April 23 / 14.53 Southwell

14.53

Good To Soft

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  • 3m 0f 60y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 3-R363 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner; kept on for modest third at Hereford (2m5f, good) in January but has not been firing on all cylinders this season and needs today's change of headgear to perk him up.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

30th Nov 2024

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:37 Doncaster

Taste The Fear

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

disputed lead early, slow jump 1st, soon in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, dropped to rear before 7th, some headway and went fourth before 4 out, switched right and went modest third before 3 out, no impression

6/1

3rd

1

30th Nov 2024

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:37 Doncaster

Taste The Fear

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

disputed lead early, slow jump 1st, soon in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, dropped to rear before 7th, some headway and went fourth before 4 out, switched right and went modest third before 3 out, no impression

6/1

4th

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:08 Wetherby

Taste The Fear

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well beaten over hurdles at Worcester in September but was returning from a 104-day break and chasing is his game nowadays; won two in a row over fences at Southwell (3m, good) in the spring and he's a strong contender if back on song today.

6/1

Form: -41331 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Progressive 7yo who won fairly comfortably in first-time blinkers at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) last month and is now 4-9 over fences; another 6lb higher here but still features prominently in calculations.
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5th

9

10th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Uttoxeter

Post Chaise

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

His fifth win over fences when prevailing in a small field over 3m3f at Market Rasen in May; could have needed his Stratford run next time and 2m4f was too sharp last month; hard to rule out.

25/1

9

10th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Uttoxeter

Post Chaise

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

His fifth win over fences when prevailing in a small field over 3m3f at Market Rasen in May; could have needed his Stratford run next time and 2m4f was too sharp last month; hard to rule out.

25/1

11th

14

13th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 72y

Class 3

12:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Post Chaise

10st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

His fifth win over fences when prevailing in a small field over 3m3f at Market Rasen in May; this trip looks on the sharp side and Henry Brooke rides Heroique De Maulde.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -11232

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Gained all four chase wins over shorter trips at Sedgefield, the last twice in the autumn, but ran well in defeat over this C&D (good to soft) in January and is probably still on a workable mark; shortlisted.
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4th

1

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

15:00 Sedgefield

Tom Creen

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

All four wins have been here, the latest off 7lb lower over 2m3f on soft in November 2023; beaten just 1.5l when third after a 138-day break over C&D (good) last time; seems to handle any ground; major chance.

5/1

4th

1

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

15:00 Sedgefield

Tom Creen

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

All four wins have been here, the latest off 7lb lower over 2m3f on soft in November 2023; beaten just 1.5l when third after a 138-day break over C&D (good) last time; seems to handle any ground; major chance.

5/1

3rd

1

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:00 Sedgefield

Tom Creen

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

All four wins over fences have come on soft ground at Sedgefield, including this race on reappearance last year (first leg of a double); it may be different ground today but he was a close third on good ground here (3m) in April; strong contender even though he may need a career best to win.

3/1

33/1

Form: PUP-PP

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has failed to complete all five hurdle races since winning Bangor maiden (2m, good to soft) in May 2022 and has huge amount to prove on this chasing debut; cheekpieces removed after one use.
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6th

4

28th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Stony Man

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Gary Hanmer

Won a maiden hurdle here (2m, good to soft) in May 2022 but failed to complete in his next five attempts over hurdles (PUPPP); better signs since switching to fences, finishing fourth of nine over C&D last month, but he needs more to make an impact here.

12/1

Form: U24P

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on last month's handicap hurdle debut (2m5f, heavy) and patently needs to do much better here but remains unexposed under rules, and last year's Irish point win bodes well for her prospects over fences.
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4th

6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:20 Stratford

Annie Express

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

prominent, hit 3 out, briefly went second after 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

4th

6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:20 Stratford

Annie Express

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

prominent, hit 3 out, briefly went second after 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

5th

10

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell

Annie Express

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Pulled up on last month's handicap hurdle debut (2m5f, heavy) and patently needs to do much better here but remains unexposed under rules, and last year's Irish point win bodes well for her prospects over fences.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: P/4446 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on old form for Tom George but, following a long layoff, has not really clicked for new yard this season; well behind Post Chaise when tried in cheekpieces last month; visor given a whirl today.
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2

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Oscar Robertson

11st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

in touch with leaders, lost ground and ridden with one circuit to go

25/1

2

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Oscar Robertson

11st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

in touch with leaders, lost ground and ridden with one circuit to go, lost touch before 3 out

25/1

8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

14:22 Bangor-on-Dee

Oscar Robertson

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Very well handicapped on old form but, following a layoff, never really got going for his new yard last season; cheekpieces did nothing when tried two starts ago.

25/1

Form: -P0857

Last run: 86 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Useful chaser at his best but has regressed this season; safely held when reverted to hurdling for two starts in January and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference.
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7th

2

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell

Tim Pat

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful chaser at his best but has regressed this season; safely held when reverted to hurdling for two starts in January and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference.

12/1

7th

2

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell

Tim Pat

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful chaser at his best but has regressed this season; safely held when reverted to hurdling for two starts in January and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference.

12/1

7th

11

28th Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Tim Pat

11st 7lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Beaten a neck over fences here (3m, good) one year ago off 14lb higher, but not so hot since; the return to hurdles last time (3m1f, soft) did not get a sufficient response for him to be greatly fancied at the moment.

14/1

Form: 2-7P03

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo mare who made quite promising chase debut when third of five at Ffos Las (2m3f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) last month; needs to build on that performance here but has possibilities if the different trip-and-ground combination suits.
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1st

8

7th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Shiroccosmagicbaby

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Christian Williams

Lightly raced 7yo; made quite promising chase debut when third of five (just behind Santa Clarita) here (2m3f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) in March but was towards rear throughout when upped to 3m at Southwell a fortnight ago and it's hard to know what to expect from her after that.

12/1

1st

8

7th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Shiroccosmagicbaby

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Christian Williams

Lightly raced 7yo; made quite promising chase debut when third of five (just behind Santa Clarita) here (2m3f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) in March but was towards rear throughout when upped to 3m at Southwell a fortnight ago and it's hard to know what to expect from her after that.

12/1

8th

14

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell

Shiroccosmagicbaby

10st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Christian Williams

Lightly raced 7yo mare who made quite promising chase debut when third of five at Ffos Las (2m3f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) last month; needs to build on that performance here but has possibilities if the different trip-and-ground combination suits.

6/1

25/1

Form: PP63P5 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 10st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Generally very disappointing since his quick double at Bangor in May 2022, and was over 30l behind Tom Creen when fifth of sixth over C&D (good to soft) in January; revival needed.
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7th

9

8th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Daranova

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

disputed lead, led before 11th

25/1

8th

8

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Daranova

10st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Dual 3m chase winner (good and good to soft); has been well below par on his last three starts; much more needed.

25/1

Form: 31P33P

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Six-time chase winner on good/good to soft ground, most recently off today's mark at Worcester (2m7f) last summer; pulled up on heavy ground last month, after a layoff, but ought to fare better now back on a quicker surface and with that run under his belt.
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1

20th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Lermoos Legend

12st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

midfield, not fluent 2nd, no impression before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

9/2

1

20th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Lermoos Legend

12st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

midfield, not fluent 2nd, no impression before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

9/2

1st

5

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Lermoos Legend

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

midfield

6/1

Form: 612342 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Still 8lb higher than when opening chase account at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in January but ran well in defeat in Chepstow marathon (3m6f, soft) last month and again has each-way claims.
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3rd

3

9th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield

Shot Boii

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Remains 3lb above his most recent winning mark in January and lacks consistency but he's capable on his day and didn't run badly from the front in the refitted visor (retained) at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) 12 days ago; comes with risk but handles heavy ground and could go well again.

9/2

3rd

3

9th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield

Shot Boii

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Remains 3lb above his most recent winning mark in January and lacks consistency but he's capable on his day and didn't run badly from the front in the refitted visor (retained) at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) 12 days ago; comes with risk but handles heavy ground and could go well again.

9/2

3rd

5

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Shot Boii

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: David Pipe

prominent, led before 2nd

10/1

Form: 353-4P

Last run: 115 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
0-4 over fences but was placed off 10lb higher over C&D (good) for Dan Skelton last spring and may not have been suited by the slower ground when below that form on first two starts for new stable; could have a say if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.
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4

30th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Warwick

Presenting Jeremy

11st 11lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

2m7f hurdle winner (good) when with Dan Skelton; has struggled in all three starts for his current trainer; tongue-tie now accompanies cheekpieces; much more is needed from him.

33/1

Form: 2U-1P3

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Launched chasing career with comfortable win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) in November; not much has gone to plan since but he had an excuse when pulled up two starts ago (bled) and looked stretched by 3m on heavy ground when remote third last time; no surprise if he gets back on track here.
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9

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell

Roger Rarebit

11st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Launched chasing career with comfortable win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) in November; not much has gone to plan since but he had an excuse when pulled up two starts ago (bled) and looked stretched by 3m on heavy ground when remote third last time; no surprise if he gets back on track here.

8/1

Non-runners

Minella Double, Beauvallon Bay

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Payout
Exacta £38.50
Straight Forecast £31.18
Tricast £157.53
Trifecta £207.30

Selections

The Times:

Post Chaise

POSTDATA:

Shot Boii

D Express:

Shiroccosmagicbaby

SPOTLIGHT:

Roger Rarebit

LAMBOURN:

Annie Express

Daily Record:

Tom Creen

TOPSPEED:

Oscar Robertson

The Star:

Shiroccosmagicbaby

WEST COUNTRY:

Shot Boii

The Guardian:

Shot Boii

Telegraph:

Post Chaise

Daily Mail:

Post Chaise

Daily Mirror:

Post Chaise

The Sun:

Post Chaise

RP RATINGS:

Roger Rarebit