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8 February 2026
Sunday 8th February
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- Distance: 1m
- Going: Standard
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- Polytrack
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Aneirin's Sword
Selected at:
13/8
The very lightly raced Aneirin’s Sword dead-heated for first to win on handicap debut over course and distance on his penultimate start. That performance was a vast improvement on his previous runs in maiden and novice company and further progress is anticipated.
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Racecard
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Runner
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Unexposed handicap newcomer and he's a possible improver on his return; has been gelded
607-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 65
Days: 140
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 32yMd | 9-7 | 7/7 | Exotic Baby (5½L) | 12/1 | - | 59 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 22yNv | 9-7 | 11/14 | Laureate Crown (18½L) | 22/1 | - | 31 |
| 13 Jun 25 | San Sandown | 7f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 6/6 | Saba Desert (6¼L) | 16/1 | - | 64 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Won over C&D on handicap debut before a close second at Kempton 11 days ago; key player
065-12
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 63
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 63yHc | 9-5 | 2/7 | Hamaleel (¾L) | 7/4F | 61 | 61 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 63yHc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Three Socks On (dht) | 14/1 | 60 | 61 |
| 12 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-7 t1 | 5/9 | Tales Of Wisdom (18L) | 22/1 | - | 36 |
| 1 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-4 | 6/12 | Hidden Force (12L) | 250/1 | - | 56 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 42yMd | 9-7 | 10/10 | Richie's Rocket (17½L) | 25/1 | - | 41 |
Well-bred filly who is unexposed and needs a close look on her handicap debut
44-7
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 62
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4MdF | 8-10 | 7/13 | Jazzy Baby (5L) | 28/1 | - | 58 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 4/14 | Silenciosa (3½L) | 28/1 | - | 61 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 4/10 | Pierchic (9¾L) | 16/1 | - | 46 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Well held in all five starts and she needs a transformation after a break
36908-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 59
Days: 81
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 62yHc | 9-7 t | 8/13 | Raging Raj (8½L) | 25/1 | 62 | 47 |
| 3 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yMd | 9-7 t | 11/12 | Item (16½L) | 150/1 | - | 36 |
| 18 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 52yNv | 9-7 t1 | 9/12 | Sovereign Spell (7¾L) | 125/1 | - | 44 |
| 10 May 25 | Lei Leicester | 5f GF | 52yMd | 9-2 | 6/13 | Shaman Champion (8L) | 20/1 | - | 49 |
| 30 Apr 25 | Bri Brighton | 5.5f GF | 52yMd | 9-4 | 3/7 | Eternal Solace (7½L) | 20/1 | - | 58 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C&D winner who got back on track when runner-up at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; respected
11-752
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 58
Days: 5
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 63yHc | 9-7 p | 2/10 | Silver State (2½L) | 4/1 | 58 | 59 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 63yHc | 9-8 p | 5/8 | Uncle Nader (4L) | 14/1 | 59 | 54 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 63yHc | 9-8 v1 | 7/8 | Three Socks On (4½L) | 13/8F | 59 | 50 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 62yHc | 9-9 p | 1/9 | Chilliconcarneigh (1¼L) | 11/4 | 55 | 59 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 62yHc | 9-5 p | 1/8 | Uncle Nader (¾L) | 7/2F | 51 | 57 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 62yHc | 8-12 p | 2/8 | Lady Milton (1¼L) | 15/8F | 49 | 49 |
Ran better than the bare facts at Wolverhampton on Tuesday and she's still unexposed
854-5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 56
Days: 5
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 63yHc | 9-5 | 5/10 | Silver State (4¼L) | 16/1 | 56 | 54 |
| 30 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yNvF | 8-12 | 4/6 | Jamie Sommers (3¼L) | 7/2 | - | 55 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-0 | 5/8 | Horwich (4L) | 15/2 | - | 49 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 52yMd | 9-2 | 8/9 | Marwaan (12L) | 13/2 | - | 29 |
Well held in five runs for George Boughey and needs plenty of improvement on stable debut
78976-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-4
OR: 45
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 62yHc | 8-3 | 6/8 | Tinsel (9¾L) | 50/1 | 45 | 30 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 62yHc | 8-13 | 7/9 | Thanh Nam (5L) | 25/1 | 45 | 36 |
| 19 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GS | 22yMdF | 9-0 | 9/10 | Moon Target (51L) | 150/1 | - | - |
| 19 Jun 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 8/8 | Coming Attraction (26L) | 66/1 | - | 4 |
| 22 May 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 5f GF | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 7/7 | Staya (19½L) | 18/1 | - | 15 |
Verdict
The vote goes to ANEIRIN'S SWORD, who dead-heated here on his handicap debut and backed that up with a close call at Kempton.
Aneirin's Sword
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Aneirin's Sword,
3/1 Thanh Nam,
5/1 Let Her Go,
11/2 Berkshire Schmokin,
6/1 Bergamo Gold,
16/1 Who's On First,
25/1 Bosh Soldier
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