13:08 Southwell

Wednesday 15 January 2025

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30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

Off time: 13:09 | Winning time: 2m 24.47s

(11)

Aikhal^t⁸¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: William Carver| T: J A Osborne| OR: 70

5/2

Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Newbury (12f, heavy) 81 days ago. Another who has fallen plenty in the weights if hitting the ground running back from a break.

Form: 567996-

(6)

Bizarre Law^p¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Dylan Hogan| T: M Herrington| OR: 68

18/1

Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 19 days ago, uncomfortable with pace and never dangerous. Not one to be interested in at present.

Form: 809080-

(3)

Palazzo Persico^v¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: David Probert| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 69

11/1

Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 19 days ago. Consistency hasn't become his strong suit but he's unexposed at this trip if putting best foot forward.

Form: 094816-

(8)

Risen Again^h¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: K T O'Neill| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 68

20/1

Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at this course (8.1f) 17 days ago, having run of race. Has raced freely on occasions so he will need to settle better now tackling this longer trip.

Form: 832366-

(2)

Shady Bay^h1³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: T E Whelan| T: T Ward| OR: 66| CD

18/1

Successful on handicap debut over C&D in October but couldn't quite replicate that from 3 lb higher mark when fifth of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 37 days ago. Hood on 1st time and it remains early days at least.

Form: 83915-

(4)

Night Bear^p¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: N Callan| T: A W Carroll| OR: 63| C

9/2

Course winner. 7/1, stepped up on recent run when creditable third of 11 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 17 days ago. Lines up operating from a workable mark and he ought to be competitive again.

Form: 343173-

(12)

The Bay Warrior²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Tyler Heard| T: M D I Usher| OR: 63| CD

4/1

C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 5/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago, no match for winner. Shortlisted with a repeat.

Form: 617532-

(5)

Down To The Kid^t²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: T Eaves| T: M Herrington| OR: 62| C

25/1

Course winner. First run since leaving Alice Haynes/after 14 months off when last of 11 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 27 days ago. Tongue strap back on and this ought to reveal more.

Form: 30755/0-

(7)

Lightningboltzoom⁵⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Edward Greatrex| T: P Attwater| OR: 63

15/2

Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in novice (100/1) at this course (8.1f) 58 days ago. Significant step up in trip ought to suit on pedigree and switch to handicaps another positive, so one to note if strong in the betting.

Form: 437-

(1)

Path To Glory¹⁴⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: C Lee| T: J Tate| OR: 59

16/1

Masar filly. Didn't kick on from a promising debut second at Ripon (1m), in 2 subsequent outings on turf during the summer. However, represents a good yard and another who could benefit from this increase in trip now handicapping. Worth a second look.

Form: 243-

(9)

Harry The Haggler^t¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Connor Planas⁽³⁾| T: D Loughnane| OR: 56| BF

9/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 11/4) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not taken lightly.

Form: 362325-

Non-Runners

(10)

Bold Ribb²⁶

Weight: 10-0| Age: 6

T: J Ryan J: Warren Fentiman

Forecasts

Aikhal (5/2), The Bay Warrior (4/1), Night Bear (9/2), Lightningboltzoom (15/2), Harry The Haggler (9/1), Palazzo Persico (11/1), Bold Ribb (14/1), Path To Glory (16/1), Shady Bay (18/1), Bizarre Law (18/1), Risen Again (20/1), Down To The Kid (25/1)

NIGHT BEAR stepped up on his comeback run when third in a handicap over shorter here 17 days ago, and he's fancied to go well again from what is a workable mark. The Bay Warrior is another in-form sort who is feared along with Harry The Haggler provided he sees out this longer trip. Path To Glory is a handicap debutante to note.