17:15 Southwell

Thursday 23 February 2023

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Top Odds Every Day With BetUK Handicap

Off time: 17:15 | Winning time: 2m 36.70s

(8)

Dubai Jeanius⁶^{(ex 5)}

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: T Eaves| T: M Herrington| OR: 63| CD

1/1

Much improved for a marked step up in trip when winning 3 times here this year. Had a fair bit in hand last week and looks sure to make a bold bid for the 4-timer.

Form: 247-111

(6)

Haven Lady^b²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 65| CD

20/1

C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in October. Creditable third of 7 in C&D handicap 28 days ago.

Form: 41314-3

(3)

Hooflepuff^v¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: H Bethell| OR: 65| D

33/1

Won back to back at Wolverhampton in November but below par there on last 2 outings. Bounce back needed.

Form: 11258-8

(1)

Starfighter¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Oisin Murphy| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 65| D

20/1

Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 10/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap there (1½m) 12 days ago. Each-way claims under Oisin Murphy.

Form: 5012-64

(4)

Isle of Wolves^p1²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: K Stott| T: H Bethell| OR: 64

15/2

Twelve runs since last win in 2019. Good head second of 8 to Dubai Jeanius over C&D 23 days ago, clear of rest. 6 lb better off with that rival this time. Cheekpieces on first time. Respected.

Form: 622-422

(10)

Zoffany Portrait¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: C Lee| T: A W Carroll| OR: 65

125/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 50/1) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut.

Form: 05-75

(12)

Hashtagmetoo²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J A Osborne| OR: 62

14/1

Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 29 days ago.

Form: 4474-35

(2)

Liberated Lad^p,t⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Ben Sanderson⁽³⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 62| C| D

5/1

Dual course winner last month. Another good run when second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (2m) 6 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Back down in trip. Player.

Form: 5-41612

(11)

Smokey Malone^b¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Dylan Hogan| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 61| C| D

16/1

Course winner. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (13f) 19 days ago, having to pick way through. Others more persuasive.

Form: 25329-6

(5)

Chicago Gal²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Shane Gray| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 57

22/1

Modest maiden on the Flat for Alan King but has finished runner-up twice in juvenile hurdles since joining this yard. Not discounted back on the level.

Form: 786255-

(7)

Owens Lad^b,t²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Laura Pearson⁽³⁾| T: D Loughnane| OR: 52| CD

15/2

Career best when winning 9-runner classified event over C&D 21 days ago. Did that comfortably and ought to be very competitive back in a handicap.

Form: 3867-41

(9)

Harmonious^b¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-7| J: K T O'Neill| T: S Dixon| OR: 45

40/1

Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this course 13 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Something to find on form.

Form: 77-9495

Non-Runners

(13)

Heath Rise²²

Weight: 9-8| Age: 5

T: D M Simcock J: J P Spencer

Forecasts

Dubai Jeanius (1/1), Liberated Lad (5/1), Isle of Wolves (15/2), Owens Lad (15/2), Hashtagmetoo (14/1), Heath Rise (14/1), Smokey Malone (16/1), Starfighter (20/1), Haven Lady (20/1), Chicago Gal (22/1), Hooflepuff (33/1), Harmonious (40/1), Zoffany Portrait (125/1)

It's possible to make a case for a few in this finale but it's still tough to ignore the claims of the thriving DUBAI JEANIUS, who can make light of a penalty and land a fourth course success of the year. Isle of Wolves pushed the selection close last time and should go well again, while Liberated Lad and Owens Lad are also respected as recent course winners.