17:00 Southwell

Thursday 21 November 2024

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Safer Gambling Tools At BetMGM Handicap

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 1m 38.67s

(4)

Waiting All Night^p¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: George Wood| T: R Spencer| OR: 85| D

11/2

Tasted success twice on July Course at Newmarket this summer. 9/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap on Rowley Mile Course back there 3 weeks ago and not discounted boasting a low-mileage profile on synthetics.

Form: 121484

(5)

Local Music³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: K Shoemark| T: M Crawley| OR: 85| BF| D

13/2

Successful 3 times already during a productive 2024 and she again ran well when third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 35 days ago, despite conceding first run. Effective at 1m and respected despite career-high mark.

Form: 141213

(10)

Maggie's Way²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 85| D

11/1

Largely held her form well after making a winning return last season but well below best both starts upon returning from an absence last month. Mark has eased further but more positive signs needed before becoming of interest.

Form: 2624-08

(12)

Helm Rock^p,t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: R Kingscote| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 83| D

9/2

Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 but given a chance by the assessor and he looked unlucky not to win when second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 14 days ago, just failing. Very much on the shortlist nudged up just 1 lb.

Form: 887802

(9)

Gunlock¹⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 83| D

11/1

Confirmed debut promise when off the mark in a Newcastle maiden (1m) in April. Disappointing since, including in handicaps when last seen in June. Absent since but too soon to be writing him off.

Form: 21400

(3)

Cynosure²⁰⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 84| D

7/1

Well-bred sort who was well on top at the line when opening his account in Lingfield novice (1m) in April. Stamina appeared stretched upped to 10f on handicap debut a month later but no surprise to see him resume progress after 6 months off/returned to all weather.

Form: 432-17

(6)

Imperial Fighter³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: William Carver⁽³⁾| T: J A Osborne| OR: 82

40/1

Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 80/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 31 days ago, ridden 2f out and never involved. Hard to warm to at present.

Form: 4-00080

(8)

Chuzzlewit^b²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 82| D

16/1

22/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 21 days ago, weakening final 1f. Others more persuasive.

Form: 880939

(2)

Benacre²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C Johnston| OR: 79

9/1

Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Redcar (8f, heavy, 11/1) 24 days ago, dropping away over 1f out. Best watched at present.

Form: 420057

(11)

Gincident^h²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: O McSweeney⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 78| D

10/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 9/1) 26 days ago, a sluggish start not aiding his cause. Not taken lightly back on all weather.

Form: 062936

(1)

Spirit Of Acklam³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 80| D

9/2

Dual winner who got back on track following 5 months off when third at Ayr (10f) in October. Didn't shape badly when fifth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, heavy) 31 days ago and this low-mileage sort remains one to be positive about. Tapeta debut.

Form: 71-1035

Non-Runners

(7)

Rogue Encore¹⁰

Weight: 9-10| Age: 3

T: P W Chapple-Hyam J: Rossa Ryan

Forecasts

Rogue Encore (11/4), Helm Rock (9/2), Spirit Of Acklam (9/2), Waiting All Night (11/2), Local Music (13/2), Cynosure (7/1), Benacre (9/1), Gincident (10/1), Maggie's Way (11/1), Gunlock (11/1), Chuzzlewit (16/1), Imperial Fighter (40/1)

HELM ROCK has been given a big chance by the handicapper and may well have capitalised with a clear run when just failing to get on top at Chelmsford (1m) 2 weeks ago. He earns the vote to confirm the promise of that run, with hat-trick seeking 3-y-o Rogue Encore next best. Gincident and Waiting All Night are others to consider.