17:00 Southwell

Saturday 5 March 2022

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MansionBet Beaten By A Head Handicap

Off time: 17:02 | Winning time: 1m 42.44s

(8)

Magical Mile^p²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: I Mohammed & J Santos| OR: 65| D

13/2

Better for return when off the mark at Chelmsford (1m) in February. Didn't look well suited by the modest tempo when plugging on for sixth in 9-runner Newcastle handicap since and not discounted.

Form: 537-316

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(9)

Antagonize¹⁸⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Gianluca Sanna⁽⁷⁾| T: B Smart| OR: 65| D

16/1

Made all to land handicaps at Hamilton/Beverley (at up to 8.5f) last summer. Proved to exuberant to do himself justice at Ripon (1m) final start and he's not dismissed lightly on return.

Form: 931316-

(2)

Fire In The Rain²¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Joanna Mason⁽³⁾| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 65

125/1

Promise initially in minor events but didn't kick on thereafter in handicaps on turf/AW for Marco Botti last summer. Switched yards ahead of return and the betting should prove a useful guide.

Form: 3/62080-

(5)

Peruvian Summer³⁵¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: D C Costello| T: J T Stimpson| OR: 65| CD

33/1

Very lightly raced in recent years but looked as good as ever when successful on the fibresand here (1m) 12 months ago. Absent again since but unlikely to be lacking for fitness on return.

Form: 61840/1-

(1)

Bavardages^v1²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Beasley| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 63| D

11/2

Losing run is mounting up but he again respectably from his easing mark when midfield in 12-runner 7f handicap here 3 weeks ago, one paced late on. Each-way claims back up at 1m in first-time visor.

Form: 27465-6

(6)

Distinction^p⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: A Mullen| T: J Mackie| OR: 61

4/1

Winner at Ayr (7.2f) last summer who stepped up on yard debut effort when runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 8 days ago, challenging final 1f and keeping on. Should be thereabouts with a repeat.

Form: 5-63462

(11)

Assembled^p¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Watson| T: M R Bosley| OR: 61| D

11/1

Latest win at Kempton (1m) in October. 16/1, may have needed run on back of 13 weeks off when fifth of 11 in handicap back at that venue 17 days ago and he's now back on last winning mark.

Form: 35159-5

(7)

Back From Dubai²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: R Winston| T: S R Bowring| OR: 61| CD

9/4

3-time C&D winner who posted a career-best display when rattling off the 4-timer over 7f here 3 weeks ago. Handicapper applies more pressure but looks sure to go well again in this groove.

Form: 67-1111

(4)

Meisterzinger^v⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Charlie Bennett| T: M D I Usher| OR: 60

40/1

Winner on yard debut at Chelmsford (10f) in September. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (11.1f, 28/1) 40 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor back on.

Form: 01300-7

(3)

Oud Metha Bridge^p⁴⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Dylan Hogan| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 59| CD

8/1

C&D winner in January. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap back at this venue 48 days ago, a sluggish start not aiding his cause. Fancied to give another good account from 1 lb lower mark.

Form: 7460-16

(10)

Catch My Breath^p⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Darragh Keenan| T: J Ryan| OR: 59| D

9/1

Three wins from 21 runs last year. 7/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 8 days ago, albeit having been typically slow into stride. Others appeal more for win purposes.

Form: 56582-4

Non-Runners

(12)

Admodum³⁸

Weight: 9-5| Age: 9

T: J Butler J: Daniel Muscutt

Forecasts

Back From Dubai (9/4), Admodum (9/4), Distinction (4/1), Bavardages (11/2), Magical Mile (13/2), Oud Metha Bridge (8/1), Catch My Breath (9/1), Assembled (11/1), Antagonize (16/1), Peruvian Summer (33/1), Meisterzinger (40/1), Fire In The Rain (125/1)

BACK FROM DUBAI has been resurgent around here in recent months, landing a trio of C&D handicaps prior to completing the 4-timer over 7f on his latest outing 3 weeks ago. He looks sure to go well again and earns the vote to continue the good work. Magical Mile, Peruvian Summer and Bavardages head up the dangers.