16:00 Southwell

Wednesday 5 February 2020

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Betway Handicap

Off time: 16:02 | Winning time: 1m 14.53s

(8)

Requinto Dawn^p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: D Nolan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 67

6/1

Losing streak now stands at 16 but showed some signs of coming back to his best form when second at Pontefract (6f) in July. Hampered on his return at Wolverhampton, and best to ignore that effort. One to consider.

Form: 76692-6

(3)

Jan Van Hoof¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 9-9| J: Barry McHugh| T: M Herrington| OR: 66| D

8/1

Last two wins have come at Newcastle, looking on good terms with himself when beating Jeffrey Harris over 5f there last time. Claims if he can convert that form to a new surface now.

Form: 6007-81

(9)

Para Mio^t¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: T P Queally| T: S Durack| OR: 64

8/1

Beaten just over 2L when fourth over 7f at Lingfield in December, but he's dipped below that form since, and fared only a little better with a tongue tie refitted last time. Needs to step up on Fibresand bow.

Form: 294-566

(5)

Six Til Twelve^p¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: K T O'Neill| T: R Brisland| OR: 60

5/2

Gradually improving, and best effort when beaten just a head into third behind Robsdelight in a C&D handicap last time. That form potentially false, but he deserves the benefit of the doubt given his profile.

Form: 4933-33

(4)

Andre Amar¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: E J Walsh| T: R Brisland| OR: 58

25/1

Essentially regressive last year, and while he wasn't disgraced over 5f here on his return, he took a wrong turn last time, and isn't one to place much faith in at present.

Form: 9005-57

(7)

Decision Maker¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: S R Bowring| OR: 57| CD

9/2

Made it 1-12 on this surface when beating La Manege Enchantee over C&D on his penultimate start, and best judged on that rather that latest run over further at Newcastle. Likely to bounce back, and considered.

Form: 0398-17

(1)

Aquarius^p⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 56| D

6/1

Couple of creditable efforts since winning at Wolverhampton in November, but below form when 6¼L fifth of 9 to Sandridge Lad over C&D last time, and needs to bounce back to get competitive.

Form: 918-455

(10)

Hellofagame^t²³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-2| J: J Quinn| T: R J Price| OR: 45

66/1

Remains a maiden at the age of five, and has failed to beat a rival on either start this year, so hopes cannot be high about his prospects.

Form: 0034-00

(6)

Reshaan^b¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-2| J: L Morris| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 45

14/1

Best of three efforts this year when 1½L fifth of 8 to Robsdelight in a C&D handicap last time, but that form looks rather messy given the field finished in a heap. Others preferred.

Form: 240-565

(2)

Meshardal^p²⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 8-2| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 45| CD

11/1

Losing run now stretches to 32, and below form at Newcastle on latest start, but not far behind Le Manege Enchantee here on penultimate start, and is capable of getting involved from his reduced mark.

Form: 3827-38

Forecasts

Six Til Twelve (5/2), Decision Maker (9/2), Requinto Dawn (6/1), Aquarius (6/1), Para Mio (8/1), Jan Van Hoof (8/1), Meshardal (11/1), Reshaan (14/1), Andre Amar (25/1), Hellofagame (66/1)

DECISION MAKER didn't really see it out over 7f at Newcastkle last time, but he's fairly treated on the basis of his previous C&D win, and can get back on track at this venue. Six Til Twelve is improving gradually and only just failed over C&D last time, so is respected for all that bunch finish may not represent the most reliable form. Jan Van Hoof is unproven on the surface, but won well at Newcastle last time, and is also considered, as is Requinto Dawn, who wasn't see to best effect on his return.