18:42 Southwell

Tuesday 7 May 2024

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Join Southwell Golf Club Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   1m 7f 182y  |   Good  |   10 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 18:42  |   Winning time: 3m 57.12s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Ascension Day33
Age: 7|  Weight: 12-0| J: William Maggs(7)| T: S Lycett| OR:  100
15/2
Looked all set to record a big-priced debut win under Rules only to run out late on at Worcester last summer. Placed in maiden hurdles here this spring and should be up to making an impact from this opening mark.
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2
Horse silk
Mersey Street129
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-10| J: Jack Hogan(3)| T: J & A O'Neill| OR:  96
7/1
Second in an Irish point and has shown promise in bumpers/over hurdles. Appeals as a likely improver in handicaps. Market confidence could prove significant.
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3
Horse silk
Tessy Ladt140
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-5| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR:  91
11/8
Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m) who was placed in a pair of juvenile hurdles for Richard Hughes in 2022/23 but struggled in 3 handicap hurdles for this yard over the winter. Also last of 6 back on the Flat here 6 weeks ago. Tongue strap reached for now. Could only consider if backed.
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4
Horse silk
No Mean Feat91
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-4| J: Aaron Anderson(5)| T: S Hodgson| OR:  90
28/1
Pulled up sole start in points and just poor form to over hurdles. Pulled up on chase debut latest (final start for Alexandra Dunn.
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5
Horse silk
Marrakushi105
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-12| J: Tom Cannon| T: M Blake| OR:  90
17/2
Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle for David Pipe but more encouraging signs for this yard in 2 juveniles around the turn of the year. Makes handicap debut back from 105 days off.
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Timeform
6
Horse silk
Dazzling Dovep48
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-8| J: Harry Bannister| T: Billy Aprahamian| OR:  80
28/1
Good second over 20.5f here in March 2023 but it's been downhill since. Remains to be seen whether a drop back in trip helps to spark a revival.
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7
Horse silk
Royal Max27
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-6| J: Harry Reed| T: C & A Pogson| OR:  78
33/1
Modest form at best for Nicky Henderson and has shown little for current yard.
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8
Horse silk
Chemical Warfaret301
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-4| J: C O'Farrell| T: D Pipe| OR:  76| DWS
5/1
Won over fences at Newcastle for Tjade Collier last May and placed over hurdles later that month. Has had wind surgery ahead of this first outing for new yard after 10 months off. Interesting runner, particularly if backed.
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9
Horse silk
Eric Carmen15
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-3| J: R T Dunne| T: G Hanmer| OR:  75
22/1
A fair maiden in Ireland but no show in 4 outings for this yard since returning from a long absence.
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10
Horse silk
My Virtue139
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-3| J: Murray Dodd(7)| T: Mrs M Rowley| OR:  75
10/1
Poor form, although his best run did come when third in this race 12 months ago. First start since December.
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Forecasts

Tessy Lad (11/8), Chemical Warfare (5/1), Mersey Street (7/1), Ascension Day (15/2), Marrakushi (17/2), My Virtue (10/1), Eric Carmen (22/1), Dazzling Dove (28/1), No Mean Feat (28/1), Royal Max (33/1)

Verdict

The suggestion is the O'Neill stable handicap newcomer MERSEY STREET, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Chemical Welfare is a potentially dangerous opponent on his first outing for David Pipe and is another for whom market strength could prove significant. Handicap newcomers Marrakushi and Ascension Day are others who could have a say.

  1. Mersey Street7/1
  2. Chemical Warfare5/1
  3. Marrakushi17/2

Previous Winners

2023
Kingfast
Weight: 11-6  |Age: 8
J: P J Brennan  |  T: F O'Brien
8/11

Prize Money

1st: £3,248.002nd: £1,494.003rd: £747.004th: £374.005th: £186.00

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