Southwell Races & Results Tomform Thursday 31st October 2024
There were 39 Races on Thursday 31st October 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 31st October 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(7) Shady Bay 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 29 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not easy to make a case for. Some ability on second start and 125-1 latest; handicap newcomer who could raise her game.
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6
2nd (6) (15/2 -173%) Caramay
7.5
15/2(-173%)
(6) Caramay 15/2, On the up since the cheekpieces went on and bids for a hat-trick following wins at Wolverhampton and over C&D. Merits serious consideration despite a 3 lb rise. Cheekpieces last three starts; up another 3lb but looks a huge player in hat-trick bid.
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5
3rd (5) (12/1 -41%) Fillyfudge
12
12/1(-41%)
(5) Fillyfudge 12/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in July. 8/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 19 days ago. Has to be taken seriously at these weights. Not proven over this far or on Tapeta but has to enter each-way calculations.
4
4
4th (4) (9/4 +86%) Carpathian
2.25
9/4(+86%)
(4) Carpathian 9/4, Winner at Kempton in August. Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 25/1) 20 days ago. Something to find on form. Won at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in August; never dangerous when back there (25-1) on latest.
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3
5th (3) (13/2 +35%) Aim For The Moon
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(3) Aim For The Moon 13/2, Winner at Yarmouth in April. 11/1, creditable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to Achillea in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 28 days ago, very slowly away. Enters calculations. Never-dangerous fifth to Achillea at Chelmsford last time; like her, moves up from 1m2f.
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2
6th (2) (11/4 +8%) Achillea
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(2) Achillea 11/4, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (10/3) at Chelmsford City (10f) 28 days ago. Well in the mix again. Won off career-low mark at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) four weeks ago; back up 4lb.
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1
7th (1) (5/1 -25%) D Day Arvalenreeva
5
5/1(-25%)
(1) D Day Arvalenreeva 5/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to soft, 15/2) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account if back on her A-game. Knocking loudly on door until struggling at Newmarket on latest start; headgear first time.
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8
8th (8) (22/1 -38%) Vision Of Hope
22
22/1(-38%)
(8) Vision Of Hope 22/1, Course winner. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good, 14/1) 50 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive. Well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but can't be dismissed.
16:10 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow
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CARAMAY was on target over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last month before defying a 4lb rise over C&D a fortnight ago. Raised a further 3lb, she might still have more to come over this trip and is fancied to bring up a hat-trick. Handicap debutant Shady Bay is interesting from an opening mark of 63, while recent Chelmsford victor Achillea appeals most of the remainder.
CARAMAY hasn't looked back since fitted with cheekpieces and is fancied to defy a 3 lb rise and bag her hat-trick here. Fillyfudge is weighted to have a big say and rates a major danger, with Aim For The Moon and Achillea also in the picture in this tight-knit handicap.
This looks to be between hat-trick seeking Caramay and last-time-out winner ACHILLEA, with Vision Of Hope worth a second look.
(1) Duca Di Lucca 11/1, Foaled February 19. Iffraaj colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6.5f Dibajj (by Iffraaj). Unraced dam is well related; starts out in a modest race; betting to guide.
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11
2nd (11) (50/1 -213%) Timeless Spirit
50
50/1(-213%)
(11) Timeless Spirit 50/1, Foaled March 20. Time Test filly. Closely related to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Perfect Tribute and useful 1¼m-14.4f winner Soul Stopper. Dam unraced. Wears hood. Bred to have a future but hooded for debut and yard still seeking its first winner.
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4
3rd (4) (9/4 +55%) Minelone
2.25
9/4(+55%)
(4) Minelone 9/4, Fair start when fourth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 12/1) on debut 40 days ago, well positioned. Solid start to his career when 4th at Wolverhampton (7f); that the best form on offer.
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9
4th (9) (3/1 +40%) Tempted
3
3/1(+40%)
(9) Tempted 3/1, Still too green to show true worth when eighth of 10 in maiden at Bath (8f, good, 6/1) 47 days ago, also left poorly placed. In need of the experience in her two runs this summer; progress may come when handicapping.
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3
5th (3) (6/1 +50%) Beta Reader
6
6/1(+50%)
(3) Beta Reader 6/1, Cheap purchase but in good hands and he showed plenty of speed when ultimately finishing ninth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 26 days ago. Dropped away on Wolverhampton debut four weeks ago (7f); bred to do better.
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5
6th (5) (4/1 +0%) Rogue Officer
4
4/1(+0%)
(5) Rogue Officer 4/1, Foaled April 24. 16,000 gns yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 11f in Italy Frutireu and useful 1¼m winner Return To Dubai. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). Not without hope on pedigree. 16,000gns half-brother to seven winners; starts out in a modest event; one to consider.
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6
7th (6) (200/1 -100%) Rosco Rogers
200
200/1(-100%)
(6) Rosco Rogers 200/1, Last both starts. Off 169 days. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Mitchell Hunt. Finished last in two sprint runs in the spring; no appeal on stable debut; been gelded.
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10
8th (10) (17/2 -55%) Lady Mary
8.5
17/2(-55%)
(10) Lady Mary 17/2, Foaled January 6. $25,000 2-y-o, Noble Bird filly. Dam, US winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner), half-sister to useful US 5f/6f Summation Time. Interesting contender making debut on the AW. $25,000 breezer; half-sister to three winners in the US; stable's 2yos have had good year.
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7
9th (7) (40/1 -60%) I Got Know How
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) I Got Know How 40/1, Eighth of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f, heavy, 22/1) 12 days ago. Modest form in two turf maidens (6f/7f); big step forward required to feature.
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8
10th (8) (22/1 -238%) Kimeko Glory
22
22/1(-238%)
(8) Kimeko Glory 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, knew a lot more than on debut when third of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 34 days ago. Latest Wolverhampton 3rd not far off the best form on show; can continue to progress.
16:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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Minelone shaped with promise on his debut at Wolverhampton last month but, while that experience will serve him well here, a chance is taken on ROGUE OFFICER. The son of Soldier's Call is related to several winners and it would come as no surprise if he proved good enough to land this. Duca Di Lucca is another that requires a market check ahead of his debut.
It would come as no surprise were this to go to a newcomer, with LADY MARY perhaps the pick of the bunch given her US pedigree strongly suggests she'll take well to this surface. Rogue Officer is another likely type on paper, with Tempted perhaps the pick of those with experience.
Minelone has the best form but the well-related newcomer ROGUE OFFICER may be up to making a winning debut.
(10) Salaria 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago, needing stiffer test. Two promising 7f efforts at Wolverhampton; sets the standard but it's not a demanding one.
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6
1st (6) (11/4 -69%) Empress Matilda
2.75
11/4(-69%)
(6) Empress Matilda 11/4, Foaled February 21. Al Kazeem filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Saint Lawrence (by Al Kazeem). Plenty of top yard's newcomers have been showing up well (3 winners first time out this month) and she demands all the respect. Dam a well-connected Group 2 winner; yard in form; a newcomer of note.
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5
2nd (5) (5/2 +9%) Tattie Bogle
2.5
5/2(+9%)
(5) Tattie Bogle 5/2, Foaled May 10. Outstrip colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 10.7f winner Tartlette and winner up to 1¼m Column. Interesting newcomer for leading yard. Half-brother to 4 winners, notably useful AW winner Tartlette; starts out in a weak race.
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4
3rd (4) (10/3 +67%) President Wilson
3.333333
10/3(+67%)
(4) President Wilson 10/3, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 16/1) on debut 26 days ago. Showed ability on Wolverhampton debut; can do better, perhaps considerably so.
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2
4th (2) (4/1 +50%) Rock Master
4
4/1(+50%)
(2) Rock Master 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, seventh of 12 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f) 19 days ago. More needed. Seventh in two novice events (5f/7f) 80 days apart; improvement required.
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3
5th (3) (22/1 +12%) Tiny Rebel
22
22/1(+12%)
(3) Tiny Rebel 22/1, Foaled April 19. 7,000 gns foal, €40,000 yearling, Oasis Dream gelding. Dam 5.3f/6f winner. 40,000euros yearling; dam a minor sprint winner; yard still seeking first winner.
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7
6th (7) (20/1 -186%) Lightupyourlife
20
20/1(-186%)
(7) Lightupyourlife 20/1, Foaled April 4. €37,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 9.5f winner Livinthelife. Dam 7.5f winner out of close relative of high-class 12.4f-2¼m winner (stayed 2½m) Saddler's Rock. Mixed pedigree but in good hands and worth a look. 37,000euros half-sister to 9.4f AW winner Livinthelife; betting instructive.
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1
7th (1) (40/1 -150%) Aroof
40
40/1(-150%)
(1) Aroof 40/1, Foaled April 29. €30,000 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Dam 1¼m-11.4f winner. 30,000euros breeze-up 2yo; dam Listed-placed 1m2f/11.4f winner; inexperienced apprentice.
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9
8th (9) (80/1 -142%) Quirke On Parole
80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Quirke On Parole 80/1, Foaled March 6. 13,000 gns foal, 11,000 gns yearling, Without Parole filly. Closely related to 11f winner Whatacracker and 1¼m winner Financer. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 2m) Haafaguinea. 11,000gns yearling; closely related to two fair winners; yard not renowned for 2yo success.
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8
9th (8) (66/1 -164%) Streets Magic
66
66/1(-164%)
(8) Streets Magic 66/1, Foaled March 10. 40,000 gns foal, 30,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to useful winner up to 9f Spirit of Xian and 1m winner London Holidays and half-sister to 3 winners. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). 30,000gns yearling; related to several winners, including a US G3 scorer; check betting.
17:15 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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Not a daunting standard set by those with experience so it might pay to side with EMPRESS MATILDA. Roger Varian has his team in fine fettle and this well-bred filly should not be underestimated. Tattie Bogle is a half-brother to four winners, one of which was successful on the all-weather. Charlie Johnston's colt is considered, along with Lightupyourlife, who fetched 37,000 euros at the sales last November and is also related to a winner on an artificial surface.
This can go to a newcomer, with EMPRESS MATILDA preferred to Tattie Bogle before market clues. Lightupyourlife is another to note.
President Wilson can improve for his debut but this looks ripe for a newcomer. EMPRESS MATILDA looks the part on paper.
(3) Spetses 1/3, Get Stormy colt. Dam, useful 2-y-o 7.4f winner (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m (would have stayed 1½m) Alder. Second of 5 in novice (11/8) at Newcastle (8f) on debut 27 days ago, conceding first run and not knocked about. Should improve and leading claims. Travelled well but couldn't pick up so well as the winner in steadily-run event on debut.
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4
2nd (4) (5/1 +75%) Thats My Boy Luke
5
5/1(+75%)
(4) Thats My Boy Luke 5/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 24 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and should bounce back. Bits of form to his name but overall profile suggests he is vulnerable in this field.
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6
3rd (6) (150/1 -127%) Mrs Potts
150
150/1(-127%)
(6) Mrs Potts 150/1, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 6 in novice (50/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 10 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Left behind at the start when beaten 23l on her recent Wolverhampton debut.
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5
4th (5) (11/2 +0%) Sedbury
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(5) Sedbury 11/2, Pearl Secret colt. Brother to 1m-12.5f winner Goldsborough and half-brother to 6f winner Canadian Royal and 1m-1½m winner My Boy Sepoy. Newcomer to note. Three of his five siblings are winners; powerful yard; starting out in race lacking depth.
5th
1
5th (1) (22/1 -300%) Mauchline
22
22/1(-300%)
(1) Mauchline 22/1, Twice-raced gelding. 5/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) 42 days ago. Hood on 1st time. More needed. Some promise in two 1m maidens last month but he needs the new hood to spark extra.
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2
6th (2) (250/1 -279%) Aye Spyed
250
250/1(-279%)
(2) Aye Spyed 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. 300/1, tenth of 12 in novice at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago. Big prices and poor form in two runs (6f and 1m) 466 days apart; hard to fancy.
17:45 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
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SPETSES finished runner-up on his racecourse bow at Newcastle at the start of the month and a repeat of that display would make Roger Varian's colt difficult to beat in a contest lacking much depth. Rogue State may benefit from a first-time tongue-tie and is more than capable of playing a key role in proceedings, while Mauchline and newcomer Sedbury are others to note.
SPETSES ran a race full of promise on debut at Newcastle 4 weeks ago and makes plenty of appeal with improvement forthcoming. Rogue State is the clear danger.
There was clear promise from SPETSES on his Newcastle debut and he looks to have been found a golden opportunity to go one better.
17:45 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(11) Run Boy Run 15/2, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Newmarket in August. 8/1, below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Three wins in small fields; not at best the last twice; others are more appealing.
2
13
2nd (13) (17/2 +23%) Chalk Mountain
8.5
17/2(+23%)
(13) Chalk Mountain 17/2, Completed his hat-trick at Kempton in October but raced wide when sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago and left poorly placed. This C&D winner remains one to be interested in. Thriving this autumn but beaten on merit latest and this is a rise in class.
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6
3rd (6) (13/2 -18%) Harvard Sound
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(6) Harvard Sound 13/2, Made it 2-3 in 3-runner novice at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 1/33). Off 93 days but not ruled out on his handicap debut. Unexposed handicap newcomer who has looked a good prospect; much tougher opposition now.
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3
4th (3) (10/1 +17%) Silver Samurai
10
10/1(+17%)
(3) Silver Samurai 10/1, Latest win at Doncaster in June. Respectable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 14 days ago. One for the shortlist. Solid effort over C&D two weeks ago; handy mark and each-way claims once again.
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8
5th (8) (22/1 -10%) Cruyff Turn
22
22/1(-10%)
(8) Cruyff Turn 22/1, Latest win at Thirsk in September. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft, 11/1) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Drop to Class 4 saw him win easily at Thirsk last month; less good latest; AW debut.
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7
5th (7) (66/1 -230%) Woodstock
66
66/1(-230%)
(7) Woodstock 66/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Newbury in August. 16/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, heavy) 34 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Consistency an issue but has won three 7f handicaps this year; dangerous if at his best.
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1
7th (1) (33/1 +0%) Documenting
33
33/1(+0%)
(1) Documenting 33/1, 40/1, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, slowly away. Needs to bounce back. Still capable of useful form as an 11yo; inconsistent now though and others look safer.
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9
8th (9) (33/1 -230%) It Just Takes Time
33
33/1(-230%)
(9) It Just Takes Time 33/1, Won 10-runner handicap (8/1) at Leicester (7f, heavy) 16 days ago, keeping on well. Enters calculations. Revived by the return to 7f; should make a bold bid for a quick hat-trick.
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10
9th (10) (22/1 -38%) Chuzzlewit
22
22/1(-38%)
(10) Chuzzlewit 22/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 20/1) 40 days ago. 11lb higher now. Blinkers back on. Stepping back in the right direction. Last AW run saw him win at Newcastle off 1lb higher; mixed bag on turf since.
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12
10th (12) (9/4 +50%) Lattaash
2.25
9/4(+50%)
(12) Lattaash 9/4, C&D winner in August. Solid third of 8 in novice (15/8) at this course (8.1f) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Merits consideration. C&D win on debut; good runs under a penalty since; more to come now handicapping.
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5
11th (5) (12/1 -118%) How Impressive
12
12/1(-118%)
(5) How Impressive 12/1, 5 wins from 17 runs this year, posting a career best when readily bagging 12-runner handicap at this C&D (13/8) 7 days ago. Very much one to consider under a 5 lb penalty. Chasing a hat-trick after wins at Chelmsford and C&D; career-best needed to defy penalty.
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2
12th (2) (11/1 -10%) Street Kid
11
11/1(-10%)
(2) Street Kid 11/1, 33/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Needs considering. Five-time winner who comes here on the back of two good turf runs; each-way shout.
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4
13th (4) (11/2 +45%) Noodle Mission
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(4) Noodle Mission 11/2, C&D winner. 4 wins from 8 runs this year. 11/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Can give a good account if back on his A-game. Hugely progressive for new yard, including a strong C&D win; ground a valid excuse latest.
18:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
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HARVARD SOUND was impressive when getting off the mark at Lingfield in June before being presented with a straightforward task at the same track the following month. Tom Clover's gelding is taken to land the hat-trick on his handicap debut with the likelihood of more to come. Lattaash is another unexposed three-year-old who is capable of taking another step forward, with Street Kid, How Impressive and Noodle Mission others likely to be very competitive.
Lots with chances but it is worth siding with CHALK MOUNTAIN, who had been on a roll until not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth at Kempton last time and can now bag a fourth victory of 2024. C&D scorer Lattaash could emerge as the main danger now going handicapping, although Chuzzlewit, How Impressive and Harvard Sound all need factoring in too.
Soft ground excuses NOODLE MISSION (nap)'s latest effort and he had been progressing at a rate of knots beforehand.
(5) Berkshire Sundance 5/4, Unseated rider on return from a year off last month and confirmed she's better than ever when winning 11-runner handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and there may well be more to come. Won his last two completed starts and showed a fine attitude latest; still has low mileage.
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1
2nd (1) (11/8 +39%) Baltic
1.375
11/8(+39%)
(1) Baltic 11/8, Completed a superb 5-timer at Newcastle in July. 11/2, last of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, heavy) 35 days ago. Can get back on the up returned to the AW upped further in trip. Winning spree came to an end last month but the ground was too slow; new trip; contender.
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6
3rd (6) (9/1 +10%) Le Rouge Chinois
9
9/1(+10%)
(6) Le Rouge Chinois 9/1, Latest win at Nottingham in June. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 14 days ago, which was disappointing given he had the run of things. Usual cheekpieces removed. Disappointing given he enjoyed a soft lead over C&D two weeks ago; others appeal more.
4
2
4th (2) (9/1 +0%) Saratoga Gold
9
9/1(+0%)
(2) Saratoga Gold 9/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs treating as though still in good nick. Yet to win for new yard but he retains ability and lurks on a dangerous mark.
18:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow
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BERKSHIRE SUNDANCE made what was essentially a winning return to action at Salisbury having taken no part at Chester the time before after rearing up in the stalls. It wouldn't be a surprise if the four-year-old could step forward from that effort, despite the handicapper giving him a 4lb rise. A return to the Flat may see Gordon Grey in a much better light after his recent exploits over hurdles, while Baltic, who disappointed when searching for a six-timer at Newmarket, is expected to bounce back on this occasion.
Low-mileage 4-y-o BERKSHIRE SUNDANCE proved better than ever when successful in what was effectively his reappearance at Salisbury a month ago and with that willing attitude sure to stand him in good stead, he can follow up. Baltic bombed out in the mud last month but had previously won his last 5 and can get back on track returned to the AW. Saratoga Gold is also considered.
Soft ground was a valid excuse for BALTIC's Newmarket disappointment and he can make it 3-3 on Tapeta.
(4) No Saint 7/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago. Others appeal more. Just one win from 19 runs and was laboured at Newcastle last week; risks attached.
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6
2nd (6) (11/4 +31%) Urban Dandy
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(6) Urban Dandy 11/4, Course winner. Good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be bang there in his bid to end a lengthy losing run. Dual Tapeta winner who returned to form with a close third over C&D last week; interesting.
3
9
3rd (9) (25/1 +24%) Upper Hand
25
25/1(+24%)
(9) Upper Hand 25/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Catterick (6f, soft) 29 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap back on but it's easy to look elsewhere. 11-race maiden who has been out of sorts for new yard this year; no appeal.
4
8
4th (8) (10/1 +9%) Glory Call
10
10/1(+9%)
(8) Glory Call 10/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. 10/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Shortlisted. Well below form in last two runs but he's capable of bouncing back and is not ruled out.
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1
5th (1) (20/1 -208%) Coolagh Magic
20
20/1(-208%)
(1) Coolagh Magic 20/1, Course winner. Good third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 18/5) 56 days ago. Looks competitive on form. AW specialist who has been placed at Lingfield (6f) last twice; respected back up in trip.
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7
6th (7) (25/1 -108%) Twistaline
25
25/1(-108%)
(7) Twistaline 25/1, Course winner. 16/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.1f). Off 7 months. Needs considering. All wins have been at around 1m and has work to do back at this trip after 224 days off.
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3
7th (3) (40/1 -400%) Ring Fenced
40
40/1(-400%)
(3) Ring Fenced 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 11/4, fair fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 6 months. Significantly back down in trip. Claims. Record of 1-17 and sole win was at 1m3f; opposable back at this trip.
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12
8th (12) (11/1 +8%) Bishop's Glory
11
11/1(+8%)
(12) Bishop's Glory 11/1, Good fifth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 33 days ago on his final run for Gary & Josh Moore. Enters calculations. Tapeta winner who is on a dangerous mark and needs watching in market for new yard.
9th
5
9th (5) (9/1 +44%) Coconut Bay
9
9/1(+44%)
(5) Coconut Bay 9/1, Latest win at Catterick in August. Last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 20/1) 2 days ago. Two wins this year but she's lost her way in last four starts and needs a major turnaround.
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10
10th (10) (5/1 +0%) Shaka
5
5/1(+0%)
(10) Shaka 5/1, Remains a maiden after 17 runs but recorded a solid second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly. 0-17 but he chased home an improver over C&D last time; shortlisted.
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2
11th (2) (10/1 +9%) Gordonstoun
10
10/1(+9%)
(2) Gordonstoun 10/1, 9/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 27 days ago so has work to do. Five-time turf winner but he's 0-6 on AW and was disappointing at Newcastle last time.
19:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
COOLAGH MAGIC was beaten just a half-length over 6f at Lingfield in September and a repeat of that effort would make him difficult to beat. Anthony Carson's gelding paid for his early exertions on that occasion and should he settle better, he could be a tough nut to crack. Urban Dandy wasn't beaten far over C&D last time and another bold bid can be expected, while Shaka also appeals.
URBAN DANDY signalled he is ready to strike again when a good recent C&D third so looks the way to go. Fellow course winner Coolagh Magic heads the list of dangers, while Shaka, Twistaline and Ring Fenced can all have a say too in this very open handicap.
The vote goes to SHAKA who has run several good races since July including when runner-up behind an improver over C&D three weeks ago.
(10) Come On John 13/8, 4/1, first run since leaving Michael Attwater and shaped well when fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Very well weighted for his excellent yard. Not proven here or over this far but last week's stable debut gave some renewed hope.
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2nd (8) (16/1 -14%) Opticality
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16/1(-14%)
(8) Opticality 16/1, C&D winner. 33/1, first run since leaving Mitchell Hunt when good second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 26 days ago, well positioned. May have more to offer for this yard. 169 days off before her second at Wolverhampton (1m4f; 33-1) on debut for new yard.
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3rd (5) (7/1 +72%) Swinging London
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7/1(+72%)
(5) Swinging London 7/1, 40/1, 5½ lengths sixth of 12 to Love Yours in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Lot to prove at present. Sole win was a hurdle race early in 2022; sixth to Love Yours over C&D on latest start.
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4th (7) (40/1 -60%) Irv
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40/1(-60%)
(7) Irv 40/1, Latest win at Pontefract in June. 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Ripon (10.9f, good to firm) 66 days ago, left poorly placed. Clicked again this year with two wins but his form has dropped off on last two outings.
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5th (2) (6/1 -9%) Seraphic
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6/1(-9%)
(2) Seraphic 6/1, 28/1, won 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 12 days ago, cosily having had to wait for a gap. Should be competitive up 3 lb. Off the mark in Britain at the 14th attempt, at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 12 days ago.
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6th (4) (14/1 -87%) Masque Of Anarchy
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14/1(-87%)
(4) Masque Of Anarchy 14/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 3/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 37 days ago, no match for winner. Merits consideration. No win since last May but usually placed this term; one of many with place chance at least.
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7th (1) (2/1 +50%) Love Yours
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2/1(+50%)
(1) Love Yours 2/1, 28/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Carries penalty, which makes life harder but willing attitude displayed on that occasion will stand her in good stead. No handicap good thing under a penalty but this is hot on the heels of a career-best (C&D).
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8th (9) (66/1 -100%) Au Lait
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66/1(-100%)
(9) Au Lait 66/1, 50/1 and blinkered for first time, first run since leaving W. McCreery when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. 0-6 in Ireland and well beaten at 50-1 recently on AW/stable debut; unraced beyond 7f.
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9th (6) (66/1 -65%) Oscar Doodle
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66/1(-65%)
(6) Oscar Doodle 66/1, First run since leaving Brian Ellison when last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 21 days ago. Should strip fitter for that. Ran poorly on last two starts, absent five months in between (left Brian Ellison).
19:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
An open contest sees a chance taken on MASQUE OF ANARCHY, who arrives here 10lb below his last winning mark. Craig Lidster's charge was not beaten far over a stiff 1m2f at Newcastle in September and eased 1lb, he can take advantage of this exploitable mark. Love Yours scored in good style over C&D last week, but a 6lb penalty could be difficult to conquer, while Wolverhampton scorer Kojin will also need to defy a penalty to claim this prize.
COME ON JOHN represents a stable going places and there are surely races to be won with him from this basement mark, so he's fancied to build on the promise of last week's effort at Wolverhampton. There are 3 last-time-out winners in opposition, with Kojin feared most.
Love Yours, Seraphic and Kojin are recent winners but COME ON JOHN gave encouragement on last week's debut for James Owen.
(4) Stratocracy 11/1, Winner at Ripon in August. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces may sharpen him up. 1m turf win in August but not built on it twice since; more to prove on AW; headgear on.
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2nd (2) (13/8 +46%) Triggerman
1.625
13/8(+46%)
(2) Triggerman 13/8, 5/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, well positioned. Likely to give it another good go given he's unexposed over 1m. Off the mark upped to 1m here five weeks ago; should make another bold bid.
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3rd (5) (10/3 -11%) Jalaybee
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10/3(-11%)
(5) Jalaybee 10/3, 5/2, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Retains handicap scope up 3 lb. Off the mark over C&D three weeks ago; 3lb higher in better race but unexposed at the trip.
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4th (1) (7/2 -56%) Midnight Drive
3.5
7/2(-56%)
(1) Midnight Drive 7/2, Latest win at Kempton in May. 7/2, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago, proving too free under a change of tactics. Remains one to be positive about. Two Kempton wins in the spring; recent efforts offer hope she'll have a big part to play.
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5th (6) (4/1 +43%) Game Management
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4/1(+43%)
(6) Game Management 4/1, Winner at Newcastle in September. 11/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 28 days ago, though again didn't fully convince with his head carriage. Game winner of 1m h'cap at Newcastle last month; not quite so good since; other pace here.
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6th (7) (33/1 +34%) Red Scotch
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33/1(+34%)
(7) Red Scotch 33/1, Last of 7 in handicap (50/1) at Leicester (10f, heavy) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time. Tailed off in three turf handicaps since June; headgear on now returning to AW.
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7th (3) (40/1 -60%) Nevernay
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40/1(-60%)
(3) Nevernay 40/1, Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good), though he did meet some trouble. Off 117 days/gelded. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. Two fair handicap runs for R Hannon over 6f; sold for 1,000gns last month and gelded.
20:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
JALAYBEE ran on strongly to score over C&D earlier this month and this represents a good opportunity to follow up that success. Declan Carroll's charge has been raised 3lb for that victory, which can be negated by Zak Wheatley's claim. Fellow last-time-out scorer Triggerman shed his maiden tag over C&D last month and appears likely to be on the scene again, while a return to form would see Midnight Drive in the mix.
The switch to positive tactics backfired as MIDNIGHT DRIVE proved too free at Kempton but she remains a filly to be very positive about from this sort of mark. Triggerman and Jalaybee can offer most resistance.
Triggerman and Jalaybee come into the reckoning but this looks easier than the races MIDNIGHT DRIVE has been contesting.
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