Racecards
16:05 Southwell
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- 8 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- £4,500 added
- Form 462555
- Age 9
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey J Millman
tracked leader, led after 2f, driven over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 960508
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer C R Dore
- Jockey L P Keniry
always rear division
- Form 230601
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer A J McCabe
- Jockey James Doyle
led, headed after 2f and remained in touch, edged right under pressure 2f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 843692
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey R Kennemore
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f
- Form 0-90001
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey S De Sousa
held up, headway over 2f, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on
- Form 490069
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer M G Quinlan
- Jockey V Slattery
towards rear, soon chased along, effort over 2f out, some late headway, never reached challenging position
- Form 1-97007
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 45
chased leaders to halfway
In depth
Verdict
ELUSIVE WARRIOR can land the finale and is our selection, ahead of Smarty Socks and Dancing Deano. The selection carries a six pounds penalty for winning a similar race here on Tuesday, overturning form against similar rivals. That was a strong front running display, and although maybe not as well drawn here, may again try and dictate matters. Smarty Socks also runs under a penalty for winning a similar contest at Leicester last week having dropped down the handicap. Whether a quick re-appearance suits remains to be seen. Previously he's been unplaced in four runs on the all-weather. Dancing Deano returns to Southwell following five runs without a win at Wolverhampton. He does have course and distance form, and is Reg Hollinshead's only representative on the card. It's a competitive looking conclusion to proceedings, but we'll side with Elusive Warrior.
Formwatch
Whitbarrow (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Led after 1f, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Beat The Bell (8-4) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Divertimenti (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up, headway on rails over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 5l behind Shamrock Lady (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Made all, driven and quickened over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Southwell 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Oct beating Crocodile Bay (8-12) by 4l, 9 ran.
Dancing Deano (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 3f out until headed close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind A Big Sky Brewing (8-13) at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Orpenella 22-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and edged right 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 20, 12l behind Strawberry Moon (9-2) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Smarty Socks (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Close up, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Leicester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct beating Rosie Says No (8-5) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Royal Island (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 11l behind It's A Dream (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Paint Stripper 12-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 36l behind Casino Night (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs in Sept.
Kirkie (USA) 20-1 (8-13) Led early, in touch, ridden and weakened 4f out, last of 13, well behind Swords (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Aug.