11:54 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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11:54 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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Having been badly hampered by a faller and unseating his rider early on at Ludlow, CABHFUILFUNGI is worth persevering with. Kerry Lee's inmate had previously filled the runner-up spot on both outings at Uttoxeter in October and he looks ready to open his account over fences. Commanding View is entitled to build on his reappearance, when fourth on his chase bow at Warwick, and is feared most, ahead of Doc McCoy.

CABHFUILFUNGI had no luck when an early casualty at Ludlow last time but had made a solid start to his chase career previously and can gain a deserved first success in this sphere. Commanding View may give him most to think about.

Preference is for CABHFUILFUNGI, who was runner-up in his first two chase starts and was unlucky when unseating early on last time.

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12:28 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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12:28 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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C&D winner Felton Bellevue warrants strong consideration returning to the scene of his last success, and last month's runner-up effort at Market Rasen suggested that he's ready to strike. However, MACFIN showed up well for a long way before fading into eighth on his comeback at Stratford in October and Tom Lacey's nine-year-old could be worth chancing with that run under his belt. Big Bee Hive may fare best of the remainder.

BIG BEE HIVE has been in better heart than his recent form figures suggest and Sam England's gelding can notch a third win of the season. Felton Bellevue is a largely consistent performer at this level and should be in the mix again on the back of a sound effort at Market Rasen, with course-specialist Prince Cleni completing the shortlist.

The vote goes to FELTON BELLEVUE who showed good form over C&D early in 2024. He remains off his last winning mark.

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13:04 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:04 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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The hat-trick seeking STRINGTOYOURBOW has impressed with his jumping in victory at this venue and Musselburgh, and another bold display is forecast. A 6lb rise for the eight-year-old's latest triumph at the Scottish track looks more than workable and he rates a more solid proposition than Doncaster winner Stormin Crossgales, who is a potential improver up in distance but is likely to face stiffer opposition for the lead. Jaramillo could also feature.

STRINGTOYOURBOW is really motoring over fences now and could be hard to catch in his hat-trick bid. Jaramillo might be the danger.

Top of the list is STRINGTOYOURBOW, who won here and at Musselburgh in his last two starts and is open to more progress.

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13:39 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:39 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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MOON ROCKET created quite the impression when bolting up on his hurdling bow at Doncaster and given that a step up in trip promises to suit this point-to-point winner, he is fancied to repeat the dose. Stratford scorer Silver Thorn finished fifth behind brilliant Challow hero The New Lion at Newbury last time out and is respected in this less competitive affair, while Holokea appeals most of the remainder.

MOON ROCKET looked a useful prospect in making a successful hurdling debut at Doncaster in November, and with better to come, is a straightforward choice to defy a penalty at the first time of asking over this longer trip. Silver Thorn looks the obvious threat.

There looks to be more to come from MOON ROCKET after his successful hurdles debut at Doncaster in November.

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14:14 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:14 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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SUNSET HILL appeared to relish a step up in trip when recording a facile success over 2m5f at Kelso last month. It's hard to know exactly what that form is worth, but an opening mark of 114 looks fair and she might continue her progression. All The Glory won under Ben Macey here in November and merits respect, despite going up 8lb in the ratings. Near the foot of the handicap, Kalista Love could also have a say.

KALISTA LOVE's latest effort was eye-catching and she may have been in let in lightly from her opening mark, so she takes narrow preference over All The Glory, who ran out an impressive winner at Musselburgh last time. Sunset Hill is another one with potential.

An interesting race in which the vote goes to ALL THE GLORY, who hit a personal best with her smooth success at Musselburgh last time.

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14:49 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:49 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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BALHAMBAR was beaten just two lengths into third in a warm handicap at Cheltenham in November and was put up 4lb for that effort. Harry Derham's six-year-old continues to improve and could get his head back in front. Alnilam has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and should remain competitive after undergoing wind surgery. Rock House finished a fair third at Huntingdon on his reappearance and completes the shortlist.

A few with chances but Harry Derham's BALHAMBAR is enjoying a good time of it in this sphere and looks the way to go on the back of his very good Cheltenham third (form working out well). Rock House is weighted to have a say and next on the list with Norman Fletcher and Alnilam both well in the mix too.

This may be the day ALNILAM returns to winning form having been only narrowly beaten in both starts since returning in November.

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15:24 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:24 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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MOTAZZEN successfully completed a double in a conditionals' handicap at Fontwell on Boxing Day and is able to compete off an unchanged rating. The seven-year-old can cope with this drop in trip in order to go in again. Soldier's Leap finished five lengths behind the selection when filling the runner-up spot last time and could prove to be the main threat again. Eric Carmen is another to watch out for.

After a run on the Flat, MOTAZZEN has shown improved form back over hurdles on his last 3 starts, sticking to his task well when making it back-to-back wins at Fontwell 6 days ago, so he looks to hold leading claims without a penalty for his recent success. Nedzor is feared most after his promising handicap debut last time, ahead of Soldier's Leap.

This can go to the progressive MOTAZZEN (nap), who escapes a penalty for his win over a clear second at Fontwell on Boxing Day.

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Racecard Key

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S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
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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.

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