20:00 Southwell
Friday 31 January 2025
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- Off time: 20:00Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 40.39s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 10 in a maiden at Kempton (8f, 4/1), having been well-backed. Off 10 months and one to note in the betting on handicap debut.
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Latest win at Newcastle in October. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 9/2) 41 days ago, made little impression from 2f out. Visor on first time and that needs to spark an improvement.
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Latest win at Windsor in July. Ran better under today's jockey when fifth of 7 (10f Chelmsford) earlier this month and has each-way claims dropping back in trip, representing yard in good form.
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Enjoyed most of his success at Wolverhampton, another solid effort when second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW), having been well-placed in a steadily run affair. Arrives here in good heart and can run well again for yard that is going well.
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Has finished in the frame on his last three visits to this track. Cheekpieces on for first time seemingly made the difference last time, produced a career-best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago. Has to enter calculations again on the back of that effort.
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Lost his way for Hughie Morrison having been fairly useful on the Flat. Reported to have had breathing problem when pulled-up on hurdles bow for new yard and returns to the Level today with something to prove.
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Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Forgivable effort when bit below form sixth of 10 in a handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) at the end of last season. He has gone well fresh in the past and cannot be dismissed making his reappearance.
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Fair form in pair of turf maidens for Charlie Appleby in 2023. Gelded for new yard but only moderate form shown in two starts, latest when fifth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (8f) 21 days ago. Needs to improve now handicapping.
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Has been giving himself too much to do in races, often starting slowly. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for first time when fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 35 days ago, running on from the rear. Capable but needs to avoid another tardy start.
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C&D winner arrives here chasing a hat-trick. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (7/4) at Newcastle (10.2f) 10 days ago, winning with a bit in hand and now carries a 5 lb penalty for his troubles. Back down to a mile today and should give another good account.
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Forecasts
Joolianoss (7/5), Not Me (7/2), Master Of Combat (4/1), Commander Of Life (8/1), Youarenotforgiven (14/1), Dawn Of Liberation (14/1), The Cookstown Cafu (20/1), Kingdom Of Time (40/1), Mr Mistoffelees (40/1), Warren Hill (40/1)
COMMANDER OF LIFE was seemingly reinvigorated by first-time cheekpieces when winning at Wolverhampton 13 days ago and a 3 lb rise from the handicapper may not be enough to stop him here. C&D winner JOOLIANOSS carries a 5 lb penalty for his latest win but is respected in his bid for a hat-trick, while Youarenotforgiven would hold every chance if able break on terms. Dawn of Liberation has gone well fresh in the past and could outrun his odds in what looks a competitive affair.
- Joolianoss7/5
Prize Money
1st: £4,972.002nd: £2,333.003rd: £1,166.004th: £583.005th: £291.00
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