Southwell Races & Results 1 Friday 21st March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Southwell Races & Results Tomform Friday 21st March 2025

There were 36 Races on Friday 21st March 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Musselburgh, 8 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 21st March 2025

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

16:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 (2) (50/1 -52%) The Cooleen	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) The Cooleen 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 33/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 22 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip for tapeta debut. Well beaten on AW in all four starts since switch to Flat, latest at 33-1 in 1m2f handicap.
6 1st (6) (9/2 +44%) Lednikov	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(6) Lednikov 9/2, C&D winner in February. 7/1, respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 6 days ago. Can make the running, as when winning over C&D last month; firmly in each-way calculations.
1 2nd (1) (5/4 +29%) Come On John	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(1) Come On John 5/4, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and ran a cracker from a 4 lb higher mark when third in a slightly stronger contest there (12.2f) 6 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Remains of firm interest. Consistent sort; close again six days ago and should be in serious contention once more.
3 3rd (3) (15/2 +17%) Alvesta	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(3) Alvesta 15/2, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 5/1, fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. 0-13 for A Balding, 0-5 for this yard; coming down weights but not finishing any closer.
7 4th (7) (40/1 +0%) Forglen	40 40/1(+0%)	(7) Forglen 40/1, Little form in varied events. Off 6 months/had breathing operation. Significantly up in trip. Out the back all four races; wind surgery since; AW debut; not bred for this far.
8 5th (8) (16/1 -60%) Spartan Times	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Spartan Times 16/1, Fourth of 6 in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f, 7/4) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. 0-7; minor honours in classifieds on last three runs (9.4f, 1m4f and 1m2f); tongue-tie now.
4 6th (4) (7/2 +22%) Busby	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Busby 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Fifth of 8 in handicap (6/5) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can remain competitive bup in trip. 10yo but consistent form this winter and should be bang there once again.
9 7th (9) (20/1 +0%) Lucky Question	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Lucky Question 20/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Sixth of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 9/1) 33 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. 0-12 in Ireland and 0-7 in Britain; lack of impact in Britain puts him down the list.
10 8th (10) (33/1 +18%) Wath Court	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Wath Court 33/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs and only seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 100/1) on most recent outing. 0-19; probably stayed 1m4f on latest start (second attempt) but others are more persuasive.
5 9th (5) (40/1 -300%) Fen Tiger	40 40/1(-300%)	(5) Fen Tiger 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022 but was unsuited by the step up in trip when sixth of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, heavy) on final start in November. The return to this trip more suitable and capable from this mark but does lack a recent run. Seen far more often on turf and has a bit to prove on Tapeta; off since November.

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16:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A slow start proved costly for COME ON JOHN when finishing a never-nearer third over 1m4f at Wolverhampton six days ago. A winner over that same C&D the time before, James Owen's charge should take all the beating here if coping with a quick turnaround and he makes plenty of appeal racing before his revised mark takes effect. Busby didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when finishing fifth over shorter at Dunstall Park earlier this month and the veteran is feared most, ahead of Spartan Times.

COME ON JOHN almost overcame the run of the race at Wolverhampton last week, so he remains of firm interest, especially now back in a 0-55. Busby and the returning Fen Tiger head the opposition.

It's likely that this will be fought out between COME ON JOHN, Busby and Lednikov and it could be a good scrap.

17:25 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (11/8 +61%) Michael Scofield	1.375 11/8(+61%)	(4) Michael Scofield 11/8, 2/1, readily won 8-runner novice at this C&D on debut 20 days ago. Can do better so this Irish raider needs considering. Ready win from the front over C&D on debut 3 weeks ago; big player despite draw/penalty.
3 2nd (3) (3/1 +14%) Gunship	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) Gunship 3/1, 22/1 and tongue strap on, won 10-runner novice at Newcastle (8f) on debut 108 days ago. This €175,000 Sea The Stars colt should progress. Well in the mix. Just clung on at Newcastle on debut in December (1m); has big-race entries; respected.
10 3rd (10) (3/1 +57%) Prepare To Strike	3 3/1(+57%)	(10) Prepare To Strike 3/1, Kingman gelding. Dam 2-y-o 7f/1m winner, won May Hill Stakes and runner-up in Fillies' Mile. Interesting newcomer. First foal of a Group 2 winner for the owner; market to guide on debut.
11 4th (11) (150/1 -200%) Western Ruler	150 150/1(-200%)	(11) Western Ruler 150/1, Seventh of 10 in novice at this course (7.1f, 10/1) on debut 21 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Green and never in the hunt on his 7f debut here three weeks ago; stable also runs Karthon.
12 5th (12) (40/1 -60%) Zarakerjack	40 40/1(-60%)	(12) Zarakerjack 40/1, Seventh of 12 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 16/1) on debut 37 days ago. More is required. Last month's debut not without hope but a big step forward is needed to win here.
2 6th (2) (50/1 +50%) Norflondonforever	50 50/1(+50%)	(2) Norflondonforever 50/1, Had a wind op before coming in third of 10 in maiden (125/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 69 days ago, running on. First run for yahd after leaving Gary Brown and not ruled out. Promising 3rd at Wolverhampton ten weeks ago; first runner for owner/trainer.
7 7th (7) (8/1 -14%) Karthon	8 8/1(-14%)	(7) Karthon 8/1, 9/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Goodwood (9f, heavy) on debut. Off 159 days. Should improve. Well held on heavy ground in one 2yo run; can do better this year but maybe over further.
5 8th (5) (100/1 -150%) Deep Water Bay	100 100/1(-150%)	(5) Deep Water Bay 100/1, 40/1, eighth of 9 in novice at this C&D on debut 6 days ago. Lots more is needed. Never in the hunt over C&D on last week's debut (40-1); longer-term prospect.
6 9th (6) (17/2 +39%) Hawaiian King	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(6) Hawaiian King 17/2, 11/1, fifth of 9 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut. Off 158 days. Likely to improve. Green but clear promise in one run as a 2yo; Rossa Ryan booked for return; unexposed.
1 10th (1) (500/1 -150%) Admiral Fitz	500 500/1(-150%)	(1) Admiral Fitz 500/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. 125/1, sixth of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago. Poor hurdler and neither Flat run suggests he's the answer here.

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17:25 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Having dominated his rivals on his debut over C&D at the start of this month, there should be more to come from MICHAEL SCOFIELD. The son of Tiz The Law scored with something in hand and he's preferred to Gunship, who also warrants respect after scoring on his racecourse bow at Newcastle. Keep a close eye on Prepare To Strike too.

Charlie Hills's OURSIN shaped well on his debut when runner-up at Kempton and is fancied to build on it here and get off the mark at the chief expense of Simon and Ed Crisford's debutant Prepare To Strike. Both Gunship and Michael Scofield can also have a say in this fair novice.

Winners Gunship and Michael Scofield are feared but HAWAIIAN KING shaped well on debut and can improve this year.

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 (7) (14/1 -17%) Beautiful Dawn	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Beautiful Dawn 14/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 25/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. C Hit the frame on her last two starts and she should make another bold bid.
2 1st (2) (15/8 -25%) First Greyed	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(2) First Greyed 15/8, Bounced back to form from a tumbling mark to 12-runner handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago, plenty in hand. Obvious claims under a penalty. Return of a visor saw him win easily at Wolverhampton last week; 3lb well in; big player.
1 2nd (1) (2/1 +27%) King Of York	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) King Of York 2/1, Back in his best form for a while having landed back-to-back 7f course handicaps in recent months. Likely to make a bold bid for the hat-trick under a penalty. Chasing a hat-trick after two 7f wins here; 0-27 over 1m+ but does stay this far.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 +64%) Heretic	9 9/1(+64%)	(4) Heretic 9/1, 11/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago. Not built on a promising stable debut in four subsequent runs; risks attached.
5 4th (5) (9/2 +25%) Mickey Mongoose	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(5) Mickey Mongoose 9/2, C&D winner in February and again ran well when third of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Should remain competitive. C&D win last month was followed by two sound efforts over 7f; each-way shout back at 1m.
3 5th (3) (22/1 -100%) It's Tim	22 22/1(-100%)	(3) It's Tim 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 125/1) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on for handicap debut. Likely big improver now handicapping in a tongue-tie; betting should be revealing.
8 6th (8) (25/1 +0%) Van Zant	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Van Zant 25/1, C&D winner in January but hasn't reproduced that form in 4 subsequent runs. 7f win here in January but he's gone off the boil more recently; full revival is required.
6 7th (6) (12/1 +40%) Headshot	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Headshot 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January but came home last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 27 days ago. Blinkers back on. Won a classified race at Wolverhampton in January; less good twice since; blinkers back.

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18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Proceedings may be dominated by penalised winners King Of York and FIRST GREYED, with preference for the latter. Thomas Faulkner's inmate benefitted from the reapplication of a visor and more patient tactics when landing the spoils at Wolverhampton last week, and that comfortable success suggests he is the better handicapped of the pair. The aforementioned King Of York arrives on the back of a 7f double at Southwell, but a 5lb penalty and an extra furlong may just prove his undoing. Handicap debutant It's Tim is worth a second look in the betting.

FIRST GREYED caused a shock when defying huge odds with plenty in hand at Wolverhampton last week and can follow up if turning up in similar form under a penalty. Hat-trick seeker King of York also remains well treated on past exploits and rates the obvious threat.

It's Tim looks a likely big improver in handicaps but FIRST GREYED is ahead of the assessor and can back up last week's cosy win.

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (80/1 -142%) Lockdown Lass	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Lockdown Lass 80/1, 3-time winner on turf during 2023 but lightly raced since, failing to come on for her reappearance run when last of 7 in handicap (125/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. Current wellbeing hard to assess but this is a drop in class and she needs a market check.
3 1st (3) (1/1 +64%) Billy Mcgarry	1 1/1(+64%)	(3) Billy Mcgarry 1/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Continued run of good form since turn of the year when second of 11 in handicap (17/2) at this course (7.1f) 7 days ago. Has good chance on form. C&D winner; banging at the door this year and should run his race once again.
8 2nd (8) (33/1 -200%) Mr Stanley	33 33/1(-200%)	(8) Mr Stanley 33/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 12/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has work to do. 28-race maiden who has to prove his stamina for 1m.
7 3rd (7) (11/1 -10%) Mr Slicker	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Mr Slicker 11/1, Remains a maiden after 17 starts on these shores but shaped better than bare result when third of 12 in minor event at this C&D 17 days ago, likely he'd of gone very close with a clear run. More on his plate back in a handicap but not ruled out. Conditions to suit and he ran well here 17 days ago; more needed to end losing run though.
6 4th (6) (16/1 -60%) Pop Favorite	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Pop Favorite 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 8 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Last 6 wins have come at Newcastle but on a dangerous mark & K O'Neill replaces apprentice.
5 5th (5) (5/2 +50%) Ring Of Gold	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(5) Ring Of Gold 5/2, Comes here on a lengthy losing run but tumbled down the weights and shaped better than bare result in refitted visor when third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 43 days ago, not clear run over 1f out and running on. One to keep an eye on. On a losing run but he was a promising 3rd tried in a visor last month; chance with repeat.
1 6th (1) (13/2 -63%) Al Suil Eile	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(1) Al Suil Eile 13/2, Capitalised on a falling mark when registering a fourth C&D success in 12-runner handicap 10 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly run race. Considered turned out under a penalty. Narrow win here ten days ago can be upgraded a touch; high on the list despite a penalty.
2 7th (2) (14/1 -87%) River Wharfe	14 14/1(-87%)	(2) River Wharfe 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 8/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap back at that venue (7.2f) 9 days ago. No forlorn hope returned to this longer trip. Not beaten far over 7f last week but others are more appealing for win purposes at 1m.

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18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Placed on each of his last five starts, including the last three over 7f here, BILLY MCGARRY deserves a change in luck, and the step up in trip could see him get back to winning ways. That may be at the main expense of Al Suil Eile, who shoulders a 4lb penalty following his determined success over C&D last week. A capable sort on his day, River Wharfe is another to note, along with Ring Of Gold, who made the frame over C&D last time out.

C&D winner BILLY MCGARRY's consistency has been hard to knock since the turn of the year and he could be worth siding with to deservedly get his head back in front. Ring of Gold, who caught the eye latest, and recent C&D scorer Al Suil Eile head the dangers in a competitive heat.

Al Suil Eile is feared under a small penalty but BILLY McGARRY may be able to end his run of placed efforts.

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (40/1 -100%) Persuasion	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Persuasion 40/1, Latest win at Haydock in September but well held in 2 runs in October. Given a break since. Might be best watched. On a feasible mark but first time out perhaps not the time to catch him.
1 1st (1) (14/1 -17%) Dutch Kingdom	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Dutch Kingdom 14/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford in October. 9/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) in November. Off since. Much depends on whether he's fully primed for this. Ended 2024 in fine form over 6f; career-high mark to deal with after four months off.
6 2nd (6) (2/1 +27%) Legal Reform	2 2/1(+27%)	(6) Legal Reform 2/1, In cracking form over this C&D for Michael Herrington this year, making it 3 wins and a second from 4 visits when seeing off 7 rivals last Friday. A 4 lb penalty shouldn't prevent him making another bold bid. 3-4 over C&D this year, including making all last week; up in grade but can't rule out.
2 3rd (2) (5/2 +38%) Blue Prince	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(2) Blue Prince 5/2, Course winner. Below par when seventh of 9 over 1m at Lingfield 21 days ago but was a good third over this C&D prior to that. Back on last winning mark. Considered. Below par latest but a repeat of a fine C&D 3rd in February would give him leading claims.
7 4th (7) (14/1 -180%) Ormolulu	14 14/1(-180%)	(7) Ormolulu 14/1, Five-time course winner, the latest over 6f in February. Creditable second of 6 back here (6f again) 10 days ago. Has some form over 7f but all of his wins have come at 6f. Good record at 6f here but still to prove quite so effective at this trip.
4 5th (4) (11/2 +27%) Silver Samurai	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(4) Silver Samurai 11/2, Pair of creditable in-frame efforts over C&D in October. Off since but has a decent record fresh. Respected. On a handy mark and his record after a break heightens interest; capable of a big run.
5 6th (5) (16/5 +51%) Aquacell	3.2 16/5(+51%)	(5) Aquacell 16/5, Useful effort to win a C&D handicap in November. Not in quite the same form when fifth in 9.5f French listed race on final start. C&D win in November was followed by a good effort in Listed company; still low mileage.

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19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A winner of three of his last four starts over C&D, it is difficult to look past LEGAL REFORM and he can take the rise in grade in his stride. A respectable fifth in Listed company at Deauville in December after scoring over C&D on her penultimate start, Aquacell is a key player, as well as Ormolulu, who has finished in the first two home on each of her last two starts here and may improve for going up in trip.

A chance is taken on BLUE PRINCE now back down to the mark he defied over this trip at Glorious Goodwood last summer. The thriving Legal Reform is an obvious danger. Silver Samurai's decent record when fresh also affords him respect in this useful handicap.

Silver Samurai is interesting back from a break but BLUE PRINCE ran well in a red-hot C&D handicap last month and is preferred.

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 (8) (66/1 -164%) Milbanke	66 66/1(-164%)	(8) Milbanke 66/1, 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Julie Camacho. Something to find on form. On a winning mark but he makes his stable debut after 284 days off.
11 1st (11) (12/1 +0%) King Of Fury	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) King Of Fury 12/1, 4/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f). Off 6 months. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving T. J. Kent and he's one to note in the betting given his low-mileage profile on synthetics. Changed hands since winning a Kempton handicap in September; tongue-tie absent on return.
9 2nd (9) (8/1 +20%) How Impressive	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) How Impressive 8/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 20 runs last year. 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Visor back on but hard to warm to at present. C&D winner on a dangerous mark; quiet this winter but Oisin Murphy an eyecatching booking.
12 3rd (12) (66/1 -164%) Touchwood	66 66/1(-164%)	(12) Touchwood 66/1, Resumed winning ways at Chester (7.6f) last June but exploits proved some what mixed thereafter, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) in October. Possible this first start for 5 months will bring him on. Last year's best efforts came on turf; not sure he's the answer back from a break.
4 4th (4) (10/1 -43%) Chola Empire	10 10/1(-43%)	(4) Chola Empire 10/1, 3-time C&D winner who has been given a chance by the assessor and capitalised to land 5-runner handicap at this C&D (6/4) 21 days ago. This rates tougher on the back of a 6 lb rise, however. Conditions to suit and showed a willing attitude here latest; 6lb rise looks tough though.
5 5th (5) (3/1 +10%) King Of Ithaca	3 3/1(+10%)	(5) King Of Ithaca 3/1, Tasted success twice over C&D last year and confirmed promise of his Kempton run in January when resuming winning way in authoritative fashion over C&D 21 days ago. 5 lb rise shouldn't prevent him playing a lead role once more. Conditions to suit and won well here three weeks ago; should remain competitive.
1 6th (1) (7/2 +13%) Federal Envoy	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Federal Envoy 7/2, Still lightly raced and enhanced his excellent record here when registering a third C&D success from 4 starts 27 days ago, holding on gamely. Didn't have much to spare at the line but his attitude is evidently an asset and respected again. 3-4 over C&D, the latest four weeks ago when gamely making all; contender up just 2lb.
10 7th (10) (14/1 +0%) Mumayaz	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Mumayaz 14/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year. Latest win here in February. Shaped better than bare result when third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/1) 10 days ago, running on late. Looks sure to give another good account. Two 6f wins this year; unlucky in running last time; feasible mark & capable of going well.
2 8th (2) (7/1 +30%) Narmar	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Narmar 7/1, 18/1, stepped up on comeback/yard debut run when 1¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Federal Envoy in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago, nearest finish. One to keep an eye on at this sort of level. Notable late headway behind Federal Envoy here four weeks ago; down 2lb and can do better.
7 9th (7) (20/1 +0%) Perennial	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Perennial 20/1, Made a winning debut when trained by Ed Walker last summer. Not discredited on 2 of his 3 starts for new yard, not beaten far when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 25/1) 16 days ago. However, others arrive with more pressing claims. Low mileage but he has yet to make much of an impact in AW handicaps for this yard.
6 10th (6) (11/1 +31%) Justcallmepete	11 11/1(+31%)	(6) Justcallmepete 11/1, 4-time course winner who ran below form when 5 lengths ninth of 12 to Federal Envoy in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others preferred for win purposes. Conditions no problem but not at his best behind Federal Envoy here last month.
3 11th (3) (15/2 -25%) Lessay	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) Lessay 15/2, Fallen to a career-low mark and ended a losing run stretching back to his debut when taking 8-runner handicap (7/4) at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, kept up to work. This rates more demanding back up in class but he ought to remain competitive. Ready 7f win at Kempton 16 days ago; up 4lb but this should be run to suit; contender.

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19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

KING OF ITHACA looked on good terms with himself when scoring over C&D last time out and a 5lb rise may underestimate him as jockey Rossa Ryan retains the ride. The five-year-old gets the vote ahead of Kempton winner Lessay, and Federal Envoy, who has been a revelation since joining new connections. He has scored on two of his last three starts over C&D.

Several last-time-out winners in opposition including KING OF ITHACA who looked better than ever when running out an authoritative winner of a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago and a 5 lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold showing. Federal Envoy is building up an excellent C&D record himself and he's feared. Lessay and Chola Empire complete the shortlist.

A strong pace would suit LESSAY and he can follow up his recent Kempton success. Narmar and King Of Ithaca are feared most.

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
9 (9) (40/1 -186%) Freewheelin	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Freewheelin 40/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 40/1) 14 days ago. Place possibilities. While he's still capable of the odd minor honour, others are preferred for the win.
5 1st (5) (6/1 +40%) Toby Tops	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Toby Tops 6/1, 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 23 days ago, slowly away. Something to find on form. Yet to make a serious impact after six starts, the last three in handicaps this winter.
2 2nd (2) (13/2 -30%) Balgowan	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(2) Balgowan 13/2, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 5/1) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Shortlist material. 0-20 overall but runner-up in two of his four starts this winter; probably not far away.
3 3rd (3) (6/1 +14%) Fiftyshadesaresdev	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Fiftyshadesaresdev 6/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 13/2, good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he's a must for the shortlist. Often on the premises; unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat; 0-31 record is a disincentive.
1 4th (1) (16/1 -100%) Sophar Sogood	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Sophar Sogood 16/1, C&D winner. 8/1 and visored for 1st time, respectable 9½ lengths fifth of 11 to Leon Trotsky in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and needs a second look having slipped to a potentially handy mark. Underperformed this winter; visor replaced cheekpieces last time; first-time blinkers now.
4 5th (4) (14/1 +13%) Billy Bathgate	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Billy Bathgate 14/1, Hooded for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 33/1) 22 days ago, not much room. Significantly up in trip and he wouldn't be without a chance if back to something like his best. Never dangerous in a first-time hood three weeks ago after layoff, but showed ability.
7 6th (7) (11/10 +56%) Leon Trotsky	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(7) Leon Trotsky 11/10, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (4/1) 35 days ago. 4 lb rise fair enough and he should make his presence felt once more. Off the mark over C&D latest, doing it tidily from mid-division on his first go at 2m.
6 7th (6) (22/1 -193%) Scylla	22 22/1(-193%)	(6) Scylla 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 33/1) 9 days ago, slowly away. Couldn't rule out. Close up when third at Wolverhampton (1m6f) nine days ago in first-time blinkers.
8 8th (8) (8/1 +50%) Ocean Ridge	8 8/1(+50%)	(8) Ocean Ridge 8/1, Ninth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 14/1) 39 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Won at Wolverhampton last March (unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat); recent efforts unconvincing.
10 9th (10) (100/1 0%) Kitten's Dream	100 100/1(0%)	(10) Kitten's Dream 100/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Thirty-eight runs since last win in 2023. 100/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 90 days ago. Uphill task. No win since February 2023 and he seldom beats more than one rival these days.

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20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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

LEON TROTSKY landed a gamble when he successfully stepped up in trip over this C&D last month and, with his stamina now proven, he can follow up off just 4lb higher. The reliable Balgowan should also go well given he has finished placed off this mark on two of his last three starts. Scylla was a respectable third with blinkers added at Wolverhampton nine days ago and could also have a say.

Supporting 20-race maidens can sometimes be a fool's errand but BALGOWAN has been knocking on the door of late and would've probably gone close but for encountering traffic problems at Wolverhampton last time. He is taken to gain compensation here and, in the process, shed that long-standing maiden tag. Fiftyshadesaresdev also has a serious chance on the back of his solid Newcastle effort and Leon Trotsky, successful over this C&D last month, is another for the shortlist.

Having made the breakthrough last time when stepped up to this trip at this track, LEON TROTSKY may well build on that with another win.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 1st (2) (10/1 -122%) Sevensees	10 10/1(-122%)	(2) Sevensees 10/1, Fitted with tongue strap on first start since leaving John Patrick Murtagh, shaped well when fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 22/1) 69 days ago, finishing with running left having been bumped 1f out. One to note. Two 5f wins in Ireland; promising stable debut (6f) ten weeks ago; relatively low mileage.
1 2nd (1) (2/1 +43%) Moulin Booj	2 2/1(+43%)	(1) Moulin Booj 2/1, Successful twice in 2024, including over C&D on his second start of the year. After 12 weeks off, again ran well when second of 7 in handicap here (5/2) 20 days ago, so he could be thereabouts once more. C&D winner 12 months ago; running well in defeat of late but a career best is required.
12 3rd (12) (9/2 +40%) Popular Dream	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(12) Popular Dream 9/2, Both wins over C&D, with latest success in January. Not seen to best effect when third of 9 in handicap here (3/1) 10 days ago, denied a run approaching final 1f, so he could be in the mix at this venue. Good record over C&D and unlucky in running here latest; this is stronger though.
5 4th (5) (13/2 +41%) Tan Rapido	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(5) Tan Rapido 13/2, Mixed form in 4 starts last year, following a good effort with a below-par one when ninth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) when last seen in November. However, he has run well fresh and remains lightly raced. Unexposed sprinter; Chelmsford 3rd last October was promising; market useful after a break.
10 5th (10) (20/1 -82%) Rock Of England	20 20/1(-82%)	(10) Rock Of England 20/1, Without a win in 2024 but was in good heart in second half of the year, again running well when fifth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 11/2) in September. Visor reapplied after 6 months off (has had a wind op). 0-9 for this yard but down in the weights and he's had a wind op since last seen.
3 6th (3) (33/1 -106%) Ready Freddie Go	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Ready Freddie Go 33/1, Winner at Thirsk last summer. However, well held on final start last year, before shaping as if needing the run after 6 months off when last of 7 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 20 days ago. Others still preferred. On his last winning mark but low-key return this month and headgear again absent.
7 7th (7) (5/2 +50%) Cloud King	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(7) Cloud King 5/2, C&D winner on return last year and also scored at Haydock in the summer. Met trouble in running when fifth of 10 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, soft, 20/1) on final outing in September, so he makes plenty of appeal on reappearance. Easy C&D win a year ago; in and out afterwards but appeals as the type to progress in 2025.
4 8th (4) (33/1 -83%) Good Earth	33 33/1(-83%)	(4) Good Earth 33/1, Won at Newmarket and Sandown in August but ended last year with a lesser effort, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 33/1) in October. May just be better for this outing after 5 months off. On a winning mark but returns from 146 days off and this may not be the day to catch him.
8 9th (8) (18/1 -13%) Je Ne Sais Quoi	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Je Ne Sais Quoi 18/1, Opened account for current yard at Ripon last summer. Hasn't managed to build on that effort since, though after 3 months off she shaped as if needing the run when last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 10/1) 17 days ago. Chance on 2024 best but an easy lead is unlikely and she needs to leave her return behind.

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20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Moulin Booj and Popular Dream are both C&D winners with strong chances, while Rock Of England was in good form towards the end of the last turf season and, having undergone wind surgery since, he also merits a betting check. However, his stable companion SPRING IS SPRUNG runs off a competitive mark and, having previously won when fresh, the son of Oasis Dream is forwarded as the pick of Paul Midgley's pair.

CLOUD KING was unlucky not to finish closer when last seen at Chester in September, denied a clear run over 1f out, and having made a successful return at this C&D last year he could be ready to add to his tally. Heading the list of dangers is Sevensees, who shaped promisingly on his seasonal/stable debut, while Moulin Booj is also respected.

Robert Cowell's CLOUD KING (nap), impressive over C&D on his reappearance in 2024, appeals as the type to enjoy a productive 4yo season.

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