Southwell Races & Results Tomform Monday 16th December 2024
There were 31 Races on Monday 16th December 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Naas, 7 races at Plumpton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Monday 16th December 2024
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(2) Safe Destination 11/2, Not the most reliable but returned with a career best to win at Market Rasen in September and backed it up with a good second at Fontwell (26f, good to soft) last month, so warrants respect. In good form in the autumn and this 6yo could still have more to offer; one to consider.
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2nd (1) (8/1 +0%) Ali Star Bert
8
8/1(+0%)
(1) Ali Star Bert 8/1, Three-time 3m chase winner (including twice over C&D) in the mud last season but ran too badly to be true at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 9 days ago, labouring badly under circuit out. Immediate bounce back needed. Pulled up at Wetherby only 9 days ago but has a good record here; C&D runner-up last month.
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3rd (8) (9/4 +55%) Jessmae
2.25
9/4(+55%)
(8) Jessmae 9/4, Successful just once from 8 starts between the flags and well held all 3 starts over hurdles. Offered a bit more tried chasing when runner-up at Market Rasen (21.4f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago and needs to build on that here. Cheekpieces applied. 3m point winner who could relish the step up in trip on this second chase start.
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4th (7) (14/1 +72%) Casting Aspersions
14
14/1(+72%)
(7) Casting Aspersions 14/1, Runner-up both completed starts in points but only modest form shown over hurdles. Tongue tie replaced the usual hood but fared no better sent chasing on handicap debut at Ffos Las recently, so easy to look elsewhere. Lightly raced point runner-up but well beaten on last month's chase and handicap debut.
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5th (4) (80/1 -300%) Unblinking
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80/1(-300%)
(4) Unblinking 80/1, Gained breakthrough over fences at Hereford (25f, good) in 2022/23 season and was runner-up 3 times last season. However, he ended that campaign out of sorts so tough to know what mood he'll return in. Went close last December but this 11yo was pulled up on his final two runs last season.
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6th (5) (7/1 +42%) Valence D'aumont
7
7/1(+42%)
(5) Valence D'aumont 7/1, Tumbled down the weights and finished a well-beaten third on both outings last month. This is his first crack at 3m over fences and headgear is applied for the first time for the yard. Handicapper drops him a further 3 lb. No threat when third over 2m5f/2m4f last month but may benefit from this longer trip.
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|PU| (6) (7/4 +0%) Mistymal
1.75
7/4(+0%)
(6) Mistymal 7/4, Irish point winner who made a winning chasing debut in 8-runner handicap at Hereford in October, forging clear run-in. Went like the best horse at the weights bidding to follow up when finishing a close third there (25.2f, good) last month and remains of interest. Headgear applied. A win and a close third from his first two chase starts; cheekpieces go on; key player.
11:52 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MISTYMAL has clearly benefited from the switch to fences, with a victory at Hereford backed up by his third at the same venue when beaten less than a length. The addition of cheekpieces may unlock further improvement at a track where he produced his best effort over timber, finishing runner-up in January. Safe Destination is entitled to be in the mix based on this season's efforts, while stepping up in trip appears the right move for Jessmae following his second on his chasing bow at Market Rasen.
Preference is for MISTYMAL, who made a winning debut in this sphere on return at Hereford in October and went like the best horse at the weights when narrowly denied back there just under 5 weeks ago. First-time cheekpieces go on, and he can get the better of Safe Destination, who isn't the most reliable but looks better than ever this season. Jessmae showed more than previously on his recent chase debut, so he rounds off the shortlist.
3m point winner JESSMAE could relish this step up in trip on his second chase start and he earns the vote ahead of Mistymal.
(9) Margaret's Legacy 13/2, Ex-French chaser who got off the mark over fences for Tim Vaughan at Market Rasen (21.4f) this time last year and backed that up with creditable second of 6 at Warwick (20f) in January. Since joined Warren Greatrex and is worth monitoring in market on yard debut. In good form when last seen and returns from absence with new yard among the winners.
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2nd (6) (10/3 +5%) Bad
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10/3(+5%)
(6) Bad 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler who has ran to a similar level in a couple of starts over the larger obstacles, latest when third of 4 in handicap chase (11/8) at Ascot (18.8f, good) 24 days ago. Should give another good account. Runner-up on chase debut; would have gone closer next time if his jumping had been better.
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3rd (5) (9/1 +0%) Eaton Collina
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9/1(+0%)
(5) Eaton Collina 9/1, Likeable sort who ran out a ready winner at Wetherby (19.4f) in February and battled well to edge a tight finish from a 7 lb higher mark back at that venue later the same month. Posted creditable fifth at Chepstow on return but others look better treated here. Won final two starts last season and could benefit from October's fair reappearance fifth.
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4th (8) (12/1 -167%) William Cody
12
12/1(-167%)
(8) William Cody 12/1, Bagged fourth success over fences when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, soft) 23 days ago. 6 lb higher now but warrants respect nonetheless. Not ruled out off the back of his Huntingdon win but he has a very strong record there.
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5th (10) (28/1 +58%) Kayce Dutton
28
28/1(+58%)
(10) Kayce Dutton 28/1, No real impact in a couple of starts over hurdles for this yard, including on recent return from 14 months off at Doncaster. Hard to recommend on chasing bow. Tailed off in handicap hurdle 16 days ago when back from long absence; now goes chasing.
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4
|U| (4) (9/4 +44%) No Risk Des Flos
2.25
9/4(+44%)
(4) No Risk Des Flos 9/4, Useful hurdle and chase winner who returned from 5 months off/wind surgery with a creditable second behind the very exciting L'eau Du Sud at Stratford (19.4f) 46 days ago. That ought to have blown the cobwebs away and he's 8 lb below his last winning mark. 0-6 during his last campaign but encouraging second on return and could build on that run.
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|PU| (3) (14/1 -17%) Salamanca Bay
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14/1(-17%)
(3) Salamanca Bay 14/1, Headstrong sort who was well served by fitting of a hood when off the mark over fences for Lucinda Russell at Ayr (16.5f) in March. However, below best at Cartmel in May and he's undergone wind surgery/fitted with tongue tie ahead of debut for new yard. Makes yard debut; could be capable off this mark, but headstrong and has stamina to prove.
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2
|PU| (2) (16/1 -220%) Real Stone
16
16/1(-220%)
(2) Real Stone 16/1, Took apart a small field with a run under his belt at Haydock (16.3f) last November. Best effort thereafter when runner-up at Newbury in March but absent since falling at Hereford (16f) later that month and often needs an outing to bring him on. Inconsistent last season but returns on a competitive mark and is not ruled out.
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1
|PU| (1) (40/1 -150%) Bennys King
40
40/1(-150%)
(1) Bennys King 40/1, Not the force of old but has paid his way in hunters in recent seasons and signed off latest campaign with excellent second in the Foxhunters at Aintree. However, well held when unseating at Warwick on return last month and looks up against it here. Strong hunter chase form earlier this year; under pressure when unseating on reappearance.
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|PU| (7) (66/1 -164%) Zaidi
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66/1(-164%)
(7) Zaidi 66/1, Inconsistent over hurdles for Gordon Elliott, running poorly at Cork when last seen in January and likely best watched on yard/chase debut here. Point winner who switches to fences on stable debut, but absence/mark are the concerns.
12:22 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Olly Murphy's string continues in fine fettle and NO RISK DES FLOS has a suitable opportunity to get his head back in front. He wasn't disgraced when returning from a break to finish second at Stratford behind subsequent Grade 1 winner L'Eau Du Sud and the handicapper was kind enough to drop him 1lb. Bad has the ability to be competitive in a race of this nature, while others to note include William Cody and Real Stone.
NO RISK DES FLOS is lurking on a handy mark and made an encouraging return at Stratford in October. He gets the nod. Bad and William Cody should also go well.
Having been better than ever at the end of last season, EATON COLLINA can build upon his reappearance fifth and return to winning ways.
(6) In The Age 2/1, £100,000 4-y-o, Saint Des Saints gelding. Dam, 2¼m hurdle winner in France, half-sister to useful French chaser (19f-23f winner) The Reader. Won sole start in Irish points (Mar 2024). Big player having joined top yard. Changed hands for £100,000 after point win; has joined leading trainer for rules career.
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2nd (1) (17/2 -13%) North Of Richmond
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(1) North Of Richmond 17/2, Won 6-runner bumper at Bangor (16.7f, heavy, 8/1) on NH debut 48 days ago, driven out. Has to give weight away now but experience will stand him in good stead. Won on bumper debut at Bangor; now carries a penalty against some interesting rivals.
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3rd (5) (9/2 +18%) Cool Palmer
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(5) Cool Palmer 9/2, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) By The Boardwalk and modest hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 3m) Bolsover Bill. One to take seriously on debut. £24,000 yearling; trainer has healthy strike-rate in bumpers; could run well on debut.
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4th (4) (50/1 -100%) Cheesy Icon
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50/1(-100%)
(4) Cheesy Icon 50/1, Sixties Icon gelding. Dam 7f winner. Has speed in the pedigree but other newcomers are more appealing. Second foal; dam 7f Flat winner (RPR 59); other newcomers make greater appeal on paper.
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5th (2) (11/2 -57%) Bebe And Bean
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(2) Bebe And Bean 11/2, €120,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Closely related to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Tango Tara, and half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Rapper. Dam ran once over hurdles in France. Makes plenty of appeal. 120,000euros 3yo; half-brother to the useful Rapper; top trainer does very well in bumpers.
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6th (11) (10/1 +38%) Times Are Green
10
10/1(+38%)
(11) Times Are Green 10/1, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Times Are Blue. Dam, point winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 31f) Rocky Bender. Half-brother to debut bumper winner Times Are Blue; trainer 2-2 in bumpers here this term.
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7th (9) (17/2 -6%) Loch Frisa
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(9) Loch Frisa 17/2, Milan gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam (h85) point winner/lightly raced over hurdles. One to note for shrewd stable. 20,000euros foal; represents in-form trainer and the betting may be informative on debut.
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8th (7) (17/2 +58%) Jack The Nipper
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(7) Jack The Nipper 17/2, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (c127/h127) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Noteworthy newcomer for stable with solid record in this sphere. First foal of dam who was a Listed bumper winner for the yard; interesting newcomer.
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9th (8) (100/1 -100%) Kampari
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100/1(-100%)
(8) Kampari 100/1, Rail Link gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Halifax and bumper winner/fair hurdler Father John. Half-brother to 3 winners but may be best watched on debut in what could be a warm race.
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10th (12) (25/1 +24%) Apieceovfortune
25
25/1(+24%)
(12) Apieceovfortune 25/1, Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam (c143/h126), 2m-25f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stays 2½m) Xcitations. Worth monitoring in the betting. First foal; dam a useful 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner for yard; not ruled out on debut.
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11th (13) (28/1 +15%) Nanny Daisy
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28/1(+15%)
(13) Nanny Daisy 28/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Califet mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Mega Yeats. Half-sister to bumper/h'dle winner Mega Yeats (RPR 131); may face tough task against males.
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12th (3) (150/1 -200%) Bertie The Rebel
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150/1(-200%)
(3) Bertie The Rebel 150/1, Dam multiple point winner. Signs of ability when third of 5 at Stratford on debut but unlikely that he's good enough to challenge here. Displayed some ability on debut at Stratford in October but needs a sizeable step forward.
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13th (10) (33/1 -136%) Santorini Grey
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33/1(-136%)
(10) Santorini Grey 33/1, Cheap purchase who failed to beat a rival in a 6-runner event at Ascot on debut. This is easier and he should be more clued up, but still hard to make a case for. Ascot debut wasn't devoid of promise but the value of that form is questionable.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A contest that might prove to be fairly informative with some interesting newcomers on paper. IN THE AGE cost 100,000 pounds at the Cheltenham Festival sale following a point-to-point success and that experience may stand in his favour. Jack The Nipper's dam was a Listed bumper winner and he has to be respected, as do Bebe And Bean, Cool Palmer and Loch Frisa.
IN THE AGE has already scored in points and joined a top outfit so, while there are several notable newcomers in opposition, he might be the one to side with. Bebe And Bean is the main threat ahead of Cool Palmer.
Point winner IN THE AGE makes his debut for Dan Skelton and earns the vote ahead of the Paul Nicholls-trained newcomer Bebe And Bean
(6) Land Of Moon 5/2, Fair form shown in bumpers but had a wind op before coming in only ninth of 14 in novice at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles debut in October. Well backed and showed a lot more when second of 8 at Uttoxeter a month ago. Should be in the mix. Back to form when close second at Uttoxeter last month; likely to be involved.
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2nd (10) (20/1 +39%) Seek Him There
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20/1(+39%)
(10) Seek Him There 20/1, Showed a bit in bumpers and shaped as if in need of the experience on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in May. Will probably do better further down the line. Runner-up on bumper debut; not shown enough in 2 hurdle runs to make him of interest today.
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3rd (4) (6/4 +25%) French Symphony
1.5
6/4(+25%)
(4) French Symphony 6/4, Winning pointer who was placed on the first of 2 starts in bumpers in 2023/24. Sound-enough start to hurdles career with a brace od third-place finishers at up to 20f and he sets the standard down in trip on the back of a breathing op. Not yet fulfilled potential but had wind surgery since last seen and this trip can suit.
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1
4th (1) (17/2 +74%) Bells Of Ufford
8.5
17/2(+74%)
(1) Bells Of Ufford 17/2, Much better effort in bumpers when fifth of 10 at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with a tongue tie fitted. Won point bumper; fair 5th in Uttoxeter bumper last month; needs more now hurdling.
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5th (7) (4/1 +11%) Lanesborough
4
4/1(+11%)
(7) Lanesborough 4/1, £70,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Foillan. Dam unraced, closely related to fair hurdler (stayed 3¼m) Bold Conquest. Placed both starts in Irish points and while he clearly needed the experience starting out at Warwick, he did show ability. Runner-up in Irish point; just 4-1 for hurdle debut behind talented winner but well adrift.
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6th (8) (66/1 -164%) On The Go
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66/1(-164%)
(8) On The Go 66/1, £38,000 3-y-o, Linda's Lad gelding. Dam (h112), bumper/2¾m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (winner around 2¼m in France) Dourakine. In fourth when falling at the last on debut 19 days ago. 28-1 for hurdle debut at Hereford, well adrift when falling at the last; best watched.
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7th (13) (200/1 +0%) Order Of Progress
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200/1(+0%)
(13) Order Of Progress 200/1, Took a keen hold and tailed off in well-contested 3-y-o Newbury bumper last Christmas for Tom Lacey. Third in a point in April but didn't achieve a great deal over hurdles in recent weeks. Minor bumper, point and hurdle form so far; handicaps will offer more scope.
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8th (2) (40/1 +20%) Brave Move
40
40/1(+20%)
(2) Brave Move 40/1, Failed to meet market expectations in bumpers 10 months apart and in need of the experience when third of 6 in novice at Hereford (16.2f, good) on last month's hurdles debut. Never a factor in a better race at Taunton and looks a long-term project. Minor form in bumpers and novice hurdles; future looks likely to lie in handicaps.
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9th (5) (300/1 -200%) Glenvango
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300/1(-200%)
(5) Glenvango 300/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Glencassley and bumper winner Nana Joan. Sent off long odds and minor promise only both starts 11 months apart. Hinted at ability in January; tailed off at Huntingdon last month; handicaps more likely.
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10th (12) (11/1 +0%) Tramuntana
11
11/1(+0%)
(12) Tramuntana 11/1, Perfect start in 3-runner newcomers bumper at Fakenham a year ago. Little to get excited about since and looks one for handicaps. Easy task when winning bumper on debut; glimmer of promise over hurdles; can do better.
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11th (11) (200/1 -203%) Tigers Moon
200
200/1(-203%)
(11) Tigers Moon 200/1, Pether's Moon gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Rafferty's Return. Dam (h89), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Cairde Aris. Never involved on debut a fortnight ago. 66-1 for hurdle debut over C&D 13 days ago and was never out of the rear division.
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12th (3) (150/1 -50%) Caballo Diablo
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Caballo Diablo 150/1, Has won between the flags but no impact both starts in hunters a year apart. Winning pointer in May but pulled up next time, then finished remote in a hunter chase.
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13th (9) (40/1 -60%) Out Out
40
40/1(-60%)
(9) Out Out 40/1, Shaped well amidst inexperience first time up in bumper at Warwick in October 2023 but was well held on hurdling debut there 14 months later. In good hands but has a lot to prove. Clear ability when 2nd on bumper debut in 2023; well adrift on hurdle debut; do better.
13:22 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LAND OF MOON just failed to open his account at Uttoxeter last month and looks to have been found a suitable opportunity. The five-year-old is having only his third outing over timber and he edges the vote over French Symphony, who has finished third on both hurdle appearances to date and a recent wind procedure makes him a live threat. Lanesborough may come into his own once over further, but he still warrants respect.
Most of these look long-term projects so French Symphony could be the answer on the back of a breathing operation having displayed ability in bumpers and over hurdles. Land of Moon is the obvious threat, for all Lanesborough is a potential improver.
This trip should suit FRENCH SYMPHONY and he makes the most appeal in his first run since undergoing wind surgery.
13:22 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(3) Bond Broker 8/13, Good-ground point winner who landed the odds with a hood fitted on third bumper start at Fakenham in April. Represents top yard and has to be a major player on hurdles debut. Point and bumper winner who could have a good future over hurdles; key player on return.
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2nd (2) (10/1 -100%) Benmore
10
10/1(-100%)
(2) Benmore 10/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to hurdler Shannon Gray. Dam ran once over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Beakstown. Bred for jumping but produced a promising first effort when a keeping-on second in a bumper here last month. Promising second in a bumper here last month and he's respected on this switch to hurdling.
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3rd (11) (150/1 -50%) Zafaan
150
150/1(-50%)
(11) Zafaan 150/1, Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1m), failed to fire in 2024. Has left Kevin Philippart de Foy ahead of hurdles debut. Regressive on the Flat and is best watched on his hurdling/stable debut.
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4th (7) (3/1 +63%) Kapal Layar
3
3/1(+63%)
(7) Kapal Layar 3/1, Third of 7 in a bumper at Carlisle in October and quickly switched to hurdling, he again displayed ability when fourth at Kempton 3 weeks ago. Expected to build on that. Promising fourth on hurdling debut at Kempton and that was behind an exciting prospect.
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5th (4) (28/1 -180%) Educator
28
28/1(-180%)
(4) Educator 28/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 2m), operating bit below best when last seen. Has left Michael Appleby but has the raw ability to be a factor on hurdles debut. Useful at his best on the Flat and needs checking in market on hurdling/stable debut.
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6th (10) (22/1 -120%) Sharp Distinction
22
22/1(-120%)
(10) Sharp Distinction 22/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f), successful at Lingfield last time. Stamina no issue now hurdling and he's one to consider. Three wins on the Flat including over 1m4f last month; watch market on hurdling debut.
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7th (9) (33/1 -32%) Shan't Wait
33
33/1(-32%)
(9) Shan't Wait 33/1, €35,000 3-y-o, fifth foal, half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Sea Invasion (21f winner, by Sea Moon). Dam 9f-1¾m winner. Held back by mistakes on debut over C&D a fortnight ago. Weakened into sixth of nine over C&D on recent debut; down the list.
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8th (6) (9/1 -38%) Gore Point
9
9/1(-38%)
(6) Gore Point 9/1, Flat-bred gelding who got back on track following 10 months off when winning 5-runner bumper at Stratford in October, making all and quickening clear straight. Too free and on the retreat when falling on hurdles debut. Hood may help. Bumper winner who fell on hurdling debut but he's in the mix on this drop back in trip.
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9th (8) (100/1 0%) Les's Jersey Royal
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100/1(0%)
(8) Les's Jersey Royal 100/1, Held back by inexperience in a Kempton bumper in February but, after 9 months off, he showed some promise sent hurdling when fifth of 12 in maiden at Leicester (20.5f) in November. Drop to 2m looked against him at Taunton since. Well held in first two runs and was tailed off last time; remains best watched for now.
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10th (1) (66/1 -65%) Ballela Blaze
66
66/1(-65%)
(1) Ballela Blaze 66/1, Conduit gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Clues And Arrows and modest hurdler/chaser Banna Beach, stayed 2¾m. Dam unraced. Easy winner sole start in Irish points in March 2023 but just modest form in a bumper 4 months later. Easy winner of a point but well held in sole bumper; now goes hurdling after 504 days off.
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11th (12) (40/1 +60%) Alexandra Larose
40
40/1(+60%)
(12) Alexandra Larose 40/1, Sister to bumper winner/useful 2¾m hurdle winner Shannon Royale. Minor promise on second of 2 starts in bumpers back in the spring for Georgina Nicholls but never dangerous both hurdles outings in recent weeks. Well-held seventh in both hurdle runs and she needs to show a lot more this time.
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|PU| (5) (200/1 +0%) Elite Etoile
200
200/1(+0%)
(5) Elite Etoile 200/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle for John Joseph Hanlon and offered nothing for new connections 3 weeks ago. Well held in two Irish bumpers and was tailed off on hurdling/stable debut last month.
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|PU| (13) (200/1 +0%) Dunstall Angel
200
200/1(+0%)
(13) Dunstall Angel 200/1, Glimmers of ability in a couple of bumpers last season but no form over hurdles so far. Well beaten in two bumpers and she struggled in two hurdle runs last month.
13:52 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The switch to more positive tactics saw BOND BROKER make all in a bumper at Fakenham last season. Paul Nicholls' five-year-old was a winner on his sole outing between the flags and he's fancied to make a successful hurdles bow on his return to action. Although Gore Point fell on his timber debut at Taunton last month, he seemed too keen for that 2m3f distance and better is expected. Benmore is also noted.
BOND BROKER outclassed 6 rivals in a bumper at Fakenham when last seen in April and with, this sharp 2m in his favour now hurdling, he'll take a fair bit of stopping. Kapal Layar is open to improvement, with Benmore another to consider.
The vote goes to point and bumper winner BOND BROKER, who could have a good future at this new discipline.
13:52 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(2) Jakana 9/2, Fair form when placed in a bumper and when second of 5 in novice at Exeter (18.5f, good) on her hurdles bow 28 days ago. May do better still. In the mix. Kept on well for second at Exeter and today's extra yardage promises to suit.
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2nd (1) (4/6 +47%) Crazierthandaisy
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4/6(+47%)
(1) Crazierthandaisy 4/6, Fairly useful bumper winner who made a promising start hurdling when second of 10 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 11/10) 22 days ago, conceding first run to the winner. More to come now up in trip. Big shout. Bumper winner who was second at Uttoxeter on hurdle debut and holds leading form claims.
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3rd (3) (6/1 -20%) Jesuila Des Mottes
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6/1(-20%)
(3) Jesuila Des Mottes 6/1, 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, easily her best run when a clear third of 9 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. May progress further. Considered. Third at Lingfield last time; no match for the first two but they're both useful prospects.
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4th (9) (11/1 +21%) Tillaway
11
11/1(+21%)
(9) Tillaway 11/1, 9/1, caught the eye under a patient ride when fifth of 11 in novice at Chepstow (16f, good) on her hurdles bow 24 days ago. Sort to do better in due course. Third in Irish bumper in May but only fifth in her first two hurdle starts.
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5th (7) (150/1 -50%) Ramalamadingdong
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(7) Ramalamadingdong 150/1, 28/1, tenth of 12 in bumper at Ffos Las 36 days ago. Needs a big step forward now going over hurdles. Well beaten at 28-1 in a bumper at Ffos Las and a transformation is needed.
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6th (8) (40/1 -122%) Superior Glance
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(8) Superior Glance 40/1, Passing Glance mare. Dam fair 2m-2½m chase winner. Won her sole start in point bumpers in 2020 but has her fitness to prove here on her belated hurdling debut. Won a British point-to-point bumper on debut in December 2020 but she's been absent since.
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7th (11) (13/2 +24%) Zarhanya
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(11) Zarhanya 13/2, 13/2, built on bumper debut promise when third of 8 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) on her hurdles bow 32 days ago. Can progress. Shortlisted. Fair third on last month's hurdle debut at Market Rasen and could build on that effort.
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8th (5) (40/1 -150%) Little Miller
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(5) Little Miller 40/1, £23,000 5-y-o, Court Cave mare. Dam unraced. Won her sole start in Irish points in January so she's worth a market check and possibilities. Won a point on debut in January but the form of that race looks modest; sold for £23,000.
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9th (6) (150/1 -200%) Molly Mason
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(6) Molly Mason 150/1, Related to winners but she hasn't offered any short-term encouragement over hurdles at Ludlow and Warwick recently. Half-sister to three winners but beaten a long way on her first two starts.
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10th (10) (150/1 -50%) Troubleisontheway
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150/1(-50%)
(10) Troubleisontheway 150/1, Being brought along steadily, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 16 days ago. Can do better in the longer term. She's bred to win races but has finished tailed off on all three starts.
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|PU| (4) (200/1 0%) Lily's Ruby
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(4) Lily's Ruby 200/1, 200/1, last of 12 in bumper at Worcester 61 days ago. Much more needed on her hurdles debut up in trip. Tailed off at 200-1 on debut in a bumper at Worcester (2m, soft) in October.
14:22 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CRAZIERTHANDAISY was a beaten short-priced favourite on her jumping bow over 2m at Uttoxeter, but her second still offered encouragement and compensation could be on the cards. Nicky Henderson's bumper winner should relish this trip and any improvement will make her tough to beat. The biggest threat may emerge from Jesuila Des Mottes, who posted her best effort to date when a staying-on third at Lingfield last month. Jakana is the pick of the remainder.
Nicky Henderson's Walk In The Park mare CRAZIERTHANDAISY shaped well on her hurdling bow when runner-up at Uttoxeter and this fairly useful bumper scorer can go one better now. Market Rasen third Zarhanya also has better days ahead of her and is next on the list ahead of Jesuila des Mottes and Jakana who can fight it out for minor honours.
This could go to JAKANA, who has shaped as though she will improve for this step up in trip on her second hurdle start.
14:22 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(5) Annaharvey Lad 11/1, Well held in handicap hurdle and chase at Market Rasen at the end of 2023. Best watched back from nearly a year off unless the betting hints otherwise. 8yo; returns from absence and remains lightly raced, but no impact in first two handicaps.
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2nd (2) (14/1 +0%) Pottersjetamay
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14/1(+0%)
(2) Pottersjetamay 14/1, Third in maiden/novice hurdles for Charlie Longsdon in the spring but last of 5 on his Uttoxeter handicap debut for new stable 3 weeks ago. Needs to have come on a lot. Well beaten on last month's stable/handicap debut; hard to be confident after that.
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3rd (8) (6/1 -9%) De Vega's Warrior
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6/1(-9%)
(8) De Vega's Warrior 6/1, A frustrating maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) and minor promise in his qualifying runs over hurdles this autumn. Handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance, though, and his yard had a winner last week. Flat maiden; well beaten on all three hurdle runs but not ruled out off lowly opening mark.
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4th (7) (7/1 +30%) Danny's Friend
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7/1(+30%)
(7) Danny's Friend 7/1, Hasn't made an impact in 3 handicap starts but he may have needed the latest one after here (2m) after 5 months off. Back up in trip. Still relatively early days. Hint of promise over 2m4f at Worcester in July; could be a contender now back up in trip.
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5th (11) (5/1 +38%) Nothinelsematters
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5/1(+38%)
(11) Nothinelsematters 5/1, Poor maiden hurdler who offered little after 6 months off at Ludlow in October and unseated early on his chase debut the following month. Two fair efforts in the spring and not written off each-way now back over hurdles.
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6th (6) (4/1 +20%) Ballydangan
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4/1(+20%)
(6) Ballydangan 4/1, Maiden who hasn't shown an immediate benefit for the switch to the Dan Skelton yard but it's probably only a matter of time before he does. Well beaten on both stable starts but top trainer may find the key at some stage.
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|U| (1) (4/1 -45%) Easter Icon
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4/1(-45%)
(1) Easter Icon 4/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat and left his qualifying form over hurdles well behind when landing a handicap at Fontwell in August. Subsequent Ascot third was creditable and he rather stands out as an in-form sort in this line up. Four-time Flat winner; has run well in first two handicap hurdles; holds solid claims.
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|PU| (10) (10/1 -67%) Kings Justice
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(10) Kings Justice 10/1, Did well over fences last season, winning once and runner-up on 3 other occasions. Off since finishing a below-form fourth at Fakenham in May. The betting is perhaps the best guide after 7 months off. Won over fences last season and not discounted on first outing since May.
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|PU| (3) (18/1 -13%) Diamand De Vindecy
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18/1(-13%)
(3) Diamand De Vindecy 18/1, Placed in a Taunton handicap hurdle off 3 lb higher in February and successful on the Flat at Haydock in June. Has lost his way in that sphere since ahead of this return to hurdles. Five-time Flat winner but out of form in that code on his last few starts.
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|PU| (9) (66/1 -164%) Kuma Beach
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66/1(-164%)
(9) Kuma Beach 66/1, Well held in bumper/3 hurdles earlier in the year but one to keep an eye on in the market now handicapping after a break. Hasn't shown much but goes handicapping off a lowly mark and a market check is advised.
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|PU| (4) (125/1 -525%) A Day To Dream
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125/1(-525%)
(4) A Day To Dream 125/1, Modest on Flat and over hurdles for Ollie Pears. Has switched to Mike Sowersby since his latest start at Hexham 38 days ago. Tailed off on final run for Ollie Pears but fair 3rd previously; e-w shout if back on song.
14:52 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
EASTER ICON won on his handicap bow at Fontwell before running with plenty of credit when third at Ascot last month. This doesn't look anywhere near as strong on paper and the five-year-old appears to have been found an excellent opportunity to strike again. De Vega's Warrior might step forward on his handicap debut, while similar comments apply to Kuma Beach.
In a contest where the majority have a point to prove the obvious one is top-weight EASTER ICON. Ballydangan hasn't shown much obvious promise in 2 outings for Dan Skelton but he'll likely click before long and a market move would make him a threat. Danny's Friend can build on a recent outing here after a break and prove best of the remainder.
The vast majority of these have something to prove but EASTER ICON (nap) is a glaring exception and he can add to his August win.
(5) Job 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in a below-par fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Not written off now stepping up in trip for his handicap debut. Unexposed 5yo and he needs watching in market upped to 3m on handicap debut.
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2nd (4) (5/2 -33%) Magical Arthur
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5/2(-33%)
(4) Magical Arthur 5/2, Continues to progress, making it 3 wins in his last 4 starts at Plumpton (25f, good) 28 days ago. Up 4 lb but he is taken to defy the handicapper again. Won three of his last four and he's open to more progress at staying trips; key player.
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3rd (1) (15/8 +53%) My Gift To You
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15/8(+53%)
(1) My Gift To You 15/8, Scored over fences at Sedgefield in October and backed it up with a solid third of 5 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good to soft) 30 days ago. This course winner is much respected back in this sphere. Won off 1lb lower over fences on penultimate run; not ruled out back over hurdles.
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4th (3) (4/1 -100%) Prince De Juilley
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4/1(-100%)
(3) Prince De Juilley 4/1, Gained a deserved win at Ludlow in October and advanced his form when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good) 17 days ago. Likely player. Won at Ludlow before runner-up at Doncaster last month; up another 3lb but he's respected.
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|F| (2) (8/1 +43%) Isthebaropen
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8/1(+43%)
(2) Isthebaropen 8/1, Course winner who posted a creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle here (20.4f, good) 31 days ago. Very much one to consider granted this stiffer test of stamina. His last win was in 2022 and he's not threatened in four runs this year; others preferred.
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|PU| (6) (66/1 -164%) East Eagle
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66/1(-164%)
(6) East Eagle 66/1, Still a maiden and he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) 32 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Inconsistent eight-race maiden who was pulled up last time and others are more convincing.
15:22 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MAGICAL ARTHUR continued his fine run of form when making it three wins from his last four outings at Plumpton. The six-year-old may not have been at his very best on that occasion, having won more impressively the week before at Kempton, and a longer turnaround between his races gives him every chance to progress further. Prince De Juilley enters the reckoning along with Job, who makes his first start in handicap company.
MAGICAL ARTHUR is thriving under the expert tutelage of Jennie Candlish and taken to make light of a 4 lb rise for his Plumpton success and bag another victory. The reliable Prince de Juilley should ensure he doesn't have things all his own way though, with Isthebaropen and Job also worthy of consideration.
Prince De Juilley is respected, but preference is for MAGICAL ARTHUR, who has won three of his last four starts.
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