Tomform Tuesday 27th February 2024

There were 21 Races on Tuesday 27th February 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Catterick, 6 races at Leicester, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 27th February 2024

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

14:20 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Could Be Trouble (15/2 -50%)
Could Be Trouble

7.5
15/2(-50%)
(1) Could Be Trouble 15/2, Hurdles/chase winner who was placed on first 3 starts of this season, including when second in a 7-runner 25.3f handicap hurdle here in November. Below par last time but can be excused that (race may have come too soon) and she's a live each-way candidate.
Not the force of old but was second off 3lb higher here in November; can't rule out.
7
2nd (7) Bridgetjoans (28/1 +44%)
Bridgetjoans

28
28/1(+44%)
(7) Bridgetjoans 28/1, Showed a bit in 3 qualifying runs before Christmas but she's hard to warm to based on her handicap debut display at Newcastle. Visor applied.
Soundly beaten (albeit on heavy ground) when 66-1 for handicap debut; visor now added.
3
3rd (3) Zwicky (6/1 -50%)
Zwicky

6
6/1(-50%)
(3) Zwicky 6/1, Perfect start to this season, bagging back-to-back handicaps at Sedgefield and Carlisle before finishing a solid third of 15 off this mark at Doncaster. Ran no sort of a race tried over 3m last time but likely to be in the thick of things if on-song back down in trip here.
Ran as though something was amiss last time but can resume earlier progress if all is well.
10
4th (10) Misty Mani (14/1 -40%)
Misty Mani

14
14/1(-40%)
(10) Misty Mani 14/1, Won 3 on the bounce in 2022 and returned to form following a string of underwhelming efforts when going close at Market Rasen in September then finishing third over this C&D. Lesser effort last time, though, and should could do with the ground drying out.
Placed over C&D in December; a possible if the ground dries out.
13
5th (13) Feach Amach (12/1 +14%)
Feach Amach

12
12/1(+14%)
(13) Feach Amach 12/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Jim Bolger and improved plenty on opening hurdles exploits when landing a Sedgefield juvenile in November. Hasn't built on that in 2 subsequent starts, though, and others make more appeal.
Just a respectable third in Sedgefield handicap last month and effectively 1lb higher here.
8
6th (8) Lifetime Legend (15/2 +25%)
Lifetime Legend

7.5
15/2(+25%)
(8) Lifetime Legend 15/2, Below par since winning this race 12 months ago but he's been given a real chance by the handicapper (11 lb lower in the weights this time round) and perhaps the return to this venue will do the trick. Needs considering.
Won this race off 1lb higher a year ago but not firing on all cylinders this season.
9
7th (9) Belle Na Bann (15/2 -25%)
Belle Na Bann

7.5
15/2(-25%)
(9) Belle Na Bann 15/2, Dual winner for Neil Mulholland in summer 2022 and back on track for Micky Hammond when scoring at Newcastle in December and over 15.7f here on New Year's Day. Below par last time but she's on a similar mark to that off which she was runner-up in this race last year, so there's cause for optimism.
Dual winner this winter; not at best last time, though, and probably needs a career best.
5
8th (5) Out Of Focus (2/1 +47%)
Out Of Focus

2
2/1(+47%)
(5) Out Of Focus 2/1, Bumper winner who has finished in the money on each of is 3 starts since switched to handicaps, most recently finishing third at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) where he weakened in the closing stages after holding every chance 2 out. This sharper track may well aid his cause.
Made the frame in first three handicaps and is a likely contender again.
4
9th (4) Gustoso (13/2 +59%)
Gustoso

6.5
13/2(+59%)
(4) Gustoso 13/2, Well beaten sole outing in bumpers but did offer promise on second of 3 starts in maiden/novice company when fourth at Wetherby in November. However, latest effort at Ludlow was uninspiring and sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap.
Pulled up last time but his first two hurdle runs were encouraging; handicap debut today.
6
10th (6) The Vollan (22/1 -57%)
The Vollan

22
22/1(-57%)
(6) The Vollan 22/1, Veteran who was safely held on his first run over hurdles for the best part of 2 years at Newcastle in January.
Regressive 10yo; didn't run badly over hurdles two starts ago but others appeal more.
11
11th (11) Rouse (50/1 -213%)
Rouse

50
50/1(-213%)
(11) Rouse 50/1, Only poor form in bumpers and has made little impact both completed starts over hurdles so far. Needs to raise his game considerably now venturing into handicap company.
Showed no significant promise in his qualifying races but may fare better in handicaps.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:20 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Belle Na Bann and Zwicky are both on recovery missions after running below-par on their latest outings, but either would prove dangerous is bouncing back to form. Out Of Focus also enters calculations having posted several creditable efforts in defeat and the six-year-old should be in the mix once more. Nevertheless, Henry Daly has his string in fine fettle and there is a sneaking suspicion that handicap debutant GUSTOSO could be ahead of his mark.

It could be worth chancing LIFETIME LEGEND, who hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late but he's now 11 lb below the mark off which he beat Belle Na Bann in convincing fashion in this race last season. Zwicky needs to bounce back following a shocker at Southwell but he was in good order prior to that and is second choice ahead of Out of Focus and Misty Mani. If Molto Bene were to line up she would warrant serious consideration but she is due to run at Plumpton on Monday.

Another chance is given to ZWICKY, has now been a beaten favourite three consecutive times but may still resume his earlier progress.


14:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Wewillgowithplanb (10/11 +60%)
Wewillgowithplanb

0.909091
10/11(+60%)
(2) Wewillgowithplanb 10/11, Ex-Irish hurdle winner who did the job well on his fencing debut at Fontwell (17.8f) last March. Back to that sort of form when third of 8 in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, good to soft) latest and can race off same mark here.
Promising chaser who has won on soft and lost little in defeat when 3rd at Hereford.
3
2nd (3) Hatos (11/10 -38%)
Hatos

1.1
11/10(-38%)
(3) Hatos 11/10, Off the mark in this sphere at Ffos Las (16f) earlier this month and improved on that when following up in 4-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, heavy) 10 days ago. Looks the one to beat.
All 3 wins on heavy, the latest two readily over fences; good chance of hat-trick.
1
3rd (1) Nambiti (12/1 -243%)
Nambiti

12
12/1(-243%)
(1) Nambiti 12/1, Fairly useful over hurdles/fences in France but came down 3 out on Hereford debut for Venetia Williams back in November 2022 and was pulled up at Sandown the following month. Switches to chasing on first start since and yard is more than capable of getting one ready after a layoff.
Won 2 of last 5 chases in France, latest in 2021; non-completer in 2 hurdle runs for yard.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

14:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

HATOS followed up his Ffos Las triumph with another cosy success at Wincanton 10 days ago and, despite a further 6lb hike in the ratings, Anthony Honeyball's charge looks well placed to complete the hat-trick. Wewillgowithplanb ought to give another good account of himself, while Nambiti hasn't been seen since being pulled up in a Pertemps Qualifier at Sandown in December 2022 but he is worth a market check on his return.

HATOS is going the right way over fences and can complete the hat-trick. Wewillgowithplanb looks the safest option for the forecast.

The proven ability of HATOS on heavy ground swings things in his favour but Wewillgowithplanb is unlikely to be a pushover.


14:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Prairie Wolf (6/5 +47%)
Prairie Wolf

1.2
6/5(+47%)
(1) Prairie Wolf 6/5, Largely progressive over hurdles and improved for switch to chasing, off the mark at second attempt at Doncaster (20.5f) in December. Solid fourth at Cheltenham subsequently (strong form) and very much of interest from same mark back down in grade.
Eased-down winner at Doncaster in December and ran well in hot Cheltenham race last month.
4
2nd (4) Carrigeen Castle (4/1 -78%)
Carrigeen Castle

4
4/1(-78%)
(4) Carrigeen Castle 4/1, Maiden over hurdles but, having won an Irish point before joining Micky Hammond, showed much-improved form to land back-to-back handicap chase contests at around this trip in recent months. Hit with 10 lb rise for latest success but unlikely he's reached his limit just yet.
Hiked up in grade after two Class 5 wins but still respected in current mood.
3
3rd (3) Cerendipity (10/3 +0%)
Cerendipity

3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(3) Cerendipity 10/3, Fairly useful winner over hurdles and built on an encouraging start in this sphere when getting off the mark at Wetherby in November. Backed it up with a solid third at Doncaster thereafter but found his jumping holding him back subsequently.
Has point to prove after two non-completions but is on a good mark and can't be ignored.
5
4th (5) American Gerry (16/1 -45%)
American Gerry

16
16/1(-45%)
(5) American Gerry 16/1, Successful twice over hurdles in 2021/22 but hasn't managed to find any progress since and offered little on chase debut last time. Has had wind op.
Pulled up on chasing debut but has become dangerously well handicapped on hurdling form.
2
|PU| (2) Blue Fin (15/2 -88%)
Blue Fin

7.5
15/2(-88%)
(2) Blue Fin 15/2, Hurdles winner who shaped promisingly when runner-up on return/chase debut at Carlisle (20f) in November. Disappointed back at that venue the following month but no surprise to see a better showing back from 72 days off.
Flopped last time but was second to a smart rival on seasonal/chase debut in November.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Carrigeen Castle has really hit his stride since being campaigned over fences, as evidenced when completing a double at Wetherby earlier this month. However, a 10lb rise for that latest victory does demand more and it could be worth taking a punt on the downgraded PRAIRIE WOLF. Sue Smith's gelding was far from disgraced when fourth in class 2 company at Cheltenham and he has enjoyed success on the hurdles course at this venue. Blue Fin should appreciate this stiffer test and is also noted.

Having won impressively on his penultimate start at Doncaster, PRAIRIE WOLF acquitted himself with plenty of credit when fourth in the Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham 31 days ago, tiring late on having pressed an upwardly-mobile sort from the off. He's well worth another chance given the strength of that race. Carrigeen Castle is progressing at a rate of knots himself and is feared in his hat-trick bid. Blue Fin completes the shortlist.

The pick is PRAIRIE WOLF, who followed his comfortable Doncaster win with a creditable fourth in a hot Cheltenham handicap last month.


15:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Martalmix'jac (7/4 +0%)
Martalmix'jac

1.75
7/4(+0%)
(3) Martalmix'jac 7/4, Scored at Stratford (19.5f) in October and arrives on the back of an excellent second to Natty Night in handicap chase here (20f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Player off an unchanged mark.
Closely matched with Natty Night on 2m4f form here; well worth another go at 2m6f.
5
2nd (5) Wide To West (5/1 +44%)
Wide To West

5
5/1(+44%)
(5) Wide To West 5/1, Little form under Rules so easy to look elsewhere.
Not beaten far on chase debut over 2m7f but pulled up on next 2 starts; best watched.
4
3rd (4) Jack Doyen (10/3 +63%)
Jack Doyen

3.333333
10/3(+63%)
(4) Jack Doyen 10/3, Scored over fences at Warwick last spring but hasn't been in the same form since, tried in this headgear when well held at Southwell latest.
Won 2m4f chase last March; nothing doing of late, including with headgear switch latest.
1
|F| (1) Natty Night (9/4 -13%)
Natty Night

2.25
9/4(-13%)
(1) Natty Night 9/4, Ran well when runner-up at Hereford and went one place better to open his account over fences here (20f) last month, asserting final 100 yds. Easy to excuse latest run so considered.
Lesser run over 3m1f latest but good 2m4f win here previously; this trip should be fine.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Although NATTY NIGHT struggled at Hereford last time, he was comfortably clear of Martalmix'jac (second) when the pair met over 2m4f here last month, and a 3lb swing might not be enough to see the latter reverse that form. Jack Doyen is now 9lb lower than when winning at Warwick in March last year and he should not be underestimated.

FLEMEN'S TIPPLE (declared 15.55 Plumpton Monday) made a positive start over hurdles when fourth at Market Rasen and shades the vote over Natty Night, who didn't have things go right for him from an early stage at Hereford 2 weeks ago. Martalmix'jac was a good second to Natty Night over C&D 5 weeks ago and is another to consider.

Little between NATTY NIGHT and Martalmix'jac on their 2m4f form here in January but the former was the one who found the most.


15:20 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Chase A Fortune (5/2 +38%)
Chase A Fortune

2.5
5/2(+38%)
(2) Chase A Fortune 5/2, Made the most of a good opportunity in maiden hurdle here 12 months ago and best effort since when third in handicap here on New Year's Day. Has since had a breathing op. Makes chase debut (has the size to make a chaser).
Took step back in right direction when placed over hurdles here last month; chase debut.
3
2nd (3) Treaty Boy (2/1 +0%)
Treaty Boy

2
2/1(+0%)
(3) Treaty Boy 2/1, Placed both starts between the flags and left novice hurdle form behind when making a winning handicap/chase debut over C&D last month. Has since left Rebecca Menzies. Open to improvement over fences (far less exposed than these rivals).
Comfortable C&D winner on this month's chase/handicap debut; now with new stable.
6
3rd (6) Beat The Edge (4/1 +33%)
Beat The Edge

4
4/1(+33%)
(6) Beat The Edge 4/1, Should have won at Sedgefield on Boxing Day, turning it in once hitting the front, and found run of good form coming to an abrupt halt at Newcastle 4 weeks ago. Risky.
Below form last month but placed three times (once over C&D) at end of 2023.
1
4th (1) Kalkas (28/1 +15%)
Kalkas

28
28/1(+15%)
(1) Kalkas 28/1, Fairly useful chaser at best for Henry de Bromhead but showed very little both starts for new yard after 20 months off. Headgear on.
Well beaten on both starts for new stable; current ability very hard to gauge.
8
5th (8) Go Fox (10/1 -82%)
Go Fox

10
10/1(-82%)
(8) Go Fox 10/1, Won at Fakenham and Stratford last summer. Not quite at that level since but more of an impact off reduced mark when runner-up last 2 starts.
Inconsistent nowadays but ran big race from the front when second at Fakenham recently.
4
6th (4) Upagainstit (13/2 -63%)
Upagainstit

6.5
13/2(-63%)
(4) Upagainstit 13/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and improved on his hurdles form when making a winning start in this sphere at Warwick (16.2f) last spring. However, fell at the last at Haydock on final start last season and below par both starts this term. Has dipped below winning mark.
Yet to build upon last season's winning chase debut; safely held when third last time.
5
7th (5) Getaway Jewel (25/1 -213%)
Getaway Jewel

25
25/1(-213%)
(5) Getaway Jewel 25/1, Southwell winner (15.8f) in June but mixed record since, possibly amiss when last seen in October. Type to bounce back.
Won last summer but not seen since a poor run in October; not one to rely upon.
7
|PU| (7) Treshnish (66/1 -200%)
Treshnish

66
66/1(-200%)
(7) Treshnish 66/1, Showed possible signs of a revival for new connections after 9 months off (formerly with Sue Smith) when fourth of 6 in handicap chase (11/1) at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) but ran poorly at Sedgefield next time.
Didn't run badly on seasonal/stable debut but tailed off since; others preferred.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:20 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

TREATY BOY proved a different proposition when scoring with ease on his chase bow over C&D earlier this month. The seven-year-old is now under the tutelage of Stuart Coltherd and a 7lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent him from following up. A subsequent wind operation following Chase A Fortune's third over hurdles here in January makes him of some interest on his first foray over fences. The Cannock Chase gelding is feared most ahead of Upagainstit.

TREATY BOY proved a different model fitted with a tongue strap and sent chasing on handicap debut when value double the winning margin over C&D last month and can defy a 7 lb rise starting out for a new yard. Chase A Fortune took a step back in the right direction over hurdles here last time and has the size to make a chaser, so is next best ahead of the returning Getaway Jewel.

The most obvious answer is lightly raced 7yo TREATY BOY, who won in pretty good style over C&D on his recent chase/handicap debut.


15:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Bobbi's Beauty (5/6 +72%)
Bobbi's Beauty

0.833333
5/6(+72%)
(5) Bobbi's Beauty 5/6, Successful in an Irish point and comes here having showed more than previously over hurdles when runner-up on handicap debut at Ffos Las (15.8f) 26 days ago. Feasible to think the switch to chasing could see her in a better light now.
Irish point winner; modest hurdle form but switch to fences may see her in a better light.
4
2nd (4) Desert Fortune (9/4 +10%)
Desert Fortune

2.25
9/4(+10%)
(4) Desert Fortune 9/4, Runner-up only start in bumpers but never pulled up any trees over hurdles, pulled up at Huntingdon (25f) when last seen 11 months ago. Still, she is a former winner in points so worth noting if the market speaks in her favour now tackling larger obstacles.
Irish point winner in 2022; modest hurdle form in Britain; chase debut for new yard.
2
3rd (2) Penny Mallow (8/1 +0%)
Penny Mallow

8
8/1(+0%)
(2) Penny Mallow 8/1, Bumper/hurdles winner but well below that level in 6 starts over fences so far. Making early mistakes prior to taking a heavy fall at Ffos Las (19.4f) 26 days ago. Assessor continues to relinquish his grip but percentage call to look elsewhere.
Dual winning hurdler early in career; lots to prove on chase form since back from absence.
3
4th (3) My Girl Lollipop (6/1 +63%)
My Girl Lollipop

6
6/1(+63%)
(3) My Girl Lollipop 6/1, Maiden who ended time with Stuart Edmunds in good form, again making the frame when third in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f) in May. However, easy to back and offered little making yard/chase debut when pulled up at Catterick (25.2f) 47 days ago. This ought to reveal more.
Placed in 5 hurdles at up to 3m2f but pulled up on chase debut for new yard.
6
|PU| (6) Autumn Blaze (125/1 -25%)
Autumn Blaze

125
125/1(-25%)
(6) Autumn Blaze 125/1, Offered little in bumpers/over hurdles and similar story in 2 tries over fences in recent weeks. Hard to fancy from out of the weights.
Yet to show much, well held in two handicap hurdles and pulled up in both chase starts.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

While a few of these arrive with something to prove, it is hard to oppose LINCOLN LYN. A 5lb rise for her recent Wetherby triumph looks more than fair and she is taken to repeat the dose. Point winner Bobbi's Beauty hit the woodwork over hurdles last time and she must be of interest now sent chasing, while Penny Mallow heads the remainder.

Having finished runner-up to a subsequent winner on her penultimate start, LINCOLN LYN ran out an authoritative winner at Wetherby 33 days ago and a 5 lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another bold showing. Chase-debutantes Desert Fortune and Bobbi's Beauty may emerge as the chief threats.

Lincoln Lyn is in good heart but winning Irish pointer DESERT FORTUNE goes chasing at a modest level for her new yard.


15:50 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) Wolfburg (5/1 -100%)
Wolfburg

5
5/1(-100%)
(8) Wolfburg 5/1, Much better effort in bumpers on the back of a breathing op when third of 12 at Carlisle in November and showed an aptitude for hurdling when fourth at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) 60 days ago. Entitled to improve.
Upside Isholo Du Vivien on his switch to hurdles at Kelso (heavy) despite racing keenly.
7
2nd (7) Stay If U Want To (15/8 -7%)
Stay If U Want To

1.875
15/8(-7%)
(7) Stay If U Want To 15/8, Showed much improved form in a first-time hood to get off the mark in bumpers at the third attempt in 10-runner event at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) 96 days ago, leading again close home. Has leading claims on hurdle debut.
Form of bumper win nothing special at all but should progress over jumps.
4
3rd (4) Isholo Du Vivien (5/1 -67%)
Isholo Du Vivien

5
5/1(-67%)
(4) Isholo Du Vivien 5/1, Point winner who bettered his rather disappointing Rules debut display in a bumper when finishing third of 11 starting out over hurdles at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) during the Christmas period. Ran to a similar level when filling same spot at Hereford subsequently.
Irish point winner; beaten 11l and 7l in his two hurdles, on heavy and good to soft.
6
4th (6) Rehill Relic (22/1 -10%)
Rehill Relic

22
22/1(-10%)
(6) Rehill Relic 22/1, Comfortable winner of sole outing in points but was readily put in his place by the winner when second of 4 in a Haydock bumper on Rules debut and was far too keen at Carlisle last time. Makes hurdle bow.
Won an ordinary British point; modest efforts in bumpers but can make a hurdler.
9
5th (9) Zero Tolerance (2/1 +67%)
Zero Tolerance

2
2/1(+67%)
(9) Zero Tolerance 2/1, Placed in an Irish bumper for Charles O'Brien and made the frame in 2 maiden hurdles last season. Well held on handicap debut at Ffos Las when last seen in a year ago but still needs considering in an ordinary maiden.
Best form brings him into it and market should guide after a 12-month absence.
2
6th (2) Foster's Fortune (33/1 +18%)
Foster's Fortune

33
33/1(+18%)
(2) Foster's Fortune 33/1, Showed modest form first 2 starts in bumpers but was well held over C&D last month. Makes hurdle debut.
Ability in bumpers but others have more pressing claims on this switch to hurdles.
11
7th (11) Rhiannon Ring (100/1 -100%)
Rhiannon Ring

100
100/1(-100%)
(11) Rhiannon Ring 100/1, From a good jumping family and finished runner-up sole start in Irish points but has shown nothing in a bumper/maiden hurdle under Rules.
Showed ability in a point but heavy defeats have followed under rules.
1
8th (1) Bunker Bay (12/1 -20%)
Bunker Bay

12
12/1(-20%)
(1) Bunker Bay 12/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 2m), won once in 2023. Sold from William Knight's yard for 13,000 gns in October. Could have a say if taking to this discipline.
1m3f winner (Class 5) on good to soft ground last summer; should make a hurdler.
12
9th (12) National Question (100/1 -100%)
National Question

100
100/1(-100%)
(12) National Question 100/1, Brother to a useful hurdler but has shown just modest form at best on the Flat, offering little at Newcastle 17 days ago.
Limited Flat maiden from 5f to 1m2f (just six runs); would be a surprise winner.
3
10th (3) Gold Ring (33/1 -32%)
Gold Ring

33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Gold Ring 33/1, Modest winner at 2m on the Flat last year but has shown little in a maiden/novice hurdle.
Second run over hurdles was better than the first but still has a good bit to find.
5
11th (5) Not Now Tayto (100/1 -150%)
Not Now Tayto

100
100/1(-150%)
(5) Not Now Tayto 100/1, Made frame both starts in Irish points but was well held on recent hurdling debut at Sedgefield.
Went off at 33-1 for hurdling debut at Sedgefield and was always behind.
10
|PU| (10) Bettybea (150/1 -50%)
Bettybea

150
150/1(-50%)
(10) Bettybea 150/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers 12 weeks apart.
Tailed off in both her bumpers at massive odds.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:50 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

STAY IF U WANT TO displayed a tough attitude when taking a Market Rasen bumper in November on his third career start. The experience gained from his first couple of outings likely aided his cause and he could take advantage of what appears to be a winnable opportunity on his hurdling debut. Wolfburg is entitled to step forward from his Kelso fourth in December, while Isholo Du Vivien appeals most of the remainder.

STAY IF YOU WANT TO showed fairly useful form when making it third time lucky in bumpers at Market Rasen in November and, it's fair to assume, he'll prove hard to beat if running to a similar level on this switch to hurdling. Wolfburg and Isholo du Vivien are feared most in that order.

Jonjo O'Neill's STAY IF YOU WANT TO won a modest bumper at Market Rasen but he showed plenty of spirit to prevail.


16:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
(4) Everything'sontick (7/1 -110%)
Everything'sontick

7
7/1(-110%)
(4) Everything'sontick 7/1, Ended last term under a cloud over hurdles but made a winning start over fences at Leicester in November and backed it up with a good third of 6 in handicap at Cheltenham (25.2f, good to soft) next time. However, not so good in headgear over C&D 5 weeks ago. Engaged 3.20 Plumpton Monday.
Solid C&D win on chase debut; ran poorly here last month; lucky win at Plumpton yesterday.
3
1st (3) Hauraki Gulf (6/4 +73%)
Hauraki Gulf

1.5
6/4(+73%)
(3) Hauraki Gulf 6/4, Bumper debut winner who showed fair form without getting his head in front over hurdles. However, he improved when making a winning chase debut at Sedgefield (21f) and backed that up when third in better race at Exeter. Player back down in class.
Has taken well to fences, winning over 2m5f and losing little in defeat (3m) since.
2
2nd (2) Lord Of Kerak (5/2 +29%)
Lord Of Kerak

2.5
5/2(+29%)
(2) Lord Of Kerak 5/2, Fairly useful hurdles winner who has reached a similar level without tasting success over fences, back to best when second in 5-runner event here (20f) in December. Possibly not over those exertions at Wetherby since. Change of headgear.
Career littered with breaks; no problem with the trip/ground but lifeless last time.
5
3rd (5) No Tackle (13/8 +51%)
No Tackle

1.625
13/8(+51%)
(5) No Tackle 13/8, Only second run for his current yard when getting off the mark over fences in 10-runner handicap chase over C&D (heavy) 5 weeks ago. Up 6 lb and needs considering.
Likeable display when C&D winner latest on first completion for new yard; can progress.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

A step up in trip over fences brought out a much-improved performance from Uttoxeter scorer HERE COMES MCCOY last month. An 8lb rise appears to be workable for the nine-year-old and he looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to follow up. Hauraki Gulf could only muster a third-placed finish at Exeter on his latest outing, but a return to this level should see him prove more competitive, with last-time-out winner No Tackle completing the shortlist.

HERE COMES MCCOY was a most decisive winner on his second start over fences at Uttoxeter last month so is taken to defy an 8 lb rise. Hauraki Gulf rates the biggest threat back down in class ahead of No Tackle, who scored over C&D 5 weeks ago.

No Tackle is a promising chaser but he may have to give best to HERE COMES McCOY (nap) who won in good style at Uttoxeter.


16:20 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Twoshotsoftequila (5/4 +38%)
Twoshotsoftequila

1.25
5/4(+38%)
(1) Twoshotsoftequila 5/4, Strong-travelling sort got off the mark over fences in 6-runner Doncaster handicap (good) last March. Knocking on the door this season, though found run of good form coming to a halt last month. Type to bounce back.
Below par last time but in a strong race and he had been knocking on the door.
2
2nd (2) Dr Kananga (9/4 +50%)
Dr Kananga

2.25
9/4(+50%)
(2) Dr Kananga 9/4, Lightly raced 10-y-o who took a big step back in the right direction off reduced mark in first-time headgear (cheekpieces) when second at Fontwell 2 weeks ago and could be ready to strike with blinkers now tried.
Something of a revival last time and likely contender if taking to the new blinkers.
6
3rd (6) Mister Bells (11/2 -100%)
Mister Bells

5.5
11/2(-100%)
(6) Mister Bells 11/2, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark having his first start in veterans company when scoring over C&D 5 weeks ago. Suited by the run of the race that day but was value for double the winning margin, so player up 7 lb.
Back to form with a bang when winning a veterans' chase by an eased-down 12l over C&D.
5
4th (5) Everyday Champagne (11/1 -144%)
Everyday Champagne

11
11/1(-144%)
(5) Everyday Champagne 11/1, First run since leaving Nicky Richards when bagging 12-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) in November. Undone by mistakes in a better race at Newcastle next time but this is more realistic and a tongue tie is now on.
Ayr winner but Newcastle was disappointing and yet to prove himself on ground this soft.
3
5th (3) East Street (15/2 -67%)
East Street

7.5
15/2(-67%)
(3) East Street 15/2, Unreliable type who resumed winning ways at Wetherby (24.2f) in November and went close at Newcastle next time, albeit looking a typically hard ride. Turned it in big time at Haydock since and got no further than the fifth tried in this headgear at Carlisle last week.
Capable chaser but jumping can be an issue as he reminded us last week.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:20 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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

TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA was fancied to give a decent account in the Great Yorkshire at Doncaster but never landed a blow on that occasion when finishing down the field. The seven-year-old had been running well in defeat prior to that effort and the drop in class gives him solid claims. Dr Kananga took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Fontwell and a change of headgear to blinkers may yield some improvement. Others to consider are East Street and Mister Bells.

DR KANANGA took a big step back in the right direction from a tumbling mark when second in first-time headgear at Fontwell 2 weeks ago and shades the vote over Mister Bells, who was value for double the winning margin in a veterans event over C&D 5 weeks ago. Everyday Champagne is another to consider back down in class.

Despite his big weight TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA (nap) has leading claims. His penultimate piece of form was franked at the weekend.


16:28 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Valentinka (6/1 +25%)
Valentinka

6
6/1(+25%)
(2) Valentinka 6/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 22/1) 83 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
0-7 last term but starts her 2024 campaign looking nicely handicapped.
4
2nd (4) Noble Sovereign (10/1 -150%)
Noble Sovereign

10
10/1(-150%)
(4) Noble Sovereign 10/1, 10/3, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 39 days ago, though hung right from 2f out.
Less exposed than most; could go well, provided the bare 1m is okay.
3
3rd (3) Nikki's Girl (11/1 -100%)
Nikki's Girl

11
11/1(-100%)
(3) Nikki's Girl 11/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort after rapid progress 2f out. Can give another good account.
This drop back in trip looks ideal; possibilities off unaltered mark.
5
4th (5) Plumette (14/1 -115%)
Plumette

14
14/1(-115%)
(5) Plumette 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but backed up previous effort when sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago, despite being left poorly placed. Not taken lightly.
On a handy mark but has something to prove at this venue.
6
5th (6) Aim For The Moon (17/2 -6%)
Aim For The Moon

8.5
17/2(-6%)
(6) Aim For The Moon 17/2, Failed to build on a promising stable debut when eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 23 days ago. Still early days with new yard and not one to write off.
Ties in closely with David's Diva on Kempton running two starts ago.
1
6th (1) David's Diva (10/11 +48%)
David's Diva

0.909091
10/11(+48%)
(1) David's Diva 10/11, C&D winner who completed the hat-trick in 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago, leading final strides. 2 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the 4-timer.
Improving filly who is 3-4 in handicaps; return to 1m looks ideal; respected.
7
7th (7) Intoxicata (7/1 -17%)
Intoxicata

7
7/1(-17%)
(7) Intoxicata 7/1, Three wins from 16 runs last year, latest at Newcastle in January. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 11/2) 4 days ago, running on. Should continue in form.
Largely consistent; ran creditably at Lingfield on Friday; in the mix.
8
8th (8) Ring Fenced (40/1 -100%)
Ring Fenced

40
40/1(-100%)
(8) Ring Fenced 40/1, 28/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 10 days ago, inadequate test. Has work to do.
Record for current stable isn't particularly solid.
9
9th (9) Raincloud (200/1 -300%)
Raincloud

200
200/1(-300%)
(9) Raincloud 200/1, 150/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 74 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
Holds weak claims on most of her form.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:28 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

DAVID'S DIVA rounded off her hat-trick with a narrow Wolverhampton success 10 days ago. Rod Millman's filly is just 2lb higher and, with a return to further likely to suit, she can continue the winning trend. Plumette has dropped to an appealing mark and she might offer some value to those looking to take on the selection, while Intoxicata, who hit the frame at Lingfield four days ago, is respected too.

DAVID'S DIVA did well to overcome the widest stall at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and, on that evidence, a 2 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent the 4-timer. Plumette is interesting from her current mark and has been shaping up well of late, with Aim For The Moon another not to take lightly.

Back up to 1m DAVID'S DIVA could well continue her progress and complete a four-timer. Aim For The Moon is second choice.


16:35 Leicester Hunter Chase (Class 3) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Bennys King (8/1 -14%)
Bennys King

8
8/1(-14%)
(1) Bennys King 8/1, Reinvigorated by a switch to hunters and fitting of cheekpieces last term, winning at Hereford and Fakenham prior to finishing second in the Aintree Foxhunter. Pulled up in handicap chases on first 2 starts of this season but placed back in hunter company the last twice and he merits respect.
Second in Foxhunters' at Aintree last April but not in the same form this winter.
6
2nd (6) Hardline (11/1 -175%)
Hardline

11
11/1(-175%)
(6) Hardline 11/1, Winless under Rules since landing a Grade 1 novice chase at Limerick back in 2018 but has scored 3 times between the flags since, the latest in December. Positives to glean from his effort in a hunter at Thurles (24.6f, heavy) last month and this Irish raider is not discounted.
Last three wins in points; tough task at Thurles latest but well adrift.
2
3rd (2) Cat Tiger (10/3 -33%)
Cat Tiger

3.333333
10/3(-33%)
(2) Cat Tiger 10/3, Useful chaser at his best for Paul Nicholls, winner of this in 2021 and found just one too good in the 2022 Aintree Foxhunters'. Limited to just 5 starts since and blotted his copybook when running out on debut for this yard at Hereford last month following a short stint in France.
Won this in 2021; in good form in France but ducked out latest; good claims.
3
4th (3) Espoir De Teillee (9/2 -80%)
Espoir De Teillee

4.5
9/2(-80%)
(3) Espoir De Teillee 9/2, Smart handicap chaser on his day and bolted up when making all in this last year. Also successful at Kempton last season and, having showcased his wellbeing with a point win earlier this month, he has to be taken seriously.
Won this last year (good); mixed form on soft these days and unraced on heavy.
7
5th (7) Shang Tang (33/1 -106%)
Shang Tang

33
33/1(-106%)
(7) Shang Tang 33/1, Fairly useful chaser who produced his best effort since joining this yard when second in a 5-runner affair at Ludlow (23.8f, soft). That was just his second start in a hunter and will probably pick up a race soon but others make more appeal here.
Second at Ludlow (3m, soft) recently but that was ordinary form; up against it.
5
|PU| (5) Percussion (11/8 +66%)
Percussion

1.375
11/8(+66%)
(5) Percussion 11/8, Three-time chase winner who goes well over the Aintree National fences, placed in the Grand Sefton and Becher Chases this season. Didn't fully see things out under an aggressive ride upped to 29.2f at Warwick (soft) and he's of strong interest back down in trip on this hunter debut.
Many excellent efforts since he win in 2022, over regulation and the big Aintree fences.
4
|PU| (4) Gallyhill (20/1 -122%)
Gallyhill

20
20/1(-122%)
(4) Gallyhill 20/1, Winner of Down Royal maiden chase for Gordon Elliott in May 2022 but ended time with that yard on a downer and he didn't show enough in a point last month to make him of serious interest on this hunter debut.
Formerly useful but 1-11 over fences; well-held last of 4 in a point for new connections.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:35 Leicester Hunter Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Although CAT TIGER comes with risks attached having ran out at the eighth fence at Hereford last month, the veteran has some smart form in the book. The Diamond Boy gelding will prove tough to beat if running to his best and he edges the verdict over Percussion. Representing the Laura Morgan yard, the nine-year-old posted a respectable fifth in the Classic Chase at Warwick in January. Espoir De Teillee makes most appeal of the remainder.

PERCUSSION is of strong interest on his first start in a hunter and he is marginally preferred to last year's winner of this race, Espoir de Teillee, who should be spot-on for a repeat bid on the back of his success between the flags. Bennys King should also have a part to play, but while Cat Tiger would be a big threat if at his best, he arrives here with a bit to prove.

Percussion looks sure to go well but the 2021 winner CAT TIGER is preferred, despite having ducked out at Hereford recently.


16:50 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Burrows Hall (10/3 +5%)
Burrows Hall

3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(6) Burrows Hall 10/3, Opened account at Carlisle (17f) last spring and has been placed all 3 starts this season, including when second at this course (19.3f, heavy) in December. Tries longer trip now and must enter calculations.
In form but the principal concern here is the significant rise in distance.
4
2nd (4) Accidental Legend (4/1 +27%)
Accidental Legend

4
4/1(+27%)
(4) Accidental Legend 4/1, Returned to winning ways at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in December and backed that up when creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 4/1) 34 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and is well worth a try at this longer trip.
Solid runs the last twice and could be an improver over this new distance.
5
3rd (5) Shantou Moon (10/3 -48%)
Shantou Moon

3.333333
10/3(-48%)
(5) Shantou Moon 10/3, Back to winning ways here last month and only narrowly failed to follow up in 7-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 25 days ago. Shortlist material.
First and second on his recent visits here; can lack concentration but he's running well.
3
4th (3) Foillan (15/2 +32%)
Foillan

7.5
15/2(+32%)
(3) Foillan 15/2, Made more impact than previously for this yard, in first time cheekpieces/tongue strap, when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) 10 days ago. Claims if building on that. Visor now applied.
Downgraded from better races and definite signs of a return to form at Haydock latterly.
1
5th (1) Biowavego (12/1 +0%)
Biowavego

12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Biowavego 12/1, Three-time winner over timber who shaped as if better for run (after 5 months off ) when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, heavy) 36 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark.
Modest last time but he's won before on the back of a disappointing effort.
2
6th (2) Teescomponentstrig (10/1 +0%)
Teescomponentstrig

10
10/1(+0%)
(2) Teescomponentstrig 10/1, Tried in blinkers when below form at Ayr latest but had acquitted himself well in defeat at Hexham and Newcastle previously and usual cheekpieces are reapplied now.
Blinkers backfired last time; had been threatening before then and cheekpieces return.
7
7th (7) Lincoln Burrows (5/1 -67%)
Lincoln Burrows

5
5/1(-67%)
(7) Lincoln Burrows 5/1, Justified support, in first-time cheekpieces, when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (22f, heavy) 28 days ago, kept up to work. 5 lb rise fair and not taken lightly.
Upped in grade so has more on his plate than when winning off a lower mark at Newcastle.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:50 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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

SHANTOU MOON was just denied when attempting for back-to-back C&D victories at the start of the month having potentially hit the front sooner than ideal. If able to be produced later, a 4lb rise for that neck defeat is unlikely to make too much of a difference. Burrows Hall brings a consistent level of form to the table and may benefit from stepping up in trip, while Lincoln Burrows and Accidental Legend can fight it out for the minor honours.

SHANTOU MOON has upped his game here in recent starts and gets the nod in a tricky-looking handicap. Lincoln Burrows and Burrows Hall rate the principal dangers.

A few with chances. ACCIDENTAL LEGEND is Fergal O'Brien's only runner on the card and looks ready for today's stiffer test of stamina.


17:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Please Please Me (9/1 +36%)
Please Please Me

9
9/1(+36%)
(4) Please Please Me 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden at this course (7.1f, 40/1) 12 days ago. Down in trip. Minor place money is probably the best she can hope for.
Modest form at best over 6f/7f; new trip needs to prompt improvement.
3
2nd (3) Ingleby Archie (1/8 +52%)
Ingleby Archie

0.125
1/8(+52%)
(3) Ingleby Archie 1/8, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/8, good second of 5 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, soft), clear of rest. Off 148 days ahead of this tapeta debut (gelded in the interim). Obvious claims.
Consistent on turf last term, neck second at Hamilton the final time; leading claims.
2
3rd (2) Big Blue Boy (14/1 -133%)
Big Blue Boy

14
14/1(-133%)
(2) Big Blue Boy 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/1, last of 8 in maiden at this C&D 22 days ago. Big step forward will be needed if he's to make it third time lucky.
Finished last in both runs but is related to two winners for his yard and may do better.
1
4th (1) Bingley Crocker (18/1 -80%)
Bingley Crocker

18
18/1(-80%)
(1) Bingley Crocker 18/1, Fair gelding. 14/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 53 days ago. Significantly down in trip on debut for new yard. Will do well to trouble Ingleby Archie on these terms.
One of the main players on best form; debut for new yard and first attempt over 5f.
5
5th (5) The Carligation (80/1 -142%)
The Carligation

80
80/1(-142%)
(5) The Carligation 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden (300/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 12 days ago, slowly away. Looks set for another struggle.
Has shown little over 6f on Polytrack; switches to a new scenario.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

This looks to be a golden opportunity for INGLEBY ARCHIE, who produced a consistent level of form on the turf last year. He has a 148-day absence to overcome but, with the opposition requiring improvement, that is unlikely to stop the son of James Garfield. Bingley Crocker, who drops in class, is the main danger, for all that he must concede weight all round. Big Blue Boy appeals most of the remainder.

It's pretty much impossible to oppose INGLEBY ARCHIE on these terms. He made the frame all five starts in maiden/novice company as a juvenile and while he is unproven on the all-weather, the fact that his dam was successful on synthetics augurs well. Bingley Crocker gets the nod ahead of Please Please Me for forecast purposes.

This looks a good opportunity for the consistent INGLEBY ARCHIE to get off the mark. Big Blue Boy is second choice.


17:10 Leicester Hunter Chase (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Iskandar Pecos (2/5 +30%)
Iskandar Pecos

0.4
2/5(+30%)
(3) Iskandar Pecos 2/5, Mutiple point winner who posted an encouraging second of 8 in hunter chase (7/1) at Haydock (22.2f, heavy) on NH debut 10 days ago. Hard to oppose.
Greatly exceeded point form when second at Haydock recently; big class drop.
6
2nd (6) Ultra Viers (11/1 +0%)
Ultra Viers

11
11/1(+0%)
(6) Ultra Viers 11/1, Winning pointer who posted his best effort under Rules when second in this contest last year. Fit from a point last month (fell late on), he may be able to get in the shake-up again.
Pulled up at this level in June; out of contention when fell in point on only start since.
1
3rd (1) Fine Investment (33/1 -560%)
Fine Investment

33
33/1(-560%)
(1) Fine Investment 33/1, Little impact in bumpers or over hurdles but arrives on back of victory in small-field point last month and experienced amateur booked.
Mostly modest form and needs to come on again from his hunt members' point win in January.
5
4th (5) The Whistle Blower (13/2 +28%)
The Whistle Blower

6.5
13/2(+28%)
(5) The Whistle Blower 13/2, Scored several times in points but his exploits under Rules have been very disappointing, distant fourth when last seen at Huntingdon in May,
Five point wins, including on heavy; has struggled over regulation fences.
4
5th (4) The Creadan Rogue (15/2 +25%)
The Creadan Rogue

7.5
15/2(+25%)
(4) The Creadan Rogue 15/2, Limited impact for Gordon Elliott and, while a multiple point winner (third last time), his latest outing (9 months ago) in this sphere was poor. Makes debut for new yard.
Won 5 of 13 points; 3rd to classy one latest; yard has better claims with Iskandar Pecos.
2
6th (2) I Like Oats (22/1 -57%)
I Like Oats

22
22/1(-57%)
(2) I Like Oats 22/1, €13,000 3-y-o, £5,000 5-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2¾m hurdle winner Ballyblack and fair hurdler Quarry Girl. Yet to score between the flags and blinkers applied for Rules debut.
0-7 in points and hasn't gone on from creditable 2nd in November; first-time blinkers.
7
|PU| (7) Grenadine Save (66/1 -371%)
Grenadine Save

66
66/1(-371%)
(7) Grenadine Save 66/1, Mutiple point winner last year but was very limited over hurdles for Richard Hobson and finished well held on sole outing between the flags this term.
Three small-field point wins last spring; way back on recent return; a lot of work to do.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:10 Leicester Hunter Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A reproduction of ISKANDAR PECOS' recent second at Haydock is likely to see the six-year-old gaining a breakthrough victory in this sphere. The gelded son of Jeu St Eloi boasts some smart point-to-point form and is hard to oppose. Stablemate The Creadan Rogue has been in fair form between the flags of late and he may fare best of the remaining rivals, ahead of Fine Investment.

It's hard to get away from ISKANDAR PECOS, who ran a cracker on his Rules debut in a stronger contest at Haydock recently. Fine Investment and Ultra Viers may be the ones to chase him home.

This is all about ISKANDAR PECOS who ran such a great race against useful and more experienced rivals at Haydock recently.


17:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
11
1st (11) Trulie Good (5/1 +29%)
Trulie Good

5
5/1(+29%)
(11) Trulie Good 5/1, Modest mare. Respectable fourth of 10 in minor event (15/2) at this course (8.1f) 28 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Visor on 1st time.
6yo maiden who has shown improved form here this year; enters calculations.
7
2nd (7) Sir Benedict (10/3 +33%)
Sir Benedict

3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(7) Sir Benedict 10/3, Modest gelding. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, respectable third of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 7 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
0-16 on AW but did well to finish third at Newcastle last week having been hampered early.
3
3rd (3) Arzaak (28/1 -133%)
Arzaak

28
28/1(-133%)
(3) Arzaak 28/1, Modest gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Thirty nine runs since last win in 2020. Visored for 1st time, fourth of 6 in minor event (5/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 12 days ago. Blinkers back on.
Capable of being involved but he's on a very long losing run.
9
4th (9) Stroxx (8/1 -33%)
Stroxx

8
8/1(-33%)
(9) Stroxx 8/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 47 Flat runs. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 12/1) 3 days ago.
Back in better form this month; finished third in this race last year but record is 0-47.
5
5th (5) Hi Hoh Tonto (80/1 -21%)
Hi Hoh Tonto

80
80/1(-21%)
(5) Hi Hoh Tonto 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Frank Bishop when last of 8 in minor event (100/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 45 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Nothing to recommend him on bare form; headgear enlisted.
4
6th (4) Hey Ho Let's Go (11/1 +8%)
Hey Ho Let's Go

11
11/1(+8%)
(4) Hey Ho Let's Go 11/1, Modest gelding. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Makes tapeta debut.
Has done most of his AW racing on Polytrack; this surface is an unknown.
8
7th (8) Street Life (11/4 +31%)
Street Life

2.75
11/4(+31%)
(8) Street Life 11/4, Modest gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in February. Fifth of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (5f, 7/2) 7 days ago. Respected.
Successful twice this year; 3-5 at Southwell and warrants respect back here.
2
8th (2) Another Angel (11/2 -38%)
Another Angel

5.5
11/2(-38%)
(2) Another Angel 11/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Three wins from 20 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, good second of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 7 days ago. Player.
In-form veteran who has been placed in three of his last four outings; solid claims.
10
9th (10) Triple Jaye (28/1 -100%)
Triple Jaye

28
28/1(-100%)
(10) Triple Jaye 28/1, Modest mare. C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1 and visored for 1st time, fifth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 18 days ago.
Won on Fibresand here in 2021; record for current stable isn't solid.
1
10th (1) Ali Jewels (25/1 -79%)
Ali Jewels

25
25/1(-79%)
(1) Ali Jewels 25/1, Winner at Yarmouth in September. 100/1, first run since leaving William Jarvis when last of 11 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago.
Finished last over C&D on debut for new yard; still has something to prove on AW.
6
11th (6) Mutabaahy (9/1 -80%)
Mutabaahy

9
9/1(-80%)
(6) Mutabaahy 9/1, Modest gelding. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (5f, 15/2) 7 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Good second at Newcastle last week; has a modest record at Southwell.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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

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

A chance can be taken on MUTABAAHY, who hit the woodwork in a similar contest at Newcastle a week ago. He would not need to find much more to go one better, though stablemate Another Angel, who also occupied the runner-up spot at Gosforth Park last Tuesday, should throw down a stern challenge. Street Life defeated the aforementioned pair under Jack Enright earlier this month and must be taken seriously too.

SIR BENEDICT is in better heart than his recent form figures suggest and could be worth chancing to end his losing run. Veteran stablemates Mutabaahy and Another Angel head the dangers.

The percentage call goes to STREET LIFE, who has a good strike-rate at Southwell. Trulie Good is second choice.


18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 11f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Dunstan (7/2 +22%)
Dunstan

3.5
7/2(+22%)
(2) Dunstan 7/2, Course winner. 10/11, career best when winning 3-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 10 days ago by length from Bradman. Mark unchanged and has to be respected in his hat-trick bid.
Quirky but he's 2-2 since wearing a visor and AW record now reads 5222211; solid claims.
1
2nd (1) Majed (10/11 -10%)
Majed

0.909091
10/11(-10%)
(1) Majed 10/11, Promising sort. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 11-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 3/1), keeping on well. Off 94 days and up in trip for this handicap debut. Likely to improve.
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton three months ago; form has substance.
3
3rd (3) Flickering Halo (10/1 -33%)
Flickering Halo

10
10/1(-33%)
(3) Flickering Halo 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 7 in minor event at this C&D (33/1) 49 days ago. Type to do better now handicapping but he's likely to find one or two of these too good.
Close third over C&D last time; possibilities kept to same scenario on handicap debut.
5
4th (5) Bradman (12/1 -100%)
Bradman

12
12/1(-100%)
(5) Bradman 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 13/8, length second of 3 to Dunstan in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 10 days ago. Should make his presence felt once again.
Latest effort (behind Dunstan) took his record in cheekpieces to 41122; solid chance.
4
5th (4) Torrent (4/1 +11%)
Torrent

4
4/1(+11%)
(4) Torrent 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 7 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 3/1) 17 days ago. In good hands and goes handicapping off a realistic mark but improvement is certainly needed.
Has shown consistent promise at maiden/novice level; open to improvement in handicaps.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 11f Race Class Flow

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

MAJED benefited from first-time cheekpieces when getting off the mark at Wolverhampton in November and the step up in trip on handicap debut promises to unlock further improvement, especially based on the dam's side of his pedigree. Dunstan (first) got the better of Bradman (second) at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and they are expected to be in the mix once again.

The one with the most striking potential is MAJED, who beat next-time-out winner Bold Style in decisive fashion at Wolverhampton when last seen in November and he should have plenty more to offer now faced with a stiffer test on this handicap debut. Hat-trick seeker Dunstan got the better of Bradman in a three-runner affair recently and is taken to master that rival once again, and emerge as the main danger to Majed.

This race comprises three interesting handicap debutants and two solid performers. First choice is MAJED, ahead of Torrent.


18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Sienna Breeze (7/1 -8%)
Sienna Breeze

7
7/1(-8%)
(2) Sienna Breeze 7/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 11/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, left with lot to do. Cheekpieces back on. Warrants respect.
Very slowly away the last twice but is running into form; not ruled out.
7
2nd (7) My Boy Jack (9/2 -50%)
My Boy Jack

4.5
9/2(-50%)
(7) My Boy Jack 9/2, Respectable third of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Nicely handicapped and has a sound record under Oisin Murphy; one to consider.
1
3rd (1) Midnightattheoasis (11/2 +0%)
Midnightattheoasis

5.5
11/2(+0%)
(1) Midnightattheoasis 11/2, Course winner. 5/1, third of 5 in handicap here (6.1f) 28 days ago, better placed than most. Has good chance on pick of form.
Suited by Southwell but he's not a certain stayer on first go beyond 6f.
6
4th (6) Yazaman (9/1 +36%)
Yazaman

9
9/1(+36%)
(6) Yazaman 9/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 37 Flat runs. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (6f) 25 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Losing run goes back to debut win in 2020; not the percentage call.
3
5th (3) Tees George (13/8 +54%)
Tees George

1.625
13/8(+54%)
(3) Tees George 13/8, Winner at Newcastle in September. Back from 4-month absence when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at same course (7.1f) 19 days ago. Entitled to build on that.
Creditably fourth at Newcastle on reappearance; may have more to offer at 7f.
8
6th (8) Hard Solution (50/1 -257%)
Hard Solution

50
50/1(-257%)
(8) Hard Solution 50/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 8/1) 18 days ago, never nearer. Others have achieved more. 1 lb out of the weights.
Has something to prove on belated first attempt over 7f.
4
7th (4) Captain Cooper (6/1 -118%)
Captain Cooper

6
6/1(-118%)
(4) Captain Cooper 6/1, Well supported (back from 18 months off) when fourth of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Newcastle (8f) on debut for new yard 17 days ago, doing too much too soon. 2 lb lower now and is one for shortlist.
Interesting back down in distance with Newcastle reappearance under his belt.
5
8th (5) Buraback (22/1 -57%)
Buraback

22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Buraback 22/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago, met some trouble. Others preferred.
Below best in two runs for new stable but has become attractively treated.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

TEES GEORGE may have just needed his return from a break when fourth at Newcastle earlier this month and the four-year-old, who had scored at the same venue the time before, could have more to offer. Captain Cooper has to be respected dropping back a furlong after being well supported when fourth on his first start for new connections recently. Others for the shortlist include My Boy Jack and Midnightattheoasis.

TEES GEORGE is still relatively low mileage and made a pleasing return from a break at Newcastle earlier this month. He is taken to score. Captain Cooper and Midnightattheoasis should also go well.

Kept to 7f TEES GEORGE has particularly solid claims and he remains unexposed at this distance. Captain Cooper is second choice.


19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Spartan Fighter (20/1 -82%)
Spartan Fighter

20
20/1(-82%)
(4) Spartan Fighter 20/1, Twenty-one runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 19 days ago. Each-way claims if he puts his best foot forward.
Placed over C&D two starts ago but far from consistent otherwise of late.
8
2nd (8) Brother Dave (8/1 -100%)
Brother Dave

8
8/1(-100%)
(8) Brother Dave 8/1, Very good second of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 7 days ago, running on. Reproduction of that effort would give him every chance.
0-11 but finished well for close second at Newcastle last Tuesday; possibilities.
1
3rd (1) Daafy (9/4 +10%)
Daafy

2.25
9/4(+10%)
(1) Daafy 9/4, Four-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (7/4) 40 days ago, slowly away. Another bold show anticipated.
Has performed well in C&D events this year and the form has received several boosts.
6
4th (6) Kodebreaker (6/1 +0%)
Kodebreaker

6
6/1(+0%)
(6) Kodebreaker 6/1, C&D winner. Twenty-two runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 12/1) 14 days ago. Has edged down to a handy mark and dangerous to discount.
Dual course winner; ties in with Daafy on C&D form in early January; shortlisted.
3
5th (3) Connected (9/4 +55%)
Connected

2.25
9/4(+55%)
(3) Connected 9/4, Winner at Wolverhampton in September. 3/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 44 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Things haven't always gone smoothly since Wolverhampton win; not ruled out.
2
6th (2) Spirit Of Bowland (9/2 +44%)
Spirit Of Bowland

4.5
9/2(+44%)
(2) Spirit Of Bowland 9/2, Course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 9/2) 81 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Completed hat-trick last spring; mixed results later in 2023.
7
7th (7) Broxi (33/1 -230%)
Broxi

33
33/1(-230%)
(7) Broxi 33/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 19 days ago. Has work to do.
Not particularly solid judged on his form for new stable this winter.
5
8th (5) Fortuitous Star (22/1 -175%)
Fortuitous Star

22
22/1(-175%)
(5) Fortuitous Star 22/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 11/2). Off 175 days and will need to find improvement from somewhere if she's to belatedly open her account in this contest.
Remains a maiden and lacks recent match practice.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

DAAFY has returned to form at this track recently as a win here in January was followed by a runner-up effort last time. With most of his rivals seemingly out of sorts at present, this appears to be a good opportunity for the seven-year-old to continue in a rich vein of form. Fortuitous Star ran well fresh last year and is capable of a decent showing, while Connected is likely to bounce back from his latest run when a beaten favourite at Lingfield.

BROTHER DAVE posted his best effort yet when putting in good late work to finish second at Newcastle last week and he is taken to get the job done this time. Daafy goes well here and looks set for another prominent role, while Kodebreaker has edged down to a workable mark and is third choice ahead of Spartan Fighter.

Being a course specialist whose 2024 form has substance, DAAFY (nap) holds very strong claims. Kodebreaker is second choice.


19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Destinado (3/1 +54%)
Destinado

3
3/1(+54%)
(1) Destinado 3/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in January. 7/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at same course (15.8f, AW) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor back on. Expected to be bang there.
3-6 for new yard this year; outstayed over 2m last time; possibilities back down in trip.
3
2nd (3) Trusty Scout (11/2 -10%)
Trusty Scout

5.5
11/2(-10%)
(3) Trusty Scout 11/2, Consistent sort who posted another creditable effort when third of 10 in handicap over C&D (4/1) 12 days ago, caught further back than ideal. LIkely contender.
Consistent sort who finished third over C&D most recently; solid claims off same mark.
9
3rd (9) Defence Treaty (7/1 +0%)
Defence Treaty

7
7/1(+0%)
(9) Defence Treaty 7/1, C&D winner. 13/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Defied a 5lb higher mark in this race 12 months ago; good chance if back in same form.
12
4th (12) Straitouttacompton (150/1 -127%)
Straitouttacompton

150
150/1(-127%)
(12) Straitouttacompton 150/1, 4-time course winner. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021. 200/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 60 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Very hard to make a case for. 1 lb out of the weights.
On a three-year losing spell; weak claims on form for current stable.
10
5th (10) Thelastwinterarrow (33/1 -313%)
Thelastwinterarrow

33
33/1(-313%)
(10) Thelastwinterarrow 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form.
Open to improvement in handicaps but has a stamina doubt over this distance.
7
6th (7) Global Tycoon (7/1 +13%)
Global Tycoon

7
7/1(+13%)
(7) Global Tycoon 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 12/1, good third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 18 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Not out of things.
Consistent during a spell in blinkers and is likely to go well in first-time visor.
5
7th (5) Velvet Vulcan (2/1 +40%)
Velvet Vulcan

2
2/1(+40%)
(5) Velvet Vulcan 2/1, Off the mark when taking 9-runner minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW) 4 days ago, well on top finish. 5 lb penalty to carry now but another bold bid anticipated.
Off the mark with comfortable win at Lingfield on Friday; respected even with 5lb penalty.
11
8th (11) Corsican Caper (14/1 -40%)
Corsican Caper

14
14/1(-40%)
(11) Corsican Caper 14/1, Course winner in January. Bit below form sixth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 12/1) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive.
May revive returned to Southwell with Oisin Murphy booked; won here in January.
4
9th (4) Barbarosa (12/1 -85%)
Barbarosa

12
12/1(-85%)
(4) Barbarosa 12/1, Built on encouraging yard debut when narrowly taking 7-runner minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW, 9/2) 8 days ago. More to do under 4 lb penalty here but must enter calculations.
Incurs 4lb penalty for neck win at Lingfield but is not dismissed in current form.
6
10th (6) Sarkha (28/1 -75%)
Sarkha

28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Sarkha 28/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 12/1) 10 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on. Claims on best form.
Inconsistent sort but is interesting off a reduced mark in reapplied cheekpieces.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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

A breakthrough victory in a classified stakes event should have done VELVET VULCAN's confidence the world of good. A 5lb penalty on this switch to handicap company appears workable given the manner of that triumph and a quick-fire double could be on the cards. Trusty Scout has posted several creditable efforts in defeat at this level of late and Derek Shaw's gelding is feared most, although an improved effort from the distance-dropping Destinado wouldn't be a surprise either.

Preference is for VELVET VULCAN, who won in decisive fashion at Lingfield last week and still looks feasibly treated, despite a 5 lb penalty. Trusty Scout and Destinado head the list of dangers.

In-form VELVET VULCAN is taken to build on his Lingfield success and defy a 5lb penalty. Defence Treaty is second choice.


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

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
1st (10) Bletchley Storm (12/1 +0%)
Bletchley Storm

12
12/1(+0%)
(10) Bletchley Storm 12/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (11f) 13 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Others make greater appeal.
C&D third in September; in and out of form since but worth a market check.
8
2nd (8) Sky Dancer (8/1 -33%)
Sky Dancer

8
8/1(-33%)
(8) Sky Dancer 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Tim Easterby when very good second of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Kempton (11f) 13 days ago. Has a race in her from this sort of mark on that evidence and worth a second look.
Modest 2yo form; missed 2023 but good 2nd for new yard (1m3f) this month; up 1lb.
6
3rd (6) Bond Spirit (4/1 +33%)
Bond Spirit

4
4/1(+33%)
(6) Bond Spirit 4/1, Course winner. 10/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, left poorly placed. Not ruled out now back on last winning mark.
Both wins over 1m4f here; creditable effort over C&D latest; on winning mark last May.
11
4th (11) Sociologist (18/1 +64%)
Sociologist

18
18/1(+64%)
(11) Sociologist 18/1, C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 66/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (14.1f) 35 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkers back on.
4th at Wolverhampton in December; has not beaten a rival in his 4 other runs this winter.
7
5th (7) Prince Hector (9/2 +25%)
Prince Hector

4.5
9/2(+25%)
(7) Prince Hector 9/2, One win from 23 Flat runs. 10/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 45 days ago, well positioned.
AW win at 1m1f in December; fair 3rd over new 1m4f trip in January; on the premises.
1
6th (1) Bristol Hill (6/4 +50%)
Bristol Hill

1.5
6/4(+50%)
(1) Bristol Hill 6/4, 15/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 10 days ago. Not the easiest of rides but undoubtedly lurking on a workable mark and well worth considering with Oisin Murphy an eye-catching booking.
Not at his best this winter but sliding down the weights and O Murphy is up for first time.
3
7th (3) Mintnthat (16/1 -357%)
Mintnthat

16
16/1(-357%)
(3) Mintnthat 16/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (8f) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Iain Jardine. Cheekpieces back on and worth considering in present groove for all he needs to prove himself at the trip.
Narrow winner of latest two starts, over 1m at Newcastle; lots to prove over new trip.
12
8th (12) Tiger Touch (125/1 -150%)
Tiger Touch

125
125/1(-150%)
(12) Tiger Touch 125/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 66/1) 13 days ago. Hard to fancy.
Lightly raced over the years; not yet rediscovered form since returning from an absence.
2
9th (2) Latest Edition (18/1 -13%)
Latest Edition

18
18/1(-13%)
(2) Latest Edition 18/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 39 days ago, dropping away over 1f out. Since changed hands for 2,500 gns and handicapper has relinquished his grip a little more.
Not far away over C&D before Christmas and now 5lb lower on debut for new yard.
5
10th (5) Recorwoman (25/1 -150%)
Recorwoman

25
25/1(-150%)
(5) Recorwoman 25/1, Unreliable sort who capitalised on a falling mark in 7-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) in July but ran below that level when seventh of 10 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f) in September. Others preferred.
Has course form at 1m; off the mark for this yard in July (1m2f); last seen in September.
4
11th (4) Tigerten (25/1 -317%)
Tigerten

25
25/1(-317%)
(4) Tigerten 25/1, Lost form last summer but eased in weights as a result and step back in right direction when third of 11 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f) in October. Not out of things back from a break. Yard also saddle Bristol Hill.
Last two wins at 2m/1m6f; modest course form; 0-9 on AW; down weights but lacks recent run.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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

Although stable debutant Mintnthat warrants respect in his hat-trick bid, the five-year-old must prove his stamina now upped in distance. With that in mind, it may pay to take chance on BRISTOL HILL. The six-year-old returned to form with a solid third at Newcastle recently and he is sure to be doing his best work at the finish over this shorter trip. The reappearing Tigerten and Prince Hector also warrant a second look.

BRISTOL HILL isn't the easiest of conveyances, but he comes here lurking on a handy mark and with Oisin Murphy an eye-catching booking, he could be ready to strike. Sky Dancer is less exposed than most and rates a threat along with the hat-trick seeking Mintnthat. Bond Spirit is another not out of things.

Bond Spirit has another good run in him on this track but BRISTOL HILL gets the vote with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.


20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Ignac Lamar (7/2 +0%)
Ignac Lamar

3.5
7/2(+0%)
(3) Ignac Lamar 7/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 32 days ago. Consistency not his strong suit but clearly capable of making an impact from this sort of mark.
Now 10lb lower than C&D win last January; strong-finishing 3rd latest; likely contender.
12
2nd (12) Toptime (7/1 -27%)
Toptime

7
7/1(-27%)
(12) Toptime 7/1, Returned in good heart this winter, capitalising on his much-reduced mark when taking 11-runner handicap at this course (5f) 33 days ago, always holding on. Return to further will hold no fears and he ought to be in the mix again.
C&D winner; back to form after fallow spell; took advantage of favourable mark latest.
9
3rd (9) Mumcat (13/2 +0%)
Mumcat

6.5
13/2(+0%)
(9) Mumcat 13/2, Snapped a lengthy losing run at Newcastle in October and, having slipped back down the weights, ran creditably when 1½ lengths third of 9 to May Remain in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 12 days ago. Each-way possibilities again.
In good form over 6f at Newcastle this winter; close 3rd to May Remain over C&D latest.
2
4th (2) Sassy Redhead (10/3 +45%)
Sassy Redhead

3.333333
10/3(+45%)
(2) Sassy Redhead 10/3, Latest win at Lingfield in February. 15/8, creditable ½-length second of 9 to May Remain in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Should continue in form.
In fine form; all 4 wins at 6f on Polytrack but close 2nd to May Remain over C&D latest.
4
5th (4) May Remain (16/1 -167%)
May Remain

16
16/1(-167%)
(4) May Remain 16/1, 7/1, won 9-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago by ½ length from Sassy Redhead, having run of race. Overall consistency is hard to knock and likely to give it another good shot.
In-form front-runner who held Sassy Redhead over C&D latest; back up 3lb.
8
6th (8) Spring Romance (5/1 +38%)
Spring Romance

5
5/1(+38%)
(8) Spring Romance 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 7/2) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Blinkers back on.
Last won in 2021; knocking on the door at 6f/7f of late; recent run may have come too soon.
11
7th (11) Dapper Man (22/1 -120%)
Dapper Man

22
22/1(-120%)
(11) Dapper Man 22/1, Course winner. 6/1, creditable 1¼ lengths third of 11 to Toptime in handicap at this course (5f) 33 days ago, no extra only late on. Back up in trip.
Multiple winner; well treated with The Tron on 5f form here last May; less appeal at 6f.
6
8th (6) Eldeyaar (28/1 -40%)
Eldeyaar

28
28/1(-40%)
(6) Eldeyaar 28/1, Latest win at Catterick in September. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
In the frame in 4 of 5 C&D starts; trip excuse latest; shouldn't be far away.
5
9th (5) Jumira Bridge (22/1 -267%)
Jumira Bridge

22
22/1(-267%)
(5) Jumira Bridge 22/1, Three wins from 18 runs last year. Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 4/1) 18 days ago, readily. Not taken lightly if he can back that up here.
Handsome 6f win at Wolverhampton latest but his form here is not as convincing.
10
10th (10) The Tron (14/1 +0%)
The Tron

14
14/1(+0%)
(10) The Tron 14/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago. Merits consideration.
All wins over 5f, in a handicap and 3 classified races; has work to do in rare 6f run.
1
11th (1) Due Date (16/1 -60%)
Due Date

16
16/1(-60%)
(1) Due Date 16/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Tenth of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Kempton (6f) 9 days ago, ridden from 2f out and fading. Could well bounce back.
Winner of 2 of his last 4 starts over 6f; faded latest; now having his first course run.
7
12th (7) The Princes Poet (22/1 -38%)
The Princes Poet

22
22/1(-38%)
(7) The Princes Poet 22/1, 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, took a step in the right direction when respectable third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 23 days ago, running on. Back up in trip.
Now 10lb lower than AW win over 6f in late 2022; good late work over 5f this month.
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20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Jumira Bridge justified strong support in the market when landing an 11th career victory at Wolverhampton earlier this month. However, a 5lb rise in the handicap may leave the veteran vulnerable and recent C&D scorer MAY REMAIN makes more appeal. The gelded son of Mayson is only 3lb higher than for that victory 12 days ago, which might not be enough to prevent him from following up. Sassy Redhead was behind the selection in second that day and she's likely to be in the mix as well.

IGNAC LAMAR hasn't been the most consistent in recent months but he lines up here having ran well when third from a tumbling mark at Wolverhampton 32 days ago and he could be worth chancing back at the scene of his last success. Toptime, who ran out a good winner over 5f here last time is feared, with Sassy Redhead and May Remain others to consider in what rates a competitive affair.

Ignac Lamar is respected but SPRING ROMANCE retains ability since his absence and the likely strong pace will suit now back at 6f.


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