15:32 Southwell

Tuesday 1 December 2020

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Off time: 15:33 | Winning time: 5m 12.76s

Newera¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: Jordan Nailor⁽⁵⁾| T: J Groucott| OR: 99

33/1

Fairly useful Flat performer who offered something to work on 2 of his 3 starts in novice hurdles in 2016/17. Nearer last than first back from a monster absence at Warwick recently, though.

Form: 05693/9

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Caro Des Flos²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: M D Grant| T: J S Smith| OR: 99

6/1

Just a modest hurdler nowadays, but stepped up on low-key reappearance effort when fourth of 14 at Huntingdon (20.7f) recently and, now 1 lb lower, he's one to consider.

Form: 5456-04

Cut And Run^p1¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Rex Dingle⁽³⁾| T: M Keighley| OR: 98| D

28/1

Beaten a long way on each of her 2 starts since returning from a 13-month absence, latterly over fences. Now tried in cheekpieces.

Form: 1529-88

Looking For Carl²³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Alain Cawley| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 98

50/1

Fair 2m Flat winner, but yet to make an impact in this sphere and he's readily passed over.

Form: 0579-P0

Cold Shoulder¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 97| D

17/2

Well-handicapped on his form for Gordon Elliott and caught the eye when returning to action at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) in October. Unseated early on at Hexham since and claims granted a clear round.

Form: F/896-5U

Midnight Aurora²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 95

20/1

Equipped with first-time cheekpieces when landing a 25f Huntingdon handicap last October. Well held both starts so far this season, though, and bit to prove now.

Form: 8001-00

Deputy Jones^t¹¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 94WS

7/4

Winner of her sole start between the flags in 2017, but 0-11 over hurdles and latest effort at Cartmel was anything but inspiring. Since undergone a wind operation.

Form: F0F6-60

Adelphi Prince^p²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Joe Williamson⁽⁷⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 94

11/2

Improved effort when going close in Sedgefield handicap on final start of last season. Cheekpieces back on when fourth at Ayr (19.5f) recently and should make his presence felt.

Form: 5/342-74

Rahmah^b1²³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Page Fuller| T: G Deacon| OR: 93

40/1

Fair stayer on the Flat, but yet to click over hurdles and will need to improve for the fitting of blinkers if he's to have a say in the finish.

Form: 460/06-5

Williams Overture²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: David Bass| T: T Symonds| OR: 92

11/2

Failed to complete all 3 starts over hurdles for David Dennis last term, and hasn't shown a great deal in 2 starts for new yard this time round.

Form: 0FPP-67

Easkey Lad^p⁴⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: R T Dunne| T: D Burchell| OR: 92| BF

8/1

Better efforts with cheekpieces enlisted the last twice, third of 16 at Newton Abbot before chasing home Knight Commander (winner again since) at Hereford (21.7f). Live each-way chance.

Form: 6786-32

Seapoint^p¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: Miss J E Foster| OR: 89

33/1

Just 2 lb higher than for her decisive success at Newcastle in January, but strike rate is poor and she has failed to fire on each of her 3 subsequent starts.

Form: 321P-P8

Classic Tune^t²⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-0| J: Charlie Hammond⁽³⁾| T: Miss C Dyson| OR: 89| D

40/1

More miss than hit since making a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Uttoxeter back in April 2017.

Form: 42/PP-P9

Present Endeavour³¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: W T Kennedy| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 89WS

50/1

Well-related type, but well held on completed start in bumpers and 4 maiden/novice hurdles last season. Has undergone wind surgery and big step forward needed now upped in trip for this handicap bow.

Form: 0F008P-

Non-Runners

Solstalla¹⁹

Weight: 11-11| Age: 8

T: D Weston J: Mr Nathan Brennan

Court Glory²¹

Weight: 11-1| Age: 7

T: Henry Oliver J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Deputy Jones (7/4), Adelphi Prince (11/2), Williams Overture (11/2), Caro Des Flos (6/1), Easkey Lad (8/1), Cold Shoulder (17/2), Solstalla (10/1), Court Glory (12/1), Midnight Aurora (20/1), Cut And Run (28/1), Newera (33/1), Seapoint (33/1), Classic Tune (40/1), Rahmah (40/1), Looking For Carl (50/1), Present Endeavour (50/1)

The most interesting of these is COLD SHOULDER, who caught the eye on return at Chepstow and he's 9 lb lower than for the second of his 2 victories for Gordon Elliott in 2018. Adelphi Prince still has relatively low mileage and may prove most troublesome, though cases can also be made for Caro Des Flos and Easkey Lad.