Southwell Races & Results 1 Monday 3rd February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Southwell Races & Results Tomform Monday 3rd February 2025

There were 31 Races on Monday 3rd February 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Carlisle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 3rd February 2025

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

13:10 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 1st (7) (5/2 +0%) Ideallko	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(7) Ideallko 5/2, Winner of handicap chases at Ffos Las and Plumpton during early stages of last season and notched third success over fences at Windsor on New Year's Eve. Followed up back hurdling at Warwick recently and he has to be feared now returned to the larger obstacles. In-form 7yo who has won over fences and hurdles at Warwick this winter; respected.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 +50%) Pitwood Road	4 4/1(+50%)	(3) Pitwood Road 4/1, Bumper/hurdles winner and also successful sole start between the flags. Best effort yet in this sphere when fourth of 14 in a 25f Thurles handicap in December but this Irish raider will need to improve if she's to open her chase account. Irish mare; drops back in trip after running well over 3m1f in December; interesting.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 +0%) Golden De Coeur	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Golden De Coeur 9/2, Fair hurdler form and has left his inauspicious chase debut form well behind the last twice, latterly finding just one too good at Hereford (21f, good to soft). The winner didn't do much for the form when pulled up next time but this 9-y-o at least appears to be going the right way over fences. 0-13 under rules but comes here after good second at Hereford last month; in the mix.
4 4th (4) (11/2 -65%) Zestful Hope	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(4) Zestful Hope 11/2, Fair handicap hurdler/chaser who, fitted with cheekpieces, went agonisingly close to getting off the mark in this sphere at Uttoxeter in November. Delivered another good shift at Hereford recently and it's not hard to envisage this 8-y-o playing a leading role. 0-10 over fences but placed three consecutive times since cheekpieces were added.
6 5th (6) (9/2 +40%) Fever Dream	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(6) Fever Dream 9/2, Winner over hurdles at Perth last summer and followed that with a couple of respectable efforts in defeat. Yet to trouble the judge in this sphere and while his latest third at Hereford was a creditable effort, he has a fair bit to find with Golden de Coeur on that evidence. Seemingly back in good nick when third at Hereford last month; shortlisted.
2 \|PU\| (2) (11/1 +31%) West Warhorse	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) West Warhorse 11/1, Fair winning hurdler but below par on return here in October and subsequent chase debut at Sedgefield wasn't particularly inspiring. Now tried in a tongue strap. Free-goer who lacked fluency when safely held on chasing debut; others look safer.
5 \|PU\| (5) (15/2 -50%) Rajjamataz	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(5) Rajjamataz 15/2, Off the mark over fences at Fontwell last May and followed that with a couple of decent efforts in defeat. Didn't find much when it came to the crunch on his reappearance at Uttoxeter in November but he is at least entitled to come on for that run. Not seen since finishing tired ten weeks ago but earlier form makes him of interest.

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13:10 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

IDEALLKO arrives seeking a hat-trick having scored at Warwick on New Year's Eve before switching back to hurdles at the same venue last month. He won with more in hand on the first occasion, so a return to the larger obstacles might unlock further progression. Rajjamataz can be forgiven his latest effort at Uttoxeter, while Golden De Coeur's recent second at Hereford gives him every chance of being in the mix.

ZESTFUL HOPE has been knocking on the door in recent months and shades preference ahead of the hat-trick seeking Ideallko. It's by no means a two-horse race, though, with Golden de Coeur seemingly getting the hang of things over fences and Rajjamataz likely to strip fitter following his reappearance spin at Uttoxeter.

The suggestion is Irish mare PITWOOD ROAD, who drops back in trip after running well for a long way over 3m1f in December.

13:40 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 1st (2) (6/1 -50%) Finn Lough	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Finn Lough 6/1, Got off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster in December but pulled up early there 10 days ago after a bad mistake. Handily weighted if getting back on track. Pulled up soon after early jumping error last time; had solid chasing record beforehand.
8 2nd (8) (11/2 -22%) Martalmix'jac	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(8) Martalmix'jac 11/2, Back on song when second of 11 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 47 days ago. Much respected off the same mark now back up in trip. Back in good form over 2m4f in December; probably worth another crack at 3m; a possible.
6 3rd (6) (10/1 +0%) Ali Star Bert	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Ali Star Bert 10/1, Took this 12 months ago but pulled up in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 34 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Very inconsistent nowadays but won this race off today's mark last year.
5 4th (5) (14/1 +13%) Fairlawn Flyer	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Fairlawn Flyer 14/1, A fair 25f chase winner but he came in last of 7 in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, heavy) 29 days ago. Much more is required. Ran well in December, after a long absence, but well beaten since.
3 5th (3) (9/1 0%) Myfanwy's Magic	9 9/1(0%)	(3) Myfanwy's Magic 9/1, A fair maiden hurdler but pulled up in handicap chase (7/2) at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) on his debut over fences 34 days ago. Has something to prove. Second over hurdles on seasonal debut; pulled up on chase debut since but still considered.
7 6th (7) (6/5 +52%) Prince Cleni	1.2 6/5(+52%)	(7) Prince Cleni 6/5, A 3-time C&D winner, latest in January, and he comes here on the back of a good second of 11 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f, good to soft) 10 days ago, closing all way to line. Merits serious consideration nudged up 1 lb. Gained all three wins over C&D, the latest on New Year's Day; likely contender.
1 7th (1) (16/1 -60%) Balkardy	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Balkardy 16/1, Landed handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f) in October and generally respectable efforts since over hurdles and fences, seventh in 3m Ffos Las handicap hurdle 23 days ago. No forlorn hope. Won in October, after a break, but subsequent form is underwhelming; too unreliable.
9 8th (9) (18/1 -50%) Flemen's Tipple	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Flemen's Tipple 18/1, Finally opened his account in 3m chasse at Huntingdon but only fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, soft) 33 days ago. Not taken lightly returned to this sphere if back on his A-game. Won modest chase last spring but has very mixed record over last year or so.
4 \|PU\| (4) (18/1 -29%) Slievegar	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Slievegar 18/1, Multiple point winner who bagged a small-field Kelso hunter in May 2023. Winless between the flags since though and pulled up on yard debut in 2m4f handicap at Huntingdon last month. Five point wins; pulled up on recent rules return and tricky to weigh up at present.

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13:40 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

PRINCE CLENI was arguably inconvenienced by the low sun taking out all the fences in the home straight when beaten a neck at Doncaster in his attempt to back up his C&D victory on New Year's Day. Christian Williams' gelding can go one better at the expense of Finn Lough, who was pulled up early in that contest on Town Moor after a bad mistake. The six-year-old had won there prior to that and could easily bounce back. Martalmix'jac is entitled to respect on his second at Ludlow.

PRINCE CLENI arrives at the top of his game so this three-time C&D scorer looks the way to go at the chief expense of Martalmix'jac who figures on a handy mark on the back of his resurgent Ludlow second last time out. Finn Lough can also have a say at these weights if shrugging off a lesser effort at Doncaster.

He didn't get far at Doncaster last time but FINN LOUGH remains only 3lb higher than when winning a 0-130 contest there two starts ago.

14:10 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (3/2 +20%) Karton Plein	1.5 3/2(+20%)	(4) Karton Plein 3/2, Runner-up in a point. Has shown definite ability when fifth in a bumper and maiden hurdle for Olly Murphy and may prove the answer here. Just a respectable fourth on recent hurdling debut but still makes appeal here.
6 2nd (6) (11/10 +69%) Unleash The Beast	1.1 11/10(+69%)	(6) Unleash The Beast 11/10, Malinas gelding who is bred to stay very well and has shaped that way in a bumper/2 maiden hurdles so far. Sticks at 2m again but still much respected in a race where few boast compelling claims. Did not land a telling blow when fifth last time but he's a player in this easier race.
2 3rd (2) (12/1 -100%) Berkshire Lad	12 12/1(-100%)	(2) Berkshire Lad 12/1, Fair form in bumpers. Made a disappointing start to his hurdle career at Fakenham on New Year's Day but it's too soon to write him off in this sphere. Placed in a bumper but spoiled chance by racing too freely on hurdling debut.
9 4th (9) (11/2 -38%) Golden Echo	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(9) Golden Echo 11/2, Modest on Flat (stays 1½m) but did win a Hamilton handicap on her final outing for Julie Camacho and starts out over hurdles in an ordinary race. Enters the reckoning. Won low-grade Flat handicap last summer (1m3f); makes stable/hurdle debut here.
10 5th (10) (125/1 -213%) Majestic Mia	125 125/1(-213%)	(10) Majestic Mia 125/1, Fell in point in Ireland and well beaten in 2 hurdles here. Fell on Irish point debut and has not shown a great deal in first two hurdling starts.
7 6th (7) (33/1 +18%) Urblereagh	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Urblereagh 33/1, 150/1 when well held in a Carlisle maiden hurdle in February 2023. Absent since and can only watch with a tongue tie added now. Made reasonably encouraging debut two years ago but not seen again since.
1 7th (1) (16/1 +52%) Barleythorpe	16 16/1(+52%)	(1) Barleythorpe 16/1, Well held both starts in bumpers last spring for Pam Sly. Could only consider if backed now hurdling for Mick Appleby. Not disgraced in two bumpers last spring; makes stable/hurdle debut after a layoff.
5 \|PU\| (5) (25/1 -25%) Pay The Tab	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Pay The Tab 25/1, Fair form standout effort in bumpers but took little interest when pulled on Downpatrick hurdle debut. Has left Gordon Elliott and percentage call is to look elsewhere. Hooded first time. Placed in a bumper for Gordon Elliott but left that stable after two poor runs.
3 \|PU\| (3) (25/1 +38%) Hestina Hill	25 25/1(+38%)	(3) Hestina Hill 25/1, In top hands but well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle in recent months. First-time cheekpieces need to have a transformative effect. With good stable but was always behind when 150-1 for last month's hurdling debut.
8 \|PU\| (8) (150/1 -200%) Gemi Cat	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Gemi Cat 150/1, No form in 3 hurdles. A well-beaten outsider in three maiden/novice hurdles (2m-2m5f).

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14:10 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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KARTON PLEIN showed some promise on his timber debut when fourth to the well-touted Palladium at Huntingdon. With this contest lacking much depth on paper, Olly Murphy's gelding may have been found an excellent opportunity to gain a first career success. Unleash The Beast is capable of better following his fifth at Uttoxeter, while hurdling newcomer Golden Echo completes the shortlist.

KARTON PLEIN gets a narrow vote over Fergal O'Brien's Unleash The Beast in a maiden hurdle where previous form is very thin on the ground. Anthony Honeyball Flat recruit Golden Echo is another who could have a part to play.

This modest maiden hurdle may be fought out by KARTON PLEIN and Unleash The Beast, who both ran respectably when last in action.

14:45 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (10/1 -122%) Rule Me In	10 10/1(-122%)	(5) Rule Me In 10/1, £32,000 buy after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in December. Would need considering if the betting suggests he's expected to go well. Bought for £32,000 after clear second on Irish point debut in December; rules debut.
10 2nd (10) (11/2 -38%) Elforleather	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(10) Elforleather 11/2, Fair Flat winner for Jack Channon. Should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling for Alan King. Fair on the Flat at up to 1m6f for Jack Channon, winning three times; hurdle debut today.
3 3rd (3) (11/2 +45%) Little Dipper	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(3) Little Dipper 11/2, Half-brother to 3 winners, including the useful Gaitway, and had shown a fair level of ability when fourth in bumpers 6 months apart. Makes hurdle debut after a further 3 months off. Displayed significant promise when fourth in two bumpers last year; hurdle debut today.
6 4th (6) (25/1 -150%) Spectre One	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Spectre One 25/1, Never involved in a Huntingdon bumper last month but from a leading stable and no surprise were he to prove a different proposition now hurdling. Represents a top stable but was unable to land a significant blow on recent bumper debut.
4 5th (4) (5/1 +29%) My Cullen	5 5/1(+29%)	(4) My Cullen 5/1, Shaped with some promise in a brace of bumpers and shrugged aside a disappointing hurdle debut when fifth of 13 in 2m Newbury novice 19 days ago. Likely capable of better again. Kept on for respectable fifth in fairly good Newbury novice last month; could have a say.
7 6th (7) (50/1 -100%) Watching Over You	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Watching Over You 50/1, Bumper winner for Milton Harris in February 2023 but not seen again until well held in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle for Olly Murphy just 9 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot in a short time. Won weak bumper in 2023 but was beaten out of sight on recent stable/hurdle debut.
9 7th (9) (100/1 -203%) Lady Fortune	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Lady Fortune 100/1, 22/1, distant fifth of 10 in bumper at Carlisle (17f, soft) on debut 50 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Quite stoutly bred mare who was tailed off in soft-ground bumper on debut.
2 \|PU\| (2) (2/3 +56%) Heart Over Head	0.666667 2/3(+56%)	(2) Heart Over Head 2/3, Half-brother to connections useful hurdler Alaphilippe who produced a promising first effort when second in a Market Rasen bumper just under a year ago. Has had wind surgery ahead of this switch to hurdles. Gets the vote. Kept on well for second behind fairly useful rival on bumper debut last February.
1 \|PU\| (1) (80/1 -142%) Cometh The Hour	80 80/1(-142%)	(1) Cometh The Hour 80/1, Sixth of 7 in a Ffos Las bumper for Rebecca Curtis in October 2022 and not seen since. Can only be watched. Absent since low-key bumper debut for another stable in 2022.

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14:45 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

HEART OVER HEAD showed a fair amount of ability when filling the runner-up spot on his sole bumper start at Market Rasen in February last year and the form of that contest is working out well. Fergal O'Brien's six-year-old has since had a wind operation and it would be no surprise to see him make an instant impression on his hurdling debut. Rule Me In finished second between the flags before changing hands for 32,000 pounds and has to be respected. Elforleather needs to be monitored in the market.

HEART OVER HEAD shaped well in a bumper last February and might prove the answer to the second division of this maiden hurdle. Flat winner Elforleather is second choice ahead of My Cullen and Irish point recruit Rule Me In.

We haven't seen him since last February but HEART OVER HEAD made a very promising bumper and could be hard to beat here.

15:18 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
10 1st (10) (13/8 +82%) Lyle View	1.625 13/8(+82%)	(10) Lyle View 13/8, Runner-up on the last of 3 outings in points and fared a bit better in a first-time hood when fourth in an 11-runner Uttoxeter handicap (15.8f, heavy) on New Year's Eve. Now 2 lb lower and live each-way claims now moving back up in trip. Respectable fourth at Uttoxeter and has claims if she can build on that back up in trip.
4 2nd (4) (6/1 -20%) Gotthereintheend	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Gotthereintheend 6/1, Showed a bit in bumpers and improved on previous hurdling efforts when a staying-on second in a novice at Warick last spring. Not so good in a first-time tongue strap (retained here) on return and handicap/yard debut at Ascot in December but she's probably worth another chance. May have had stamina or fitness issues on Ascot stable debut; not ruled out back in trip.
8 3rd (8) (22/1 -57%) Lady Harriett	22 22/1(-57%)	(8) Lady Harriett 22/1, Opened account at Ffos Las in November but has followed that with two heavy defeats and now finds herself with a point to prove. Off the mark at Ffos Las (2m4f) in November but she's struggled in both runs since.
12 4th (12) (14/1 -56%) Oneforthefairgreen	14 14/1(-56%)	(12) Oneforthefairgreen 14/1, Reappearance second at Leicester represented a step forward but she has failed to build on that since and not sure that this step back up in trip is what she wants. Runner-up at Leicester in November but well held in both runs since and she's now 0-12.
9 5th (9) (20/1 -43%) Princess Keri	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Princess Keri 20/1, From the family of Welsh Grand National winner Potters Corner. Little impact in 3 runs under Rules so far but she's another who could be seen in a better light now switched to handicap company. In good hands and still lightly raced but she needs plenty of progress on handicap debut.
11 6th (11) (13/2 -86%) Hey Mama Rock Me	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(11) Hey Mama Rock Me 13/2, Stoutly bred and produced by far her best effort yet when chasing home an improver upped to 23.8f on return at Musselburgh (soft) on New Year's Day. Provided that this drop back in trip doesn't count against her, she should make a bold bid to go one better. Promising second on recent handicap debut at Musselburgh (3m); respected back in trip.
3 7th (3) (14/1 +13%) Ici La Reine	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Ici La Reine 14/1, Dual AW bumper winner who shaped fairly well when fifth on 20.5f Market Rasen hurdles debut in November 2023. However, she has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts and needs to get back on track returning from 9 months for her new yard. Two bumper wins but no progress in four hurdle runs; bit to prove on return for new yard.
6 8th (6) (40/1 -21%) Laddie Cooper Mia	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Laddie Cooper Mia 40/1, Shaped like a stayer in 3 bumpers and remote second of 4 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) on hurdles bow in November. Safely held next 2 starts and needs to raise her game now pitched into a handicap. Still early days and now goes handicapping but she needs a transformation.
1 9th (1) (25/1 -150%) Loud And Proud	25 25/1(-150%)	(1) Loud And Proud 25/1, Winless following 8 attempts between the flags and hasn't made much of an impact in mares' maiden/novice hurdles so far. Still, better could be forthcoming now upped in trip for this handicap debut for her up-and-coming yard. Watch the betting. Unexposed over hurdles and is a possible improver upped in trip on handicap debut.
7 \|PU\| (7) (3/1 +25%) Wilmcote	3 3/1(+25%)	(7) Wilmcote 3/1, Showed ability amidst greenness in 2 bumpers and bettered her novice exploits in this sphere when third of 11 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) just before Christmas. 1 lb lower now and promises to be suited by this stiffer test, so there's certainly cause for optimism. Eyecatching third on handicap debut at Uttoxeter and she looks interesting upped in trip.
13 \|PU\| (13) (11/1 +8%) Extra Cover	11 11/1(+8%)	(13) Extra Cover 11/1, Hasn't offered much in a bumper nor 5 starts over hurdles and hopes now pinned on the first-time visor sparking improvement. Still unexposed but needs a visor to make a big difference on this drop back in trip.
5 \|PU\| (5) (25/1 -39%) Omaha Wish	25 25/1(-39%)	(5) Omaha Wish 25/1, Opened account over fences for Dan Skelton at Fakenham last summer but efforts for present yard have left a fair bit to be desired. On lower mark on this return to hurdling and she's hard to rule out back up in trip.
14 \|PU\| (14) (28/1 +15%) Misting	28 28/1(+15%)	(14) Misting 28/1, Little promise in bumpers and similar story over hurdles so far, showing signs of temperament but not a great deal in the way of ability. 0-7 and pulled up in both handicaps; tongue-tie is now added and has lots to prove.
2 \|PU\| (2) (100/1 -100%) Time For Tea	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Time For Tea 100/1, Fair maiden hurdler at best for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but she's difficult to make a case for on the back of a very poor debut performance for this yard at Taunton. Nine-race maiden and was pulled up at 80-1 on handicap/stable debut last month.

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15:18 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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HEY MAMA ROCK ME was well beaten into second in a stronger event at Musselburgh, but she takes a drop in trip and has a 2lb lower mark to contend with. The booking of James Bowen aids her cause further so she might be able to make her second handicap start a successful one. Wilmcote produced a better effort to reach the frame on her handicap bow at Uttoxeter and is an interesting contender on her first attempt over this distance. Gotthereintheend is another to note.

While this drop back in trip is of dubious benefit, HEY MAMA ROCK ME is nevertheless appealing on the back of an improved reappearance second upped to a trip just shy of 3m at Musselburgh. Conversely, Wilmcote is going up in trip following a decent effort over the minimum distance at Uttoxeter and she will be a threat if, as expected, this stiffer test helps eke out a little more. Lyle View and handicap debutante Princess Keri are also shortlisted.

This step up in trip looks a good move for WILMCOTE and she's a big player if scan build on her eyecatching third at Uttoxeter.

15:50 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
11 1st (11) (7/2 +75%) Shantwopointfive	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(11) Shantwopointfive 7/2, Irish point winner who built on hurdles debut promise when landing a 7-runner maiden at Cartmel (2¾m, good to soft) in May. May have needed the run back on testing ground when fifth of 9 in a handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 60 days ago. Should come on for that. Maiden winner last spring and shaped quite well on handicap debut in December, after break.
10 2nd (10) (3/1 -9%) Bobby Socks	3 3/1(-9%)	(10) Bobby Socks 3/1, On the up in 2023 winning brace of 2½m handicaps, one over C&D. Showed he still retains plenty of ability when third of 10 in a handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f) on the back of a 17-month absence. Entiled to come on for that and had another wind surgery since. Interesting contender for top yard. Would appeal more on good ground but still helps to give stable a strong hand in this race.
1 3rd (1) (14/1 -75%) Whatsupwithyou	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Whatsupwithyou 14/1, Veteran isn't the easiest to win with. Well-backed when headgear back on at Cheltenham in November but a shade disappointing that day. Regressed when tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Blinkers tried today but others have stronger claims. On a good mark now but needs to be perked up by a change of headgear today.
9 4th (9) (15/2 +46%) Whatsyourproblem	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(9) Whatsyourproblem 15/2, Has yet to build on the promise of his hurdle debut second in Ireland, has ran okay in two stars for Fergal O'Brien, latest third of 9 in a novice hurdle (7/1) at Doncaster (20.8f, good) 66 days ago. Should be more at home in handicaps but we may not see the best of him until he tackles fences. Below his Irish hurdling form on first two starts for this stable but remains unexposed.
3 5th (3) (5/1 -11%) Shared	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Shared 5/1, Improved when taking a 2m Chepstow handicap on reappearance last season and ended that campaign with a creditable effort at Warwick. His tendency to race lazily has been evident this season, although not suited by sharper test at Plumpton last time. Claims if on a going day back up in trip. Became rather disappointing last year; needs to up his game on first run for three months.
6 6th (6) (11/2 +39%) Toonagh Warrior	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(6) Toonagh Warrior 11/2, Placed in brace of Southwell handicaps at up to this trip with cheekpieces fitted this winter. Jumped well and was better value than his finishing position when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f), had his stamina stretched. Should be in the mix back down in trip in first-time blinkers. Second twice in cheekpieces here in the autumn; below that form since; now tries blinkers.
5 7th (5) (9/1 -64%) Bread And Butter	9 9/1(-64%)	(5) Bread And Butter 9/1, Right back to form since undergoing a wind op, winning 3 on the bounce under Lewis Saunders before respectable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft), faring best of those who raced off the pace. Can be competitive again but handicapper has made life tougher now. Won three in a row in the autumn and was placed off today's mark last time; big player.
7 8th (7) (18/1 -13%) D'jo Dela Barriere	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) D'jo Dela Barriere 18/1, Struck at the second time of asking for Evan Williams in 2m Hereford novice earlier this season. Struggled to make an impact back over fences and returns to smaller obstacles, making his handicap debut in this sphere. Not many miles on the clock but others preferred here. Safely held in two chases since easily winning a weak novice hurdle; others preferred.
4 9th (4) (12/1 +40%) Churchills Boy	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Churchills Boy 12/1, Bumper winner and already a dual winner in this sphere in 2022/2023. Bounced back from disappointing effort when a respectable fourth at Plumpton (20.5f, good) back in April 2023 but off the track since and likely to need the outing here. Dual novice winner in 2022-23 season; returns from long absence today.
2 \|PU\| (2) (11/1 -22%) The Winslow Boy	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) The Winslow Boy 11/1, Made it fourth time lucky over hurdles in 2m Chepstow novice in November. Couldn't defy a tough-looking opening mark on handicap debut when fourteenth of 18 in a handicap hurdle at Ascot. Tackles longer trip today but needs to improve to overcome current handicap mark. Chepstow novice winner; disappointed on handicap debut but remains of interest.
8 \|PU\| (8) (17/2 +29%) Stratton Oakmont	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(8) Stratton Oakmont 17/2, Course winner returned with a good third at Ffos Las in November. Disappointed at Haydock 6 weeks later but he's not the type to stay down for long. Placed on seasonal debut but pulled up since, and seems best suited by 3m nowadays.

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15:50 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Although thwarted in his hat-trick bid when third at Taunton, the 2m3f distance may have been just on the sharp side for BREAD AND BUTTER. A return to an extended 2m4f is sure to see Olly Murphy's veteran in a much better light and, racing off an unchanged mark, he's taken to regain the winning thread. Shared is another who should excel over this longer trip and is feared most, ahead of the selection's stablemate Bobby Socks.

BOBBY SOCKS showed he retains plenty of ability when finishing a promising third on the back of a 17-month absence and he's the most interesting runner here. Toonagh Warrior has run some creditable races over the winter and should be in the mix once again. Paul O'Brien has a tough job aboard the enigmatic Shared, but he's capable if on a going day.

Another chance is given to THE WINSLOW BOY, who flopped on his handicap debut but still has scope to progress from his novice win.

16:20 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (5/1 +17%) Edgewell	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) Edgewell 5/1, Off the mark over fences with a cosy success in handicap at Downpatrick (23.7f) in October and back to form in this sphere when chasing home Jongleur D'etoiles last time (wore visor). Up 5 lb for finishing second given progressive nature of winner and can go well again if headgear has same impact. Ran big race in defeat behind Jongleur d'Etoiles last month; taken very seriously here.
9 2nd (9) (10/3 +26%) Star Vantage	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(9) Star Vantage 10/3, Remains a maiden after 17 runs but he shaped encouragingly when third of 16 in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f, soft), in a race that is working out extremely well with 1st, 4th and 5th all having won since. Must enter calculations here. 0-14 over hurdles but ran well when third in big field at Wetherby (3m) over Christmas.
3 3rd (3) (5/2 0%) Jongleur D'etoiles	2.5 5/2(0%)	(3) Jongleur D'etoiles 5/2, A typical improver from a yard who do so well with this type of horse. Arrives here on the back of a double having landed victories at Wincanton (beating Keable, a progressive sort) and Catterick, scoring by ½ length from Edgewell (25.3f). Up 6lb but should make a bold bid for the hat-trick here. Improving 6yo who bids to complete a hat-trick; could still be on a good mark.
5 4th (5) (18/1 +64%) Good Bye	18 18/1(+64%)	(5) Good Bye 18/1, Proved a model of consistency during 2022/23 campaign for this yard but has taken his time to warm up since returning from 17-month absence in June. Step in the right direction when sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f) 11 days ago but hard to be confident that he'll back that up. Didn't run badly at Wetherby 11 days ago but is seemingly on the downgrade.
7 5th (7) (33/1 +0%) Just Four Fame	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Just Four Fame 33/1, Third in an Aintree bumper in May 2022 but hurdling efforts have been uninspiring in the main, faring no better in handicaps, first-time visor having little impact when well-beaten at Market Rasen (16.6f) last month. Back to 3m here and others have stronger claims. Unplaced al seven hurdling starts; significant improvement required.
8 6th (8) (8/1 0%) De Vega's Warrior	8 8/1(0%)	(8) De Vega's Warrior 8/1, A frustrating maiden on Flat. Promise in first-time cheekpieces when third of 11 (20.5f, Southwell) on handicap debut but let down by his hurdling when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on in a bid to sharpen up his jumping. Third in first two handicap hurdles (2m4f/2m7f); needs to find extra here.
10 7th (10) (28/1 -40%) Pooroldmackley	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Pooroldmackley 28/1, Failed to complete both starts in points and only poor form over hurdles, making no impact when sixth of 7 in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 33/1) 70 days ago. Opposable on first try at this trip, unless market offers any hope. Well beaten in first two handicaps (2m4f/2mf); tries new trip and sports cheekpieces here.
1 8th (1) (5/1 +9%) Just Chasing May	5 5/1(+9%)	(1) Just Chasing May 5/1, Winner at Uttoxeter in June and has continued in good nick, third of 8 in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f, good to soft) in November before solid second of 14 in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy), having made the running. Should be competitive again. Placed all four starts since 2m4f win last May and likely to be on the premises again.
2 9th (2) (9/1 +36%) Small Town Hero	9 9/1(+36%)	(2) Small Town Hero 9/1, Point winner who has been brought along steadily in this sphere having shown some promise in qualifying runs. Makes handicap debut tackling 3m for the first time but could only be of interest if market speaks in his favour. One to note in the betting. Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles (2m4f-2m6f) but may fare better in handicaps.
4 10th (4) (10/1 +9%) Faded Fantasy	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) Faded Fantasy 10/1, Course winner not won since June 2023, went close on first attempt over fences at Hereford (25f) in November he's looked a difficult ride on two occasions since, when tried in different headgear. Clearly has his own ideas about the game and not one to rely on with all headgear removed today. Went close in a chase in November but did not look very enthusiastic on next two outings.
11 \|PU\| (11) (11/1 +8%) Tellairsue	11 11/1(+8%)	(11) Tellairsue 11/1, Benefitted from the step up in trip when landing 4-runner Fontwell handicap (25.8f) in April 2023. Returned from 20-month absence and a breathing operation when fair fourth of 12 in a handicap hurdle (50/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 45 days ago. Up in trip but needs to prove he can build on that. 3m2f winner in April 2023; returned from break with very encouraging 2m4f run in December.

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16:20 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

The hat-trick seeking JONGLEUR D'ETOILES supplemented his breakthrough victory at Wincanton when accounting for Edgewell at Catterick on New Year's Day. A 6lb higher mark is unlikely to be the ceiling of the six-year-old's ability and he rates as the one to beat. Edgewell may have to play second fiddle to the selection once more on only 1lb better terms, while the consistent Just Chasing May is likely to give another good account.

Neil Mulholland has been a master at taking low-grade handicappers on a winning sequence this season and that trend may continue with the progressive JONGLEUR D'ETOILES, who can overcome a 6 lb rise. Maiden Star Vantage finished third at Wetherby in a race that is working out particularly well, so he can run well and gain compensation at a later date. Edgewell, who chased home the selection last time out, should go well again if in the same form here.

Neil Mulholland's JONGLEUR D'ETOILES (nap) had to scrap hard to master Edgewell last month but can complete a hat-trick here.

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