Southwell Races & Results 1 Friday 31st January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Southwell Races & Results Tomform Friday 31st January 2025

There were 36 Races on Friday 31st January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 31st January 2025

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

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

Form	Odds	Age
11 (11) (66/1 -100%) Cheese The One	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Cheese The One 66/1, Possibly needed the run after 10 months off when tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) 77 days ago. Blinkers back on. Absent since achieving little 11 weeks ago; others preferred.
10 1st (10) (3/1 +50%) Jesse Luc	3 3/1(+50%)	(10) Jesse Luc 3/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in January. 8/11, creditable second of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago, pulling hard. May benefit from a first-time hood. Solid record in classified races this year; faces a tougher task back at handicap level.
3 2nd (3) (10/1 +38%) Call Glory	10 10/1(+38%)	(3) Call Glory 10/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. 0-5 for new yard but has a fighting chance off current mark and with rider taking off 5lb.
4 3rd (4) (5/2 +50%) Wee Fat Mac	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(4) Wee Fat Mac 5/2, Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 5/2) 8 days ago. Can make presence felt once more. Went very close on latest start and remains on last winning mark; firmly in the mix.
12 4th (12) (28/1 +15%) Vivency	28 28/1(+15%)	(12) Vivency 28/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form when third of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 40/1) 8 days ago. Placed in 7f contest here last week but ran to a meagre RPR.
8 5th (8) (14/1 -17%) Man On A Mission	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Man On A Mission 14/1, Latest win at Kempton in December. 3/1, respectable 4 lengths second of 9 to Court Drive in handicap at Kempton (6f) 11 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Won at Kempton in December; held by Court Drive on form there last week.
1 6th (1) (7/2 -17%) Court Drive	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Court Drive 7/2, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (4/1) at Kempton (6f) 11 days ago by 4 lengths from Man On A Mission, comfortably. Much respected under a 5 lb penalty. Won well at Kempton last week; great chance under a penalty (future mark 3lb higher).
7 7th (7) (7/1 +42%) Arc Shadowfax	7 7/1(+42%)	(7) Arc Shadowfax 7/1, 7/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, very slowly away. Interesting from slipping mark. Steadily finding his form for new yard; good third over C&D last time despite tardy start.
2 8th (2) (4/1 +50%) Em Jay Kay	4 4/1(+50%)	(2) Em Jay Kay 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 5/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. Will continue to give a good account. Won at Wolverhampton in November; has remained in form since; solid claims.
6 9th (6) (14/1 -40%) Fortunate Star	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Fortunate Star 14/1, Course winner who found run of good form coming to a halt when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, 5/4) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Below-par favourite here last time but solid otherwise of late and may rebound.

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17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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A few with chances, but the vote goes to COURT DRIVE. The Inns Of Court filly must shoulder a 5lb penalty having bolted up at Kempton recently, but that might not be enough to stop her, especially given that she's drawn handily again. Man On A Mission finished second behind the selection that day but with cheekpieces applied for the first time, he might be able to close the gap. That being said, Wee Fat Mac has been knocking hard at the door recently and he could be the bigger threat.

Plenty with chances but COOPERATION edges the vote having shaped well from an attractive mark over C&D last week. There seemed to be no fluke about Court Drive's performance at Kempton 11 days ago and she's much respected under a 5 lb penalty, with Em Jay Kay completing the shortlist.

Preference is for COOPERATION, who finished nicely for second over C&D last week. Court Drive is feared most.

17:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (8/11 -82%) Marchogion	0.727273 8/11(-82%)	(3) Marchogion 8/11, Fairly useful maiden who was runner-up in minor events final 2 starts in 2024. Shaped as if needing the run after 4 months off when last of 9 at Newcastle a fortnight ago and sets a good standard. Drops back to a much easier level; the clear pick on his 2yo form, which stacks up well.
1 2nd (1) (2/1 +80%) Adversary	2 2/1(+80%)	(1) Adversary 2/1, £90,000 yearling, Pinatubo colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, including useful 7f winner Sea of Thieves. Showed only greenness when down the field in a 7f Kempton novice on debut in September. Has been gelded subsequently. Always behind in sole 2yo start; gelded since; in good hands and may do better.
2 3rd (2) (200/1 -203%) Ancient State	200 200/1(-203%)	(2) Ancient State 200/1, Well held in minor event/maiden. Poor chance on form; drops in trip.
5 4th (5) (4/1 +60%) Snow Creek	4 4/1(+60%)	(5) Snow Creek 4/1, 16,000 gns 2-y-o, Wootton Bassett gelding. Dam, runner-up both starts at 1m-1¼m, half-sister to high-class Ribchester, champion older miler in Europe. Trainer has made a good start and worth a market check. 16,000gns 2yo; by Wootton Bassett out of a well-related dam; attractively bred.
4 5th (4) (80/1 -220%) Secret Sausage	80 80/1(-220%)	(4) Secret Sausage 80/1, Has offered little both starts to date. Lot to find with the chief form contender.
8 6th (8) (11/1 -144%) Fidget Lady	11 11/1(-144%)	(8) Fidget Lady 11/1, Territories filly. Closely related to useful 7f winner Maywake. Dam maiden who should have stayed 7f. Respected newcomer. Closely related to her yard's useful 7f winner Maywake; interesting newcomer.
6 7th (6) (66/1 -32%) Adaay's Grace	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Adaay's Grace 66/1, 100/1 and cheekpieces on, ninth of 10 in novice at this C&D on debut 16 days ago, slowly away. Soundly beaten in C&D contest 16 days ago.

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17:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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MARCHOGION made little impact on his handicap debut at Newcastle a fortnight ago, but the Mehmas colt sets a useful standard with an official rating of 85 and he is expected to prove too strong back in novice company. Fidget Lady wouldn't need to be anything out of the ordinary to be involved and she warrants a market check ahead of her first start, while Secret Sausage heads the remainder.

MARCHOGION sets a good standard and is taken to make the most of a good opportunity. Market checks are advised on Fidget Lady and Snow Creek, who are a couple of newcomers who both make some appeal on paper.

The withdrawal of chief form rival Kewmill leaves MARCHOGION a long way clear on the figures. Fidget Lady is second choice.

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 1st (2) (4/1 +43%) Pleasant Man	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Pleasant Man 4/1, Flat/hurdles scorer who ran best race since joining present yard when second of 8 in handicap at this course (11.1f) 7 days ago. Rider takes off a handy 7 lb if he can build on that back up in trip. Went close here last week and he's due to go back up 1lb in future; fighting chance.
1 2nd (1) (13/2 -86%) Robusto	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) Robusto 13/2, Added to his tally at Kempton (2m) last summer. Ended last year below best but showed benefit of a 4-month break when runner-up back at aforementioned venue 23 days ago. Respected from unchanged mark with a repeat. Rebounded with close second at Kempton on reappearance; likely player off same mark.
7 3rd (7) (5/2 +17%) Swinging London	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(7) Swinging London 5/2, Enjoying a very productive winter, capitalising on the drop back down in grade when making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts in a C&D handicap 7 days ago, always fending off a progressive rival (the pair clear). Possibilities under a penalty. Incurs 4lb penalty and goes back up in grade but warrants respect in current form.
5 4th (5) (11/2 +54%) Sir Geoff Hurst	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(5) Sir Geoff Hurst 11/2, Showed much more than previously after 13 months off when runner-up on qualifying run at Newcastle (12.5f) in December. Not seen to best effect when ninth of 11 on handicap debut at Kempton 2 weeks later but his mark does demand more in any case. Possibly bounced last time; rested 44 days since and may progress.
3 5th (3) (16/1 -167%) Nibiru	16 16/1(-167%)	(3) Nibiru 16/1, Temperamental but capable sort who resumed winning ways with a tongue tie refitted in 7-runner handicap here (16.5f) 6 weeks ago, leading final 100 yds. Nudged up only 1 lb and drop back in trip will hold no fears. Scored here last month on second Flat run for new yard; may remain competitive.
4 6th (4) (11/4 +45%) Optician	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(4) Optician 11/4, All 5 career victories have come at Wolverhampton, the latest over this sort of trip in December. Wasn't disgraced when third of 7 in handicap at that venue 4 weeks ago and, boasting an excellent record when partnered by Rossa Ryan, he's fancied to be in the shake up. Recent form includes a December win that took his record under Rossa Ryan to 3-4.
6 7th (6) (16/1 -60%) Educator	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Educator 16/1, Twice a winner earlier in his career but winless in this sphere for Mick Appleby and no better than modest form in trio of maiden hurdle runs for present yard this winter. Returns to the Flat operating from career-low mark though, and booking of Hollie Doyle an obvious plus. 0-5 on AW but finished second off 3lb higher over C&D on last attempt.
8 8th (8) (18/1 -50%) Percy Willis	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Percy Willis 18/1, Course winner. 10/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 8 days ago. Present mark looks about right and this trip is probably at the limit of his stamina. Has done his winning at about 1m4f; stamina to prove back up in distance.

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18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow

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SWINGING LONDON made it three wins from his last four appearances when defeating a progressive rival over C&D last Friday. The pair pulled well clear that day, so, despite having never defied a mark this high previously, the 4lb penalty incurred for that victory might not halt his progress. Recent course winner Nibiru is feared most, while others to consider include Robusto and Optician.

SWINGING LONDON capitalised on the drop back in class and continued his fine form when making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts over C&D 7 days ago and, in what looks an ordinary race for the grade, he may well be up to going in again under a penalty. Robusto and Optician may well be the pair to give John Mackie's charge most to think about.

Lawrence Mullaney's last two runners have won, which gives hope that PLEASANT MAN can build on last Friday's effort and go one better.

18:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 2) 11f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (1/1 +9%) Champagne Prince	1 1/1(+9%)	(5) Champagne Prince 1/1, Smart colt. Course winner. 2/1, career best when winning 5-runner listed race at Kempton (12f) 51 days ago by ¾ length from Eydon, having run of race but always holding the runner-up. 2 lb worse off but may uphold the form. Saw off Eydon in Listed event at Kempton in December; goes well on AW and could follow up.
2 2nd (2) (10/11 +24%) Eydon	0.909091 10/11(+24%)	(2) Eydon 10/11, Smart horse. 13/8, bit below form ¾-length second of 5 to Champagne Prince in listed race at Kempton (12f) 51 days ago. Shouldn't be much between them again. Second to Champagne Prince at Kempton last time and closely matched with that rival again.
1 3rd (1) (14/1 +0%) Claymore	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Claymore 14/1, Useful gelding. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 14 days ago. Has a fair amount to prove at present. Last two runs have been poor and his losing sequence stretches back to June 2022.
3 4th (3) (20/1 -25%) Intinso	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Intinso 20/1, Useful gelding. 14/1, first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden cheaply when creditable third of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 36 days ago. May strip fitter with that under his belt. Fair third at Wolverhampton on stable debut; not without hope if building on that.

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18:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 2) 11f Race Class Flow

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Although EYDON arrives on the back of a close-up second behind reopposing winner Champagne Prince in a Listed event at Kempton, a 2lb pull could make all the difference. The six-year-old was given too much to do in a short space of time on that occasion and a more aggressive ride may see Andrew Balding's inmate coming out on top. Fellow in-form rival Intinso may chase the aforementioned pair home.

CHAMPAGNE PRINCE was better than ever when seeing off Eydon at Kempton last month and while he came in for a good ride on the day and is 2 lb worse off, he may well come out on top again.

Runner-up Eydon has a 2lb pull at the weights but CHAMPAGNE PRINCE is improving and taken to follow up his recent Kempton win.

19:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (7/2 -75%) Rubellite	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(4) Rubellite 7/2, Modest mare. Latest win at Newcastle in January. Respectable second of 9 in minor event (15/8) at this course (11.1f) 17 days ago, no match for winner. Shortlist material for in-form yard. In good form, winning 1m4f classified at Newcastle before catching a tartar here since.
7 2nd (7) (7/4 +61%) Zooks	1.75 7/4(+61%)	(7) Zooks 7/4, Modest mare. Good second of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Chelmsford City (14f) 22 days ago, no match for winner. Cheekpieces on first time and he can make his presence felt. No win yet but not far away in last 5 handicaps, including here (1m3f/1m6f); down in class.
9 3rd (9) (25/1 +24%) Leon Trotsky	25 25/1(+24%)	(9) Leon Trotsky 25/1, Modest gelding. Last of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 14/1) 22 days ago, slowly away. Makes tapeta debut. Best effort so far when a close 3rd over 1m6f at Chelmsford; moderate since; Tapeta debut.
5 4th (5) (10/3 +58%) Snapius	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(5) Snapius 10/3, Poor gelding. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 10 days ago, finding little. Back on the level and he's certainly in the right hands. Hurdle winner in December; not ruled out back at 1m4f and down in grade.
2 5th (2) (11/1 -57%) Pittsburg	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Pittsburg 11/1, Modest gelding. One win from 22 Flat runs. Very good fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 40/1) 25 days ago. Task is to now back that up. No standout at the weights but in form and he acts well on this surface; not dismissed.
6 6th (6) (17/2 +58%) Velvet Vulcan	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(6) Velvet Vulcan 17/2, Modest gelding. 20/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 90 days ago. Good chance on the pick of his form in early 2024 but at rather low ebb in recent starts.
1 7th (1) (5/1 +44%) Bay Of Naples	5 5/1(+44%)	(1) Bay Of Naples 5/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 46 days ago. Since undergone a breathing op. Infrequent winner now but consistent and went close over 1m3f here in October; had wind op.
3 8th (3) (50/1 -525%) Recorwoman	50 50/1(-525%)	(3) Recorwoman 50/1, Unreliable individual. 16/1, respectable third of 9 in minor event at this course (11.1f) 17 days ago, very slowly away. Needs everything to fall right. Both wins on testing turf; encouraging 3rd to an improver and Rubellite over 1m3f latest.
8 9th (8) (40/1 -150%) Lady Birdie	40 40/1(-150%)	(8) Lady Birdie 40/1, Modest filly. Eighth of 10 in minor event at Kempton (11f, 16/1) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces added to tongue tie. In the frame 4 times; vulnerable in classifieds so far; now goes in cheekpieces.

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19:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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RUBELLITE did little wrong when finding only a subsequent winner too strong over 1m3f here 17 days ago. An extra furlong is likely to suit Stella Barclay's mare if judged on her penultimate victory over an extended 1m4f distance at Newcastle and compensation could be in the offing. Bay Of Naples should prove more competitive now pitched into classified company and the veteran is likely to enter calculations along with Zooks.

RUBELLITE represents an in-form yard and having backed up her Newcastle win when runner-up here last week, she will take some stopping. Zooks should be a factor again, while Bay of Naples is also dangerous in this grade if a breathing operation has had the desired effect.

If his latest wind surgery has helped, then BAY OF NAPLES would have good claims on the pick of his course form this winter.

19:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (10/3 +67%) Smokey Malone	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(3) Smokey Malone 10/3, Modest gelding. Course winner. 12/1 and tongue strap on for first time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 25 days ago. Enters calculations. Three-time course winner who has a leading chance at the weights on classified debut.
6 2nd (6) (5/2 +58%) Zafaan	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(6) Zafaan 5/2, Modest gelding. 7/2, respectable third of 9 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Modest on the Flat and now goes up in trip. Placed in two maiden hurdles for new stable; likely player on these terms.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 0%) Dee's Dream	2.5 5/2(0%)	(1) Dee's Dream 5/2, Modest mare. One win from 22 Flat runs. 9/2, good third of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (12.4f) 29 days ago. This looks her optimum trip and she has to be taken seriously. Close third in similar event at Newcastle last month on classified debut; possibilities.
5 4th (5) (40/1 -150%) Uther Pendragon	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Uther Pendragon 40/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 36 days ago. Back down in trip. On a long losing sequence; others preferred.
7 5th (7) (10/1 +17%) Cookie Queen	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Cookie Queen 10/1, Modest filly. First run since leaving Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 10/1) 17 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Has something to find on ratings but may improve; second run for new yard.
2 6th (2) (33/1 -175%) Gentle Fire	33 33/1(-175%)	(2) Gentle Fire 33/1, Modest mare. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has achieved little in two runs for new stable; opposed.
9 7th (9) (80/1 -220%) Winding Road	80 80/1(-220%)	(9) Winding Road 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in novice at Newcastle (12.4f, 200/1) 23 days ago. More needed. Far from solid on her novice form; could improve for this drop in grade.
4 8th (4) (7/2 -75%) The Resdev Way	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(4) The Resdev Way 7/2, Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 15/2, good third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 25 days ago, needing stiffer test. Has good chance on form. Still capable of being competitive despite his advancing years; in the mix.

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19:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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THE RESDEV WAY returned to form with a solid third in a class 6 handicap at Wolverhampton earlier this month and he makes plenty of appeal reverting to classified company. The majority of these have something to prove at present, so this looks a suitable opportunity for the veteran to land a 14th career victory. Dee's Dream appreciated the step up in trip when hitting the frame at Newcastle and she's worth a second look, along with Zafaan.

THE RESDEV WAY needs a good test of stamina over this trip but this veteran should be a major player in this grade. Dee's Dream is second choice, ahead of Zafaan back on the level.

Kept to this level, DEE'S DREAM may build on her latest effort and record a first AW win. Smokey Malone is second choice.

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
10 1st (10) (5/4 +58%) Joolianoss	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(10) Joolianoss 5/4, C&D winner arrives here chasing a hat-trick. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (7/4) at Newcastle (10.2f) 10 days ago, winning with a bit in hand and now carries a 5 lb penalty for his troubles. Back down to a mile today and should give another good account. Form figures of 311 since handicapping; badly treated under a penalty but he's progressive.
8 2nd (8) (40/1 -300%) Kingdom Of Time	40 40/1(-300%)	(8) Kingdom Of Time 40/1, Fair form in pair of turf maidens for Charlie Appleby in 2023. Gelded for new yard but only moderate form shown in two starts, latest when fifth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (8f) 21 days ago. Needs to improve now handicapping. Has steadily regressive RPRs; could turn things around now handicapping.
6 3rd (6) (33/1 +0%) Mr Mistoffelees	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Mr Mistoffelees 33/1, Lost his way for Hughie Morrison having been fairly useful on the Flat. Reported to have had breathing problem when pulled-up on hurdles bow for new yard and returns to the Level today with something to prove. Pulled up (made a respiratory noise) in novice hurdle last month on debut for new yard.
1 4th (1) (10/3 +44%) Not Me	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(1) Not Me 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 10 in a maiden at Kempton (8f, 4/1), having been well-backed. Off 10 months and one to note in the betting on handicap debut. Solid effort in Kempton maiden when last seen; open to progress in handicaps; interesting.
2 5th (2) (14/1 -40%) The Cookstown Cafu	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) The Cookstown Cafu 14/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 9/2) 41 days ago, made little impression from 2f out. Visor on first time and that needs to spark an improvement. Below par last twice; chance of rebound depends on how well he responds to new headgear.
9 6th (9) (9/1 +10%) Youarenotforgiven	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Youarenotforgiven 9/1, Has been giving himself too much to do in races, often starting slowly. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for first time when fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 35 days ago, running on from the rear. Capable but needs to avoid another tardy start. Yet to win on AW; chance of improvement depends on whether the cards drop right.
5 7th (5) (13/2 -44%) Commander Of Life	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(5) Commander Of Life 13/2, Has finished in the frame on his last three visits to this track. Cheekpieces on for first time seemingly made the difference last time, produced a career-best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago. Has to enter calculations again on the back of that effort. Took well to cheekpieces at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; respected in retained headgear.
7 8th (7) (12/1 +25%) Dawn Of Liberation	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Dawn Of Liberation 12/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Forgivable effort when bit below form sixth of 10 in a handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) at the end of last season. He has gone well fresh in the past and cannot be dismissed making his reappearance. Stagnated towards the end of last term but market support should be heeded on reappearance.
4 9th (4) (7/2 +13%) Master Of Combat	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) Master Of Combat 7/2, Enjoyed most of his success at Wolverhampton, another solid effort when second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW), having been well-placed in a steadily run affair. Arrives here in good heart and can run well again for yard that is going well. Creditable second at Lingfield last time; has a consistent record at Southwell; solid.
3 10th (3) (40/1 -300%) Warren Hill	40 40/1(-300%)	(3) Warren Hill 40/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. Ran better under today's jockey when fifth of 7 (10f Chelmsford) earlier this month and has each-way claims dropping back in trip, representing yard in good form. All wins over 1m2f; drops back to 1m for first time since 2023; not the percentage call.

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20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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Joolianoss struck by half a length over 1m2f at Newcastle after his C&D victory and should mount a bold bid in his attempt to complete a hat-trick. However, the vote goes to MASTER OF COMBAT, who has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last two starts, most recently in this grade at Lingfield. Kevin Frost's seven-year-old goes off a 1lb higher mark and could be the one to beat. The Cookstown Cafu isn't out of it either.

COMMANDER OF LIFE was seemingly reinvigorated by first-time cheekpieces when winning at Wolverhampton 13 days ago and a 3 lb rise from the handicapper may not be enough to stop him here. C&D winner JOOLIANOSS carries a 5 lb penalty for his latest win but is respected in his bid for a hat-trick, while Youarenotforgiven would hold every chance if able break on terms. Dawn of Liberation has gone well fresh in the past and could outrun his odds in what looks a competitive affair.

Judged on the strength of his maiden form, interesting handicap debutant NOT ME (nap) looks capable of defying top weight.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (9/4 +68%) Legal Reform	2.25 9/4(+68%)	(6) Legal Reform 9/4, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 15/2, good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, bumping into a well-treated rival. One for the shortlist. Three C&D wins, the most recent on penultimate start; ran well here latest; solid chance.
3 2nd (3) (9/1 +0%) Diamondonthehill	9 9/1(+0%)	(3) Diamondonthehill 9/1, Had excuses on first run since leaving Michael Dods but bounced back last-time when third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 66/1) 27 days ago, travelled well and good claims if he can prove as effective back at 7f. Belied his 66-1 odds at Wolverhampton last time, seeming to produce his best AW effort.
8 3rd (8) (25/1 -79%) Abruzzo Mia	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Abruzzo Mia 25/1, Latest win at Thirsk in July. 9/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) and seemingly finding life tough off this kind of mark. Off 113 days but has run well fresh in the past. Competitively weighted but nearly all of his AW form is at Newcastle; bit to prove.
2 4th (2) (13/2 +54%) Brasil Power	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(2) Brasil Power 13/2, Latest win at Kempton in August. 20/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 13 days ago, hampered and not seen to best effect. Blinkers on first time but needs to step up on latest effort. Out of the money in better races this winter; should benefit from this drop back in grade.
1 5th (1) (3/1 -50%) Tiger Crusade	3 3/1(-50%)	(1) Tiger Crusade 3/1, C&D winner. ended a long losing run with a bit to spare last time, making the most of a drop in grade to win a 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago, well on top at finish. Excellent chance running in the same grade off 3 lb higher mark. Won at Wolverhampton last time and still looks favourably treated on historical data.
5 6th (5) (8/1 0%) Ziggy's Condor	8 8/1(0%)	(5) Ziggy's Condor 8/1, Not disgraced when 5 lengths fourth of 12 to Legal Reform in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on today and holds each-way prospects. Back in better form since switched to AW, making the frame over C&D most recently.
9 7th (9) (4/1 +20%) Wilde And Dandy	4 4/1(+20%)	(9) Wilde And Dandy 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 9/4, creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 34 days ago and entitled to be in the mix again. Ran well over C&D last time and that form has worked out nicely; respected off same mark.
4 8th (4) (16/1 -60%) Mitrosonfire	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Mitrosonfire 16/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Below form fifth of 10 in a handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 9/2) back in June. Off 7 months and tough ask to take this on comeback. Losing spell goes back to 2022; absent since last June; not the percentage call.

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20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Wilde And Dandy remains in good heart after taking the silver medal home over C&D on his latest outing and is likely to be thereabouts off an unchanged mark. However, it may pay to side with LEGAL REFORM, who finished second over track and trip earlier in the month and is only 1lb higher. If he can run to a similar level, then he may prove hard to beat. Last-time-out Wolverhampton scorer Tiger Crusade is another to watch out for.

TIGER CRUSADE scored in this grade earlier this month and faced with another 0-85 handicap here, he looks to have an excellent chance of following up that victory. Richard Kingscote is 1-1 on C&D winner Legal Reform, so he should run well along with Diamondonthehill who looks interesting dropped back to 7f having travelled well over an extended mile last time.

With the form of his latest C&D effort working out well, WILDE AND DANDY is preferred. Legal Reform is second choice.

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