Southwell Races & Results Tomform Thursday 23rd January 2025
There were 37 Races on Thursday 23rd January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Gowran Park, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 23rd January 2025
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(2) Blast The Dream 8/15, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 8 in novice at Lingfield (8f, AW, 8/13) 50 days ago. Sets the standard and should be able to open her account. Turned over at short odds last time but did enough to set the standard in this field.
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6
2nd (6) (9/1 +18%) Oceans Charm
9
9/1(+18%)
(6) Oceans Charm 9/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut. Off 122 days. Significantly up in trip. More needed. Seemed to find 6f too sharp at Wolverhampton; open to improvement upped in trip.
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5
3rd (5) (12/1 -9%) Kubey
12
12/1(-9%)
(5) Kubey 12/1, Once-raced maiden. 12/1 and hooded, seventh of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 34 days ago, held back by inexperience. Bred to do better. Ruined her chance by blowing the start at Wolverhampton; bred to do much better.
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4
4th (4) (7/2 -5%) Florida Dawn
3.5
7/2(-5%)
(4) Florida Dawn 7/2, Raven's Pass filly. Dam, 7f-1m winner, half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Dark Orchid. From a good family and is a notable newcomer in a weak race. Newcomer by Raven's Pass out of a Listed-placed 7f/1m AW winner; interesting.
5th
1
5th (1) (12/1 +14%) Astral Sea
12
12/1(+14%)
(1) Astral Sea 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 15/2, eighth of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 34 days ago. Others make more appeal. Needs improvement to get off the mark; more interesting in handicaps soon.
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8
6th (8) (80/1 -100%) Time For Dessert
80
80/1(-100%)
(8) Time For Dessert 80/1, 11,000 gns foal, Time Test filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f winner St Barths and 17f winner Havisham. Dam unraced. Mixed pedigree but worth a market check. 11,000gns foal; by Time Test; stable not noted for debut scorers.
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3
7th (3) (80/1 -60%) Ejuna
80
80/1(-60%)
(3) Ejuna 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 6 in conditions stakes at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) on debut. Off 112 days. Significantly up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Fitting of hood needs to have a major calming effect.
17:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This doesn't look the deepest race and BLAST THE DREAM looks well capable of taking advantage. Roger Varian's well-bred filly found only one rival too good over a mile at Lingfield last month and she could prove tough to stop. Florida Dawn, a daughter of Raven's Pass, is an interesting newcomer, while Kubey and Oceans Charm should step forward from their first outings.
BLAST THE DREAM improved when runner-up at Lingfield last time and connections appear to have found a weak event for her. Newcomer Florida Dawn might be the danger.
The pick of the runners with experience is Lingfield runner-up BLAST THE DREAM. Interesting newcomer Florida Dawn is feared most.
(5) Spirit Of Jura 7/2, Lightly-raced winner. 10/3, career best when winning 8-runner novice at Chelmsford City (8f) 12 days ago. Longer trip is in her facour and she's the type to do better again, so big player. Could well build on her Chelmsford novice win; bred to be suited by this new trip.
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3
2nd (3) (9/4 +55%) Hippocratic Oath
2.25
9/4(+55%)
(3) Hippocratic Oath 9/4, Course winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 11/4, third of 4 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not dismissed. 3-3 on Tapeta but looks a doubtful stayer on breeding over this new trip.
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1
3rd (1) (6/4 +75%) Edge Ofthe Unknown
1.5
6/4(+75%)
(1) Edge Ofthe Unknown 6/4, Twice-raced winner. Third of 8 in novice (10/3) at this course (8.1f) 40 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Looked promising on debut and isn't one to write off. Twice-raced colt who remains open to progress; interesting, even off top weight.
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4
4th (4) (5/1 +0%) Magna Gee Gee
5
5/1(+0%)
(4) Magna Gee Gee 5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 7-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 14/1) 33 days ago, well positioned. Going the right way and merits respect. Narrow win at Wolverhampton last month on handicap debut; may have more to offer.
17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 11f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MANARA was doing her best work late on when coming clear of her rivals over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton recently and, upped 7lb with her stamina drawn out further, she gets the vote to bring up a four-timer. Hippocratic Oath was last seen finishing third over a mile at Kempton and he merits respect, while the unexposed Edge Ofthe Unknown also commands attention making his handicap debut.
MANARA has been on a steep upward curve since switched to nurseries/handicaps and, having been well on top at the finish when completing the hat-trick at Wolverhampton recently, she's well fancied to add to her sequence. Spirit of Jura is also progressing and looks the main danger ahead of Magna Gee Gee.
Most of the runners are still open to further improvement. The percentage call goes to SPIRIT OF JURA, ahead of Edge Ofthe Unknown.
(1) Ash Wednesday 4/9, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 4/7) 5 days ago. Thriving at present and will be hard to beat in his hat-trick bid under a penalty. Unlucky at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day; two easy wins there since; 5lb higher in future.
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3
2nd (3) (11/1 +8%) Billy Mcgarry
11
11/1(+8%)
(3) Billy Mcgarry 11/1, Course winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 28/1) 20 days ago. Must improve on recent efforts. Three wins in the first half of 2024; not in the same form of late.
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7
3rd (7) (40/1 -100%) Vivency
40
40/1(-100%)
(7) Vivency 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 75 days ago. Form has gone weak and her long losing spell continues.
4
2
4th (2) (33/1 +0%) Vixey
33
33/1(+0%)
(2) Vixey 33/1, 28/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 26 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Chance depends on how well she responds to first-time tongue-tie.
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5
5th (5) (5/1 +44%) Flash The Dash
5
5/1(+44%)
(5) Flash The Dash 5/1, Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) 37 days ago. Should strip fitter for latest effort and has slipped to a handy mark, so not ruled out with hood back on. Ran well over C&D a year ago on last Southwell attempt; fighting chance.
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6
6th (6) (16/1 -60%) Laura's Breeze
16
16/1(-60%)
(6) Laura's Breeze 16/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 14/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 19 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Scored off 11lb higher over C&D last March; solid record under Billy Loughnane.
7th
4
7th (4) (13/2 -18%) King Of York
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(4) King Of York 13/2, C&D winner. Two wins from 42 Flat runs. 12/1, good third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Worthy of interest. Encouraging effort last week; possibilities off a stone below last winning mark.
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8
8th (8) (150/1 -200%) Queen For Adaay
150
150/1(-200%)
(8) Queen For Adaay 150/1, Visored for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 80/1), slowly away. Off 150 days. Hard to make a case for. 0-8 and yet to finish in the first five.
18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ASH WEDNESDAY completed a double in ready fashion at Wolverhampton last week and the suspicion is that a 5lb penalty may not be enough to anchor him here. King Of York showed signs of a revival when finishing third over C&D recently and, off an unchanged mark, he could put up the most resistance, while Flash The Dash is another to consider.
ASH WEDNESDAY is progressing fast and had plenty in hand at Wolverhampton 5 days ago, so he's hard to oppose under a penalty as he bids for a quick hat-trick. King of York looks the main threat and Flash The Dash is expected to be back on his game with a recent run under his belt.
Provided he takes to Southwell, ASH WEDNESDAY should be capable of adding to his Wolverhampton wins. Laura's Breeze is second pick.
(5) Reginald Charles 7/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 16/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 12 months. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Bryan Smart. Inconsistent maiden for Bryan Smart; absent since last January; market can guide.
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3
2nd (3) (6/4 +25%) Portoro
1.5
6/4(+25%)
(3) Portoro 6/4, Latest win at Kempton in December. 9/2, good third of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 26 days ago. Weighted to go well back up to 7f. Currently in a consistent vein of form; registered a solid 7f win on penultimate start.
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8
3rd (8) (18/1 -29%) Fistral Beach
18
18/1(-29%)
(8) Fistral Beach 18/1, 80/1, fair fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 80 days ago. Can give a good account. Seemed to post one of her better efforts last time but isn't sure to back it up.
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7
4th (7) (12/1 +14%) Available Angel
12
12/1(+14%)
(7) Available Angel 12/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. Made the frame twice in November; lesser efforts since, taking AW record to 0-22.
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1
5th (1) (7/2 -56%) Valadero
3.5
7/2(-56%)
(1) Valadero 7/2, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Solid fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/2) 34 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not taken lightly. Still a maiden but has several pieces of respectable AW form; possibilities off this mark.
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2
6th (2) (18/1 +10%) War Memorial
18
18/1(+10%)
(2) War Memorial 18/1, 50/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 20 days ago so has work to do. Form has dipped sharply since joining current stable and switched to AW.
7th
4
7th (4) (6/1 -50%) Angel Of The Bay
6
6/1(-50%)
(4) Angel Of The Bay 6/1, Below form fifth of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Redcar (7f, soft). Off 97 days. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Disappointing in retained blinkers the last twice; could rebound in refitted cheekpieces.
8th
6
8th (6) (100/1 -100%) Devilwala
100
100/1(-100%)
(6) Devilwala 100/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Has a string of duck eggs next to his name; difficult to support.
18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
In a moderate event, PORTORO stands out having won over 7f off just 2lb lower at Kempton in December and he was only beaten a couple of lengths when third over an inadequate 6f here on his sole subsequent start. That form gives him the edge over Valadero, who has been running well enough in defeat of late to suggest that he can go well in a race of this nature. Angel Of The Bay is the pick of the remainder.
PORTORO rates the pick of the weights and with this return to 7f likely to suit he looks the way to go. In-form maiden Valadero appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of fellow maiden Fistral Beach.
Solid recent winner PORTORO (nap) holds the strongest chance. Valadero, who brings some positives, is feared most.
(8) Bajan Bandit 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/4, last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 83 days ago. Others more persuasive. Remains well handicapped on best turf form; second AW attempt.
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3
2nd (3) (17/2 -21%) Lerwick
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(3) Lerwick 17/2, Latest win at Beverley in August. Hooded for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 3/1) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time now. Close second over C&D in October; good chance if he takes to blinkers.
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4
3rd (4) (3/1 +14%) Hitched
3
3/1(+14%)
(4) Hitched 3/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in January. 3/1, very good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 5 days ago. Big shout off an unchanged mark. Form figures of 1113212 since November; due to go up 2lb in future.
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6
4th (6) (5/1 +38%) Cavalry Call
5
5/1(+38%)
(6) Cavalry Call 5/1, Winner at Yarmouth in September. 9/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 48 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Best AW form when close second on two occasions; could go well.
5th
12
5th (12) (18/1 -13%) Flag Of St George
18
18/1(-13%)
(12) Flag Of St George 18/1, Finished 2-y-o campaign out of form and below best confined to just 2 outings last year, off 8 months before finishing tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 28 days ago. Others stronger. Has enough to prove upped further in distance.
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6th (9) (16/1 +20%) Chuzzlewit
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Chuzzlewit 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 11/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 42 days ago. Back down in trip. Something to find on form. On a handy mark but has a doubt over current form.
7th
2
7th (2) (40/1 -60%) Encourageable
40
40/1(-60%)
(2) Encourageable 40/1, 33/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Chance depends on how well he responds to first-time blinkers.
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10
8th (10) (10/1 0%) King's School
10
10/1(0%)
(10) King's School 10/1, Latest win at Newcastle in December. 9/2, below form third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago, slowly away. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Consistent at Newcastle (mostly over 7f) since September.
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11
9th (11) (17/2 +15%) Gincident
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(11) Gincident 17/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/2, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago, racing off the pace and never dangerous. Has fallen to a workable mark but he's not been shaping like a winner in waiting. No win since 2023 but remains attractively treated on best form.
10th
5
10th (5) (11/1 -120%) Grabajabba
11
11/1(-120%)
(5) Grabajabba 11/1, Course winner. Two wins from 3 runs last year. Won 5-runner novice (1/3) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 24 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut and not taken lightly. Record is 2-3; interesting handicap debutant, assuming he stays new trip.
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1
11th (1) (7/2 +50%) Bowood
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(1) Bowood 7/2, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Nottingham in August. 5/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Enters calculations. 0-13 on AW but went close twice over C&D in December; fighting chance.
12th
7
12th (7) (66/1 -164%) First Kiss
66
66/1(-164%)
(7) First Kiss 66/1, Lightly-raced winner. 33/1, first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Won her final start for the Gosdens; not so good over C&D since.
19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Grabajabba arrives here following two victories in novice company last month and has to be respected. That said, a mark of 77 on his handicap bow is stiff enough and preference is for HITCHED, who scored at Lingfield two starts ago and only found one too good off this mark at Wolverhampton last Saturday. The five-year-old is 2lb well-in here and that could prove to be vital. Others to note are Bowood and Cavalry Call.
HITCHED arrives at the top of his game so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways off the same mark as when a very good recent Wolverhampton second. Handicap debutant Grabajabba is feared most in his hat-trick bid, with Bowood also weighted to have a say.
The return to Southwell looks a plus for BOWOOD and Lerwick. Also shortlisted are Hitched and Grabajabba.
(4) Master Of My Fate 13/8, C&D winner. 5/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 5 days ago, well on top finish. Carries penalty. Thriving and looks the one to beat. Has won three of his last four races; well treated under a penalty (5lb higher in future).
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6
2nd (6) (7/2 +46%) Dark Kestrel
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(6) Dark Kestrel 7/2, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Below form third of 7 in handicap (3/1) at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. Had been shaping up quite well prior to latest effort, so not one to write off. Raced mainly at a lower level but is in a consistent vein of form; could go well.
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1
3rd (1) (9/2 +31%) Hiya Maite
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(1) Hiya Maite 9/2, C&D winner. 11/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 44 days ago. Hasn't quite been firing but is a danger if allowed his own way in front. Below best here the last twice, so doesn't look as if he's likely to defy top weight.
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3
4th (3) (4/1 -14%) Jumbeau
4
4/1(-14%)
(3) Jumbeau 4/1, Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good, 15/2). Off 138 days. Makes tapeta debut. Had plenty of solid form in the summer and makes appeal returning from a break. Ran creditably in notable turf handicap on last appearance; interesting back down in grade.
4
2
4th (2) (9/1 -125%) Blind Beggar
9
9/1(-125%)
(2) Blind Beggar 9/1, Course winner. 15/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 12 days ago. Should give another good account but others look slightly better treated. Ran creditably over 6f the last twice; solid claims with the drop back to 5f no issue.
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5
6th (5) (33/1 -65%) Dashing Harry
33
33/1(-65%)
(5) Dashing Harry 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 6 days ago. Others are more appealing. All wins in Class 5; unconvincing results in Class 4 of late; something to prove.
19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
The progressive MASTER OF MY FATE appeared to have plenty in hand when winning over 5f at Lingfield last Saturday and the four-year-old is 5lb well-in here, despite having to carry a 5lb penalty. With that in mind, he tops the shortlist ahead of the recent Chelmsford third Blind Beggar. Jumbeau edges out Dark Kestrel to be best of the rest.
MASTER OF MY FATE is a thriving sprinter who had something up his sleeve when scoring in uncomplicated fashion at Lingfield 5 days ago and he makes most appeal as he bids to make it four wins from five starts. Jumbeau is an interesting opponent back from a break and another solid showing is expected from Blind Beggar.
Progressive MASTER OF MY FATE is ahead of the assessor and may well win again. Jumbeau is feared most.
(5) Star Chorus 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap (3/1) at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Related to winners for his connections; may yet hit the target.
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4
2nd (4) (9/4 +65%) Blinky
2.25
9/4(+65%)
(4) Blinky 9/4, Raced too freely when last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 11/4) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not written off at these weights. Disappointing last time; could rebound if he takes well to headgear.
3
7
3rd (7) (7/1 -133%) Fallen Soldier
7
7/1(-133%)
(7) Fallen Soldier 7/1, Still a maiden but he posted a very good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago, just failing. Merits serious consideration. Still a maiden but went very close at Newcastle most recently.
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6
4th (6) (18/1 -227%) Kiss Me My Love
18
18/1(-227%)
(6) Kiss Me My Love 18/1, Good third of 8 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, AW, 7/2) 23 days ago, having run of race. Much respected on her tapeta debut. Ran creditably switched to AW last time and could build on that effort.
5th
2
5th (2) (15/8 +77%) Winchurch
1.875
15/8(+77%)
(2) Winchurch 15/8, C&D winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 20/1) 6 days ago so needs to bounce back. Solid second at this course in most recent 5f start; not ruled out.
6th
3
6th (3) (7/1 -75%) Em Four
7
7/1(-75%)
(3) Em Four 7/1, Thrice-raced winner. 12/1, won 7-runner maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 14 days ago, having run of race. Makes handicap debut and needs considering. Thrice-raced colt who won last time and is open to further improvement.
7th
1
7th (1) (12/1 -71%) Kinetic Force
12
12/1(-71%)
(1) Kinetic Force 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9/2, creditable second of 11 in novice at Lingfield (5f, good to firm). Off 6 months. Makes tapeta/handicap debut with more needed. May be one to catch fresh (won on debut); interesting on reappearance.
20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FALLEN SOLDIER produced a better effort to only be denied by a nose into second at Newcastle earlier in the month and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 1lb. The son of Soldier's Call may only need to repeat that level of performance in order to go one better. Kiss Me My Love made the frame at Lingfield on New Year's Eve and is likely to be on the premises, along with Star Chorus.
FALLEN SOLDIER has yet to get his head in front but comes here on the back of a very good Newcastle second last time out, so edges the vote in this open-looking sprint. In-form Kiss Me My Love could emerge as the main danger on her tapeta bow with the handily-weighted Blinky another to consider now fitted with cheekpieces.
There could well be more to come from EM FOUR, who gets the vote ahead of fellow handicap debutant Kinetic Force.
(5) Further Measure 13/2, Latest win at Lingfield in January. Good fourth of 7 to Two Plus Two in handicap (2/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 10 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Merits consideration. Recent Lingfield winner and the race didn't pan out for him at Wolverhampton.
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2
2nd (2) (4/1 +56%) Addosh
4
4/1(+56%)
(2) Addosh 4/1, 14/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Can give a good account. Well held over hurdles four days ago but she's a capable staying mare at this level.
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7
3rd (7) (4/1 +56%) Arch Legend
4
4/1(+56%)
(7) Arch Legend 4/1, 7/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, only eighth of 10 to Further Measure in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Dual 1m4f winner who stays this far; cheekpieces tried last time are dispensed with.
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6
4th (6) (40/1 -21%) Edna E Mode
40
40/1(-21%)
(6) Edna E Mode 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. First run since leaving Stuart Edmunds when respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 33 days ago. One to consider. Struggled over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month on debut for this yard.
5th
8
5th (8) (13/2 +54%) Sir Joseph Swan
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(8) Sir Joseph Swan 13/2, C&D winner. 14/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 5 days ago, needing stiffer test. Not ruled out. Infrequent winner and was never that threatening at Wolverhampton last weekend.
6th
9
6th (9) (14/1 -155%) Two Plus Two
14
14/1(-155%)
(9) Two Plus Two 14/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 16/1) 10 days ago, well positioned. Not taken lightly. Escapes a penalty for his Wolverhampton win when always in the right place.
7th
3
7th (3) (20/1 -43%) Dark Agent
20
20/1(-43%)
(3) Dark Agent 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. His handicap debut was better but he still didn't convince over this longer distance.
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1
|PU| (1) (3/1 -33%) Forge Valley Lad
3
3/1(-33%)
(1) Forge Valley Lad 3/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap (2/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 10 days ago. Scored with a bit in hand there so big shout under a 4 lb penalty stepped up in trip. Bang in form after two 1m4f wins but his stamina for 2m is unproven.
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4
|PU| (4) (7/1 +50%) Young Endless
7
7/1(+50%)
(4) Young Endless 7/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Seventh of 9 in handicap (22/1) at this course (12.1f) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Visor back on. Goes well here but struggled 20 days after a break, albeit over 1m4f.
20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Forge Valley Lad successfully recorded a double at Lingfield on his most recent start and has a 4lb penalty to contend with. However, the step back up in trip is a slight concern and, with that in mind, TWO PLUS TWO gets the nod. The five-year-old shed his maiden tag in an apprentice handicap over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last time and might be able to kick on now. Further Measure completes the shortlist.
Hat-trick seeking FORGE VALLEY LAD looks the way to go under a 4 lb penalty for his smooth Lingfield success with this longer trip likely to prove within his compass. Further Measure wasn't seen to best effect when fourth behind Two Plus Two at Wolverhampton last time and heads the list of dangers, with Addosh and Dark Agent also in the picture.
This month's Lingfield winner FURTHER MEASURE wasn't seen to best effort when behind Two Plus Two at Wolverhampton.
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
About U.K Horse Racing
Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.
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