Southwell Races & Results Tomform Friday 18th December 2020

There were 46 Races on Friday 18th December 2020 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 8 races at Southwell, 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Dundalk, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 18th December 2020

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

11:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Bombardier Handicap 7 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Liamba (4/1 -14%)
Liamba

4/1(-14%)
(6) Liamba 4/1, Course winner. 3/1, first run since leaving David O'Meara when good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Easy to see her taking another step forward. Leading claims.
2
2nd (5) Lion Tower (2/1 +27%)
Lion Tower

2/1(+27%)
(5) Lion Tower 2/1, Course winner. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 10 days ago, not ideally placed. One to consider.
3
3rd (8) Equidae (7/1 -8%)
Equidae

7/1(-8%)
(8) Equidae 7/1, 3-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 18 runs this year. 9/2, won 7-runner handicap at this C&D 33 days ago, digging deep. Sure to go well here once again.
4
4th (2) Lexi The One (2.75/1 +21%)
Lexi The One

2.75/1(+21%)
(2) Lexi The One 2.75/1, 7/4, didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Unbeaten on this surface and sure to go well again.
5th
5th (7) Headland (50/1 +24%)
Headland

50/1(+24%)
(7) Headland 50/1, 125/1, first run since leaving Martyn Meade when tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm). Off 97 days. Makes fibresand debut. Others make more appeal.
6th
6th (1) Dancing Rave (10/1 -11%)
Dancing Rave

10/1(-11%)
(1) Dancing Rave 10/1, 4 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. 12/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 25 days ago. Makes fibresand debut. Others more persuasive.
7th
7th (3) Molly Mai (8/1 -14%)
Molly Mai

8/1(-14%)
(3) Molly Mai 8/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 35 days ago. Makes fibresand debut. Needs a couple of these to falter.
LTO Selection:

11:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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


12:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Betway Selling Handicap 9 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Heron (2.75/1 +50%)
Heron

2.75/1(+50%)
(7) Heron 2.75/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2019. Good fifth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 50 days ago. More needed.
2
2nd (1) Sea Of Mystery (4/1 +38%)
Sea Of Mystery

4/1(+38%)
(1) Sea Of Mystery 4/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. 50/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 6 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others make more appeal.
3
3rd (4) Mizen Master (3.33/1 -90%)
Mizen Master

3.33/1(-90%)
(4) Mizen Master 3.33/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Below form second of 12 in selling hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft, 5/2) 36 days ago. Makes fibresand debut. Modest on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing.
4
4th (3) Mister Universum (66/1 -32%)
Mister Universum

66/1(-32%)
(3) Mister Universum 66/1, Fairly useful winner at 23f over hurdles. 250/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 32 days ago. Makes fibresand debut. Easy to look elsewhere.
5th
5th (2) Restive (6/1 +8%)
Restive

6/1(+8%)
(2) Restive 6/1, C&D winner. 28/1, below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 32 days ago, needing stiffer test. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6th
6th (5) Archippos (9/1 +10%)
Archippos

9/1(+10%)
(5) Archippos 9/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2018. 12/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 24 days ago. Blinkers back on. Ran respectably in previous visit here. Decent each-way chance.
7th
7th (9) Henry's Conquest (8.5/1 +15%)
Henry's Conquest

8.5/1(+15%)
(9) Henry's Conquest 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 24 days ago. Fewer miles on the clock than several, one to consider.
8th
8th (11) Red Dragoness (22/1 +45%)
Red Dragoness

22/1(+45%)
(11) Red Dragoness 22/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Catterick (15.9f, heavy) 52 days ago. Makes fibresand debut. Difficult to make a case for.
9th
9th (10) Dolphin Village (18/1 +36%)
Dolphin Village

18/1(+36%)
(10) Dolphin Village 18/1, Unreliable individual. 66/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 25 days ago, very slowly away. Makes fibresand debut. Others more persuasive.
LTO Selection:

12:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.


12:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Bombardier 'March On Your Own Drum' Handicap 8 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Stone Soldier (0.73/1 +12%)
Stone Soldier

0.73/1(+12%)
(1) Stone Soldier 0.73/1, First run since leaving James Given when 9/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. Very difficult to oppose under a penalty.
2
2nd (5) Jump The Gun (4.5/1 +25%)
Jump The Gun

4.5/1(+25%)
(5) Jump The Gun 4.5/1, Course winner. 13/8, bit below form third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Others make more appeal.
3
3rd (8) Star Of St James (10/1 -11%)
Star Of St James

10/1(-11%)
(8) Star Of St James 10/1, C&D winner. Winner here in October. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at this course (7.1f) 21 days ago. Saves his best for here so can't be ruled out.
4
4th (4) Xcelente (11/1 -10%)
Xcelente

11/1(-10%)
(4) Xcelente 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 13/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Others more persuasive.
5th
5th (3) Love Your Work (66/1 -136%)
Love Your Work

66/1(-136%)
(3) Love Your Work 66/1, 3-time C&D winner. Last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 125/1) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. One to note in the market returning to this venue.
6th
6th (2) Samphire Coast (14/1 +13%)
Samphire Coast

14/1(+13%)
(2) Samphire Coast 14/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2019. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 12 days ago. One to consider.
7th
7th (7) Love Destiny (40/1 -60%)
Love Destiny

40/1(-60%)
(7) Love Destiny 40/1, Last of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 29 days ago. Makes fibresand debut. Not easy to make a case for.
8th
8th (6) Shining Aitch (8/1 -23%)
Shining Aitch

8/1(-23%)
(6) Shining Aitch 8/1, Respectable second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 13/8) 34 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Place claims.
LTO Selection:

12:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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


13:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Betway Handicap 5 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Zapper Cass (5.5/1 -22%)
Zapper Cass

5.5/1(-22%)
(1) Zapper Cass 5.5/1, 4-time C&D winner. 5 wins from 18 runs this year. 28/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago, having run of race. Can't be ruled out.
2
2nd (6) Thegreatestshowman (5/1 +38%)
Thegreatestshowman

5/1(+38%)
(6) Thegreatestshowman 5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 11/1) 5 days ago. Has work to do.
3
3rd (5) Dark Shot (9/1 -64%)
Dark Shot

9/1(-64%)
(5) Dark Shot 9/1, C&D winner. Good ¾-length third of 14 to Duke of Firenze in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 7 days ago. Should give a good account once again.
4
4th (4) Birkenhead (1.2/1 +52%)
Birkenhead

1.2/1(+52%)
(4) Birkenhead 1.2/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 3/1, creditable ½-length second of 14 to Duke of Firenze in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Shortlist material.
5th
5th (2) Lezardrieux (4/1 -14%)
Lezardrieux

4/1(-14%)
(2) Lezardrieux 4/1, Six wins from 19 Flat runs. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (9/4) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago, overcoming positional bias. Big player if he handles fibresand.
LTO Selection:

13:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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


14:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap 7 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Social City (3/1 -9%)
Social City

3/1(-9%)
(4) Social City 3/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 11/4) 10 days ago, keeping on well. Carries penalty. Significantly up in trip. Shortlist material.
2
2nd (1) Tynecastle Park (7.5/1 +32%)
Tynecastle Park

7.5/1(+32%)
(1) Tynecastle Park 7.5/1, 5-time course winner. 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3
3rd (5) Trinity Girl (2/1 +20%)
Trinity Girl

2/1(+20%)
(5) Trinity Girl 2/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 2/1) 21 days ago, staying on well. Makes fibresand debut. Each-way chance.
4
4th (7) Shine Baby Shine (5.5/1 -57%)
Shine Baby Shine

5.5/1(-57%)
(7) Shine Baby Shine 5.5/1, 4/1, didn't need to improve to win 6-runner handicap at this course (14.1f) 10 days ago. Looks the one to beat under a penalty as she steps up in trip.
5th
5th (3) Kozier (7.5/1 -50%)
Kozier

7.5/1(-50%)
(3) Kozier 7.5/1, 7/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 30 days ago, needing stiffer test. Makes fibresand debut. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Must improve.
6th
6th (2) Monjeni (12/1 +14%)
Monjeni

12/1(+14%)
(2) Monjeni 12/1, 28/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 9 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Others make more appeal on fibresand debut.
7th
7th (6) Tin Fandango (14/1 +65%)
Tin Fandango

14/1(+65%)
(6) Tin Fandango 14/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Tenth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Kempton (16f) 32 days ago. Makes fibresand debut. Easy to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:

14:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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


14:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Bombardier British-Hopped Amber Beer Handicap (Div 1) 12 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Lincoln Red (10/1 +9%)
Lincoln Red

10/1(+9%)
(7) Lincoln Red 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2019. 25/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Couldn't rule out.
2
2nd (3) Al Batal (12/1 -60%)
Al Batal

12/1(-60%)
(3) Al Batal 12/1, First run since leaving John McConnell when didn't need to improve to win 13-runner handicap at this C&D (3/1), all out. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Nicholls. Best watched.
3
3rd (10) Groupie (16/1 +60%)
Groupie

16/1(+60%)
(10) Groupie 16/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2017. Ninth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 22 days ago. Has to improve.
4
4th (2) Three Card Trick (5/1 -25%)
Three Card Trick

5/1(-25%)
(2) Three Card Trick 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2018. Excellent 2¼ lengths second of 13 to The Retriever in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 21 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction.
5th
5th (5) The Retriever (1.88/1 +37%)
The Retriever

1.88/1(+37%)
(5) The Retriever 1.88/1, C&D winner. Winner here in November. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 12 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
6th
6th (8) Gently Spoken (28/1 +30%)
Gently Spoken

28/1(+30%)
(8) Gently Spoken 28/1, 80/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 64 days ago. Others make more appeal.
7th
7th (4) Mister Freeze (3/1 +33%)
Mister Freeze

3/1(+33%)
(4) Mister Freeze 3/1, C&D winner. 14/1, good third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, suited by strong pace. Seems to be finding his form of late and looks poised to strike.
8th
8th (1) Rockesbury (8/1 -78%)
Rockesbury

8/1(-78%)
(1) Rockesbury 8/1, 3 wins from 19 runs this year. Won 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 4/1) 8 days ago. Looks vulnerable under a penalty on different surface.
9th
9th (9) Heart Of A Hunter (28/1 -75%)
Heart Of A Hunter

28/1(-75%)
(9) Heart Of A Hunter 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, very good sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago. Makes fibresand debut.
10th
10th (11) El Agronomo (50/1 -150%)
El Agronomo

50/1(-150%)
(11) El Agronomo 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 73 days ago. Uphill task.
11th
11th (12) Stopdworldnletmeof (100/1 -52%)
Stopdworldnletmeof

100/1(-52%)
(12) Stopdworldnletmeof 100/1, Remains a maiden after 39 Flat runs. Last of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 29 days ago. Eyeshields back on, tongue strap back on. Difficult to make a case for.
12th
12th (13) Luduamf (200/1 -100%)
Luduamf

200/1(-100%)
(13) Luduamf 200/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty five runs since last win in 2016. 300/1, last of 6 in claimer at this course (6.1f) 10 days ago. Impossible to fancy.
LTO Selection:

14:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.


15:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Bombardier British-Hopped Amber Beer Handicap (Div 2) 11 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Magnificia (5/1 -43%)
Magnificia

5/1(-43%)
(5) Magnificia 5/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at this course (6.1f) 21 days ago. Still relatively lightly raced and could be more to come on this surface.
2
2nd (3) Fly True (4/1 -20%)
Fly True

4/1(-20%)
(3) Fly True 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 22 days ago, slowly away. Given a chance by the handicapper.
3
3rd (4) Socru (11/1 +21%)
Socru

11/1(+21%)
(4) Socru 11/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 14/1, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 32 days ago. Every chance if back to best.
4
4th (7) Zahirah (5.5/1 -10%)
Zahirah

5.5/1(-10%)
(7) Zahirah 5.5/1, 4/1, bit below form third of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 8 days ago, conceding first run. Makes fibresand debut. Has good chance on pick of form if handling the surface.
5th
5th (6) Popple (5/1 +9%)
Popple

5/1(+9%)
(6) Popple 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 50/1) 18 days ago. One to consider.
6th
6th (10) The Red Witch (4/1 +53%)
The Red Witch

4/1(+53%)
(10) The Red Witch 4/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 5/1) 4 days ago. Ran well here last month and one to consider.
7th
7th (2) Fair Praise (7.5/1 -114%)
Fair Praise

7.5/1(-114%)
(2) Fair Praise 7.5/1, Promising sort. Fourth of 7 in minor event (50/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Can make presence felt.
8th
8th (9) Monsieur Royale (33/1 +18%)
Monsieur Royale

33/1(+18%)
(9) Monsieur Royale 33/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2013. 150/1, last of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 15 days ago. Down in trip. Makes fibresand debut. Difficult to recommend.
9th
9th (11) Hellofagame (33/1 +34%)
Hellofagame

33/1(+34%)
(11) Hellofagame 33/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at this course (6.1f) 21 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
10th
10th (8) Glacier Fox (300/1 -200%)
Glacier Fox

300/1(-200%)
(8) Glacier Fox 300/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2019. Fifth of 6 in claimer at this course (6.1f, 250/1) 10 days ago. Impossible to fancy.
11th
11th (12) Liscahann (125/1 -150%)
Liscahann

125/1(-150%)
(12) Liscahann 125/1, 100/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 29 days ago. Makes fibresand debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Best to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:

15:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.


15:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Bombardier Handicap 8 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Motawaafeq (2.5/1 +0%)
Motawaafeq

2.5/1(+0%)
(4) Motawaafeq 2.5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. 10/3, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Usual hood back on now and interesting back on fibresand.
2
2nd (7) Custard The Dragon (5.5/1 +39%)
Custard The Dragon

5.5/1(+39%)
(7) Custard The Dragon 5.5/1, 7-time course winner. Last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 28/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
3
3rd (6) Party Island (3.5/1 +0%)
Party Island

3.5/1(+0%)
(6) Party Island 3.5/1, 16/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 46 days ago, staying on to lead entering final 1f. Yet to be unplaced in 3 attempts as a miler and possibilities if handling fibresand
4
4th (3) Coviglia (10/1 +50%)
Coviglia

10/1(+50%)
(3) Coviglia 10/1, First run since leaving Jacqueline Coward when ninth of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this course (7.1f) 21 days ago. That was his first start for 11 months and this should reveal more.
5th
5th (8) De Bruyne Horse (16/1 +27%)
De Bruyne Horse

16/1(+27%)
(8) De Bruyne Horse 16/1, Course winner. 16/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but others make greater appeal.
6th
6th (5) Kentucky Kingdom (2.75/1 -10%)
Kentucky Kingdom

2.75/1(-10%)
(5) Kentucky Kingdom 2.75/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 4/1) 15 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Not taken lightly in present groove.
7th
7th (1) Mountain Rescue (33/1 +0%)
Mountain Rescue

33/1(+0%)
(1) Mountain Rescue 33/1, Latest win at Salisbury (1m) in August. However, record decidedly mixed since, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 46 days ago, in trouble some way out. Others preferred.
8th
8th (9) Glencoe Boy (50/1 -52%)
Glencoe Boy

50/1(-52%)
(9) Glencoe Boy 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap at Redcar (8f, heavy, 25/1) 45 days ago, struggling 3f out. Hard to make a solid case for making fibresand debut.
LTO Selection:

15:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.


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