to win a C&D handicap last month, her second run for the yard; weakened into fifth at Southwell 13 days ago (slowly away); no surprise to see her bounce back.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3517-5 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Cosy C&D winner last September off a 5lb lower mark; fifth to Love Alive at Wolverhampton on her reappearance this month and could be sharper with that behind her; betting useful.
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4th

6

(5)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rotokura Belle

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Inconsistent but returned to her best after three below-par efforts when successful at Catterick (5f, good) last month; suffered interference when only sixth there since but is not one to place maximum faith in.

4/1

6th

5

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Catterick

Rotokura Belle

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

5f AW win as a 2yo; doubled her haul when showing bright speed to overcome stall 8 over C&D two weeks ago, finding plenty for pressure; the runner-up has won since and a 3lb rise may not prove beyond her.

9/4

1st

1

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Rotokura Belle

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Cosy winner over 5f at Southwell last September but hasn't come come close to reproducing that in three subsequent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf sparks a revival.

11/1

Form: 7145-7

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Chance if returning to the level she showed when winning at Bath last September but her two runs this winter need bettering.
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7th

5

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Reality Queen

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Chance if returning to the level she showed when winning at Bath last September but her two runs this winter need bettering.

10/1

3

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Reality Queen

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Looked ordinary to begin with but repelled Red Snapper for a successful nursery debut here (about 5f, good to firm) recently when a 20-1 chance; only 4lb higher.

9/2

1st

12

(13)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Reality Queen

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Nothing to shout about in her qualifying runs (all 6f) and this opening mark doesn't look to be heaven sent.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £141.90
Straight Forecast £133.95
Trifecta £1069.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Love Alive

The Times:

Contorno

POSTDATA:

Rotokura Belle

The Guardian:

Contorno

D Express:

Contorno

The Star:

Contorno

Daily Record:

Contorno

RP RATINGS:

Love Alive

NEWMARKET:

Love Alive

Telegraph:

Love Alive

Daily Mail:

Love Alive

Daily Mirror:

Love Alive

The Sun:

Love Alive