19:40 Southwell
Monday 22 August 2022
All18:1018:4019:1019:4020:1520:45
signsolutions.org Handicap
- 4YO plus  |  Class 6  |  1m 13y  |  Standard  |  14 Runners  |  Allweather  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 19:42Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 39.37s
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Looked better than ever on AW last winter, landing 2 of his last 3 starts in good style, latterly at Kempton (7f) in December, well on top finish. Absent since but likely there's more to come on that evidence.
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Dual winner last year but little to shout about so far this term, down the field over C&D in March and fading out of things back on turf at Pontefract (1m) 4 weeks ago. Mark has fallen plenty at least.
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Twenty two runs since last win in 2019. Below form fourth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at York (7f, good to firm) 31 days ago, weakening final 1f. Another who has come down plenty in weights and drop in grade a plus, but losing run is a concern.
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Losing run is mounting up but he again ran creditably when third of 8 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 4/1) 15 days ago, no extra final 50 yds. Each of his last 3 victories have come on AW and no surprise to see him go well again under Tom Marquand.
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Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 10/3) 35 days ago, doing well to overcome pace bias. Can go well again from 3 lb higher mark in present groove.
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Unreliable type. Won 2-runner claimer (4/11) at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 36 days ago. First run for yard after leaving George Scott. Tongue strap back on.
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Failed to make an impact over hurdles over the year and well held last of 10 in handicap returned to the Flat on the back of 8 months off at Lingfield (7f) 13 days ago.
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Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford (1m) 13 days ago, needing stronger gallop and never landing a blow. Now 2 lb below last winning mark.
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One win from 29 Flat runs. 11/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 60 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Another needing to bounce back.
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Twenty eight runs since last win in 2020. 11/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago. Needs to build on that now.
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Winner at Beverley (10f) in June. Second of 4 in handicap at Ayr (1m, good) 16 days ago, keeping on gradually. Another good showing not ruled out.
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4-time course winner. 5 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win at Doncaster in July. Creditable third of 13 in handicap back at that venue (7f, good to firm, 3/1) 23 days ago. Enters calculations with promising apprentice taking off valuable 3 lb.
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Tenth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 69 days ago, weakening 2f out. Had previously proved largely consistent on turf/AW and a break may have perked her up.
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Enjoyed a productive first half of 2022, registering back-to-back 7f victories at this course in March and off the mark for present yard at Yarmouth (1m) in May. Recent exploits not so inspiring, however.
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Forecasts
Back From Dubai (4/1), Thrave (5/1), Ebury (6/1), Ring Of Gold (15/2), Stand Free (17/2), Biplane (9/1), Simulation Theory (10/1), Harbour Vision (12/1), Last Mission (16/1), Defence Treaty (20/1), Arlo's Sunshine (28/1), Iron Sheriff (28/1), Distinction (40/1), Dragon's Fire (100/1)
A big-field affair but RING OF GOLD impressed when landing 2 of his last 3 starts on all-weather during the winter, readily seeing off a dual subsequent scorer at Kempton in December. A 5 lb higher mark should pose no fears on the back of a break and he gets the nod. Back From Dubai, Thrave and Biplane head up the dangers.
- Ring Of Gold15/2
- Thrave5/1
Prize Money
1st: £3,726.002nd: £1,749.003rd: £875.004th: £437.005th: £300.006th: £300.00
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