17:30 Southwell

Friday 21 November 2025

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Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap

Off time: 17:31 | Winning time: 1m 26.50s

(12)

Federal Envoy⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: K Shoemark| T: I Jardine| OR: 75| CD

13/2

All 3 wins at this C&D, but last of 8 in handicap at Ayr (12/1) 43 days ago, leading but weakening on heavy ground. Return to this surface therefore a plus.

Form: 160478

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(11)

He's A Gentleman^v²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Watson| T: H Palmer| OR: 74| D

20/1

Has shown better form on AW surfaces, finishing second before winning a 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5/4) 24 days ago in straightforward fashion. Nudged up 2 lb and he can remain competitive.

Form: 608421

(7)

Beauty Choice^v³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Lewis Chalkley⁽⁷⁾| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 74| BF| D

40/1

Consistent performer with solid recent form, finishing second of 10 in handicap at Catterick (9/2) 34 days ago, staying on well after being switched. Should continue to give a good account.

Form: 903442

(5)

Shiplake^h¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: D Egan| T: K P De Foy| OR: 75

15/8

Has shown ability despite being tricky to settle, with a second at Epsom and third at Windsor. Sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton on stable debut 16 days ago, catching the eye with a strong late finish after racing off the pace. Has the ability to win races from this sort of mark on the AW.

Form: 227436

(4)

Chola Empire¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: D M Simcock| OR: 73| CD

20/1

Course specialist with 3 wins over this C&D. Finished seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (14/1) 14 days ago, making headway nearest far rail before lacking extra late on.

Form: 907817

(3)

Jodhpur Blue^t²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Charles Bishop| T: Ian Williams| OR: 73| D

14/1

Poor form for much of 2025 but down in the weights and more like it when third of 14 in handicap at Newmarket (22/1) 21 days ago when held up and kept on well late on. Proven on AW.

Form: 087003

(13)

Packetofbiscuits^b¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Finley Marsh| T: J Mackie| OR: 74| D

25/1

Won seller at Leicester in October then 8th of 14 in handicap at Redcar (11/1) 17 days ago for new yard. May need more from this mark on return to AW.

Form: 136918

(9)

City Cyclone¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: R Havlin| T: A W Carroll| OR: 73| D

22/1

Has shown solid AW form with two recent thirds, most recently at Kempton (7/1) 18 days ago when staying on in the final furlong. Should be competitive in similar company.

Form: 120633

(1)

Valentine Catcher^p²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 72

25/1

First past the post at Pontefract in September, only to be demoted, then finished sixth of 10 in a handicap at Catterick (6/1) 24 days ago after quick reappearance. Back on the AW.

Form: 002696

(8)

Star Of Mali²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: P J McDonald| T: J Tate| OR: 73| CD

16/5

Found form since moving to 7f on AW, comfortably winning 14-runner handicap here 28 days ago, making smooth progress before taking lead in final furlong with ease. Major player up 3 lb.

Form: 242521

(2)

Captain Parma²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: P Cosgrave| T: James Owen| OR: 73| CD

10/1

Much more like it since gelding operation, winning over C&D last month and second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9/2) 24 days ago, running on well despite patient tactics not suiting the pace. Will continue to give a good account.

Form: 327212

(6)

King Of Ithaca³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Rossa Ryan| T: J Tate| OR: 72| CD

11/2

Five-time winner who excels on AW, with 3 course/distance wins. Finished 6th at Kempton (6/1) last month after slow start. Should perform better returning to Southwell.

Form: 154756

(10)

Toomuchforme^t¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 73

100/1

Struggled since stable switch, finishing last at Newcastle then 9th of 10 in 6f handicap at this track (125/1) 18 days ago in first-time tongue strap.

Form: 25-0909

Non-Runners

(14)

Stoneywell²⁰

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: Steph Hollinshead J: D C Costello

Forecasts

Shiplake (15/8), Star Of Mali (16/5), King Of Ithaca (11/2), Federal Envoy (13/2), Captain Parma (10/1), Jodhpur Blue (14/1), He's A Gentleman (20/1), Chola Empire (20/1), City Cyclone (22/1), Valentine Catcher (25/1), Packetofbiscuits (25/1), Stoneywell (33/1), Beauty Choice (40/1), Toomuchforme (100/1)

STAR OF MALI has looked a totally different proposition over 7f on the AW, winning comfortably here 28 days ago and he looks poised to follow up from 3 lb higher. King of Ithaca, a three-time C&D winner, should be in the mix returning to his favoured track while Captain Parma has improved since being gelded and completes the shortlist.