16:45 Southwell

Friday 7 February 2025

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Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Handicap

Off time: 16:45 | Winning time: 2m 27.37s

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Init Together¹⁰^{(ex 4)}

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Rossa Ryan| T: A W Carroll| OR: 54

15/8

Has been thriving this year for current yard, completing hat-trick with success in 8-runner handicap (7/4) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 10 days ago, well on top finish. Looks up to scoring again under a penalty.

Form: 654-111

(7)

Strategic Fortune²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J Butler| OR: 54

10/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 but again not seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago, not ideally placed. Not ruled out from below his last winning mark.

Form: 20824-7

(12)

Global Resolve^v⁶⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: George Wood| T: P & J Clutterbuck| OR: 53| BF

11/1

Followed a good run with a below-par one when eleventh of 12 in handicap (10/3) at Lingfield (10f) 66 days ago. Given a longer break since and he's capable of getting involved if on a going day.

Form: 805020-

(2)

Come On John^p²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: James Owen| OR: 53| CD

85/40

C&D winner. After a sequence of in-frame efforts, below form in first-time visor when fifth of 7 in handicap (11/4) at Newcastle (12.4f) 24 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces reapplied.

Form: 222-245

(10)

Lhebayeb¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Callum Shepherd| T: R J Price| OR: 50

33/1

Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Placed at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in November/December but below form last 2 starts, ninth of 10 in minor event (6/1) at the same C&D 11 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 83276-9

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Jaamir²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: S D Bowen| T: James Owen| OR: 51

22/1

Improved when fourth at Chelmsford (8f) on handicap debut but well held both starts since, last of 12 in handicap (28/1) at the same course (7f) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip.

Form: 0844-00

(9)

Mist Rollin In¹⁵⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: C Lee| T: Steph Hollinshead| OR: 51

33/1

Placed in first 2 handicaps last year but below form both subsequent outings, ninth of 11 at this course (8.1f, 7/1) when last seen in September. Up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Declan Carroll.

Form: 79/3289-

(3)

Bay Of Naples^t,p⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: T Eaves| T: M Herrington| OR: 50| CD

11/2

C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. After 6 weeks off (had another wind op), fared no better than previous start when seventh of 9 in minor event (11/2) at this course (12.1f) 7 days ago.

Form: 25257-7

(8)

Keeper Of Secrets^h1,t1³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: R Menzies| OR: 50

125/1

Has offered little in 3 starts so far, last of 11 in maiden (250/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 36 days ago. Hood and tongue strap applied as he goes back up in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 00-0

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Eva Rosie¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 49

12/1

Finally off the mark when winning 9-runner handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 13 days ago, suited by the step back up in trip. Enters calculations as she moves further up in distance.

Form: 398-761

(5)

Keen Interest³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Darragh Keenan| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 48| D

33/1

Doubled his tally at Newcastle in November. Lesser effort when last of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Lingfield (12f) 38 days ago, though did have a wide trip. Others still more persuasive.

Form: 418460-

Non-Runners

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Moon Over The Sea⁴

Weight: 9-9| Age: 6

T: A W Carroll J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Init Together (15/8), Come On John (85/40), Bay Of Naples (11/2), Moon Over The Sea (11/2), Strategic Fortune (10/1), Global Resolve (11/1), Eva Rosie (12/1), Jaamir (22/1), Keen Interest (33/1), Lhebayeb (33/1), Mist Rollin In (33/1), Keeper Of Secrets (125/1)

INIT TOGETHER maintained his unbeaten record since joining Tony Carroll when getting the better of an improving rival at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and he can land the 4-timer in his current form. Come On John had been proving consistent prior to his latest run and could be the main danger with his regular cheekpieces back on, ahead of Eva Rosie.