Southwell Races & Results Tomform Friday 7th February 2025
There were 39 Races on Friday 7th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Kempton, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Bangor, 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 7th February 2025
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(3) Symbol Of Light 6/1, Shaped well after 8 months off when fourth of 7 at Newcastle (8f) on New Year's Day. Unable to sustain effort when tenth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at the same C&D 3 weeks ago, but he could bounce back dropped in grade. Failed to build on earlier promise when tenth at Newcastle latest; not written off.
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2nd (8) (2/1 +60%) Cracking Gold
2
2/1(+60%)
(8) Cracking Gold 2/1, Won on all-weather first 2 starts last year and acquitted himself well in handicaps subsequently, fourth of 6 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 10/3) when last seen in August (gelded since). One to note with cheekpieces applied. Off since a good fourth at Newmarket in August; since gelded and remains with potential.
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3rd (11) (16/1 -60%) Enola Grey
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16/1(-60%)
(11) Enola Grey 16/1, C&D winner and gained reward for consistent spell when scoring at Wolverhampton in December. Again not seen to best effect when third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 11/2) 13 days ago, shuffled back 2f out. Could be in the mix. C&D scorer and a good third at Newcastle 13 days ago; firmly in the picture eased 1lb.
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4th (10) (7/1 -8%) Bajan Bandit
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7/1(-8%)
(10) Bajan Bandit 7/1, Having dropped in the weights, returned to winning ways in 12-runner handicap (11/1) at this C&D 15 days ago. Scored readily last time and he could still have more to offer as he makes only his third all-weather start. Ended a lengthy losing run over C&D 15 days ago; up 4lb but is not taken lightly.
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5th (13) (14/1 -65%) Eligible
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14/1(-65%)
(13) Eligible 14/1, Successful 3 times at this course last year, including twice in December. Better than he could show when fourth of 11 in handicap here (7.1f, 10/1) 23 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Can make his presence felt. C&D winner in December and an excellent fourth here since; form been franked so a player.
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6th (7) (10/1 -18%) Empirestateofmind
10
10/1(-18%)
(7) Empirestateofmind 10/1, Took advantage of much-reduced mark when scoring at York in October. Has continued in decent heart since, having run of the race when second of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 13 days ago. Respected. Scored at York (1m) in October and he's continued in good nick; can go well again up 1lb.
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7th (5) (8/1 +20%) Nikovo
8
8/1(+20%)
(5) Nikovo 8/1, Made second start for current yard a winning one at Newcastle (8f) in December, before unsuited by way race developed when fifth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at the same C&D 3 weeks ago. Can give his running again. Won at Newcastle in December and a good fifth there since; he must enter calculations.
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8th (12) (80/1 -100%) Golden Pharaoh
80
80/1(-100%)
(12) Golden Pharaoh 80/1, Fairly useful winner in France and ran close to that level on first 3 starts for current yard. However, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to firm, 66/1) in August and off 6 months ahead of tapeta debut. Resumes from six months off (gelded) but still enters calculations on his Tapeta debut.
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9th (1) (9/1 +10%) Diderot
9
9/1(+10%)
(1) Diderot 9/1, Useful performer on all-weather though went without a win last year, lesser effort when eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 10/1) 57 days ago. Below his last winning mark but more needed to take advantage. Beat only one home at Chelmsford in December; needs to get back on track.
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10th (9) (20/1 +0%) Tropez Power
20
20/1(+0%)
(9) Tropez Power 20/1, Three-time course winner, with latest success here last April. After 5 months off, last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) 13 days ago, so will need to take a big step forward from that outing. Last in 7f Newcastle handicap on return 13 days ago; again goes without usual headgear.
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11th (6) (11/1 +21%) Kind Of Kiss
11
11/1(+21%)
(6) Kind Of Kiss 11/1, Fairly useful form in France, winning maiden at Fontainebleau on second start. After 7 months off, first run since leaving A. Fabre when seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 20/1) 3 weeks ago. Has something to find. Solid seventh on his yard/handicap debut at Newcastle three weeks ago; possibilities.
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12th (4) (16/1 -33%) Thunder Roar
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16/1(-33%)
(4) Thunder Roar 16/1, Ended last season in top form, building on run of in-frame efforts when winning 8-runner handicap at Redcar (8f, heavy, 4/7) in October. Capable of getting involved if ready to go after 3 months off with cheekpieces added. Won at Redcar in October; has gone well when fresh so needs considering after a break.
16:10 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Bajan Bandit went in by a length over C&D on his latest outing and is only 4lb higher for that triumph, but this step up in grade might catch him out. With that in mind, EMPIRESTATEOFMIND gets the vote. The seven-year-old had Enola Grey (third) behind when hitting the woodwork over 7f at Newcastle last time and can confirm that form in order to go one better. Last-time-out Redcar scorer Thunder Roar sports first-time cheekpieces and is another to consider.
ELIGIBLE ended last year as good as ever, winning twice at this course in December, and he could be able to add to his tally having not been seen to best effect when fourth here on his latest outing. Heading the list of dangers is Symbol of Light, who is worth another chance back down in grade, while Empirestateofmind also merits consideration.
Lots with chances but ELIGIBLE goes really well here and can resume winning ways on the back of an excellent fourth last time out.
(1) Init Together 15/8, Has been thriving this year for current yard, completing hat-trick with success in 8-runner handicap (7/4) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 10 days ago, well on top finish. Looks up to scoring again under a penalty. Cosily went 3-3 for new yard at Wolverhampton ten days ago; big shout under a 4lb penalty.
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2nd (3) (10/1 -11%) Strategic Fortune
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10/1(-11%)
(3) Strategic Fortune 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 but again not seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago, not ideally placed. Not ruled out from below his last winning mark. On a lengthy losing run but he arrives in good nick; he can make his presence felt again.
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3rd (9) (11/2 +61%) Bay Of Naples
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(9) Bay Of Naples 11/2, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. After 6 weeks off (had another wind op), fared no better than previous start when seventh of 9 in minor event (11/2) at this course (12.1f) 7 days ago. C&D winner but he comes here below par; others appeal more.
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4th (5) (85/40 +65%) Come On John
2.125
85/40(+65%)
(5) Come On John 85/40, C&D winner. After a sequence of in-frame efforts, below form in first-time visor when fifth of 7 in handicap (11/4) at Newcastle (12.4f) 24 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces reapplied. C&D winner; below-par fifth at Newcastle latest; he's the sort to bounce back.
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5th (11) (12/1 -167%) Eva Rosie
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12/1(-167%)
(11) Eva Rosie 12/1, Finally off the mark when winning 9-runner handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 13 days ago, suited by the step back up in trip. Enters calculations as she moves further up in distance. Belatedly got off the mark in h'cap at Newcastle 13 days ago; up 3lb but not discounted.
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6th (4) (11/1 +8%) Global Resolve
11
11/1(+8%)
(4) Global Resolve 11/1, Followed a good run with a below-par one when eleventh of 12 in handicap (10/3) at Lingfield (10f) 66 days ago. Given a longer break since and he's capable of getting involved if on a going day. Remains a maiden and he beat only one in 1m2f Lingfield handicap in December.
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7th (12) (33/1 -32%) Keen Interest
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33/1(-32%)
(12) Keen Interest 33/1, Doubled his tally at Newcastle in November. Lesser effort when last of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Lingfield (12f) 38 days ago, though did have a wide trip. Others still more persuasive. Scored at Newcastle but last in Lingfield handicap since; he's not one to rely on.
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8th (7) (22/1 -38%) Jaamir
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22/1(-38%)
(7) Jaamir 22/1, Improved when fourth at Chelmsford (8f) on handicap debut but well held both starts since, last of 12 in handicap (28/1) at the same course (7f) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Failed to beat a rival in handicaps here and at Chelmsford last month; lots more needed.
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9th (6) (33/1 -83%) Lhebayeb
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33/1(-83%)
(6) Lhebayeb 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Placed at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in November/December but below form last 2 starts, ninth of 10 in minor event (6/1) at the same C&D 11 days ago. Needs to get back on track. It's 11 starts since last win but raced wide when ninth at Wolver latest; no forlorn hope.
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10th (10) (125/1 -468%) Keeper Of Secrets
125
125/1(-468%)
(10) Keeper Of Secrets 125/1, Has offered little in 3 starts so far, last of 11 in maiden (250/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 36 days ago. Hood and tongue strap applied as he goes back up in trip for handicap debut. Has failed to beat a rival on all his three runs to date; has plenty to prove.
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11th (8) (33/1 -83%) Mist Rollin In
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33/1(-83%)
(8) Mist Rollin In 33/1, Placed in first 2 handicaps last year but below form both subsequent outings, ninth of 11 at this course (8.1f, 7/1) when last seen in September. Up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Declan Carroll. Below par in the summer for Declan Carroll; needs yard switch to spark a resurgence.
16:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
INIT TOGETHER is unbeaten in three starts since joining Tony Carroll, with his most recent success coming over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton. The seven-year-old carries a 4lb penalty for that triumph, but that is unlikely to prevent him from going in again. Eva Rosie shed her maiden tag in this grade at Newcastle last month and would be foolish to dismiss off 3lb higher, while previous C&D winner Come On John is another to keep an eye on.
INIT TOGETHER maintained his unbeaten record since joining Tony Carroll when getting the better of an improving rival at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and he can land the 4-timer in his current form. Come On John had been proving consistent prior to his latest run and could be the main danger with his regular cheekpieces back on, ahead of Eva Rosie.
Tony Carroll's thriving INIT TOGETHER can defy a penalty for last week's Wolverhampton success and complete his four-timer.
(1) Tremorgio 1/7, Promising Dubawi gedling. 9/1 and cheekpieces on, looked green but won 7-runner maiden at Newmarket (10f, soft) on debut with a bit in hand. Off 107 days but holds outstanding claims. Cosy debut winner of 1m2f autumn maiden at Newmarket; a good prospect; leading claims.
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2nd (2) (11/1 -214%) Atlantic Sunset
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11/1(-214%)
(2) Atlantic Sunset 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, much better effort when second of 8 in maiden at Kempton (11f, 25/1) 16 days ago. Considered. Second in 1m3f Kempton maiden 16 days ago; can do better still over this longer distance.
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3rd (4) (66/1 -136%) Tetsworth
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66/1(-136%)
(4) Tetsworth 66/1, Kameko gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Moonlight Cloud. Betting can prove a good indicator. Kameko gelding; a respected newcomer but the market can guide.
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4th (3) (6/1 -20%) Broker Charlie
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6/1(-20%)
(3) Broker Charlie 6/1, 6/1 and hooded, fifth of 10 in novice at Lingfield (10f, AW) on debut 35 days ago. Can do better now stepping up in trip. Encouraging debut fifth in 1m2f Lingfield novice; has more to offer stepping up in trip.
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5th (5) (100/1 -52%) Jazz Talking
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100/1(-52%)
(5) Jazz Talking 100/1, Twice-raced maiden, fifth of 8 in maiden (80/1) at Kempton (11f) 16 days ago. Needs to take another step forward. Fifth of 13 in 1m3f Kempton maiden 16 days ago; she may do better still.
17:15 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
TREMORGIO made a good impression when victorious on his debut at Newmarket in October and is likely to have plenty more to offer. With Oisin Murphy booked, it would be no surprise to see him carry his 7lb penalty to success. Atlantic Sunset took a sizeable step forward from his first start when second at Kempton last month and he has to be respected. Broker Charlie could improve on his debut fifth at Lingfield and isn't out of it either.
TREMORGIO created a good impression when going in at the first time of asking at Newmarket in October and looks hard to beat here with improvement very much on the cards. Broker Charlie can build on his debut Lingfield fifth and can chase home Charlie Appleby's son of Dubawi, with Atlantic Sunset next best.
Charlie Appleby's TREMORGIO overcame inexperience to make a winning start at Newmarket and he looks well up to defying a 7lb penalty.
(1) Many A Star 5/1, 6/1, won 12-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago by ½ length from Ormolulu, driven out. Needs considering despite a 3 lb rise. Two wins last month, including over C&D; big player again off 3lb higher.
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2nd (4) (9/2 +25%) Batal Dubai
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(4) Batal Dubai 9/2, Latest win at Lingfield in December. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 16/5) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. No forlorn hope. Possible to forgive his latest Chelmsford performance and he remains on a workable mark.
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3rd (5) (7/4 +13%) Stanley Spencer
1.75
7/4(+13%)
(5) Stanley Spencer 7/4, C&D winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in October. 3/1, excellent second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 58 days ago, clear of rest. Weighted to go close. In fine form on the AW in the second half of last year (143112); hard to rule out.
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4th (8) (12/1 -33%) Tyke
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12/1(-33%)
(8) Tyke 12/1, 3-time C&D winner. 5/2, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to get back on track. Has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on recent C&D running; cheekpieces on.
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5th (2) (9/1 -13%) Mrs Morrell
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9/1(-13%)
(2) Mrs Morrell 9/1, 10/3, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 86 days ago, slowly away. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden. Tongue strap on 1st time. Dual winner for the Gosdens; market informative on stable debut; tongue-tie on.
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6th (7) (25/1 +24%) The Green Man
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25/1(+24%)
(7) The Green Man 25/1, First run since leaving Joseph Parr when creditable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 50/1) 48 days ago, slowly away. Possibilities. 6lb below last winning mark, but he shapes as though he may appreciate a return to 7f.
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7th (6) (4/1 +33%) Ormolulu
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4/1(+33%)
(6) Ormolulu 4/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Good ½-length second of 12 to Many A Star in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 14 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Merits consideration. Habitual slow-starter whose record over C&D reads 216331112; another big run expected.
17:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
STANLEY SPENCER came up short in his hat-trick bid last time out, when sent over 7f for the first time at Kempton. James Tate's gelding had otherwise been progressive over 6f and with the return to this trip is his favour, it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate return to the winner's enclosure. Many A Star defeated Ormolulu (second) over C&D a fortnight ago, and the pair ought to be closely matched once again.
STANLEY SPENCER comes here in the form of his life so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways after an excellent Kempton second. There won't be much between Ormolulu and Many A Star again and they seem sure to go well.
Only half a length separated MANY A STAR and Ormolulu over C&D last month, but the former looks a rather more straightforward ride.
(5) Humam 9/4, Promising type. Won 6-runner novice (evens) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 20 days ago, well on top finish. Makes handicap debut. Should progress again. Won over 7f last month but he may appreciate the return to 6f; respected on handicap debut.
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2nd (1) (Evens -37%) Rebel's Gamble
0
Evens(-37%)
(1) Rebel's Gamble Evens, Twice-raced winner. C&D winner. Won 9-runner novice (evens) at Newcastle (6f) 15 days ago, impressively. Makes handicap debut. May well do better again. 2-2 in novices; has to give upwards of 10lb to his rivals but shouldn't be taken lightly.
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3rd (2) (11/2 +31%) Cyclonite
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(2) Cyclonite 11/2, Latest win at Kempton in December. 4/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Two nursery wins last year; just behind Yes I'm Mali last time; probably needs a bit more.
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4th (4) (15/2 +6%) Yes I'm Mali
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(4) Yes I'm Mali 15/2, Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in November. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (6f) 21 days ago. Respected. Has proved consistent since switching to Tapeta but looks vulnerable to an improver.
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5th (3) (22/1 -10%) The Actor
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22/1(-10%)
(3) The Actor 22/1, Creditable third of 9 in novice at Chelmsford City (6f, 9/2). Off 104 days/gelded. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes stable debut in first-time cheekpieces; gelded since last seen; watch market.
18:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Now two from two in his career following last month's Newcastle romp, Rebel's Gamble merits plenty of respect. Karl Burke's colt looks potentially smart but an opening mark of 95 doesn't appear to be a gift and HUMAM is preferred. Andrew Balding's charge duly opened his account at Lingfield last month and the son of Kodiac could score again. Yes I'm Mali is also noted.
HUMAM had a good bit in hand when scoring at Lingfield 3 weeks ago and can defy what looks a fair opening mark. The unbeaten Rebel's Gamble is the obvious threat.
Rebel's Gamble looked a nice prospect when 2-2 last month but he has to concede 15lb to HUMAM who is also open to further progress.
(7) Neptune Legend 15/8, Modest gelding. Three wins from 19 runs last year. Very good second of 10 in minor event (5/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago, clear of rest. Expected to be bang there. Beaten a nose by an in-form rival at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; high on list.
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2nd (5) (15/2 -50%) Miss Calculation
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(5) Miss Calculation 15/2, Modest mare. Creditable fourth of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 13/2) 8 days ago. Place claims. Fair form lately; a stiffer test may suit her ideally but she still shouldn't be far away.
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3rd (9) (6/1 +57%) Vivency
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6/1(+57%)
(9) Vivency 6/1, Modest mare. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 7 days ago. Usually seen over further these days and is just 2-36.
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4th (8) (16/1 -60%) Ustath
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16/1(-60%)
(8) Ustath 16/1, Modest gelding. 4-time C&D winner. Fourth of 11 in minor event (25/1) at this course (5f) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Front-runner who has won seven times around here, but not at his best lately.
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5th (4) (5/1 +33%) Magic Fluke
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5/1(+33%)
(4) Magic Fluke 5/1, Poor gelding. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Third of 11 in minor event (5/1) at this course (5f) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Pick of his form last winter would give him solid claims and he ran with credit last time.
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6th (2) (11/4 +45%) Hello Zabeel
2.75
11/4(+45%)
(2) Hello Zabeel 11/4, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 14 days ago. Merits consideration. Losing run up to 16, but has won over C&D and drops to this level for the first time.
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7th (6) (40/1 -100%) Motagally
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40/1(-100%)
(6) Motagally 40/1, Thirty two runs since last win in 2020. Last of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 80/1) 8 days ago. Losing run up to 32 and latest efforts don't suggest the drought is about to end.
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8th (3) (50/1 -150%) Lochaber
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50/1(-150%)
(3) Lochaber 50/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 33/1) 20 days ago. 1-24 and recent efforts suggest he may struggle, even in a race like this.
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9th (1) (80/1 -220%) Hallie Angel
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80/1(-220%)
(1) Hallie Angel 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Moderate in five starts including in a similar contest at Wolverhampton cheekpieces on.
18:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Neptune Legend arrives having finished second in a couple of similar events recently and he ought to go close again, but the vote goes to HELLO ZABEEL. Michael Blake's charge has been running with some credit in handicaps of late and now eased into classified company, he should be capable of going well. Others to note include Magic Fluke and Miss Calculation.
A good opportunity for NEPTUNE LEGEND who was only just denied in a similar event at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago and has the assistance of Rossa Ryan. Hello Zabeel rates the main threat under a good-value claimer, with Miss Calculation best of the others.
The selection is C&D winnerHELLO ZABEEL (nap) who is the only one in the field never to have raced at this level before.
(2) Kapparis Kid 13/8, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 9/2, sixth of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago, missing break. Has good chance on form. C&D winner last month and excuses for last two efforts; should be involved.
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2nd (5) (9/4 +50%) Miss Billie
2.25
9/4(+50%)
(5) Miss Billie 9/4, Modest mare. 18/1, creditable fourth of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 23 days ago, going off too hard. Blinkers on 1st time. Worth another go at this shorter trip. 0-14; return to this trip looks worth exploring with blinkers also given a go.
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3rd (1) (125/1 -681%) Company Minx
125
125/1(-681%)
(1) Company Minx 125/1, Poor mare. 150/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago. Hasn't shown enough since returning last summer to suggest she will be winning this.
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4th (7) (4/1 +0%) My Boy Jack
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4/1(+0%)
(7) My Boy Jack 4/1, Modest gelding. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 6 days ago. Blinkers back on. Enters calculations. Hard to win with and moderate last time but his efforts before that put him in the mix.
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5th (4) (20/1 -122%) May Remain
20
20/1(-122%)
(4) May Remain 20/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 14/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago. Last win came over C&D, but the veteran hasn't been firing lately.
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6th (6) (5/1 +29%) Mr Stanley
5
5/1(+29%)
(6) Mr Stanley 5/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 8/1) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive. Bits and pieces of form that would give him a chance, but record of 0-26 is hard to ignore.
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7th (8) (28/1 -75%) Too Much Too Young
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28/1(-75%)
(8) Too Much Too Young 28/1, Modest gelding. One win from 21 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 33/1) 17 days ago. 1-21; form has slumped of late and a major turnaround is required.
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8th (3) (66/1 -164%) Lil Wade
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66/1(-164%)
(3) Lil Wade 66/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. 100/1, last of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago. 0-25 and no improvement for the fitting of a visor in his last four starts.
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9th (9) (150/1 -355%) Trois Blancs
150
150/1(-355%)
(9) Trois Blancs 150/1, Seems of little account nowadays, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 100/1) 11 days ago. Out of the frame in all ten starts and latest efforts have been moderate.
19:15 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MISS BILLIE probably did too much too soon when finishing fourth after setting brisk fractions over 7f here last month and, stepping down to 6f sporting blinkers for the first time, a bold bid looks likely. Kapparis Kid hasn't been seen to best effect the last twice and an improved showing under Rossa Ryan would come as no surprise. My Boy Jack is better than he showed over this trip at Newcastle last Saturday and he is another for the shortlist.
KAPPARIS KID is in better form than his recent form figures suggest and is preferred to My Boy Jack, who needs to shrug off a poor run at Newcastle. Miss Billie looks an interesting contender dropping back to sprinting and fitted with first-time headgear.
Just a head separated KAPPARIS KID and My Boy Jack over C&D last month but the former is taken to confirm the placings.
(5) Northbound 18/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Below-form sixth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 6 months. Needs a couple of these to falter. 4lb below last winning mark and proven fresh, but still to convince over this far.
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2nd (9) (40/1 +20%) Beautiful Dawn
40
40/1(+20%)
(9) Beautiful Dawn 40/1, Only sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 40/1) 14 days ago. Others are preferred. Two wins at Dundalk this time last year, but out of the frame in ten starts for this yard.
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3rd (10) (15/2 +6%) Mr Slicker
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(10) Mr Slicker 15/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, creditable 2 lengths second of 9 to Cloch Nua in minor event at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago, no match for winner. Ought to be thereabouts. Beaten 2l by Cloch Nua over 7f here eight days ago and 5lb better off; each-way claims.
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4th (2) (9/4 +25%) Charlatan
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(2) Charlatan 9/4, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in January. 3/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Enters calculations. Won a handicap over C&D last month and not beaten far in both starts since; shortlisted.
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5th (1) (11/8 -10%) Cloch Nua
1.375
11/8(-10%)
(1) Cloch Nua 11/8, 6/4, won 9-runner minor event here (7.1f) 8 days ago by 2 lengths from Mr Slicker. Scored readily there so big shout under a 5 lb penalty. 3-3 in 0-50 classified events last month; 1lb well in under penalty; should go well again.
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6th (4) (50/1 -52%) On Locust Point
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50/1(-52%)
(4) On Locust Point 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 27 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Hood on 1st time , tongue strap back on. Easy to look elsewhere. Well held in all four starts; much more needed in the first-time hood.
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7th (8) (22/1 -83%) Fire Eyes
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22/1(-83%)
(8) Fire Eyes 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 33/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Ripon (16f, heavy). Off 21 months. Significantly down in trip. Hood on 1st time. Unplaced in 12 starts for this yard; off 637 days; hood on.
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8th (3) (5/1 +9%) Carey Street
5
5/1(+9%)
(3) Carey Street 5/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago so needs to bounce back. Wolverhampton specialist; 1lb below winning mark; not sure how he will take to Southwell.
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9th (7) (66/1 -164%) Maguire
66
66/1(-164%)
(7) Maguire 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, creditable fifth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 11 days ago. Needs to build on it. 0-5; showed a little at Wolverhampton last time, but may not appreciate dropping in trip.
19:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CLOCH NUA was doing his best work late on when readily bringing up a hat-trick over 7f here last month and, upped in trip pitched back into handicap company, he looks capable of going in again. Charlatan fared best of those ridden off the pace when third over this trip at Lingfield last time out and he commands respect off an unchanged mark, likewise Mr Slicker.
CLOCH NUA rates the pick of these weights under a 5 lb penalty for his stylish recent victory here so looks the way to go. Charlatan wasn't seen to ideal effect when third at Lingfield last time out and is next on the list ahead of in-form Mr Slicker.
Nothing comes into this in better form than CLOCH NUA who is 1lb well in under a penalty in his bid for the four-timer.
(9) Mickey Mongoose 8/1, C&D winner. 15/2, fifth of 10 in minor event at this C&D 21 days ago. Won over C&D from 9lb higher last March; not really running well enough to take advantage.
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2nd (10) (22/1 -57%) Masham Moor
22
22/1(-57%)
(10) Masham Moor 22/1, C&D winner. 16/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 13 days ago. 2lb lower than when winning for the second time over C&D last April, but is inconsistent.
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3rd (5) (11/2 +45%) Imola
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(5) Imola 11/2, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 27 days ago, nearest finish. Each-way claims. 0-13 but in the frame on seven occasions; return to this trip may suit; could play a part.
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4th (7) (8/1 +50%) Urban Dandy
8
8/1(+50%)
(7) Urban Dandy 8/1, Course winner. 6/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Losing run up to 24, but 2lb lower than when twice runner-up here late last year.
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5th (2) (4/1 +33%) Balqaa
4
4/1(+33%)
(2) Balqaa 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in September. 11/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Shortlist material. Record here reads 2313 and is back off her last winning mark; one to be interested in.
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6th (8) (10/1 +9%) Kodebreaker
10
10/1(+9%)
(8) Kodebreaker 10/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024 but returned to form when third of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago. Doesn't win often these days, but on a favourable mark and return to 1m should suit.
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7th (6) (25/1 0%) Lion's Dream
25
25/1(0%)
(6) Lion's Dream 25/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022 and yet to fire for current yard, finishing only seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Continues to plummet down the weights and the return to this trip should suit.
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8th (4) (10/3 -48%) Boujee Gold
3.333333
10/3(-48%)
(4) Boujee Gold 10/3, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December and better than the result when second of 10 in handicap back there (8.6f, 3/1) 31 days ago, left poorly placed. Remains one to be interested in. Running well lately; may need a bit further but a truly-run race could bring her into it.
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9th (3) (4/1 +11%) Leap Year Lad
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4/1(+11%)
(3) Leap Year Lad 4/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (8f) 52 days ago. Needs to back that up now. Ran well when third at Newcastle last time after wind surgery; each-way claims.
20:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LEAP YEAR LAD paid the price for setting fast early fractions when third over this trip at Newcastle in December but he looks the one to be with here. Boujee Gold was last seen finishing second over an extended mile at Wolverhampton last month and must enter calculations. This step back up to a mile could see Odd Socks Havana to better effect, and he completes the shortlist.
BOUJEE GOLD wasn't seen to best effect (left poorly placed) when runner-up at Wolverhampton the previous month and looks the way to go in this low-grade handicap with Rossa Ryan taking over in the saddle. Balqaa is likely to be a big threat if getting a stronger gallop to aim at, with Odd Socks Havana another to consider following a good run at Newcastle last week.
The vote goes to BALQAA whose record here reads 2313 and who is back off her last winning mark.
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