Southwell Races & Results 1 Thursday 29th August 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Southwell Races & Results Tomform Thursday 29th August 2024

There were 40 Races on Thursday 29th August 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Carlisle, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 29th August 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +11%) Dancing In Paris	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Dancing In Paris 4/1, Better than ever when edging out an unexposed rival at Ascot in July. Has remained in form since, third of 10 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to firm) 19 days ago, despite missing the break. Major player from his lower AW mark. Out of the frame in all four starts on the AW and may prefer a bit further than this now.
2	13 2nd (13) (9/2 +10%) Who's Glen	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(13) Who's Glen 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4, very good fourth of 13 in Racing League handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 7 days ago, running on. Should have more to offer after just 4 starts so he's a fascinating contender. 0-4 and has finished behind three of these in his last two outings; a bit more is required.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 +25%) La Pulga	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) La Pulga 6/1, Back down to last winning mark and ran a cracker when second of 13 in one of these handicaps at Newcastle (12.4f, 16/1) 7 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Close second in a similar contest at Newcastle a week ago; 3lb well in; strong claims.
4	10 4th (10) (50/1 -150%) Southern Voyage	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Southern Voyage 50/1, Latest win at Doncaster in May. 12/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, firm) in re-fitted cheekpieces 10 days ago. Third at Catterick last time, but didn't run very well in his last seven starts on the AW.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 -25%) Lexington Knight	25 25/1(-25%)	(2) Lexington Knight 25/1, Doubled tally for the season at Brighton in August but just respectable efforts in Racing League fixtures either side of that, sixth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 16/1) 7 days ago. Finished behind two of these at Newcastle seven days ago and meets them on the same terms.
6th	9 6th (9) (22/1 -83%) The Thunderer	22 22/1(-83%)	(9) The Thunderer 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Down in the weights and confirmed return to form when third of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Newmarket (12f, good) 6 days ago. Merits consideration. Running well on turf lately, but losing run up to 14; needs a bit more.
7th	11 7th (11) (10/1 -54%) Cock And Bull	10 10/1(-54%)	(11) Cock And Bull 10/1, Three wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win at Sandown in July. Just a creditable third of 6 in handicap (8/11) at Sandown (14f, good to firm) 29 days ago, though he was squeezed out. Record in handicaps this year reads 21221123; drops back in trip but still shortlisted.
8th	12 8th (12) (10/1 +17%) At Vimeiro	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) At Vimeiro 10/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good to firm, 17/2) 12 days ago. Looks in need of further respite from the assessor. 0-8, but finished second in a novice here on penultimate start; worth a second look.
9th	4 9th (4) (22/1 +12%) Desert Emperor	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Desert Emperor 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Becoming well treated if he can revive. Off 20 months before returning in June; trip should suit but still has enough to prove.
10th	5 10th (5) (40/1 -60%) Strawman	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Strawman 40/1, Cheekpieces on for first time when good third of 9 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good) 54 days ago. Back up in trip and won from this mark the last time he raced on the AW. Still on the same mark as when winning at Newcastle last October; still unexposed on AW.
11th	7 11th (7) (11/1 -29%) Natzor	11 11/1(-29%)	(7) Natzor 11/1, AW winner in May and arrives at the top of his game, third of 11 in Racing League handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 7 days ago. No reason why he won't go well again. 1-18 but ran well over 1m2f at Newcastle last week; stays 1m4f and holds each-way claims.
12th	8 12th (8) (33/1 -136%) Damascus Steel	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Damascus Steel 33/1, Down in trip but displayed a decisive turn of foot when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (12f) 15 days ago, always holding on. Raised 3 lb in a better race but he's clearly in good order. Both wins this year at Kempton, the latest 15 days ago; this looks tougher.

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17:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Damascus Steel bounced back to form when scoring at Kempton earlier in the month and providing he can back that triumph up, he could get into contention off a 3lb higher mark. However, the vote goes to LA PULGA, who only failed to make all by half a length when second over this trip at Newcastle last week and he goes off an unchanged mark. Charlie Johnston's five-year-old may only need to produce a similar performance in order to go one better. Natzor is another to keep an eye on.

DANCING IN PARIS has built up a very solid record in handicaps this term, unlucky not to finish a shade closer at Ascot 3 weeks ago and he looks weighted to strike returned to the AW. Who's Glen is unexposed after just 4 starts and looks the pick of the 3-y-os, with La Pulga another to take seriously having finished ahead of a few of these when second in a Racing League handicap last week.

The vote goes to LA PULGA (nap), who is 3lb well in following his close second at Newcastle a week ago with two of these behind.

17:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:14 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/1 -25%) Noodle Mission	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Noodle Mission 10/1, Five wins from 17 Flat runs. 3 wins from 6 runs this year. Excellent second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 9/2) 28 days ago, denied only by a fellow thriving sort. Remains of interest. On a roll for new connections; return to 7f can help; respected despite a tricky draw.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +36%) Kodi Lion	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(7) Kodi Lion 7/2, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Ascot in July. Creditable third of 12 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) 7 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Merits consideration. Did well to win at Ascot last month; ignore latest third in a slowly run race; unexposed.
3	11 3rd (11) (7/2 +36%) Grand Karat	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(11) Grand Karat 7/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 2/1, career best taking on older horses for the first time when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 31 days ago by 2½ lengths from Another Investment. Needs considering. Gelded in June and turned in big personal best when winning over C&D last month; unexposed.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 +20%) Master Richard	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Master Richard 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 11/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 38 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Hard to catch right these days and opposable despite his drop down the weights.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 +33%) Ayr Harbour	12 12/1(+33%)	(8) Ayr Harbour 12/1, C&D winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Others more likely. Came from well back to take second in strongly run race at Kempton latest; now 3lb higher.
6th	12 6th (12) (100/1 -400%) Judgment Call	100 100/1(-400%)	(12) Judgment Call 100/1, Struggled for consistency this year but ran one of his better races when good second of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Runner-up in 3 of his 6 runs this year, including last week; in deeper this time though.
7th	13 7th (13) (9/2 +44%) Brunel Nation	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(13) Brunel Nation 9/2, Latest win at Newmarket in April. 13/2, respectable second of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not taken lightly. Second in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow three weeks ago; needs more off same mark.
8th	1 8th (1) (33/1 -136%) Lowton	33 33/1(-136%)	(1) Lowton 33/1, Won 2 of his first 3 starts of his debut campaign last season and proved that he can mix it in a handicap of this standard when fourth of 17 off a 1 lb higher mark at York last September. However, he's been absent since underperforming at Leicester the following month (subsequently gelded). Two 7f wins last year; gelded since last seen; returns from layoff in a competitive race.
9th	4 9th (4) (33/1 -65%) Zip	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Zip 33/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, bit below form eighth of 18 in handicap at York (7f, good to soft) 48 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others preferred. C&D winner on a handy mark; drops in grade; one to consider.
10th	6 10th (6) (20/1 -43%) Another Investment	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Another Investment 20/1, 11/1, good 2½ lengths second of 12 to Grand Karat in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago, running on. Can give a good account. Chased home Grand Karat over C&D last month; may not reverse placings despite better terms.
11th	3 11th (3) (16/1 -146%) Great Max	16 16/1(-146%)	(3) Great Max 16/1, Coming good for this yard, winning last 2 starts at Haydock/Doncaster. Remains with loads of handicapping scope on previous form. Impressed at Doncaster 12 days ago; one to be interested in despite latest 7lb rise.
12th	10 12th (10) (9/1 +44%) Racingbreaks Ryder	9 9/1(+44%)	(10) Racingbreaks Ryder 9/1, On a losing run but shaped well when placed at Goodwood/Windsor last 2 starts and high on the shortlist off the same mark with Oisin Murphy taking over. Good efforts the last twice but he's copped another wide stall this time.
13th	14 13th (14) (33/1 -136%) Silver Trumpet	33 33/1(-136%)	(14) Silver Trumpet 33/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win at Salisbury in May. 16/1, good second of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 28 days ago, beaten only by one on a sharper upward curve. Respected. Three 7f wins this season; better than ever when 2nd over 8.6f latest; e-w shout again.
14th	9 14th (9) (10/1 +38%) Smoky Mountain	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Smoky Mountain 10/1, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, wasted no time getting back to form when third of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly. Cheekpieces sparked revival at Kempton last time; work to do with Ayr Harbour on that run.

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18:14 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The hat-trick seeking Great Max struck by two lengths at Doncaster on his latest outing and he should make another bold bid off a 7lb higher rating. However, GRAND KARAT looks the way to go. Harry Charlton's three-year-old had Another Investment (second) behind when scoring by two and a half lengths over this track and trip last month, and he has scope for further improvement on only his fourth handicap start. Noodle Mission completes the shortlist.

This looks ultra competitive with RACINGBREAKS RYDER shading the vote having shaped very well off this mark the last twice. Great Max, Kodi Lion and Noodle Mission make up the shortlist.

Unexposed 3yos Grand Karat and KODI LION look the pair to focus on and the selection can confirm the promise of his Ascot victory.

18:14 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:43 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (15/2 +17%) Northern Spirit	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(12) Northern Spirit 15/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but eased in weights and ran best race of the campaign when second of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 9/1) 7 days ago. Return to 6f in his favour and he's another who needs factoring into calculations. Ran well for second over 5f last week; 2lb well in and the return to 6f can help.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/1 -10%) Habooba	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Habooba 11/1, Firmly back on track returned to all-weather, typically ridden positively to land handicaps at Kempton/Wolverhampton (both at 6f) in recent months. Handicapper applies further pressure but she's of interest again in hat-trick bid. Chasing a hat-trick after front-running wins at Kempton and Wolverhampton; other pace here.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +6%) Kodiac Thriller	8 8/1(+6%)	(7) Kodiac Thriller 8/1, AW novice winner in December who, having been gelded, ran right up to his best when second of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Entitled to be thereabouts again on tapeta debut. Good 2nd at Windsor last time but he was always well placed; this might not set up so well.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 -20%) Havana Rum	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Havana Rum 12/1, Latest win at Pontefract in July. Good second of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago, running on. Consistency hard to knock and each-way claims despite a wide draw. Tapeta win as a 2yo; in good form this year and chance if not blowing it at the start.
5th	14 5th (14) (40/1 -186%) Wichahpi	40 40/1(-186%)	(14) Wichahpi 40/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 12/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Remains unexposed on artificial surfaces but this demands more under a penalty. Not favourably treated under a penalty for last week's Carlisle win.
6th	10 6th (10) (9/1 -13%) Grenham Bay	9 9/1(-13%)	(10) Grenham Bay 9/1, Latest win at Kempton (6f) in March. 16/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, keeping on. This looks a little tougher. Should be happier back on AW and Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle; each-way shout.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 +30%) Antiphon	28 28/1(+30%)	(5) Antiphon 28/1, Narrow winner at Windsor in the spring and plenty of decent efforts in defeat since, perhaps not helped by being pestered for the lead when fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 20 days ago. Starts out for new yard now and likely he'll face pressure on the front end again. Not getting much help from the handicapper; makes stable debut in a warm race.
8th	2 8th (2) (85/40 +61%) Jungle Land	2.125 85/40(+61%)	(2) Jungle Land 85/40, Kodiac gelding who finished runner-up on first 2 starts and made most of good opportunity when making all in 12-runner maiden at Redcar (6f, soft) back in May. Joined new connections for 60,000 gns in July and he boasts a positive profile moving into handicaps. Three runs in May, winning well on 3rd occasion; sold 60,000gns last month; check betting.
9th	1 9th (1) (11/1 -10%) Be Frank	11 11/1(-10%)	(1) Be Frank 11/1, Dual 6f winner who shaped well in some strong earl-season handicaps on turf. Respectable fourth in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f) in June and he's very interesting having joined new yard for 56,000 gns in July. Promising on turf for H Candy; sold 56,000gns last month; interesting contender.
10th	11 10th (11) (4/1 +47%) Sondad	4 4/1(+47%)	(11) Sondad 4/1, Progressive 3-y-o who opened his account at Ripon (6f) in July and he found plenty for pressure when following up on handicap debut over C&D 4 weeks ago. That unlikely to prove his limit and worth a look up 4 lb. Improving with experience and the likely strong pace will play to his strengths; contender.
11th	3 11th (3) (33/1 -32%) Expert Agent	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Expert Agent 33/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. 28/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, meeting some trouble but never a major threat. Little bit more needed. Windsor win last month was followed by lesser run, albeit in a good race; return to AW a +.
12th	13 12th (13) (66/1 -313%) Lihou	66 66/1(-313%)	(13) Lihou 66/1, Course winner who has steadily eased in the weights this year and capitalised on drop in grade when winning 11-runner handicap at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Remains with plenty of handicapping scope up just 2 lb but this understandably tougher. Latest Leicester win came in a Class 5 but is working out well; tough task from stall 14.

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18:43 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Jungle Land shed his maiden tag in commanding style at Redcar in May and the son of Kodiac has since joined the George Boughey stable. He should mount a strong challenge, but he could come out second-best to the in-form HABOOBA. The daughter of Nyquist secured a double at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and a 4lb rise could prove to be on the lenient side, so she gets the vote. Kodiac Thriller is another to take seriously.

BE FRANK's early-season form proved particularly strong so, starting out for new connections from a handy draw, he could well be worth siding with to come out on top on his AW debut. Unsurprisingly, plenty in opposition hold solid claims, dangers headed up by Sondad, Kodiac Thriller and Jungle Land. Northern Spirit also commands a second look operating from an attractive mark.

Sondad hasn't reached his ceiling yet but BE FRANK starts out for Ian Williams off a tempting handicap mark.

18:43 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:12 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +33%) Manxman	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Manxman 4/1, 13/2, forced wide when good third of 11 in handicap at Ascot (14.2f, good) 47 days ago. Has to be taken seriously nudged up just 1 lb. Enjoyed a fine time of it on turf around this time last year and consistent since; player.
2	11 2nd (11) (2/1 +11%) Warmonger	2 2/1(+11%)	(11) Warmonger 2/1, Improving sort who landed a hat-trick with emphatic success in 9-runner handicap at Kempton (16f) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. The one to beat despite a 10 lb weights hike. Bids for a four-timer off a 10lb higher mark; folly to rule out further progress.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 +20%) Wahraan	8 8/1(+20%)	(3) Wahraan 8/1, Temperamental sort. 9/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (12f, good to soft) 21 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Not ruled out. Has ability, but unraced over this far and showed little in either attempt on Tapeta.
4	8 4th (8) (11/1 -10%) Boldly	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Boldly 11/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, soft, 7/2) 23 days ago so others appeal more. 0-9 but has made the frame six times is yet to attempt beyond 1m6f.
5th	10 5th (10) (18/1 -29%) Le Rouge Chinois	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) Le Rouge Chinois 18/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Nottingham in June. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (8/1) at York (16.2f, good to firm) 34 days ago, well positioned. Not discounted. Two wins this year and ran well when fourth at York last time; each-way claims.
6th	7 6th (7) (15/2 +25%) Cinnodin	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(7) Cinnodin 15/2, Course winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Latest win at Kempton in April. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 16/1) 28 days ago. In the mix. 1lb above last winning mark; hasn't enjoyed a clear run the last twice; could play a part.
7th	9 7th (9) (14/1 +13%) Soowaih	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Soowaih 14/1, Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 7/1) 7 days ago. Can give a good account. 0-10 in handicaps; didn't get home over 2m at Newcastle a week ago; something to prove.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -100%) Shagpyle	16 16/1(-100%)	(2) Shagpyle 16/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in June. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (16.5f, good to firm, 11/1) 40 days ago. Much respected on her tapeta debut. Unexposed 4yo; unraced on AW but his sire has a fair record here in the last five seasons.
9th	6 9th (6) (25/1 +0%) Robusto	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Robusto 25/1, Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Latest win at Kempton in July. 6/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fair fifth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (16f, good) 16 days ago. Shortlisted. Behind Solent Gateway on turf last time, but shortlisted back on an artificial surface.
10th	1 10th (1) (25/1 -56%) Solent Gateway	25 25/1(-56%)	(1) Solent Gateway 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Very good second of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (16f, good, 14/1) 16 days ago. Needs considering. 5lb below his last winning mark and has won over this far on Tapeta; respected.
11th	4 11th (4) (12/1 -20%) Cardano	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Cardano 12/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 12-runner handicap (40/1) at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 53 days ago, holding on gamely. Up in trip. Merits consideration. 2lb higher than when winning at Chelmsford last time, but still needs to prove his stamina.

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19:12 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Warmonger has been making hay in lower-grade contests, but will find life tougher after being raised 10lb for winning at Kempton, and SHAGPYLE is marginally preferred. The Frankel filly wasn't disgraced in a more competitive race at Newbury last time and is only 1lb higher than when successful at Ffos Las before that. Manxman has placed in all three starts so far this year and the return to this longer trip will suit, while Solent Gateway is expected to go well from the top of the handicap on the back of finishing second at Nottingham.

Lots with chances but Sir Mark Prescott's WARMONGER is improving in leaps and bounds so can defy a 10 lb weights hike for his commanding Kempton success and rack up his four-timer. The Crisfords' Manxman heads the list of dangers on the back of his good Ascot third with Solent Gateway, Cardano, Robusto and Cinnodin also in the mix.

It may be worth siding with SOLENT GATEWAY who has won over 2m on Tapeta at Wolverhampton. He remains 5lb below his last winning mark.

19:12 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:41 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/2 +45%) Oliver Show	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(3) Oliver Show 11/2, Good start for this yard with a pair of 7f AW wins in the spring. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good) 35 days ago. Has first-time cheekpieces added to regular tongue tie. Considered under Loughnane. Improving for G Boughey and there could be more to come back on AW; cheekpieces on now.
2	8 2nd (8) (16/1 -191%) Great Acclaim	16 16/1(-191%)	(8) Great Acclaim 16/1, Fourth 1m turf win of a very productive summer when seeing off 8 rivals in a Racing League event at Windsor a fortnight ago. Placed previous AW start. Further progress can't be discounted. One of 2 solid contenders for London & The South. Won four of his last six starts; battled well last time but he's up 6lb in a better race.
3	14 3rd (14) (11/1 +21%) Glam Squad	11 11/1(+21%)	(14) Glam Squad 11/1, Winner of handicaps over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) and 8.6f at Wolverhampton (Racing League) in recent weeks but his run of progressive form came to a shuddering halt at Newcastle last week. Won a Racing League event four weeks ago but well held in this grade last week.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -14%) Pjanoo	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Pjanoo 16/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 7/2) 9 days ago. Drawn widest. Two-time winner, including Tapeta, but drawn widest and needs to raise game to take this.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/2 +69%) Magnum Opus	2.5 5/2(+69%)	(6) Magnum Opus 5/2, Useful effort to make second handicap start a winning one at Pontefract (1m) in July. 5/1, caught too far back to land a serious blow when seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 28 days ago. Likely has bigger performances in him. Lightly raced 3yo with two 1m wins on his record; stayed on late at Wolverhampton latest.
6th	1 6th (1) (28/1 -229%) Vultar	28 28/1(-229%)	(1) Vultar 28/1, Upped his game sent handicapping on AW, scoring twice at Kempton (7f/1m) and finding further improvement when second there in April. Progress has stalled on turf since but no surprise were he to fare a lot better back on AW. Good chance on this spring's AW form; quiet on turf since but could revive back on Tapeta.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/2 +59%) Helm Rock	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(4) Helm Rock 9/2, Useful performances when winning twice at this time last year, including a Racing League handicap on tapeta. Operating below that level this year but starting to look dangerously well handicapped if first-time cheekpieces (which are added to his regular tongue tie) help to spark a revival. On a good mark and in better form than his figures suggest; now gets cheekpieces/O Murphy.
8th	9 8th (9) (9/1 +55%) Londoner	9 9/1(+55%)	(9) Londoner 9/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, respectable fourth of 12 in Racing League handicap at Newcastle (7f) 7 days ago, faring best of those held up. No chance in a slowly run race at Newcastle last week but did okay in the circumstances.
9th	13 9th (13) (66/1 +0%) Starliner	66 66/1(+0%)	(13) Starliner 66/1, Fairly useful 7f turf winner in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien but down the field in a pair of 1m handicaps since joining Linda Perratt. Others are much more obvious. Ex-Irish 3yo who looked a handful when unplaced at Windsor two weeks ago.
10th	2 10th (2) (17/2 +39%) Tropez Power	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(2) Tropez Power 17/2, C&D winner in April 14/1, creditable fourth of 12 in Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 28 days ago. Can give a good account. Better than the result at Wolverhampton last time; course record of 13141 piques interest.
11th	12 11th (12) (20/1 -233%) Radiant Beauty	20 20/1(-233%)	(12) Radiant Beauty 20/1, First run since leaving Karl Burke when winning a 10-runner novice at Kempton (1m, 11/1) in a first-time hood 22 days ago. Lacks experience for a race like this now handicapping but it's likely she's capable of better. Winning stable debut in a Kempton novice three weeks ago (1m); no hood today; needs more.
12th	10 12th (10) (25/1 -25%) Enola Grey	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Enola Grey 25/1, C&D winner in March. Creditable third at Beverley (7.5f) last month but down the field at York last week. Drawn wide. Others are preferred. Had a good winter but she's had her limitations exposed more recently; wide draw too.
13th	11 13th (11) (10/1 -11%) He's A Gentleman	10 10/1(-11%)	(11) He's A Gentleman 10/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (10/3) at Ayr (7f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Had a bit in hand so should remain competitive after a 3 lb rise. Won well over 7f at Ayr last month; more needed back up in class though.
14th	5 14th (5) (28/1 -12%) Bear Force One	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Bear Force One 28/1, Quirky sort. Operating below his useful best for new yard this year but his mark has come down as a result and possible refitted cheekpieces could provide the edge that's been missing. Not fired for new yard yet but last time was more encouraging; down to a dangerous mark.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

19:41 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

TROPEZ POWER appears to save his best for this track and returns to Southwell for the first time since scoring here in April. He would have finished closer than fourth at Wolverhampton last time with a clear run and gets another chance in an open affair. Oliver Show failed to help his cause by hanging in the closing stages at Yarmouth and he can go close if first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect, while Pjanoo merits a second glance back over today's trip after placing over 7f at Kempton and is just preferred to the progressive Great Acclaim.

In a really competitive heat a chance is taken on first-time headgear sparking a return to form for HELM ROCK, who is dangerously well treated on his exploits at this time last year and has the added bonus of Oisin Murphy doing the steering. His London & The South teammate Great Acclaim has got on a roll this summer and heads the many dangers along with fellow 3-y-o Magnum Opus and Team Ireland's Oliver Show.

Oliver Show could have further progress in him but this could be run to suit the in-form course specialist TROPEZ POWER.

19:41 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 11f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (14/1 -75%) Fantasy Believer	14 14/1(-75%)	(7) Fantasy Believer 14/1, 2-2 this year, doing remarkably well to supplement his Ascot success when winning 7-runner handicap (9/1) at Chepstow (10f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, losing even more ground at the start than usual. Not one to take a short price about given his antics at the start but at the top of his game. Bids for a hat-trick, but has never been this far before; needs to have improved generally.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 +11%) King Lear	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) King Lear 8/1, 4/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, failed to come on for recent run when 4½ lengths sixth of 7 to Fantasy Believer in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Makes all-weather debut and a first-time tongue strap is added. Still unexposed, but needs switch to AW and addition of a tongue-tie to give him a lift.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 +18%) Cracksking	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) Cracksking 9/2, Both wins have come on the AW but ran respectably back on turf when fourth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to firm, 17/2) 19 days ago, just never in a position to really challenge. Each-way claims. Record on AW reads 32113; still 4lb above his last winning mark but could go well again.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 -10%) Walhaan	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) Walhaan 11/1, 12/1, capitalised on the drop in grade in smooth fashion to win 15-runner handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 7 days ago. Carries penalty. Back up in trip. Not dismissed back on these shores. Not the most consistent, but still shortlisted under a penalty for recent Leopardstown win.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/2 +21%) Mighty Nebula	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(8) Mighty Nebula 11/2, Won maiden at Kempton in April. 7/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 4 weeks ago, staying on gradually (stronger pace would have seen him to better effect). Upped in trip and remains unexposed. Has continued to run well since making a successful return; capable of playing a part.
6th	4 6th (4) (13/2 +13%) Dream Harder	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(4) Dream Harder 13/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023 but ran as well as he's ever done when head second of 10 to Insanity at Ascot (1½m, good to firm, 20/1) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly back on all-weather. Beaten only a head on turf last time; all four AW wins have come on Tapeta; respected.
7th	9 7th (9) (18/1 -29%) Cockalorum	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) Cockalorum 18/1, Latest win at Beverley in June. Acquitted himself very well pitched into a much deeper affair when fourth of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm, 22/1) 5 days ago, well positioned. Not taken lightly if coping with this quick turnaround. Ran well at York on Saturday, but 5lb above his last winning mark and 0-7 on the AW.
8th	5 8th (5) (5/1 +44%) Great Bedwyn	5 5/1(+44%)	(5) Great Bedwyn 5/1, Resumed winning ways at Newbury in July and backed it up with a very good third of 13 in handicap at Goodwood (14f) earlier in the month. Didn't appear to quite get home over at York (16.2f) 8 days ago but continued in top form nonetheless so remains of interest back at this trip. 1-1 on Tapeta; didn't see out 2m last time but a question as to whether this is far enough.
9th	12 9th (12) (40/1 -186%) Life On The Rocks	40 40/1(-186%)	(12) Life On The Rocks 40/1, 4 wins from 13 runs this year, latest in 11-runner handicap (28/1) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago, leading final 1f having had to weave way through from 2f out. Nudged up just 2 lb and fancied to go well again (yet to win on all-weather, however). In fine form on turf in his last seven starts; respected if his improvement is general.
10th	11 10th (11) (10/1 +17%) Bizarre Law	10 10/1(+17%)	(11) Bizarre Law 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, turned in a rare poor effort when last of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (12f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, dropping away rather tamely despite having been allowed to set just a modest pace. Must bounce back but can. Ran well over C&D in his only previous visit and another big run wouldn't surprise.
11th	1 11th (1) (150/1 -127%) Speechman	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Speechman 150/1, Useful performer in France but offered little at unflattering odds on his first outing for this yard at Windsor (10f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Dropped 3 lb but easy enough to look elsewhere. Made an inauspicious stable debut when last of nine at Windsor a fortnight ago.
12th	13 12th (13) (8/1 +43%) Alpen Power	8 8/1(+43%)	(13) Alpen Power 8/1, 15/2, took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning 8-runner handicap at Kempton (12f) 17 days ago, edging ahead final 50 yds having had to pick way through 2f out. 3 lb higher and unexposed at the trip, this sole 3-y-o in the line-up is high on the shortlist. Won by a neck at Kempton this month; can't be dismissed easily from a 3lb higher mark.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

20:10 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 11f Race Class Flow

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

Fantasy Believer goes well for Saffie Osbourne and another bold showing can be expected off just 3lb higher than his Racing League success at Chepstow three weeks ago. However, this is a deeper race and, on a very different surface, a chance is taken on the less-exposed MIGHTY NEBULA. The selection has shown promise in three previous handicap starts and is an attractive proposition with the step up in trip a potential source for improvement. Dream Harder and Cracksking are others to consider.

Several in with a shout in the penultimate contest of Racing League 2024 but sole 3-y-o ALPEN POWER makes most appeal for Charlie Johnston having taken advantage of a drop in the weights at Kempton earlier this month. Nudged up 3 lb, he can follow up at the expense of Dream Harder, who was seemingly better than ever when narrowly denied at Ascot recently. Mighty Nebula, who is having his first crack at this trip, can edge out Great Bedwyn for third.

It may be worth taking a chance with DREAM HARDER. All four AW wins have come on Tapeta and he was only just beaten at Ascot last time.

20:10 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (14/1 +13%) Thunder Moor	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Thunder Moor 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Yarmouth in July. 40/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Return to minimum trip should see him in a better light. Yarmouth win in week one of the Racing League; trip excuses last time; C&D winner; chance.
2	12 2nd (12) (80/1 -220%) Muker	80 80/1(-220%)	(12) Muker 80/1, Latest win at Redcar in June. Last of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Hard to recommend on current form. Not at his best since winning at Redcar in June; back to that mark but opposable.
3	10 3rd (10) (14/1 -75%) Brave Nation	14 14/1(-75%)	(10) Brave Nation 14/1, 10/3, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. However, this looks tougher and he is unproven on this surface. Having a good season and won well at Doncaster 12 days ago; 4lb higher; AW debut.
4	3 4th (3) (28/1 -211%) Tatterstall	28 28/1(-211%)	(3) Tatterstall 28/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (9/1) at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) 30 days ago by nose from Miss Attitude, all out. More required off 6 lb higher here, though. Back on the up this summer, winning at Catterick and Goodwood; up in weights but respected.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 +59%) The Caltonian	9 9/1(+59%)	(8) The Caltonian 9/1, Dual winner earlier this year who posted career best when close third of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. Shaped well at Newcastle last week and returning to 5f looks the right move; solid claims.
6th	9 6th (9) (5/2 +55%) Nazron	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(9) Nazron 5/2, Took his form up a notch when readily winning 11-runner handicap (5/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago. 9lb higher on tapeta debut but must enter calculations. Easy win at Windsor two weeks ago; 9lb rise asks a stiffer question of him; Tapeta debut.
7th	14 7th (14) (50/1 -100%) Copper Knight	50 50/1(-100%)	(14) Copper Knight 50/1, Latest win at Chester in June. 33/1, below form fourteenth of 22 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Others more persuasive. Multiple winner down the years but it won't be easy trying to dominate in this field.
8th	5 8th (5) (13/2 -18%) Star Of Lady M	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(5) Star Of Lady M 13/2, Made it wins 5 wins in 2024 when taking 14-runner handicap at York (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Looks well in under 5 lb penalty and is one for shortlist. Bolted up in 5f fillies' handicap at the Ebor meeting last week; 5lb well in under penalty.
9th	2 9th (2) (4/1 +67%) Toca Madera	4 4/1(+67%)	(2) Toca Madera 4/1, 8/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Warrants respect. 6f win two weeks ago when well placed in a race with a strong tailwind; this looks harder.
9th	11 9th (11) (11/1 -29%) Moulin Booj	11 11/1(-29%)	(11) Moulin Booj 11/1, C&D winner who got back on scoreboard when taking 4-runner handicap at Windsor (5.1f, firm) 26 days ago, cosily. More on plate here but he must enter calculations. C&D winner; comes here on the up but he'll need a personal best to take this.
11th	13 11th (13) (16/1 -14%) Equity Law	16 16/1(-14%)	(13) Equity Law 16/1, Latest win at Sandown in April. Visored for 1st time, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 40/1) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Something to prove at present. Not kicked on from April's Sandown win but he's only had nine runs and could bounce back.
12th	4 12th (4) (7/1 +22%) Jer Batt	7 7/1(+22%)	(4) Jer Batt 7/1, C&D winner who proved better than ever when landing 10-runner handicap at Haydock (5f, firm, 9/2) 25 days ago. 5 lb higher now but not taken lightly. Convincing display at Haydock 25 days ago; up 5lb but this C&D winner can rate higher yet.
13th	7 13th (7) (33/1 -83%) Manila Scouse	33 33/1(-83%)	(7) Manila Scouse 33/1, Latest win at Chepstow in August. 16/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Others make more appeal. Hit hard for Chester win three weeks ago & well held at Ripon since; others better treated.

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20:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Several of these have solid credentials, not least the hat-trick seeking Star Of Lady, who is 5lb well-in under a penalty and is an obvious candidate on these terms. Fellow last-time-out winners Nazron, Toca Madera and Tatterstall also command respect in their respective bids for back-to-back successes. However, as a previous C&D winner, last-start Haydock scorer JER BATT could be the way to go given the switch to a synthetic surface raises less of a question regarding the suitability of the surface.

STAR OF LADY M is in the form of her life and a 5 lb penalty for last week's emphatic York victory may not prevent a follow-up here. Nazron and Jer Batt head the list of dangers in what looks a highly competitive finale.

Star Of Lady M is the obvious starting point but both Jer Batt and THE CALTONIAN are feasible alternatives.

20:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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