20:20 Southwell

Monday 30 April 2018

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Off time: 20:20 | Winning time: 2m 38.51s

(8)

Stuccodor^v¹⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 9-10| J: T Eaves| T: C R Dore| OR: 71

25/1

Winner over hurdles at this track in February, but last two runs on the Flat have been ordinary. Needs to show more before becoming a betting proposition on the level.

Form: 5009/27

(7)

Sleep Easy⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: R Winston| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 68| CD

7/4

Without a win on the Flat since 2015, but has made an impact over hurdles since. Knocking on the door on last two starts, however, and hails from an in-form yard.

Form: 80767-2

(6)

Belrog⁸⁵⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Gina Mangan⁽⁷⁾| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 67| BF

33/1

Three wins from 14 AW starts, but has not been sighted since December, 2015. Has clearly had his issues and is best watched on his belated return to action.

Form: 021113/

(1)

Song Of Love²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: P J McDonald| T: S A Harris| OR: 66| D

7/1

All six wins have come on the AW, including his latest success at Chelmsford. Should be on the premises again in his current vein of form.

Form: 0047-71

(5)

Max Liebermann²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jack Osborn⁽⁷⁾| T: J Ryan| OR: 66| C

2/1

Bumper winner at this venue, but has had only three runs on the Flat. Not obviously well handicapped, but is worth noting for any market support.

Form: 8/5-6

(2)

The Lock Master^v⁴⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 8-11| J: S De Sousa| T: M Appleby| OR: 58| CD

5/1

Veteran campaigner who confirmed his liking for this venue when winning over C&D last month. Third of four off 6lb higher last time, but is down 1lb and has the champion jockey on board in his bid to repeat last year's success

Form: 429713

(3)

Arabian Oasis^p⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Noel Garbutt⁽³⁾| T: L McJannet| OR: 57

9/1

Winning hurdler who is 1-11 in AW Flat contests. Well held off this mark over 1m2f at Lingfield last time, but return to this longer distance will suit.

Form: 8-57350

(4)

Monzino²⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 8-7| J: Theodore Ladd⁽⁷⁾| T: M C Chapman| OR: 45| CD

100/1

Six wins on the AW, but is approaching the veteran stage and is on a long, losing streak. Hard to fancy despite dropping down the weights.

Form: 939850

Forecasts

Sleep Easy (7/4), Max Liebermann (2/1), The Lock Master (5/1), Song Of Love (7/1), Arabian Oasis (9/1), Stuccodor (25/1), Belrog (33/1), Monzino (100/1)

Veterans Monzino and last year's winner The Lock Master will have their supporters, but may succumb to the younger legs of SLEEP EASY, who is coming to the boil and can score for his in-form stable. Song Of Love likes it here and may chase home the selection, while Arabian Oasis should do better over this longer trip.