Southwell Races & Results Tomform Thursday 7th December 2023
There were 37 Races on Thursday 7th December 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Southwell, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 7th December 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(9) Equiami 13/2, C&D winner. 20/1, ran creditably when fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago, running on. 7lb lower than for win here in April and Lingfield last time represented a return to form.
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2nd (5) (12/1 -20%) Revoquable
12
12/1(-20%)
(5) Revoquable 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in October. 4/1, followed a good run with a below-par one when last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Poor last time but solid claims with a repeat of his previous winning form at Newcastle.
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6
3rd (6) (28/1 -100%) Tom Tulliver
28
28/1(-100%)
(6) Tom Tulliver 28/1, C&D winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good, 25/1), going with little fluency. Off 5 months. Will need to hit the ground running. Below par when last seen in June and his record after a break isn't the best.
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4
4th (4) (16/1 +52%) Maraakiz
16
16/1(+52%)
(4) Maraakiz 16/1, Fared no better when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Ayr (10f, heavy, 200/1) 8 weeks ago. Makes tapeta debut. Tailed off in four runs since returning from a long absence and has a lot to prove.
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12
5th (12) (4/1 +11%) Marisitta
4
4/1(+11%)
(12) Marisitta 4/1, Shaped better than the bare result on first outing since leaving John O'Shea after 4 months off when sixth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, gambled-on 7/2) 4 weeks ago. Makes tapeta debut. One to be interested in, especially now stepped back up to 1m. 1lb out of the weights but may well have more to offer on just second run for this yard.
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3
6th (3) (16/1 -45%) Big Narstie
16
16/1(-45%)
(3) Big Narstie 16/1, Temperamental sort. Course winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 14/1) 26 days ago. Hard to be confident he retains any enthusiasm despite falling mark. Has a lot to prove right now having beaten just two rivals in his last five appearances.
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11
7th (11) (125/1 -150%) Independent Beauty
125
125/1(-150%)
(11) Independent Beauty 125/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. 33/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 47 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Placed a few times but he's longstanding and inconsistent maiden; others more likely.
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10
8th (10) (6/1 +14%) Warrior Square
6
6/1(+14%)
(10) Warrior Square 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, took a step forward after 8 months off when fourth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 16 days ago, running on. Makes tapeta debut. Had no excuses when a close fourth over 1m at Chelmsford but that was only his fifth run.
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9th (2) (5/2 -11%) Ledger
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(2) Ledger 5/2, Winner at Newcastle in October. Creditable second of 11 in handicap (7/4) at same course (8f) 30 days ago, finishing well. Remains of interest despite another small rise in the weights. First and second over 1m at Newcastle; strong contender with them claiming 3lb here.
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10th (1) (4/1 +11%) Kodebreaker
4
4/1(+11%)
(1) Kodebreaker 4/1, C&D winner. 9/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. Down to a handy mark so he's high on the shortlist back at this venue. After a wide trip he ran a fair race behind in-form opposition at Wolverhampton.
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11th (7) (28/1 -75%) Qaabil
28
28/1(-75%)
(7) Qaabil 28/1, Fourteen runs since sole win in 2022. 6/1, first run since leaving Peter Fahey when tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) a couple of months ago. Others more persuasive. Returning to further will suit but he's 1-34 overall and others appeal more.
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8
12th (8) (125/1 -1150%) Beau Geste
125
125/1(-1150%)
(8) Beau Geste 125/1, Not disgraced when sixth of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f), slowly away. Off 10 months. Will probably need this. Can go well fresh and, although exposed, this mark isn't beyond him.
LTO Selection:
11:12 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Although LEDGER was unable to complete a quick-fire double when runner-up at Newcastle last month, the three-year-old lost little in defeat that day and a 2lb rise in the ratings may not prevent him from returning to winning ways. Kodebreaker has been in fair form of late too and he may give the selection most to think about, ahead of C&D winner Tom Tulliver.
This can go the way of KODEBREAKER, who won twice at this venue earlier in the year and Michael Herrington's 4-y-o can capitalise on this drop in grade down at a career-low mark. Ledger arrives in form, so he could give the selection most to think about, with Warrior Square and Marisitta another couple fancied to be in the mix.
Low-mileage filly MARISITTA didn't get the breaks when not without support on her recent stable debut at Chelmsford.
(3) Tea Sea 9/1, In first-time blinkers and hood, respectable second of 7 in maiden (11/2) at Brighton (1m, heavy) 80 days ago. Improvement needed as he makes his tapeta debut. Second in a Brighton maiden last time and the winner has gone on to better things.
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9
2nd (9) (13/2 -30%) Coconut Bay
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(9) Coconut Bay 13/2, Seventeen runs since her sole success back in 2022. Has run well with the headgear left off on her last 2 starts, fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/1) a month ago. Shortlisted. It was a good run to be close up over 9.4f at Wolverhampton a month ago.
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3rd (5) (9/1 -20%) Advantage
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9/1(-20%)
(5) Advantage 9/1, Never landed a blow when last of 6 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 10/1) 22 days ago. Could take a step forward as he goes up in trip on his handicap debut. Modest sprint form and wouldn't be a certain stayer over this far on handicap debut.
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4
4th (4) (3/1 -33%) Martin's Brig
3
3/1(-33%)
(4) Martin's Brig 3/1, Course winner. Built on his previous effort when second of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (1m) 18 days ago, despite having not been ideally placed. Major player. Infrequent winner but 2-3 on Tapeta here and kept finding to finish close up at Newcastle.
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2
5th (2) (7/1 -56%) Key Look
7
7/1(-56%)
(2) Key Look 7/1, Having rejoined Geoffrey Harker, returned to winning ways at Newcastle (7f) in November. Ran at least as well when third of 12 in handicap (10/1) at the same C&D 18 days ago, faring best of those held up. Respected. First and third in two 7f handicaps since rejoining this yard; should be fine at 1m.
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6
6th (6) (10/1 +29%) Sea The Buckthorn
10
10/1(+29%)
(6) Sea The Buckthorn 10/1, Again below form when seventh of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Further drop in the weights isn't enough to tempt at present. Has dropped 16lb since switch to handicaps and that tells its own tale; opposable for now.
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10
7th (10) (25/1 -14%) Foshan
25
25/1(-14%)
(10) Foshan 25/1, Not in the same form as previous outing when last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 16/1) 22 days ago. Significantly back down in trip with blinkers reapplied. Ten-race maiden who stays further but was third over Newcastle's 1m on his penultimate run.
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12
8th (12) (18/1 +0%) Techno Lady
18
18/1(+0%)
(12) Techno Lady 18/1, Went backwards form her recent run when ninth of 11 in handicap (25/1 at Newcastle (1m) a month ago. Needs to get back on the up, though does remain lightly raced at this distance. Trying 1m for the first time when fourth at Wolverhampton but she's very up and down.
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7
9th (7) (11/2 +61%) Calleveryoneuknow
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(7) Calleveryoneuknow 11/2, Step back in right direction when seventh of 15 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (1m) 16 days ago. More needed if she's to gain her first victory, though. Has shown enough to believe she can win a race of this nature; wide trip last time.
10th
1
10th (1) (20/1 +9%) Kananga
20
20/1(+9%)
(1) Kananga 20/1, After 9 months off, looked rusty when ninth of 11 on handicap debut at Newcastle (7.1f, 50/1) 23 days ago. Has something to find as he goes up in distance. Possibly needed handicap debut run on return from a layoff and remains unexposed.
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11
11th (11) (17/2 +29%) Ebury
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(11) Ebury 17/2, Forty-six runs since last win in 2019. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 44 days ago, denied a clear run over 2f out. Lurks on a dangerous mark. Has form here but has been struggling on his more recent starts.
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8
12th (8) (50/1 -317%) Stoney Lane
50
50/1(-317%)
(8) Stoney Lane 50/1, Successful at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in August. However, form has been in and out since, last of 9 in handicap at the same C&D (7.2f, 6/1) 44 days ago. Capable if on a going day. Lost a shoe when tailed off here last time but had previously run well at Newcastle.
LTO Selection:
11:42 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MARTIN'S BRIG did well to finish second from an uncompromising position at Newcastle last time out and, racing off the same mark, compensation could await the son of Equiano. Fellow in-form rival Key Look has been campaigned largely over 7f of late but shouldn't be inconvenienced by this return to a mile. The six-year-old is unlikely to be far away and she also warrants consideration. Advantage enters handicaps off what looks workable mark and completes the shortlist.
MARTIN'S BRIG returned to form when runner-up at Newcastle 18 days ago, despite having not been ideally placed, and he could be ready to take advantage of his current mark. Key Look has run well on both starts since rejoining Geoffrey Harker and isn't taken lightly, while Coconut Bay could also be thereabouts once more.
It was a sound effort by MARTIN'S BRIG last time at Newcastle and returning here has to rate a positive.
(3) Educate 5/2, Foaled March 28. Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Gleneagles. Dam, Italian winner up to 11f (2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to high-class 1¼m winner Sea of Class (by Sea The Stars). Nice pedigree and in a top yard, so lots to like; best to let the market guide.
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2nd (9) (11/10 +43%) Regimental Code
1.1
11/10(+43%)
(9) Regimental Code 11/10, American Pharoah colt. Dam, US 5.5f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner American Apple (by American Pharoah). Promising fourth of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 8/1) on debut 31 days ago. Hood on 1st time. May well do better. Eyecatching fourth at Kempton and must hold every chance if accepting the new headgear.
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3rd (7) (50/1 -52%) Minstrel Knight
50
50/1(-52%)
(7) Minstrel Knight 50/1, €98,000 foal, 75,000 gns 2-y-o, Advertise colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f/7.4f winner First Cornerstone. 25/1, eighth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 20 days ago. 75,000gns 2yo but went off 25-1 at Newcastle (7f) and beat just one home.
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4
4th (4) (66/1 -500%) Filibustering
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66/1(-500%)
(4) Filibustering 66/1, Postponed gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Chepchik and 1m winner Lerwick. 40/1, fifth of 12 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 23 days ago. Should improve. 40-1, he was producing some good late work to be beaten about 7l in 7f novice at Newcastle.
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2
5th (2) (9/2 +68%) Dubawi Time
4.5
9/2(+68%)
(2) Dubawi Time 9/2, Twice-raced maiden. 15/2, ninth of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) 27 days ago. Comfortably held in both runs and was weak in the market on both occasions.
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6th (5) (80/1 -25%) Howard's Choice
80
80/1(-25%)
(5) Howard's Choice 80/1, £21,000 Ulysses colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 5f winner Ornate out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Adorn. 20/1, last of 9 in novice at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) on debut. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Keatley. Finished tailed off in a 6f good-ground novice at Carlisle on sole run for previous yard.
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12
7th (12) (20/1 +45%) Walter Hartright
20
20/1(+45%)
(12) Walter Hartright 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 22/1) 47 days ago, slowly away. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Only mild promise in two runs for Joseph O'Brien and was sold on for 26,000gns.
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8
8th (8) (22/1 -389%) Namrud
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22/1(-389%)
(8) Namrud 22/1, Foaled May 13. $19,000 yearling, €110,000 2-y-o, Bernardini gelding. Closley related to minor winner in US by Malibu Moon. Dam runner-up at 1m in US from a good US family. 110,000euros 2yo; second foal; closely related to US 5f dirt winner Chaparrita (inc 2yo).
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9th (6) (33/1 +15%) John L Sullivan
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33/1(+15%)
(6) John L Sullivan 33/1, Foaled April 27. €52,000 foal, €70,000 yearling, 1,000 gns 2-y-o, Ten Sovereigns colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1¼m winner Monteria and 1m winner Indication Rocket. Dam unraced closely related to smart 1m-10.4f winner Seussical. Wears tongue strap. 70,000euros yearling but then fetched only 1,000gns earlier this year.
10th
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10th (1) (10/1 +25%) Candle Wax
10
10/1(+25%)
(1) Candle Wax 10/1, Dubawi colt. Brother to useful 1¼m/11f winner Calmly, and half-brother to 9.5f winner Shrewdness and 1¼m winner Stimulate. 18/1, tenth of 12 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut 22 days ago. Weak 18-1 chance when beating two home at Kempton; may need some time.
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11
11th (11) (40/1 -186%) Useless Ees
40
40/1(-186%)
(11) Useless Ees 40/1, Cost 20,000 gns as a foal. By Ulysses and closely related to 1½m winners Choral Work and Made of Gold. 40/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW) on debut 19 days ago. Some promise when finishing sixth of 12 over 1m2f at Lingfield, weakening late on.
LTO Selection:
12:12 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
REGIMENTAL CODE shaped with plenty of promise when he finished fourth on his debut at Kempton last month, staying on really well at the finish. The son of American Pharoah should have plenty more to come and he can put that experience to good use in this contest. The main threat is Educate, who is a well-related colt and goes for the John & Thady Gosden yard on debut. Candle Wax could take a big step forward from his debut effort and completes the shortlist.
REGIMENTAL CODE showed plenty to work on when fourth in what looked an interesting maiden at Kempton and can put that experience to good use. Educate is a newcomer to note for the Gosdens, while Namrud fetched quite a bit at the breeze-ups.
This ordinary maiden should be within the compass of REGIMENTAL CODE after his eyecatching debut at Kempton.
(2) Lady In Havana 3/1, Havana Grey filly who ran to just a poor level on 2 of her 3 starts for Amy Murphy in novice/maiden company. Changed hands for 10,500 gns in October but would need to see market confidence to make her of interest on nursery debut. She's not obviously well treated for this nursery/stable debut but market check is advised.
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(7) (4/1 -14%) Badosa
4
4/1(-14%)
(7) Badosa 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 9 in nursery (11/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 28 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Makes tapeta debut. Promising fourth on handicap/AW debut at Chelmsford and that form can be upgraded.
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9
(9) (5/1 -122%) Lotting's Lass
5
5/1(-122%)
(9) Lotting's Lass 5/1, Off the mark over 5f here in September. Good fourth of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (5f, 8/1) 20 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Step up in trip rates a plus on that evidence and she's worth considering. 5f course winner who kept on well over that trip at Newcastle last time; on the shortlist.
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10
(10) (9/2 +36%) Jungle Dance
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(10) Jungle Dance 9/2, 12/1, creditable fifth of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. Hasn't run badly the last twice but now 0-10 and others are more compelling.
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12
(12) (12/1 -9%) Rust E Boy
12
12/1(-9%)
(12) Rust E Boy 12/1, Eighth of 10 in nursery (18/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 16 days ago, effort when hampered over 1f out and not recover. Nine-race maiden and he hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent.
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4
(4) (16/1 -45%) Falmouth Boy
16
16/1(-45%)
(4) Falmouth Boy 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 59 days ago, driven early in straight and making no impression. Switch to handicaps rates a plus now at least. Showed some ability on AW last time; one to consider on nursery debut.
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5
(5) (17/2 +29%) Pickled Pepper
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(5) Pickled Pepper 17/2, Too Darn Hot filly. Little impact in trio of maiden/novice events to date, dropping away final 1f having had run of the race when eighth of 10 in Kempton novice (7f) 5 weeks ago. Needs to take a step forward making handicap debut. Hasn't shown much but her dam was useful; interesting on handicap debut.
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6
(6) (20/1 -122%) Calafrio
20
20/1(-122%)
(6) Calafrio 20/1, Better signs when finishing midfield in pair of 6f nurseries at Newcastle and best excused latest run at Wolverhampton having stumbled at the start. One to consider on balance. 0-6 but has produced some fair efforts in nurseries and might not be far away.
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3
(3) (25/1 -14%) Unavailable
25
25/1(-14%)
(3) Unavailable 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, twelfth of 18 in nursery at Leicester (6f, good) 58 days ago, flashing tail and always behind. Others more persuasive. Yard has been going well but she was well beaten at 80-1 on her nursery debut.
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11
(11) (28/1 -40%) Mehigburn
28
28/1(-40%)
(11) Mehigburn 28/1, 33/1, ninth of 11 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) 20 days ago, weakening inside final 1f. Cheekpieces on 1st time but others make more appeal. From his eight starts he's yet to finish better than fifth; wears first-time headgear.
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1
(1) (33/1 -313%) Alibi Warning
33
33/1(-313%)
(1) Alibi Warning 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, showed a little more than previously when tenth of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 23 days ago. Return to 6f will suit making handicap debut and she rates a likely improver. Improvement needed on nursery debut but there's potential in her pedigree; watch betting.
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8
(8) (80/1 -142%) Parson's Meadow
80
80/1(-142%)
(8) Parson's Meadow 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (6f, 50/1) 66 days ago, dropping away from 2f out. Needs to leave that well behind to figure. Fair debut effort in May but has struggled since, most recently when 50-1 on nursery debut.
LTO Selection:
12:47 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Badosa finished a fair fourth on her nursery debut at Chelmsford last time and she was kindly dropped 2lb for that display, which should put her right in contention. However, preference is for PICKLED PEPPER, who makes her first start in a nursery after only fading rapidly in the last furlong when attempting to make all over 7f at Kempton last time. The drop in distance and booking of Daniel Tudhope could see her get off the mark. Of the remainder, Lady In Havana and Alibi Warning are interesting.
A winner over the minimum trip here in September, LOTTING'S LASS has remained in good form since, shaping as though this step up in trip would suit when fourth at Newcastle recently, and she could be the way to go. Calafrio wasn't seen to best effect latest and is feared, whilst it would come as no surprise to see better showings from Rust E Boy and Alibi Warning.
This can go to BADOSA (nap), a promising fourth on her nursery and AW debut at Chelmsford last month. Pickled Pepper is feared.
(7) Blackcurrent 4/1, Course winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/1) 19 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Better showing anticipated returned to sprinting. Didn't get home over 7f latest but he's an each-way player back down in trip..
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1
(1) (7/2 +13%) Fircombe Hall
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(1) Fircombe Hall 7/2, 10/1, won 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 3 days ago, staying on to lead final 50 yds. Suited by the way the race developed then but definite possibilities under a penalty here. 7f winner on Monday; fully effective over 6f and may have good chance under a penalty..
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11
(11) (9/2 +55%) Beneficiary
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(11) Beneficiary 9/2, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 12/1) 23 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Blew the start latest but not written off if able to reproduce his penultimate effort..
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5
(5) (9/2 +10%) Sassy Redhead
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(5) Sassy Redhead 9/2, 5/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 19 days ago, denied a run over 1f out. Comes here on a handy mark and no surprise to see her thereabouts on tapeta debut. Dual 6f Polytrack winner; handy mark if she takes to this surface..
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4
(4) (11/1 -100%) Stallone
11
11/1(-100%)
(4) Stallone 11/1, Course winner. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (5f) 23 days ago, staying on final 1f. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. Has claims if able to repeat his form here (5f) three starts back; not ruled out..
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8
(8) (11/1 -83%) Havechatma
11
11/1(-83%)
(8) Havechatma 11/1, Blinkered for 1st time, won 8-runner handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 30 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Sassy Redhead. Possibilities if headgear has desired effect once more. Made all (6f) latest; up 4lb; repeat effort would see her go close..
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6
(6) (12/1 -85%) The Tron
12
12/1(-85%)
(6) The Tron 12/1, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 15/2), nearest finish. Off 168 days. Up in trip. Can go well fresh and has been effective over this trip, so is entitled to consideration..
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9
(9) (17/2 -31%) Deputise
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(9) Deputise 17/2, Ended lengthy losing run in 10-runner C&D minor event in August. Best effort since when fourth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Blinkers back on. Each-way claims if repeating his latest effort but consistency is not his strong suit..
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12
(12) (28/1 -75%) Banana
28
28/1(-75%)
(12) Banana 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 40/1, possibly needed the run following 12 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 23 days ago. Entitled to be sharper here and mark has eased a little more. 0-16; back from a year off latest and needs to step up on that to have any chance..
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3
(3) (28/1 -211%) Alainn Tu
28
28/1(-211%)
(3) Alainn Tu 28/1, 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) in July, beaten when carried left entering final 1f. Better showing not ruled out here. 6f Tapeta winner; returns from a break; yet to show much when fresh but is not ruled out..
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10
(10) (80/1 -100%) Royal Mariner
80
80/1(-100%)
(10) Royal Mariner 80/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago. Aside from one run he has struggled to make an impact this year; can only be watched..
2
2
(2) (125/1 -150%) Gunmetal
125
125/1(-150%)
(2) Gunmetal 125/1, Formerly a useful sprint handicapper but out of sorts during the summer for Brett Johnson and likely best watched now starting out for new yard despite tumbling mark. Well beaten in all three starts this year; has changed hands; watching brief advised..
LTO Selection:
13:22 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Fircombe Hall struck by half a length over 7f at Wolverhampton on Monday and is likely to be bang there once again. However, the vote goes to HAVECHATMA, who made every yard of the running in first-time blinkers at Lingfield last time. The daughter of Havana Grey is now asked to compete off a 4lb higher mark and she is well worth sticking with. Deputise completes the shortlist.
SASSY REDHEAD has fared better on the back of a drop in class of late, not seen to anything like best effect at Lingfield on her latest outing 3 weeks ago. On a handy mark on the pick of her form, she gets the narrow vote to come out on top. Havechatma responded well to first-time blinkers when defeating the selection on her latest start and is respected on these revised terms. Wolverhampton-scorer Fircombe Hall and Stallone are others in the mix.
This looks a good opportunity for FIRCOMBE HALL to add to Monday's Wolverhampton win, even under his 5lb penalty.
(11) Haworth Star 4/1, Improved again when second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 27 days ago, finishing well. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Remains of interest. Placed in both AW handicaps, latterly when very close second at Newcastle last month.
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9
(9) (7/2 +56%) Soames Forsyte
3.5
7/2(+56%)
(9) Soames Forsyte 7/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs but took a step back in the right direction from a declining mark when third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 35 days ago. Has had a breathing operation since then. Third off 1lb higher when dropped to 7f at Newcastle last month; had wind op soon after.
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2
(2) (9/2 +47%) At Liberty
4.5
9/2(+47%)
(2) At Liberty 9/2, Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Redcar (10f, good) 61 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Bell. Ought to remain competitive. Triple 1m2f winner for Michael Bell; drops to 7f for first time since 2021 for yard debut.
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7
(7) (10/1 +29%) Big R
10
10/1(+29%)
(7) Big R 10/1, Fair maiden who was well held in first-time cheekpieces at Salisbury (6f, good) in July. Off since but has run well after a break before. Good fourth when upped to 7f at Newbury in June; absent since lesser effort in July.
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1
(1) (16/1 -33%) Selby's Pride
16
16/1(-33%)
(1) Selby's Pride 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022 but shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 13 days ago, conceding first run. Not ruled out. Consistent over 6f in recent months and also ran well over C&D a fortnight ago.
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(4) (17/2 +39%) Just Janet
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(4) Just Janet 17/2, Course winner who wasn't seen to best effect when eight of 11 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, short of room over 1f out and not persevered with once held. Has developed habit of started slowly but has claims if judged on Lingfield October form.
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(3) (17/2 -113%) Keep Me Stable
8.5
17/2(-113%)
(3) Keep Me Stable 17/2, Arrives at the top of her game having landed a brace of handicaps at Newcastle (7.1f) last month. Has to be respected. Came good with two 7f wins at Newcastle last month and might still be on the upgrade.
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(5) (17/2 -113%) Rocket Rod
8.5
17/2(-113%)
(5) Rocket Rod 17/2, Shaped best when nose second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 11/2) 23 days ago, conceding first run. Clearly on a good mark and one to be interested in. Back in good nick when very close second at Newcastle (1m) last month; 7f also suits.
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(8) (20/1 +20%) Vondelpark
20
20/1(+20%)
(8) Vondelpark 20/1, Has slipped in the weights and got back on track when third of 11 in handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy) 37 days ago, despite being slowly away. Makes tapeta debut. Ran well well on heavy turf in October but is unraced on an AW surface; others preferred.
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(10) (22/1 -389%) Royal Bliss
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22/1(-389%)
(10) Royal Bliss 22/1, Resumed progress and winning ways in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 41 days ago, well on top finish. Makes tapeta debut and a 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run. Has won two of her last three races and is a player if suited by this switch to Tapeta.
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12
(12) (28/1 -133%) Kath's Toyboy
28
28/1(-133%)
(12) Kath's Toyboy 28/1, C&D winner who was below form at Pontefract when last seen in July but could bounce back after a break. Not seen since July and still 5lb higher than for hard-fought C&D win in April.
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(6) (33/1 +0%) Sycamore
33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Sycamore 33/1, Course winner who again underperformed when well held over C&D (25/1) 13 days ago. Enough to prove at present. Suited by this C&D but has quite a bit to prove at present.
LTO Selection:
13:57 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Keep Me Stable arrives on the back of a brace of 7f wins at Newcastle and is capable of another bold bid despite a 5lb higher mark. However, this is a step up in class for her and the more wily SELBY'S PRIDE, who runs off 9lb below her last winning mark, is a slightly more tempting proposition on these terms. Royal Bliss and Rocket Rod are a couple of others to consider.
Cases can be made for a few, but ROCKET ROD shaped best when going down only narrowly at Newcastle last month and gets the nod to go one better. Haworth Star and Royal Bliss are a couple of 3-y-os going the right way and they head the opposition.
3yo filly KEEP ME STABLE struck form at Newcastle last month and, with further progress possible, she is taken to complete a hat-trick.
(10) Mini Mildred 3/1, Arrives on the back of placed efforts at Wolverhampton in recent months, including this trip. Each-way claims. Creditable third this autumn on Wolverhampton Tapeta (1m4f/1m6f) in her two AW handicaps.
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6
(6) (5/1 -100%) Upepo
5
5/1(-100%)
(6) Upepo 5/1, Failed to win in 8 starts in Ireland for Sheila Lavery but struck at the first time of asking for new yard in 1½m Lingfield handicap 6 weeks ago. Could have more to offer for this stable and the much longer trip should be within range. 1m4f AW win latest; looks a leading player now he's made the breakthrough on stable debut.
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3
(3) (9/2 +31%) Prince Abu
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(3) Prince Abu 9/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, good fifth of 11 in C&D handicap 13 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up. C&D winner; close 3rd to Shadowfax on penultimate start; also on premises over C&D latest.
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9
(9) (9/1 +44%) Cape Point
9
9/1(+44%)
(9) Cape Point 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Made a respectable start to her handicap career when sixth of 12 over C&D 70 days ago but it underlines she needs more from her mark. Moving up to 1m6f here when 18-1 for handicap debut in September sparked some improvement.
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2
(2) (9/4 +44%) Heatherdown Hero
2.25
9/4(+44%)
(2) Heatherdown Hero 9/4, One win from 25 runs but has shown promise back on AW in recent weeks, catching the eye when third at Wolverhampton on Monday. Given a chance to build on that. Running with credit at the other Tapeta tracks this autumn but has a record of 1-25.
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7
(7) (11/1 +0%) Zephlyn
11
11/1(+0%)
(7) Zephlyn 11/1, Good third of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (13f, good, 14/1) when last seen in July. Acts on tapeta. Claims if ready to roll after 139 days off. Inconsistent but one (Newcastle this March) of his three AW runs was up with his best form.
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5
(5) (20/1 -25%) Great Colaci
20
20/1(-25%)
(5) Great Colaci 20/1, Latest win at Newcastle (12.5f) in September. Respectable seventh of 12 at Newcastle (1¼m) 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Up in trip. 8th Newcastle win came over 1m4f in September; not proven beyond that and unraced here.
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1
(1) (25/1 -127%) Shadowfax
25
25/1(-127%)
(1) Shadowfax 25/1, Reacted well to cheekpieces when winning at Chelmsford in November but folded tamely to finish last of 11 over C&D since. Made most to win at Chelmsford (1m6f); tailed off in cheekpieces again over C&D latest.
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4
(4) (25/1 -56%) Steel Helmet
25
25/1(-56%)
(4) Steel Helmet 25/1, Successful over this trip at Wolverhampton in May and June. Went close over 2m at Newcastle in July but off since a lesser effort at Chelmsford in August. 1m6f wins at Wolverhampton this May and June; close call at Newcastle on penultimate start.
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12
(12) (33/1 -500%) Rapallo
33
33/1(-500%)
(12) Rapallo 33/1, Down the field in 3 qualifying runs at up to 1¼m but wouldn't be the first from this yard to prove a totally different proposition in handicaps. Up significantly in trip with cheekpieces added. One to keep a close eye on in the market. From this yard she needs a close look on handicap debut; poor form but upped in trip.
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8
(8) (33/1 -83%) Sociologist
33
33/1(-83%)
(8) Sociologist 33/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022 but did record a few creditable placed efforts in the first half of the year. Off since a lesser effort at Kempton in June. Tailed off latest and absent for 162 days; player if back on song.
11
11
(11) (100/1 -100%) Run At Dawn
100
100/1(-100%)
(11) Run At Dawn 100/1, Looked limited on the Flat/over hurdles for Nigel Hawke. Watching brief advised on stable debut unless the betting suggests otherwise. Absent four months; moves up from 1m2f for this AW debut and he's left Nigel Hawke.
LTO Selection:
14:32 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Heatherdown Hero was the subject of good support when a respectable third at Wolverhampton on Monday and, with cheekpieces now added, he again rates as one to monitor closely in the betting. Upepo also commands respect off just 3lb higher than when winning over 1m4f at Lingfield last time out. Nevertheless, the vote goes to PRINCE ABU, who won over this course and distance off 8lb higher around this time last year.
A 1-25 career record hardly makes HEATHERDOWN HERO one for maximum faith but he was an eyecatcher at Wolverhampton on Monday and is worth a chance to confirm that promise turned out again quickly. Lingfield-winner Upepo could have more to offer for new trainer Tony Carroll and rates an obvious threat. George Boughey handicap newcomer Rapallo would also very much enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong.
Rapallo has to be feared. Otherwise this is probably all about the ex-Irish UPEPO who made a winning debut for Tony Carroll.
(12) Have You A Minute 5/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Beverley (1¼m, heavy) 78 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Close second at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) in July is the clear pick of his nine races.
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10
(10) (5/1 +17%) Debby's Delight
5
5/1(+17%)
(10) Debby's Delight 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, creditable fourth of 10 on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1½m) 42 days ago. Unexposed profile provides hope that she can build on that. Closer at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on handicap debut and may be able to build on that display.
9
9
(9) (6/1 -33%) Tortured Soul
6
6/1(-33%)
(9) Tortured Soul 6/1, Modest maiden at up to 1½m on turf for Ger Lyons in Ireland but one to keep an eye on in the betting now switching to AW for new trainer Tony Carroll. 0-7 but made the frame in large-field Irish handicaps at 1m2f/1m4f on turf; considered.
3
3
(3) (7/2 -27%) Casa Luna
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(3) Casa Luna 7/2, Remains a maiden after 17 starts. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) 18 days ago. Merits consideration under Tudhope. Back to some form when second at Newcastle (1m2f) on latest start but she's now 0-17.
2
2
(2) (8/1 +43%) Uther Pendragon
8
8/1(+43%)
(2) Uther Pendragon 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bath in July. 28/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Bath (13f, soft) 66 days ago. Hit form with quickfire hat-trick at almost this time last year; nose 2nd two runs ago.
11
11
(11) (11/1 -83%) Private Bryan
11
11/1(-83%)
(11) Private Bryan 11/1, 33/1, good second of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 21 days ago. Hood back on. 0-15 but his best was second of 13 under Liam Wright at Chelmsford (1m2f) last time.
6
6
(6) (15/2 +25%) Duveen
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(6) Duveen 15/2, 22/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 21 days ago. Something to find on form. 0-10 but has done enough over 1m4f, including at Wolverhampton, to hold place chance.
1
1
(1) (17/2 +6%) Perthshire
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(1) Perthshire 17/2, Modest maiden but did show he retains ability when fifth of 14 over 1½m at Kempton on his recent return from a 797-dya absence. Claims if he can build on that. Absent for over two years before his promising fifth of 14 at Kempton (1m4f) 17 days ago.
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7
(7) (25/1 -25%) Raffles Rebel
25
25/1(-25%)
(7) Raffles Rebel 25/1, Remains a maiden after 20 stats. 40/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 51 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cassa Luna the more obvious of the yard's pair. 20-race maiden but a case can be made with this step back up from 7f/1m.
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4
(4) (33/1 -136%) Captain St Lucifer
33
33/1(-136%)
(4) Captain St Lucifer 33/1, One win from 34 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Best forgiven latest eighth of 10 at Wolverhampton (1½m) as he had no chance after being hampered under 2f out . Runner-up there prior to that. 1-34; five 2nds at Wolverhampton, including penultimate start; more to prove beyond 1m2f.
8
8
(8) (40/1 +20%) Kovu
40
40/1(+20%)
(8) Kovu 40/1, Modest form. Last of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this course (1¾m) 70 days ago. Down in trip. Eight-race maiden who hasn't offered a great deal lately, last two outings at 1m4f/1m6f.
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5
(5) (125/1 -400%) Persian Wolf
125
125/1(-400%)
(5) Persian Wolf 125/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. First run since leaving Phil McEntee when last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not easy to make a case for. 5yo who has won just two of his 38 starts; did not show much 18 days ago on stable debut.
LTO Selection:
15:07 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CASA LUNA hasn't always been the sharpest away from the stalls and, with that in mind, a wide draw in stall 10 might not be too much of a hinderance to the Philip Kirby-trained filly who made good headway between rivals when second at Newcastle latest. Fellow maidens Private Bryan and Have You A Minute run off light weights and enter calculations given both are still unexposed on the all-weather.
Although CASA LUNA has had a few chances she looked unlucky not to finish closer when second at Newcastle last month and gets the nod with Danny Tudhope a good booking. Debby's Delight's unexposed profile provides hope that she can build on her Wolverhampton handicap debut fourth. Tony Carroll does quite well with his recruits from Ireland so Tortured Soul would also come into it if the betting speaks in his favour.
Uther Pendragon and Debby's Delight are considered but top of the list are Perthshire and TORTURED SOUL.
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