1 Tuesday 9th January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 9th January 2024

There were 14 Races on Tuesday 9th January 2024 across 2 meetings. There was 6 races at Market Rasen, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 9th January 2024

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

13:10 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (16/1 -78%) Holly	16 16/1(-78%)	(2) Holly 16/1, Triple French bumper winner who landed a novice hurdle at Wincanton in December 2021. Started last season with an encouraging third on 2m Chepstow handicap debut but well beaten in only 3 runs since. Mark has dropped by some way and she is likely to turn things around at some point.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/6 +31%) Autumn Return	0.833333 5/6(+31%)	(1) Autumn Return 5/6, C&D winner who posted a career best when bagging 6-runner handicap hurdle (5/6) at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 40 days ago. Big shout despite taking a 4 lb rise. Maintained her progress when odds-on winner at Musselburgh; a 4lb rise not too big a blow.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/4 +0%) Shelikesthelights	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(5) Shelikesthelights 11/4, Won hurdles at Doncaster and Southwell (handicap) last spring but well held on the back of a wind op on her Wincanton reappearance in October. Off another 2 months since with more needed. Lightly raced mare with more to offer but soft ground could be a stumbling block here.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 +36%) Belles Benefit	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Belles Benefit 9/1, Successful on debut for this yard at Fontwell last summer and largely consistent subsequently but below par in cheekpieces when sixth at Hereford last time. Sort to get back on track. Even if shrugging aside recent disappointments she surely wants further than this.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/2 +17%) Lets Go To Vegas	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(3) Lets Go To Vegas 15/2, Course winner who was let down by her jumping when third of 4 in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) 14 days ago. Not discounted now reverted to hurdles. She has something to prove on ground this soft and all her form is at 2m4f+.
6th	4 6th (4) (22/1 -340%) Mary	22 22/1(-340%)	(4) Mary 22/1, Showed plenty of promise when placed in bumpers at Warwick and Cheltenham last spring and when third in 2 hurdles since. Beat only one on her handicap debut at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 10 days ago though so needs to bounce back. Flopped at Newbury ten days ago but her previous run there brings her into it.

LTO Selection:

AUTUMN RETURN justified strong support in the betting when she won a similar race over the extended 2m4f circuit at Musselburgh last November and a 4lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent her staging a repeat success if she copes with the drop back down in trip. Similar comments apply to Lets Go To Vegas, who can make a fist of things if dropping back in distance doesn't inconvenience her. Holly knows how to win a race and is feared most from the remainder.

AUTUMN RETURN can boast a C&D win and Ruth Jefferson's likeable mare looks very much the way to go on the back of her recent Musselburgh victory. Lets Go To Vegas could emerge as the chief threat now she reverts to this sphere having been let down by her jumping over fences with Belles Benefit appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Most of these have questions to answer at the minute but not AUTUMN RETURN (nap) who is putting a progressive profile together.

13:10 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (9/4 +10%) Zain Nights	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(8) Zain Nights 9/4, Useful Flat stayer for Harry & Roger Charlton. Changed hands for 75,000 gns before eye-catching third at Huntingdon on hurdles debut but failed to build on it when fourth at Doncaster last time. Worth another chance. Decent on the Flat; promise in two runs over hurdles; interesting with headgear on.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/4 +10%) G A Henty	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(4) G A Henty 9/4, Winning pointer who showed some promise in two runs over hurdles for Tom George. Off 10 months but remains open to improvement for his new yard, Worth a market check. English point winner; showed promise on hurdle debut; changed yards since; interesting.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 -71%) Grand Albert	6 6/1(-71%)	(5) Grand Albert 6/1, Winning Irish pointer who came in second of 5 in bumper (11/10) at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 25 days ago, running on. Much respected on his hurdles debut. Irish point winner; 2nd in a bumper on stable debut; interesting up in trip now hurdling.
4	3 4th (3) (15/8 +6%) Check The Score	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(3) Check The Score 15/8, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and made a winning start in bumpers in 17-runner event at Warwick (2m) 8 months ago, staying on to lead final 50 yds. Step up in trip will suit on hurdle debut and he's an interesting contender. Cost £75,000 after Irish point win; bumper winner on British debut; hurdles debut; chance.
5th	1 5th (1) (66/1 -32%) Ballynaheer	66 66/1(-32%)	(1) Ballynaheer 66/1, Runner-up on his completed outing in points but down the field both starts in maiden hurdles and it will surely be a similar story on qualifying run. Second in an English point in April; modest efforts over hurdles; improvement needed.
6th	7 6th (7) (150/1 +25%) Thatza Dazzler	150 150/1(+25%)	(7) Thatza Dazzler 150/1, Didn't show much in a couple of bumpers for Fergal O'Brien last term and a similar story over hurdles for new yard. Some promise in bumpers; poor form over hurdles; can pull hard; longer trip may not suit.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (200/1 -100%) Legostar	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Legostar 200/1, Fourth on the second of 3 starts in Irish bumpers in 2021. Won a point since but always behind on 19.5f Doncaster hurdle debut 25 days ago. Up in trip. English point winner; tailed off at 300-1 on hurdles debut last month; others stronger.

LTO Selection:

A winner of point-to-point before making a successful debut under Rules in a bumper at Warwick last April, CHECK THE SCORE is an intriguing contender for Fergal O'Brien to go to war with this season. This looks a good starting point over hurdles for the son of Mahler, who heads the shortlist based on potential. Grand Albert has a similar background and is likely to be wiser after last month's introduction under Rules in a NH Flat race at Bangor, while Zain Nights warrants consideration having already hinted at ability in this discipline.

The market should reveal plenty but Fergal O'Brien's winning pointer/bumper scorer CHECK THE SCORE gets the vote now starting out in this sphere with this immediate step up in trip looking a plus for this son of Mahler. Grand Albert also merits plenty of respect on his hurdling debut with useful Flat stayer Zain Nights not discounted either along with Dan Skelton's new recruit G A Henty.

Point/bumper winner CHECK THE SCORE can score on his hurdles debut. Grand Albert and G A Henty are two others to consider.

13:40 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +38%) Anglers Crag	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(6) Anglers Crag 5/2, Point winner who made a successful start for David Pipe in Leicester novice hurdle in February 2022. Form somewhat patchy since but got right back on track on first start for current yard (had breathing op) when landing 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (26.2f) 23 days ago. Respected up 5 lb. First win over fences at Carlisle on stable debut; up 5lb on an easier track; a possible.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/1 -60%) First Lord De Cuet	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) First Lord De Cuet 8/1, Winning hurdler who made the frame on all of his 5 runs over fences last term. Had little go right at Cheltenham on his return but proved to be a disappointment at Bangor last time. Bounce back required. Winning pointer/hurdler; 0-9 over fences and has failed to finish on both starts this term.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 -48%) Lagonda	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(5) Lagonda 10/3, Dual point winner who went close on chase debut at Exeter in February before finishing fifth of 15 in a mares' listed handicap hurdle at Newbury. Shade disappointing on second start in this sphere at Warwick but ran well when second at Chepstow (23.6f) since. Winning pointer/hurdler; good second over fences last time; yard in form; major player.
4	3 4th (3) (11/4 +61%) Peejaybee	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(3) Peejaybee 11/4, Successful 3 times at up to 2m4f over hurdles but failed to meet expectations in trio of starts over fences around last term. Probably needed the run returning in a first-time tongue strap after 10 months off when fourth here (21.4f) in November. Has since left Richard Spencer. Bumper/hurdles winner; yet to win over fences; quite interesting up in trip on yard debut.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 -33%) Moon Hunter	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Moon Hunter 4/1, Winning pointer who landed his first 2 starts over hurdles. Looked rusty when fourth at Cheltenham on seasonal/chasing debut in October but produced a laboured effort when down the field at Exeter (24.2f) last time. Winning pointer; has potential but best rules form is at shorter and soft going not ideal.

LTO Selection:

ANGLERS CRAG made a successful debut for the Brian Ellison yard when he landed a class 4 handicap chase at Carlisle last month and, while this is more demanding, he displayed a willingness to battle that day and could be difficult to overhaul with a similar display of determination here. Lagonda is feared most on the back of a solid effort at Chepstow last time, while Moon Hunter can also go well, despite the burden of carrying top-weight.

ANGLERS CRAG overcame mistakes to beat a couple of lightly-raced chasers on his first start for his new yard at Carlisle last month so a 5 lb rise could well prove manageable. Lagonda shouldn't be long in winning over fences judged on her latest effort at Chepstow, with First Lord de Cuet capable of making his presence felt if bouncing back from a poor run at Bangor.

Conditions should be ideal for LAGONDA, whose stable is in such good form and who was a good second at Chepstow last time.

14:10 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 -17%) Scene One	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(5) Scene One 7/2, Hurdles winner last term and, following a 7-month break, he made a successful start over fences at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) in November. Possibly unsuited by the testing conditions over the same C&D since and claims if able to get back on track with cheekpieces enlisted. Won at Fakenham on chase debut; pulled up on heavy ground there latest; cheekpieces tried.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 -33%) Grey Skies	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(1) Grey Skies 10/3, Dual winner last spring and wasn't beaten far back from a break at Carlisle (21f, soft). Ultimately promised more than he delivered that day but this drop back in trip looks a potentially good move and he's on a workable mark. Perth winner in April and sound reappearance fourth last month; one with a chance.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 -33%) Maninsane	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Maninsane 8/1, Dual winner in first campaign over fences last term and made the frame first 2 starts of present campaign. Latest effort at Doncaster was poor but the handicapper has been quick to offer respite and he's not ruled out. On same mark as for Southwell win in March; not quite as good since; place chance.
4	4 4th (4) (13/8 +19%) William Cody	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(4) William Cody 13/8, Did very well in his first season chasing last term, winning twice over 2½m at Huntingdon. Runner-up all 3 starts this time round, most recently over 21.2f at Fakenham (heavy), and another bold show is anticipated. Last win (Huntingdon) was off 12lb lower; runner-up on all three starts this time; chance.
5th	6 5th (6) (15/2 +70%) That'll Be The Day	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(6) That'll Be The Day 15/2, Maiden hurdle winner on Rules debut back in March 2021 but little impact in various race-types since, including 5 starts in this sphere. Readily passed over on this debut for new connections. Winner on rules debut (2021); mixed form since; perhaps best watched on stable debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (25/1 -178%) Nordano	25 25/1(-178%)	(3) Nordano 25/1, On a very attractive mark based on hurdles exploits a few seasons back but his wellbeing has to be taken on trust now switched to fences for a new yard following a 2-year absence. Triple winner over hurdles; faces stiff task on chase debut after a break of 722 days.

LTO Selection:

SCENE ONE didn't appreciate testing conditions when pulled up on his latest start at Fakenham as he arrived in search of a hat-trick of victories. The eight-year-old is capable of bouncing back from that display, especially with first-time cheekpieces being applied, and he can land this if finding top gear again. William Cody has been the bridesmaid on all three starts this campaign and he is expected to play a similar role once again, while Grey Skies is respected off just 2lb above his last winning mark.

WILLIAM CODY is taken to deservedly get his head back in front having found just one too good on each of his 3 starts since returning to action in November. He perhaps found 21.2f on deep ground too much of a test at Fakenham last time and the drop back in trip/better ground here will be helpful. Similar remarks apply to Scene One, who was pulled up in the same Fakenham race but he remains of interest nonetheless. Maninsane is third choice ahead of Grey Skies.

A trappy race can go to GREY SKIES who ran a solid race after a break when fourth at Carlisle last time. William Cody is next best.

14:40 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/1 -10%) Baron De Midleton	11 11/1(-10%)	(1) Baron De Midleton 11/1, Won a trio of handicap chases in 2022/23, the latest in 3-runner event at Carlisle in March. However, bled when pulled up on final outing of last season and has failed to complete both starts so far this season, too. Won two chases early last year; pulled up on all three starts since; questions to answer.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/4 +44%) Homme D'un Soir	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(6) Homme D'un Soir 9/4, Pretty useful hurdler/chaser for Stuart Crawford but let down by his jumping in hunters for Francesca Poste in the spring (also failed to win in points). However, step back in the right direction when third of 14 for new yard returned to hurdles at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) last month. Player. Sound run back hurdling when 3rd over 2m last time; return to 2m4f will suit; good chance.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 +22%) Our Bill's Aunt	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(7) Our Bill's Aunt 7/2, Consistent sort who opened her account at Chepstow on last season's reappearance. Perhaps the combination of testing conditions and the trip (24.3f) amounted to too much of a test on her return this time round at Southwell. Since undergone a wind op and sports a first-time tongue strap here. Has not won since November 2022 although some fair form since; back after wind surgery.
4	5 4th (5) (9/4 +10%) Charles St	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(5) Charles St 9/4, Tricky customer who finally got the job done over hurdles when seeing off 9 rivals with blinkers refitted (on again here) over C&D (good to soft) in November. Tom Broughton again aboard and good chance up 5 lb, provided he's in the same form. Consistent; off the mark on first run at this trip over C&D last time; up 5lb; chance.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +0%) Haafapiece	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Haafapiece 5/1, Went backwards following an encouraging reappearance when pulled up at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) in November. However, subsequent break will have freshened him up and he could have a part to play off this reduced mark if on-song. No win since January 2022 but these conditions suit and he is on a good mark.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (33/1 -230%) Jac Jumper	33 33/1(-230%)	(4) Jac Jumper 33/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles in France, winner of a juvenile event at Dieppe in August 2022, and also showed fair form when placed once from 2 starts in 4-y-o events over fences last February. Still, probably worth taking on starting out for new connections here. Ex-French; fair form over hurdles and fences; perhaps best watched on British/stable debut.

LTO Selection:

CHARLES ST improved for stepping up in distance when gaining a first success in this sphere over C&D in November and the five-year-old could prove tough to beat, despite a 5lb rise from the handicapper. Homme D'Un Soir shaped well on his first start for new connections when third over a trip shorter than ideal at Doncaster. He commands respect, while the consistent Our Bill's Aunt is expected to be in the mix.

HOMME D'UN SOIR put in a good shift back hurdling on debut for Billy Aprahamian at Doncaster and, down another 1 lb and back up in trip here, he could be the answer to this trappy-looking contest. It remains to be seen if Charles St will reproduce the form of his C&D success last time but he'll certainly be a threat if able to do so, while cases can also be made for Haafapiece and Our Bill's Aunt.

The choice is HOMME D'UN SOIR, who ran well after a spell hunter chasing and pointing when third over 2m at Doncaster last time.

15:10 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 -9%) Hokelami	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Hokelami 3/1, Won Stratford selling hurdle in April (final start for Olly Murphy) and fair fourth in a handicap hurdle there for new stable 3 weeks later. However, his reappearance/chase debut in a first-time hood here (21.4f) was anything but encouraging. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Sole win came in a selling hurdle at Stratford (2m2f); jumped moderately on chasing debut..
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +11%) Cokytho	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) Cokytho 2/1, Fair chaser in France but well held in 3 outings for Oliver Sherwood last season. Took a small step back in the right direction when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at this course (19.2f, heavy, 17/2) 33 days ago on yard debut/return and still got enough time on his side to believe he can come good. Fared okay on stable debut here (2m3f, soft; fourth) last month; easing mark; chance..
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +0%) Berliet Express	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Berliet Express 12/1, Becoming well treated but showed nothing both starts for this yard in the autumn. Yet to win over fences (0-21) and has struggled badly for form since joining this trainer..
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 +36%) Brickadank	14 14/1(+36%)	(6) Brickadank 14/1, Remains a maiden after 29 NH runs and makes no appeal on back of 2 no shows. 1 lb out of the handicap. Headgear on. 34-race maiden who is struggling for form; cheekpieces fitted.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/4 -50%) Yellow Jacket	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(4) Yellow Jacket 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden who found just one too good on chase debut at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) in March. Failed to build on that next time but back to that level when second at Bangor on return, the only one to give the winner any sort of race. Big shout off 1 lb lower. Could strip fitter for last month's comeback run at Bangor (second); B. Hughes a positive..
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 +25%) A Cheap Thrill	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) A Cheap Thrill 12/1, Fair hurdler/chaser for Emmet Mullins but yet to fire for present yard and overall record now stands at 0-22. Still seeking first win (0-22); pulled up last attempt over fences; handicap mark falling..

LTO Selection:

YELLOW JACKET may have just needed his first run of the season when ultimately proving no match for an easy winner at Bangor last month. The seven-year-old remains open to improvement on just his fourth outing over the larger obstacles and this may prove to be the ideal opportunity to shed the maiden tag. Cokytho and Hokelami appeal most of the remainder.

YELLOW JACKET didn't have much chance with the winner at Bangor on return but his superiority over the others was greater than the margin implies so makes the most appeal up against some out of form rivals. Cokytho at least took a small step back in the right direction starting out for this yard here on return last month so is feared most.

Brian Hughes takes the mount aboard YELLOW JACKET for the first time and, in a weak contest, this lightly raced chaser should go close.

15:45 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/2 +31%) Kats Bob	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(1) Kats Bob 11/2, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Eighth of 12 in handicap there (6f) 12 days ago so needs to bounce back. October Newcastle winner (6f; from 4lb lower); produced a lesser effort back there latest..
2	2 2nd (2) (10/3 +17%) Mumayaz	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Mumayaz 10/3, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 7/2, good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago. Bold showing is on the cards nudged up 1 lb. Runner-up in seven of last eight; inc over 7f at Wolverhampton latest; now claimer ridden..
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +20%) Mr Squires	6 6/1(+20%)	(5) Mr Squires 6/1, Course winner. 33/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 18 days ago. Needs considering. Ran well (first run as a gelding) over 7f here latest; noteworthy on first attempt at 6f..
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +69%) Captain Vallo	5 5/1(+69%)	(7) Captain Vallo 5/1, C&D winner. 25/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago, slowly away. Can give a good account. 3lb lower than when scoring over C&D in November 2022; only seventh of 12 here last month..
5th	9 5th (9) (9/2 +36%) Mokaatil	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(9) Mokaatil 9/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 49 days ago. Others more persuasive. Without a win since the summer of 2022, slipping markedly down the weights and in grade..
6th	8 6th (8) (50/1 -52%) Canaria Queen	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Canaria Queen 50/1, Winner at Musselburgh in September. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, 25/1) 25 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do. Off the mark in a modest Musselburgh novice (5f) in September; failed to threaten since..
7th	10 7th (10) (25/1 +0%) Princess Naomi	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Princess Naomi 25/1, 5/1, only fifth of 8 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good). Off 158 days with more needed. Productive on turf (5.5f-6f) last spring; form tailed off into summer; back from a break..
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 -167%) El Hombre	12 12/1(-167%)	(6) El Hombre 12/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 8/1) 20 days ago. Others appeal more. 4lb below last winning mark (Lingfield) and keeping decent form; first start at Southwell..
9th	4 9th (4) (13/2 +19%) Starsong	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Starsong 13/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 6 days ago. Still not ruled out. Compromised her chance (too keen) on her last two runs at Lingfield (7f) and Kempton (6f)..
10th	3 10th (3) (22/1 -175%) Sparkle In His Eye	22 22/1(-175%)	(3) Sparkle In His Eye 22/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in August. 6/1, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm). Off 132 days. Can give a good account. In fine fettle over 7f at Musselburgh late summer; returns to AW for first attempt over 6f.

LTO Selection:

EL HIBRI had a little in hand when winning over this course and distance on Saturday and appeals for a quick follow up under a 5lb penalty. Mumayaz has held his form well of late and is feared most with the drop back to this trip not expected to be an issue, while Mokaatil has gone well on synthetic surfaces elsewhere and is an interesting one to note in the betting on his debut run at this venue.

A few of these arrive with question marks against them so this looks a good opportunity for the in-form MUMAYAZ to gain a deserved success and end a lengthy losing run. Recent C&D winner El Hibri is feared most, although a solid case can also be made for Sparkle In His Eye and Captain Vallo.

El Hibri and Mumayaz should be thereabouts but MR SQUIRES receives the vote after shaping encouragingly last time.

17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +69%) Skye Breeze	2 2/1(+69%)	(5) Skye Breeze 2/1, 14/1, off 7 months off when below-form fourth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, heavy) 80 days ago. Better expected back on AW. Dual 1m4f Tapeta winner last winter but seen only once since last March.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +25%) Assail	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Assail 3/1, Twice-raced winner. One win from 2 runs last year. Won 5-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 7/2) 49 days ago, all out. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. May do better still. Unexposed 4yo who won 9.4f Wolverhampton maiden in November; up in trip for handicap debut.
3	11 3rd (11) (18/1 -157%) Polar Princess	18 18/1(-157%)	(11) Polar Princess 18/1, 18/1, good third of 11 in handicap at this course (11.1f) 19 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Progressing recently. Seven-race maiden; ran well when placed here (1m3f) last month but others preferred.
4	8 4th (8) (13/2 +19%) Page Three	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Page Three 13/2, 15/2, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 34 days ago, unable to sustain effort. 0-10 but went close in first-time cheekpieces in November; high on the list here.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 -214%) Sagauteur	11 11/1(-214%)	(3) Sagauteur 11/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 32 days ago, readily. Merits consideration. Won slowly run Newcastle race last month; 4lb rise might leave this 8yo vulnerable.
6th	9 6th (9) (20/1 +20%) Restorer	20 20/1(+20%)	(9) Restorer 20/1, Latest win at Chester in September. 9/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (11.1f) 19 days ago. Veteran with poor strike-rate in recent years; ended 2023 with two down-the-field runs.
7th	6 7th (6) (33/1 -175%) Bearaway	33 33/1(-175%)	(6) Bearaway 33/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f), having hopeless task from position. Off 10 months. Others more persuasive. 0-9 on AW and absent since two below-par runs last February/March.
8th	2 8th (2) (22/1 -267%) Polemon	22 22/1(-267%)	(2) Polemon 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 6/1) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Ran poorly last month, after a break; has a point to prove on handicap debut; headgear on.
9th	7 9th (7) (7/2 +46%) Royal Dream	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(7) Royal Dream 7/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in August. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 6/1) 34 days ago, nearest finish. Has to be taken seriously. Ended last year with two good Polytrack runs and is also suited by Tapeta; a player.
10th	10 10th (10) (125/1 -213%) Bubblecraft	125 125/1(-213%)	(10) Bubblecraft 125/1, Latest win at Dax in July. Last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 50/1) on UK Flat debut 26 days ago. Back up in trip. Very hard to make a case for. Won on soft turf in France last summer but has made poor start to British career.

LTO Selection:

ASSAIL stepped up markedly from his debut to score with a little more in hand than the winning margin suggests when landing a maiden at Wolverhampton last November. An opening handicap mark of 75 is not insurmountable and another big run could be on the cards. Sagauteur got off the mark for his current yard with comfortable success at Newcastle last month and is feared most off just 4lb higher. Skye Breeze and Royal Dream are also considered.

SAGAUTEUR scored in ready fashion at Newcastle last month so can defy a 4 lb rise over a trip which he remains unexposed at. Royal Dream is worth another go at this distance given how he shaped at Kempton and is next best ahead of Skye Breeze, who should step up on his comeback returned to AW.

Royal Dream and PAGE THREE were set a lot to do before running on well in the same Kempton race last month. The latter gets the nod

17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 -25%) Bringbackmemories	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Bringbackmemories 5/1, Latest win at Hamilton in September. 6/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 12 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Not taken lightly. Second on AW debut at Newcastle 12 days ago and that form has been boosted; respected.
2	10 2nd (10) (4/1 +0%) Luna Effect	4 4/1(+0%)	(10) Luna Effect 4/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap (9/2) at this course (11.1f) 19 days ago, left with lot to do. Shortlist material. 0-8 but has shown ability, as when third here last month; possibilities off the same mark.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 -60%) Gordon Grey	12 12/1(-60%)	(9) Gordon Grey 12/1, 13/2, first run since leaving Ian Williams when ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (14.1f) 4 days ago, hampered. Cheekpieces back on. 0-9 and well held on stable debut here (1m6f) on Friday.
4	3 4th (3) (11/2 +0%) Orange N Blue	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(3) Orange N Blue 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 8 in novice at Lingfield (10f, AW) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Capable of better now switched to handicaps. Open to further improvement on handicap debut and the longer trip should suit.
5th	8 5th (8) (40/1 -150%) Red Royalist	40 40/1(-150%)	(8) Red Royalist 40/1, Latest win at Chester in July. 80/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 34 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces back on. Others more likely. 1lb below last winning mark but needs to improve on last four efforts.
6th	6 6th (6) (7/2 +50%) Morlaix	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(6) Morlaix 7/2, Course winner. 9/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 45 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Ran with credit on third start back from a long absence but a bit more is still needed.
7th	2 7th (2) (66/1 -371%) Flying Scotsman	66 66/1(-371%)	(2) Flying Scotsman 66/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 100/1) 55 days ago. Little in five outings for this yard, beating just one home in each of his last two starts.
8th	7 8th (7) (11/1 -10%) Fox Flame	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Fox Flame 11/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. 11/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 45 days ago, slowly away. Off last winning mark and her two starts over C&D have resulted in a win and a head defeat.
9th	5 9th (5) (22/1 -120%) Ready To Shine	22 22/1(-120%)	(5) Ready To Shine 22/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 6 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm, 6/1), unable to sustain effort. Off 124 days. 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D just under a year ago; can't be dismissed.
10th	4 10th (4) (7/2 +53%) L'argent	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(4) L'argent 7/2, Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 15 in handicap (25/1) at Deauville (8f, good). Off 154 days. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Tim Donworth. Market check advised for good stable. Best effort in France came on the AW; watch market on stable debut after five months off.

LTO Selection:

BRINGBACKMEMORIES took advantage of a drop in class when he won a seller at Hamilton on his penultimate start and, having also gone well when second back in this grade at Newcastle 12 days ago, there is a lot to like about his chance here. Morlaix hinted at a revival last time out and poses a big threat to the selection, while the relatively unexposed Luna Effect can also be fancied to be on the premises at the business end.

LUNA EFFECT took a step back in the right direction when third here last month, finishing well having been set plenty to do down in trip, so gets the vote off the same mark back up in distance. Bringbackmemories shaped well on his AW debut when second at Newcastle recently and rates a big threat, while Orange N Blue is the potential improver now switched to handicaps.

The choice is FOX FLAME who has won and been narrowly beaten in her two starts over C&D and is back off her last winning mark.

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (20/1 -67%) Encomiare	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Encomiare 20/1, 125,000 gns yearling, Caravaggio gelding. Looked one for the longer term when ninth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (11f) on debut 20 days ago, pushed along 3f out and never involved. Behind Turing on Kempton debut but is a half-brother to a dual Tapeta winner.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +0%) Mach Ten	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Mach Ten 9/2, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Andrew Balding when fifth of 12 in minor event (9/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 31 days ago. Pedigree an ongoing recommendation and no surprise were he capable of better still. Behind Jacques Cartier on stable debut at Wolverhampton last month; needs a bit more.
3	2 3rd (2) (33/1 -267%) Flickering Halo	33 33/1(-267%)	(2) Flickering Halo 33/1, Dark Angel colt who matched form of his debut effort for Joseph O'Brien when third of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f) 53 days ago, running on without posing a threat to an exciting pair. Very much the type to pay his way in handicaps. In the frame both starts (Newcastle last time) but he gets a mark after this.
4	3 4th (3) (4/9 +56%) Jacques Cartier	0.444444 4/9(+56%)	(3) Jacques Cartier 4/9, Sea The Stars colt who proved easy to back but showed plenty of ability first time up when third of 12 in novice company at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 31 days ago, running green but keeping on. Possibilities with progress anticipated. Promising third on last month's Wolverhampton debut; longer trip should suit; high on list.
5th	6 5th (6) (25/1 -79%) Attila The Honey	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Attila The Honey 25/1, Jukebox Jury filly who found the penny dropping a little late on when eleventh of 13 in maiden at Kempton (1m) on debut 4 weeks ago, merely closing up late. Longer trip promises to suit on pedigree but likely she's one for handicaps later on. Well held on last month's Kempton debut; the longer trip should suit; improvement needed.
6th	5 6th (5) (17/2 -89%) Turing	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(5) Turing 17/2, New Approach colt. Again, proved easy to back but stepped up plenty on his debut effort when finishing midfield in 13-runner Kempton maiden (11f) 3 weeks ago. In good hands and likely to do better still. Not out of things. Showed more than on debut when fifth at Kempton last month; shouldn't be far away.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 -33%) Shadowofyoursmile	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Shadowofyoursmile 16/1, Gleneagles filly who makes plenty of appeal on pedigree but ultimately held back by inexperience when finishing ninth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 31 days ago. This promises to reveal more. Behind a couple of these on her Wolverhampton debut last month; look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

JACQUES CARTIER showed ability on debut when he finished behind a couple of horses with stacks of potential in a novice at Wolverhampton last month. The son of Sea The Stars could be hard to beat with a step forward here. Turing's latest start at Kempton has a solid look which puts him in the picture, while Mach Ten was a couple of places behind the selection in that aforementioned race but could get closer with the step up in trip likely to suit.

JACQUES CARTIER produced a promising first effort amidst signs of inexperience when third in novice company at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and he's expected to build on that and come out on top upped in trip. Mach Ten and Turing can give him most to think about.

This can go to JACQUES CARTIER who finished a promising third on his Wolverhampton debut. The longer trip is likely to suit him.

18:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (9/2 +36%) Doctor Khan Junior	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(12) Doctor Khan Junior 9/2, Four wins from 7 runs last year. 3/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 45 days ago. Now 9 lb higher in a tougher race but he looks progressive and is 3-5 on the AW. Major player. Has won four of his last six starts; 9lb rise and a high draw make things more difficult.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/1 -29%) Intervention	9 9/1(-29%)	(8) Intervention 9/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 20 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 8/11, respectable second of 6 in handicap at the same course (6.1f) 7 days ago. Should have a part to play. In fine form in recent months, including a four-timer, but stall 13 won't make things easy.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 -40%) Greatgadian	7 7/1(-40%)	(6) Greatgadian 7/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October. 11/4, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 31 days ago, conceding first run. High on the shortlist. Off the same mark as when second at Newcastle last time but he may find this too sharp.
4	11 4th (11) (13/2 +19%) Follow Your Heart	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(11) Follow Your Heart 13/2, Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Good ¾-length second of 8 to Intervention in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 13/2) 14 days ago. Place possibilities. Beaten by just Intervention at Wolverhampton last time but better drawn than him here.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 -75%) Zip	14 14/1(-75%)	(9) Zip 14/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Doncaster in October. 4/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 31 days ago. Not without hope. C&D winner who split a couple of these when third at Newcastle last month; each-way claims.
6th	14 6th (14) (22/1 -57%) Starshiba	22 22/1(-57%)	(14) Starshiba 22/1, Four wins from 18 runs last year. Fourth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Intervention. Stepping back up to 7f is no problem but he may find this a shade too competitive.
7th	2 7th (2) (8/1 -7%) Misty Grey	8 8/1(-7%)	(2) Misty Grey 8/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable 3¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Intervention in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 9/2) 14 days ago, slowly away. Couldn't rule out. Behind three of these when fourth at Wolverhampton last time; losing run up to 13.
8th	13 8th (13) (18/1 -13%) Gulliver	18 18/1(-13%)	(13) Gulliver 18/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Probably not as good as he once was but that is factored into his current mark. One for the shortlist. Smart in his time but he has become very hard to win with these days.
9th	10 9th (10) (7/1 +36%) Chuzzlewit	7 7/1(+36%)	(10) Chuzzlewit 7/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 18/1) 8 days ago. Will need to produce a clear career-best in order to take this. Lightly raced 4yo; has twice run well at Newcastle since back from a gelding operation.
10th	1 10th (1) (9/1 +0%) Lord Of The Lodge	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Lord Of The Lodge 9/1, C&D winner. 14/1, creditable 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Intervention in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Each-way shout. Finished behind a couple of these when third at Wolverhampton last time; should go well.
11th	4 11th (4) (18/1 +28%) Stone Soldier	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Stone Soldier 18/1, Three-time C&D winner. 16/1, 5 lengths sixth of 7 to Intervention in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 34 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once more. 5lb below last winning mark but his form since has been patchy; others more solid.
12th	3 12th (3) (9/1 +10%) Excel Power	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Excel Power 9/1, Eight wins from 28 Flat runs. 7/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 26 days ago. Still, he looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Only just caught at Chelmsford last month but he is normally seen over further these days.
13th	5 13th (5) (16/1 +76%) Trumble	16 16/1(+76%)	(5) Trumble 16/1, Twentieth of 22 in handicap (66/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 65 days ago. Has rejoined former yard following a stint with Ms Claire O'Connell and he needs to bounce back in a major way. All four wins have come at Chelmsford; returns to his former yard with something to prove.

LTO Selection:

GREATGADIAN benefited from a drop back in trip when runner-up at Newcastle on his most recent start and he makes plenty of appeal with his rider's 3lb claim enhancing his chances further. Excel Power went close to getting his head back in front at Chelmsford last month and warrants plenty of respect. Doctor Khan Junior seeks a hat-trick of victories and completes the shortlist, along with Intervention and Lord Of The Lodge.

DOCTOR KHAN JUNIOR made it four wins from his last six starts with a stylish success at Wolverhampton last month and, with further progress possible, he could take this step up in class and 9 lb higher mark in his stride. Greatgadian, like the selection, boasts a good strike rate on the all-weather and he is feared most on the back of a solid effort at Newcastle. Gulliver is lurking on a dangerous mark and is another to consider, along with the in-form Intervention and Misty Grey.

Four of these met at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day. The runner-up FOLLOW YOUR HEART can come out best this time from his favourable draw.

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/10 +37%) Storymaker	1.1 11/10(+37%)	(1) Storymaker 11/10, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (7.1f, 5/1) 3 days ago. Major player under a penalty. Has taken off in recent weeks and won here on Saturday; respected in bid for four-timer.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/4 +0%) Enola Grey	1.5 6/4(+0%)	(3) Enola Grey 6/4, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f, 13/8) 12 days ago, keeping on well. 5 lb rise tolerable and should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick. Up another 5lb in hat-trick bid but she continues to progress; no problem with return here.
3	5 3rd (5) (33/1 -50%) Ring Fenced	33 33/1(-50%)	(5) Ring Fenced 33/1, Good sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 66/1) 32 days ago. Significantly down in trip and looks vulnerable from a win perspective. Made a successful handicap debut a year ago but no impact since; drops in trip.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 +0%) Do I Dream	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Do I Dream 14/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (8f) 56 days ago, not clear run. Has slipped to a dangerous mark but the evidence suggests that she's more of a force on turf. 1lb lower than when last successful on turf, but hasn't shown much in four starts on AW.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 +50%) Smiling Sunflower	6 6/1(+50%)	(4) Smiling Sunflower 6/1, 10/1, 8½ lengths last of 8 to Storymaker in handicap at this course (7.1f) 3 days ago, hampered. Visor back on and she needs to raise her game a notch or two. Well behind Storymaker here on Saturday; usually breaks slowly and is hard to recommend.

LTO Selection:

STORYMAKER hasn't looked back since getting off the mark at Wolverhampton last month, with subsequent victories at Lingfield a week later and at Southwell on Saturday. A 5lb penalty doesn't appear likely to stop George Boughey's filly in her current vein of form. Enola Grey arrives having scored on her last couple of starts at Newcastle and she is likely to enter calculations, while recent Lingfield scorer Maysan isn't one to discount lightly.

The hat-trick beckons for ENOLA GREY, who has hit the target in handicaps at Newcastle the last twice and has gone close on both previous visits to this course. Gemma Tutty's charge remains on a feasible mark and is taken to get the better of fellow recent winners Storymaker and Maysan.

The vote goes to ENOLA GREY (nap) who is taken to complete the hat-trick and make it 3-3 under Ethan Jones.

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (9/2 +44%) Twistaline	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(12) Twistaline 9/2, Back on the scoreboard at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and largely holding form well when last seen during the summer, not beaten far when fifth of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford (1m) in August. No forlorn hope at this level if ready to roll back from a break. Three AW wins, the latest in a visor at Wolverhampton last winter; back from a break.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/5 +60%) Big Narstie	2.2 11/5(+60%)	(2) Big Narstie 11/5, Temperamental sort. Course winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 11 days ago, slowly into stride and always behind. Blinkers/tongue tie now reached for down in grade but he's not one for maximum faith. Basically downhill since Class 6 win here (7f) last February; blinkers now..
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 -20%) Inexplicable	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Inexplicable 12/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 74 days ago, making little impression. Drop into this basement grade rates a plus if a break has had positive effect. Wolverhampton specialist; struggling when last seen but is still more appealing than many..
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +11%) Broughtons Flare	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Broughtons Flare 4/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 11/1, very good fourth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago, not clear run over 1f out and keeping on. Expected to be thereabouts. Won three times (once here and twice at Wolverhampton) last January; fair effort latest..
5th	6 5th (6) (3/1 +57%) Coconut Bay	3 3/1(+57%)	(6) Coconut Bay 3/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. 3/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 7 days ago. Not out of things returned to 1m. 1-26; runner-up over C&D (13-2) three starts back, which brings her into the equation..
6th	11 6th (11) (18/1 -50%) Qaabil	18 18/1(-50%)	(11) Qaabil 18/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 33 days ago, weakening 2f out. Others more persuasive. 1-35, sole win in 1m apprentice handicap at Gowran Park in 2022; two runs for this yard..
7th	10 7th (10) (80/1 -142%) Peruvian Sunset	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Peruvian Sunset 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 6 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 200/1) 45 days ago. Much more needed if she's to get competitive. Has shown next to nothing, including in tongue-tie latest (200-1); best to look elsewhere..
8th	3 8th (3) (16/1 +20%) Brazen Arrow	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Brazen Arrow 16/1, One win from 43 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 22/1) 22 days ago, weakening 1f out. Visor back on. Poor win ratio (1-43); placed at Chelmsford (7f, Class 6) in November; not so good since..
9th	5 9th (5) (16/1 -113%) Button Bay	16 16/1(-113%)	(5) Button Bay 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in maiden (100/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 36 days ago, ridden over 2f out and never a threat. Drop into this basement grade contest rates a plus if she can take a step forward now. Slowly away all three starts, best form on second outing; plenty more required..
10th	7 10th (7) (66/1 -560%) Dazamay	66 66/1(-560%)	(7) Dazamay 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 150/1) in October. First run for yard after leaving Philip Kirby and only market support would make her of interest back from a break. Managed to beat just a single rival in three starts (7f-1m; novice/maiden) for P. Kirby..
11th	1 11th (1) (150/1 -355%) Amenadiel	150 150/1(-355%)	(1) Amenadiel 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Ninth of 10 in minor event (250/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 21 days ago, weakening from 3f out. Hard to make a case for. Massive odds; well beaten in all three AW starts (7f-1m4f); best to look elsewhere..

LTO Selection:

GYPSY WHISPER has been knocking on the door recently, having finished less than a length behind the winner on four of his last five starts, and this appears to be a solid opportunity for the seven-year-old to gain a deserved victory. Big Narstie has plummeted down the handicap in recent months and the application of blinkers for the first time might spark a revival. Twistaline and Broughtons Flare are both capable of a decent showing.

A 3-time winner on all-weather this time last year, BROUGHTONS FLARE took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Wolverhampton recently and in a race lacking depth, he gets the vote to build on that here. Gypsy Whisper arrives in good nick and she's feared, ahead of Coconut Bay. The lightly-raced Button Bay is also worth monitoring in the market faced with her easiest assignment to date.

Mark Loughnane's BROUGHTONS FLARE scored three times in January last year and shaped well when fourth at Wolverhampton last week.

20:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/3 -21%) Blazing Hot	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(2) Blazing Hot 10/3, C&D winner. 13/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 71 days ago, sticking to task. In the mix. C&D winner who ran well when third at Newcastle in October; has won after a similar break.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -50%) Not Too Real Bad	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Not Too Real Bad 9/2, Fair ex-Irish 5f winner. Yet to hit top form for his new yard but left poorly placed when eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Well worth another chance. Two wins in Ireland but disappointing in three starts for her new yard; cheekpieces go on.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/4 +44%) Resilience	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(3) Resilience 5/4, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 7/2) 35 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Merits consideration. Fourth at Wolverhampton on final two starts of last year; cheekpieces on; considered.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -29%) Crocodile Power	11 11/1(-29%)	(4) Crocodile Power 11/1, 9/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 months ago on his final run for John Quinn. Needs to hit the ground running for his new yard. Back on last winning mark; makes stable debut after 291 days off; drop to 5f is a question.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 -67%) Another Angel	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Another Angel 20/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 20 runs last year. Seventh of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 30 days ago so needs to get back on track. Eight wins at Newcastle but has won once over C&D; needs to improve on recent efforts.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/2 +27%) Yaahobby	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(5) Yaahobby 11/2, 12/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 48 days ago. One to consider. Not the most prolific (3-38) but back off his last winning mark, which offers some hope.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -257%) Coley's Koko	50 50/1(-257%)	(7) Coley's Koko 50/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f). Off 129 days with work to do. Losing run up to 22 and record suggests she may need this run after four months off.
8th	8 8th (8) (80/1 -100%) The Spinmeister	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) The Spinmeister 80/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (125/1) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has beaten a total of two rivals in seven starts on turf/Tapeta; cheekpieces go on.
9th	9 9th (9) (100/1 -150%) Desert Illusion	100 100/1(-150%)	(9) Desert Illusion 100/1, 125/1 and blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 17 days ago. Others appeal more. Placed twice on turf last year but lost her way afterwards and is now 0-15; little appeal.

LTO Selection:

BLAZING HOT went close on several occasions at the back end of last season, including when just denied on his penultimate start at Pontefract. He remains on the same mark as his latest effort, when finishing third at Newcastle, and gets the vote in what appears to be a winnable contest on paper. The application of cheekpieces might yield some improvement from Resilience, with Yaahobby and Coley's Koko others to note.

NOT TOO REAL BAD didn't enjoy the rub of the green when eighth at Newcastle last time and this fair ex-Irish scorer can resume winning ways for the excellent Mick Appleby team. Resilience arrives on a long losing run but is still feared most ahead of in-form Yaahobby and the returning Crocodile Power.

The selection is BLAZING HOT who is still 3lb lower than when gaining his latest success over C&D at the end of 2022.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

Racecard Key

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Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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