Southwell Races & Results 1 Friday 15th November 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Southwell Races & Results Tomform Friday 15th November 2024

There were 43 Races on Friday 15th November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Southwell, 6 races at Cheltenham, 9 races at Wolverhampton, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 15th November 2024

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12:23 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +18%) Stringtoyourbow	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(3) Stringtoyourbow 9/4, Fair winning hurdler who has shown similar form in this sphere, latest when third of 14 in Worcester handicap chase (23f, heavy) last month. Has to be taken seriously off a slipping mark. Conditions may have turned against him at Worcester last time; can be taken to revive..
2	2 2nd (2) (12/1 -118%) Ali Star Bert	12 12/1(-118%)	(2) Ali Star Bert 12/1, Three-time 3m chase winner (including twice over C&D) in the mud last season but has returned with a couple of laboured efforts. Bit to prove at present. Two C&D chase wins last winter; well below his best on both starts since a summer break..
3	1 3rd (1) (15/2 +25%) Good Work	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(1) Good Work 15/2, Unreliable individual. Still looking for first success and arrives on back of poor return at Chepstow 35 days ago when not seeming to fancy it. Twelve seconds but no wins under rules; inconclusive seasonal return last month..
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 -100%) Big Bee Hive	9 9/1(-100%)	(4) Big Bee Hive 9/1, Never involved, back from 4 months off, at Sedgefield 26 days ago but hit the ground running over fences earlier this year, winning 3 times at up to 25f, and remains feasibly treated. 2m5f win and C&D second here in the summer; chance if jumping better than last time..
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 -27%) Hamartia	7 7/1(-27%)	(6) Hamartia 7/1, Still looking for first success but has made the frame in all 5 starts in this sphere, latest when fourth of 7 in handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) 38 days ago. Blinkers now added for first time and can't be discounted. Back on track when fourth latest; looks handicapped to figure if new headgear mix works..
6th	7 6th (7) (11/4 +61%) Lepashe	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(7) Lepashe 11/4, Offered more than previously over fences when third of 8 in handicap chase (17/2) at Uttoxeter (24f, good to soft) 28 days ago. May come on from that but others look better treated. Doncaster 2023 efforts (hurdles) remain his best; well held on recent chasing return..
7th	5 7th (5) (7/1 -17%) Mixedwave	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Mixedwave 7/1, Won 2 of his 7 starts last term and should be straighter for last month's return at Uttoxeter. Warrants respect. Return run will have been needed; not on a winning mark, and best form going right-handed..

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12:23 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Running off just 2lb higher than his last winning rating, MIXEDWAVE has plenty to recommend him with the ground in his favour and he's likely to be sharper after blowing the cobwebs away at Uttoxeter last month. Stringtoyourbow has yet to sparkle over fences but, like the selection, might have needed the run last time out and could be a different proposition here. Ali Star Bert is back on a winning mark and shouldn't be underestimated.

Preference is for STRINGTOYOURBOW, who figures off a handy mark and arrives on the back of a creditable third at Worcester last month. Big Bee Hive and Hamartia can also make their presence felt in an open-looking contest.

This assignment shouldn't strain STRINGTOYOURBOW's stamina quite as much as Worcester last time. He's favoured over Big Bee Hive.

12:23 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:58 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +22%) Jolyjump	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(1) Jolyjump 7/4, Off the mark over timber at Taunton (16.5f) in April and looked in need of experience when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Fakenham (16.3f, good, 10/3) on debut over fences 16 days ago. Should be more to come in this sphere. Trip/ground fine; didn't get into a jumping rhythm at Fakenham latest, but can do better..
2	3 2nd (3) (13/8 +0%) Easter Junction	1.625 13/8(+0%)	(3) Easter Junction 13/8, Still looking for first success under Rules but posted creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to firm) when last seen in July and could be a different proposition on first start/yard debut over the larger obstacles (has experience in points). Career-low mark for this stable/chase debut, but does need to finish his races stronger..
3	5 3rd (5) (8/1 +50%) Eric Carmen	8 8/1(+50%)	(5) Eric Carmen 8/1, Irish point winner who capitalised on his falling mark over hurdles at this course (20.4f, heavy) in May. However, weak finishes have become the norm of late and he tries a shorter trip now. Has saved best form this season (including a win) for here, albeit over 2m4f or further..
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (10/3 -48%) Lady Gwen	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(4) Lady Gwen 10/3, Tricky customer but won 3 times over hurdles last year and posted good second of 12 in handicap chase at Exeter (17.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences last month. Likely contender. Headed late on last month's Exeter chase debut; this course likely suits better; player..

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12:58 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

These fences can be tricky to negotiate and with that in mind, previous course winner ERIC CARMEN might have an advantage over the rest. The Gary Hammer-trained gelding has been struggling to find his form over longer distances of late and, getting plenty of weight from these rivals, dropping to this trip could be a profitable move. Lady Gwen is unexposed as a chaser and warrants respect as a result, while Jolyjump is another potential improver to seriously consider.

LADY GWEN isn't straightforward but made a good start over fences at Exeter last month and can get off the mark over the larger obstacles here. Jolyjump may provide the chief threat.

Back around a suitably sharp track, LADY GWEN can make it second time lucky over fences. Jolyjump can go close if jumping better.

12:58 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:33 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (28/1 -40%) Martalmix'jac	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Martalmix'jac 28/1, Just 1 lb higher than for his clear-cut victory in a 4-runner Leicester handicap in February but pulled up both subsequent starts, including on his reappearance at Stratford last month. Pulled up in both starts since winning at Leicester in February.
1	4 1st (4) (15/8 +63%) Icare Grandchamp	1.875 15/8(+63%)	(4) Icare Grandchamp 15/8, Opened chase account in a 13-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (21f, good) in June. By no means disgraced back from a break at Bangor (20.3f, heavy) recently and should have a big part to play back on better ground. Novice chaser who has form figures of 213 this term and may still have more to offer.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 -29%) Davidoc	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(1) Davidoc 9/4, Point winner who opened his hurdles account at the fourth attempt in a good-ground Plumpton maiden (2m) in April. Beaten favourite in a couple of handicaps since but shapes as though this step up in trip will be in his favour now switched to fences and represents an in-form yard. Point/hurdle winner who is bred to make a chaser; has largely consistent form; solid.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +50%) Begin The Luck	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(6) Begin The Luck 7/2, Deservedly got his head back in front when capitalising on a lower hurdles mark at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) last month. Forecast quicker ground here no issue and should make his presence felt returned to the larger obstacles. Scored over hurdles last time; ties in with Icare Grandchamp on June running.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 +21%) Fever Dream	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Fever Dream 11/1, Winner over hurdles at Perth in June and followed that with a couple of respectable efforts in defeat. Built for chasing but recent debut effort in this sphere at Fakenham left much to be desired, even allowing for the fact that the drop to 16.3f was against him. Yard also saddles Up For Appeal. This step back up in distance looks a plus on second chase attempt.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (18/1 -80%) Force De Frap	18 18/1(-80%)	(3) Force De Frap 18/1, Successful at Bangor and Ludlow last term but ended that campaign with a couple of rather subdued efforts. All 4 career wins have been gained at around 2m and he's probably worth taking on back up in trip here following a 6-month absence. Lacks recent match practice and has a bit to prove back up in distance.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (10/1 -100%) Doyen For Money	10 10/1(-100%)	(5) Doyen For Money 10/1, Winner of sole start between the flags and notched second success over hurdles when landing a handicap at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) on sole start last season. Makes chase debut off 10 lb higher mark but he is one to consider nonetheless. Point winner; 2-3 in handicap hurdles; open to further progress on reappearance.

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13:33 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A mistake four out put paid to the unexposed DAVIDOC rewarding favourite-backers in a hurdle race at Plumpton last month but, looking every inch a chaser, the switch to this discipline can see the Ben Pauling-trained gelding make amends. Icare Grandchamp has winning form over fences and is feared most off a competitive mark. Last-time-out hurdle winners Begin The Luck and Doyen For Money command respect but have more to do from their revised marks now switched to chasing.

It's likely that point winners DAVIDOC and Doyen For Money will step up on what they showed over hurdles now switched to the larger obstacles. Marginal preference is for the former, who promises to be suited by this stiffer test and he hails from a yard that has made a very bright start to the season. Icare Grandchamp is third choice ahead of Begin The Luck.

Topweight DAVIDOC should take well to chasing and is first choice ahead of Icare Grandchamp, who looks another solid contender.

13:33 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:08 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (85/40 +6%) Little Watson	2.125 85/40(+6%)	(1) Little Watson 85/40, Successful start for Nigel Twiston-Davies at Stratford in May and good effort under a penalty for new yard here 3 weeks ago, going down fighting even with the winner lugging into him for a fair portion of the straight. Strong claims. Won on debut in May before close second under penalty at Stratford last month; key player.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 -10%) Benmore	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(3) Benmore 11/2, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to hurdler Shannon Gray. Dam ran once over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Beakstown. Yard can ready them and he's respected. Yard 18% in bumpers in recent years and interesting to see how she figures in market.
3	6 3rd (6) (2/1 -23%) Tony Joe	2 2/1(-23%)	(6) Tony Joe 2/1, Westerner gelding. Closely related to smart hurdler/top-class chaser Ahoy Senor, and half-brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler/useful chaser Snuff Box. Yard's bumper runners going well once again and he's of obvious interest. Closely related to Ahoy Senor and he's an interesting newcomer for in-form yard.
4	5 4th (5) (3/1 +25%) Remus	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Remus 3/1, 6/4, held back by inexperience and never a threat in Stratford bumper 11 weeks ago. Down the field when 6-4 at Stratford but he ran green and should know more this time.
5th	7 5th (7) (150/1 +0%) Our Rosie	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Our Rosie 150/1, Well beaten in Bangor bumper in April 2023. Struggled at Bangor last April and has not been seen since; best watched on comeback.
6th	2 6th (2) (250/1 -67%) Anjandansar	250 250/1(-67%)	(2) Anjandansar 250/1, Leading Light gelding. Brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Leading Theatre. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) Minella For Steak. 150/1, well beaten in Worcester bumper in August. Beaten miles at 150-1 in a Worcester bumper (good) in August and can only be watched.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 -20%) Happy Harrison	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Happy Harrison 12/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Titanium Moon and fairly useful hurdler Petite Amadee. Yard 2-33 in bumpers in last five seasons and he could be a longer-term prospect.

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14:08 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

LITTLE WATSON won a bumper on his racecourse debut for Nigel Twiston-Davies in May and was sold shortly after before moving to the Suzy Smith stable. He was beaten less than a length by the odds-on favourite over this C&D on his sole outing since and, if he improves again, then he could go one better today. Tony Joe makes his debut and has the pedigree as a son of Westerner but he may be better over further, while Remus showed glimmers of ability on his debut.

TONY JOE makes stacks of appeal on paper as a half-brother to Ahoy Senor and from a yard that makes hay in these races, so he could have the measure of the penalised Little Watson. Benmore is another newcomer to note.

The vote goes to LITTLE WATSON, who won on his debut in May and was only narrowly denied under a penalty over C&D on recent return.

14:08 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:43 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/13 +38%) Dance And Glance	0.153846 2/13(+38%)	(3) Dance And Glance 2/13, Promise in a big-field Newbury bumper on debut and duly improved to win a similar race at Plumpton (tongue tied) in May. Starts out over hurdles in a very winnable race. Won the second of two bumpers; an obvious candidate on hurdles debut..
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 +59%) Bennettshill	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(1) Bennettshill 13/2, Irish point winner in 2023 but pulled up on Bangor hurdle debut some 18 months later. 18-1, pulled up on hurdles debut at Bangor (2m, soft); good ground could suit better.
3	2 3rd (2) (16/1 -357%) Classical Sting	16 16/1(-357%)	(2) Classical Sting 16/1, The betting is probably the best guide to expectations on debut but there's a lot of stamina in his pedigree so he may require longer trips than this. Dam, runner-up in her only point start, is sister to two smart jumps winners; check market.
4	5 4th (5) (50/1 +0%) Dunstall Angel	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Dunstall Angel 50/1, Glimmers of ability in a couple of bumpers last season but pulled up on Wetherby hurdle debut and reappearance a fortnight ago. Well beaten in two bumpers and pulled up on her recent hurdles debut at Wetherby..

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14:43 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

In a very small field, there is every chance that Anthony Honeyball has found a suitable opportunity for Plumpton bumper winner DANCE AND GLANCE to get off the mark on his first attempt over hurdles. He made all when last seen in May and with Richie McLernon keeping the ride, he could try the same tactics here. Bennettshill pulled up on his debut under NH rules at Bangor but did win his point-to-point at Ballingarry and can only improve, while newcomer Classical Sting is one to watch in the betting.

This looks a good chance for Plumpton bumper winner DANCE AND GLANCE to make a successful start to his hurdle career, with Classical Sting best of the rest.

Bennettshill may do better back on good ground but bumper winner DANCE AND GLANCE has good claims now hurdling.

14:43 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:18 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (18/1 -227%) Playtogetaway	18 18/1(-227%)	(3) Playtogetaway 18/1, Fairly useful 2m hurdle winner. Hasn't taken to fences on his last 2 outings but may fare better back over the smaller obstacles. Safely held in two chases this autumn but reverts to hurdling on a workable mark.
2	4 2nd (4) (15/8 +63%) Toonagh Warrior	1.875 15/8(+63%)	(4) Toonagh Warrior 15/8, Wetherby novice winner last November. Mostly ran with credit in handicaps later in the season and should be sharper for last month's course reappearance. Worth chancing in first-time cheekpieces. Largely consistent last season and ran okay on reappearance outing; cheekpieces now added.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +0%) Thankyourluckystar	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(6) Thankyourluckystar 7/2, Runner-up twice prior to resuming winning ways at Worcester (2½m, good to soft) in June. Returns from a break with the Alastair Ralph stable going well. Considered. Scored at Worcester in June and is now 2-9 over hurdles; back from a break today.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 +44%) Isthebaropen	14 14/1(+44%)	(1) Isthebaropen 14/1, Veteran who failed to build on a mildly encouraging run at Worcester in September when down the field at Wetherby (3m) last month. Not at best on any of three appearances since returning from one-year absence in September.
5th	7 5th (7) (20/1 -67%) Rehill Relic	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Rehill Relic 20/1, Point winner who showed promise in bumpers/novice hurdles for this yard last season. Well beaten on Exeter handicap debut and reappearance 24 days but he probably needed the run. Well beaten on seasonal/handicap debut but may yet deliver on novice promise.
6th	9 6th (9) (5/1 +75%) Time To Tinker	5 5/1(+75%)	(9) Time To Tinker 5/1, It's now 19 runs since his last win in 2021 and recent efforts don't point to him snapping the losing run soon. Blinkers off, cheekpieces back on. Placed off much reduced mark in September but has not built on that performance since.
7th	2 7th (2) (25/1 -233%) Phillapa Sue	25 25/1(-233%)	(2) Phillapa Sue 25/1, Hurdle and chase winner who ran sort of races over fences at Carlisle on her reappearance 3 weeks ago. Can only really watch after that. Won over hurdles and fences last season but has become hard to predict.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 +0%) Charlie My Boy	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Charlie My Boy 40/1, Hasn't shown any spark for present yard and has plenty to prove. Has looked badly out of sorts for new stable this year; needs to turn a corner.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/2 -80%) Barrons Land	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(5) Barrons Land 9/2, Front-runner who gained a fourth success of a very productive first half of the season when proving a length too strong for a subsequent winner at Sedgefield at the start of October. Has since switched from Donald McCain to Laura Horsfall. Likely still on a workable mark. Four wins for Donald McCain this season; can go well from the front again on stable debut.

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15:18 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

The progressive BARRONS LAND arrives here on the back of two victories and a 5lb rise for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop her from making a winning debut for these connections. Thankyourluckystar also scored on his latest outing and has to be of interest on his return, while Toonagh Warrior is the pick of the remainder.

TOONAGH WARRIOR could be spot on for this with his reappearance behind him and gets the vote in first-time headgear. Alastair Ralph has his team in form so Thankyourluckystar rates a possible threat on his first outing since scoring at Worcester in June. The prolific Barrons Land has changed stables since his latest win but still merits respect.

This can go to TOONAGH WARRIOR (nap), who shaped well on his recent seasonal debut, has slipped to a good mark and sports new headgear.

15:18 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:52 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (8/1 +50%) Zoran	8 8/1(+50%)	(4) Zoran 8/1, Modest chaser who has been below form on the Flat lately. Returns to the smaller obstacles on a potentially lenient mark, though, so not completely dismissed. Maiden hurdler but a winner over fences and this mark is fine, as is good ground.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/9 +39%) Officer Of State	0.444444 4/9(+39%)	(1) Officer Of State 4/9, Useful on the Flat for Andre Fabre in France, sold for 65,000 gns after opening his account a 15f conditions race in October. Left previous hurdling form well behind when readily landing a Fontwell handicap a week ago and has a big chance of defying the penalty. Cantered home on handicap debut and essentially off the same mark here.
3	9 3rd (9) (100/1 +0%) Saint Vic	100 100/1(+0%)	(9) Saint Vic 100/1, Not really threatened in 7 starts in this sphere, including from a modest mark in handicap company. Hard to fancy. Beaten about 20l+ in all eight races under rules and tailed off in his two handicaps.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +33%) Martalite	5 5/1(+33%)	(5) Martalite 5/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle (7/1) at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Still not fully exposed, so may do better still. Looked unlikely for a lot of the race but he stayed on best to prevail narrowly at Ludlow.
5th	8 5th (8) (20/1 +39%) Charming Getaway	20 20/1(+39%)	(8) Charming Getaway 20/1, Didn't show much in a bumper/half-a-dozen starts over hurdles for Kim Bailey but showed he retained ability when fourth on stable debut at Stratford 6 months ago. Not seen since. Encouraging return at Stratford, that in spite of hanging right-handed on second circuit.
6th	3 6th (3) (18/1 +64%) Scorsese	18 18/1(+64%)	(3) Scorsese 18/1, Showed fair form in maiden hurdles in Ireland but has been soundly beaten for current yard. Tried in cheekpieces now. Uncompetitive in four handicaps for this yard and now goes in cheekpieces.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (20/1 +20%) Lightening Gesture	20 20/1(+20%)	(7) Lightening Gesture 20/1, Fair Flat winner who hasn't stood much racing since his juvenile days and was pulled up at Huntingdon last month, so left with a bit to prove. Fairly treated on his placed efforts should he give himself a chance by settling.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -100%) Caughtinaspell	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Caughtinaspell 100/1, Little to get excited about in 5 outings for Michael Kennedy in Ireland and fared no better in two starts for Olly Murphy. Ex-Irish maiden; lasted just two races with Olly Murphy; others safer.

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15:52 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

OFFICER OF STATE had plenty in hand when making a winning handicap debut at Fontwell a week ago and the five-year-old is very hard to oppose as he is 15lb well in here, despite a 7lb penalty. However, Laser Focus bolted up at Huntingdon on Tuesday and cannot be discounted off the same mark, while Martalite edges out Zoran to be the pick of the remainder.

OFFICER OF STATE and Laser Focus both scored with plenty in hand last time and should be able to feature once again, although the former makes more appeal given how much handicapping scope he has based on Flat form. Zoran is the best of the remainder returning to hurdling.

It's hard to get away from OFFICER OF STATE who made a mockery of his initial mark last week. He's essentially off the same mark here.

15:52 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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