Southwell Races & Results 1 Tuesday 25th July 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Southwell Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 25th July 2023

There were 34 Races on Tuesday 25th July 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Musselburgh, 6 races at Southwell, 8 races at Ballinrobe, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 25th July 2023

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14:45 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.62/1 +23%) Al Zaraqaan	0.62 0.62/1(+23%)	(2) Al Zaraqaan 0.62/1, Smart at best on the Flat and completed a 4-timer over hurdles (3 wins in handicaps) for previous yard last season. Even better switched to fences for new connections, completing hat-trick at Uttoxeter (16f, good) earlier this month. May have more to offer in this sphere yet. Led close home to collect good prize this month and is now 3-3 over fences; obvious player.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 -33%) Valentino Dancer	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Valentino Dancer 4/1, Showed much more when second of 8 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good) 23 days ago, running on. Fairly treated, on switch to chasing, and warrants respect. No bred for chasing but returned to form over hurdles this month and is still on good mark.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 +0%) Impulsive One	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Impulsive One 3/1, Resumed winning ways at Huntingdon (15.8f) in November and notched his second success of last campaign at Wetherby in February. Ran respectably on debut for Brian Ellison at Market Rasen last month and must be respected on chasing bow with Brian Hughes booked. Five hurdle wins; ran okay on stable debut but well held on the Flat since; chase debut.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (66/1 +0%) With A Start	66 66/1(+0%)	(4) With A Start 66/1, Ex-Irish 2m hurdles winner but he's yet to fire for his current yard and makes little appeal from so far out of the handicap on chase debut. Out of form over hurdles and on Flat this year; 15lb wrong for chasing debut.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

AL ZARAQAAN seems to have plenty in his favour having won all three starts over fences. He does need to be ridden patiently and has an added 4lb from the handicapper, but this looks like another decent opportunity. Impulsive One was best of these over hurdles and warrants plenty of respect on his chasing bow. He might get the better of Valentino Dancer, who finally switches to the larger obstacles, in the fight for second.

AL ZARAQAAN produced his most convincing display yet over fences when completing the hat-trick at Uttoxeter last time and remains fairly treated. He can extend his winning run. Valentino Dancer gets the nod for the forecast.

It's hard to see beyond unbeaten chaser AL ZARAQAAN, who comes here after winning a competitive Uttoxeter handicap three weeks ago.

14:45 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.67/1 +33%) Swapped	0.67 0.67/1(+33%)	(2) Swapped 0.67/1, Followed an encouraging chasing debut with a polished display to land a handicap at Worcester last time. More to come for top yard and should take all the beating. Ridden out for clearcut success at Worcester last month and open to further progress.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 +40%) Duke Of Luckley	2 2/1(+40%)	(3) Duke Of Luckley 2/1, Successful on chase debut at Catterick (2m) in November. Has failed to kick on from that but latest third here was respectable. Not discounted back up in trip. Ran well for a long way in first-time visor here three weeks ago; back up in trip today.
3	1 3rd (1) (14/1 -75%) Joly Maker	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Joly Maker 14/1, Reliable sort who scored at Stratford (19.4f) in April. Bit underwhelming since but drops back in grade now. Looked as good as ever at Stratford in April but three lesser efforts have followed.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 -200%) Raecius Felix	12 12/1(-200%)	(4) Raecius Felix 12/1, All-the-way winner of handicap chases at Sedgefield and Kelso (both at around 21f) last summer. Offered little first 2 starts back this term but back on track following a wind op when third in a Cartmel handicap 25 days ago. Seemingly back in good form when third last month, after a wind op; still on workable mark.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (66/1 -100%) De Grey Mink	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) De Grey Mink 66/1, Little to get excited about when trained in Ireland and pulled up on debut for current yard at this course 7 days ago, so has a bit to prove. Ex-Irish maiden; pulled up over 3m here on stable debut a week ago.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Joly Maker needs a career best off this mark and he may have to give way to SWAPPED on this occasion. Nicky Henderson's six-year-old was disappointing over hurdles, but wind surgery and a switch to fences have seen him finish second at Newton Abbot followed by success at Worcester. He may have more to offer as he learns his craft, leaving Duke Of Luckley and Raecius Felix to battle it out for third.

SWAPPED has benefited from a switch to chasing lately and barely put a foot wrong when scoring comfortably at Worcester last time, so he's an obvious choice to go in again. Duke of Luckley looks the chief threat and Raecius Felix can't be ruled out.

Preference is for SWAPPED, who was a pretty convincing winner at Worcester last month and probably still has potential as a chaser.

15:20 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +11%) River Of Joy	2 2/1(+11%)	(3) River Of Joy 2/1, Fair bumper winner who stepped up on her hurdling debut form to land a 2m novice at Ffos Las (good) 47 days ago, quickened to lead final 100 yds. That was a weak affair but so is this, and she's open to further progress up in trip. Off the mark over 2m at Ffos Las last month and bred to benefit from today's longer trip.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.62/1 +35%) Manimole	1.62 1.62/1(+35%)	(2) Manimole 1.62/1, Made the most of a good opportunity when off the mark in 2m novice at Worcester in June and ran creditably under a penalty when second at Uttoxeter since. Good claims back up in trip. Consistent mare who made all in 2m novice last month and will be fine over this trip.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.33/1 -48%) Ma Belle Noire	3.33 3.33/1(-48%)	(1) Ma Belle Noire 3.33/1, Consistent sort who capitalised on a golden opportunity when opening her account in first-time blinkers in 9-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f, good, 2/5) 16 days ago, driven out. Likely to be competitive under a penalty. Placed in four consecutive handicaps before recent maiden win; major player again here.
4	8 4th (8) (4.5/1 +40%) Sunday Soldier	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(8) Sunday Soldier 4.5/1, Verging on fair in bumpers, doing a bit too much too soon when third in 9-runner event at Bangor (16.7f, good) 66 days ago. Makes hurdles debut up in trip for another new yard and should be capable of making her presence felt. Placed in two bumpers this spring; ought to be very competitive on stable/hurdle debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 -317%) Horizon Dove	50 50/1(-317%)	(4) Horizon Dove 50/1, Showed some ability in bumpers last year but unpromising in points subsequently. Tongue tied for hurdle debut. Second in two bumpers in 2022 but this year's point form has been very disappointing.
6th	9 6th (9) (200/1 -33%) The Swede	200 200/1(-33%)	(9) The Swede 200/1, Tailed off in maiden/novice hurdles. Up in trip. Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles; moves up in trip today.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (125/1 -25%) Pocket Of Pennies	125 125/1(-25%)	(7) Pocket Of Pennies 125/1, €3,500 3-y-o, Califet mare. Pulled up both starts in Irish points (May 2022). Tongue tied for Rules debut. Unable to get competitive in two good-ground Irish points in May; rules debut today.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (300/1 -200%) Mrs Jones	300 300/1(-200%)	(6) Mrs Jones 300/1, No sign of ability in points/maiden hurdles. Struggled at huge odds in Market Rasen maiden won by Ma Belle Noire.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

In a competitive contest Manimole seems likely to go well upped in trip after coming home second at Uttoxeter over two miles, while there may be little to choose between Ma Belle Noire and the improving River Of Joy. All three have serious chances, but if SUNDAY SOLDIER takes to hurdles she could shock them all. Third in a Bangor bumper last time, she gets 7lb from the previous winners here and is bred to do better over obstacles.

RIVER OF JOY only had to run to a modest level to come out on top at Ffos Las last month, but this is another weak affair and she still has scope for further improvement based on her bumper form, especially with the step up in trip likely to suit, so she's more appealing than Manimole and Ma Belle Noire, who both look fully exposed now. Sunday Solider was verging on fair in bumpers and could emerge as the chief threat now going hurdling for another new stable.

This can go to RIVER OF JOY (nap), who finished well and was nicely in command in the closing stages of a 2m Ffos Las novice in June.

15:55 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.75/1 -38%) Our Scholar	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(2) Our Scholar 2.75/1, Fair Flat winner in Ireland who has landed maiden/novice hurdles at Warwick (19f) and Uttoxeter (2m) in recent months. Hard to argue his opening handicap mark in this sphere looks generous but there could be more to come. Dual novice winner this season and open to more improvement in handicaps.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +25%) Sacchoandvanzetti	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Sacchoandvanzetti 3/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland for John Queally, finishing third in 17f Killarney handicap when last seen in May. Likely to make a bold bid on first start for leading new stable. Placed in Listed handicap in Ireland in May; in much calmer waters for this stable debut.
3	5 3rd (5) (2/1 +64%) Allbetsoff	2 2/1(+64%)	(5) Allbetsoff 2/1, Career best when winning C&D handicap last month and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 12 at Market Rasen since, probably pressing for a bit too soon. Respected. Backed up last month's hard-fought C&D win with another good effort; in the mix again.
4	4 4th (4) (3.5/1 -56%) Hiconic	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(4) Hiconic 3.5/1, Down in the weights and back to form with a bang to win 2m handicaps at Warwick and Worcester in recent months. Only nudged up another 3 lb and should go well on hat-trick bid. Revitalised mare who bids to complete a hat-trick after two good-ground wins this season.
5th	3 5th (3) (50/1 -400%) Calum Gilhooley	50 50/1(-400%)	(3) Calum Gilhooley 50/1, Off track since landing a 23f handicap hurdle at Bangor for Graeme McPherson in August 2021. Drops significantly in trip on return for a new stable. Can only be watched. Not seen since 2m7f win for Graeme McPherson in August 2021.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Another big run can expected from the hat-trick seeking OUR SCHOLAR, who has won his last two starts in a game manner and can defy an 8lb higher mark. The trip and ground don't present any issues for the selection and he is taken to maintain his good record with Harry Cobden. Hiconic also chases a three-timer and enters calculations off a 3lb higher than her latest success, while Allbetsoff is feared from the rest.

A small field but an interesting race. SACCHOANDVANZETTI has been the subject of an interesting trainer change and gets the nod but Hiconic arrives in top form and is unlikely to go down without a fight, while Allbetsoff is also respected back at the scene of his win last month.

Fergal O'Brien's new recruit SACCHOANDVANZETTI drops in grade after a creditable third in a Listed handicap on his final Irish start.

16:25 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.62/1 -62%) Basford	1.62 1.62/1(-62%)	(1) Basford 1.62/1, Bumper winner who doubled her tally over hurdles in a first-time visor in a small-field novice at Fontwell (21.8f) 39 days ago, readily. Could be difficult to beat back in handicap company. Consistent; fitted with first-time visor when making all at Fontwell (2m5f) six weeks ago..
2	2 2nd (2) (2.25/1 -20%) Imperial Data	2.25 2.25/1(-20%)	(2) Imperial Data 2.25/1, Off mark in Irish points at third attempt and produced promising first effort over hurdles when second in a Hexham novice (20.1f) in May. Not quite in same form when filling same spot there a month later but could get back on track now handicapping up in trip with a tongue strap fitted. Point winner; twice shaped well at Hexham (runner-up) for Rebecca Menzies; obvious chance..
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +64%) Begoodtoyourself	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) Begoodtoyourself 12/1, Fared a bit better than of late back over hurdles when fourth of 11 in 23f handicap at Worcester 15 days ago, but is still easy enough to oppose from 8 lb out of the weights. Offered more over hurdles at Worcester last time but this still looks too competitive..
4	5 4th (5) (28/1 +44%) Dynali	28 28/1(+44%)	(5) Dynali 28/1, Modest maiden who has shaped with little encouragement all 4 outings for current yard. Subsequent breathing operation needs to have had a positive effect. Nothing positive lately; needs to be rejuvenated by the wind surgery.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (3.5/1 +46%) Debden Bank	3.5 3.5/1(+46%)	(3) Debden Bank 3.5/1, Fair handicap chaser at best but pulled up both starts in the spring. Returns to hurdling now with 10-lb conditional up. Three course wins (fences); out of sorts in 2023; easing mark for return to hurdles (0-8)..
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (14/1 -17%) Chitchat Sally	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Chitchat Sally 14/1, Winning Irish pointer who failed to justify market prominence when well held on her chasing debut here last week. Back over hurdles in a first-time visor. Raced lazily when struggling on stable debut over fences here last week; visor fitted..

LTO Selection:

17:00 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BASFORD has been in scintillating form since returning from a a short break a third win of the campaign is a feasible outcome here. He had plenty in handy when landing a novice hurdle at Fontwell last month and this looks an easier assignment for the gelding. The unexposed Imperial Data is an obvious danger and can improve with a tongue-tie applied. Dynali is also noted on his first start back after wind surgery.

BASFORD is fully exposed but he saw off a subsequent winner in ready fashion at Fontwell last month and looks to have an excellent chance of following up in a thin handicap. Imperial Data was a shade disappointing last time bearing in mind his hurdling debut promise, but it remains early days and could get back on track now venturing into handicaps.

Basford is consistent but the lightly raced IMPERIAL DATA has shown promise since joining Rebecca Menzies and receives the vote.

17:00 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (2.5/1 +38%) My Gift To You	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(10) My Gift To You 2.5/1, Poor form shown thus far, only sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Kempton (21f, good to soft) 85 days ago on his final run for Paul Webber. Tongue strap on for handicap debut for new yard. Interesting to see a market move.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.75/1 +31%) Coconut Twist	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(4) Coconut Twist 2.75/1, Yet to get his head in front but has returned in excellent form this season, runner-up for the fourth consecutive time over 3m here 27 days ago. Up another 3 lb but winner has gone in again so he's a big player.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 -100%) Methodtothemagic	7 7/1(-100%)	(3) Methodtothemagic 7/1, Opened her account in convincing style back over hurdles in 11-runner handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 9 lb hike in the weights.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -50%) Skeeter Park	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Skeeter Park 12/1, Off 13 weeks before posting a much-improved second of 12 in novice hurdle over C&D (40/1) 43 days ago. Also considerately handled there so he's one to consider now going into handicaps.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +0%) Bensini	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Bensini 5/1, Much improved when gaining his breakthrough success in this sphere in 12-runner handicap at Worcester (20f, good) 20 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up despite taking a 3 lb rise.
6th	2 6th (2) (33/1 -136%) Riggsby	33 33/1(-136%)	(2) Riggsby 33/1, Fair stayer on the Flat who made the frame on his first 3 starts over hurdles for his current yard. Only seventh in C&D novice last time though so needs to bounce back.
7th	7 7th (7) (8/1 +27%) Game Beaaa	8 8/1(+27%)	(7) Game Beaaa 8/1, Still a maiden but she comes here in good nick, strong-travelling fourth of 11 to Methodtothemagic in handicap over C&D 22 days ago. Can go well again eased 1 lb.
8th	9 8th (9) (66/1 +34%) Wedding Stress	66 66/1(+34%)	(9) Wedding Stress 66/1, Only poor form shown thus far and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 32 days ago. Others appeal more.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (10/1 -11%) Clean Getaway	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Clean Getaway 10/1, Still winless over hurdles but largely running well, third of 8 in handicap at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. In the mix off a 2 lb lower mark now.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (66/1 -164%) Carapaz	66 66/1(-164%)	(5) Carapaz 66/1, Failed to complete both starts in points and has no more than hinted at ability over hurdles in recent months. Others appeal more now he goes handicapping.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (125/1 -25%) Onnaroll	125 125/1(-25%)	(11) Onnaroll 125/1, Looks very limited and is also 11 lb out of the handicap. It's easy to look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

METHODTOTHEMAGIC has a good chance to prove that her impressive last time out C&D success wasn't a fluke and a 9lb higher mark looks fair given the winning margin that day. Clean Getaway is consistent and also warrants consideration now that he has been cut some slack by the handicapper, while the recent Worcester-scorer Bensini and Coconut Twist are also taken seriously.

A case can be made for a few of these but COCONUT TWIST is taken to gain a deserved first success with the form of his latest second here having been franked. Game Beaaa also bids to shed her maiden tag and is feared most on the back of her encouraging C&D fourth. Handicap debutant Skeeter Park and recent scorers Methodtothemagic and Bensini need factoring in too.

Another chance is given to RIGGSBY, who disappointed last time but is open to significant improvement over a new trip today.

17:30 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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