Racecards
15:40 Southwell
Arenaleisureplc.com Handicap (Class 4)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Fibresand
- £6,500 added
- Form 26/2436-
- Age 8
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 85
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 47/8483-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey Jamie Moriarty
slow away, always behind
- Form 085739-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey M Stainton
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
- Form 699226-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer P Howling
- Jockey T G McLaughlin
dwelt, behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, nearest at finish
- Form 110420-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer A J McCabe
- Jockey James Doyle
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
- Form 643892-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 77
held up, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, led final furlong, stayed on well
- Form 149286-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey P Mulrennan
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 055273-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 75
led, ridden over 2f out, headed final furlong, lost 2nd inside last, no extra
In depth
Verdict
Coleorton Dancer is preferred to Resplendent Alpha and Tagula Sunrise. The selection doesn't find winning particularly easy but the ex-100 rated horse was backed last week as if something was expected. He does have to reverse form with Resplendent Alpha based upon their meeting last month but that rival has ran disappointingly since and at today's weights it is entirely possible that this can be achieved. Tagula Sunrise has yet to race on the all-weather but is watched in the market on a return from absence. The mare has ran in listed company in the past and although not having won this year, she has kept decent company and this is a drop in grade. Derek Shaw's horses continue in good form so Prince Tum Tum has to be respected. He too has questions to answer on reappearance and the handicapper has shown little mercy. Bonnie Prince Blue has won over this trip in the past and turned in a fair effort at Lingfield on his latest visit. Sand Cat finished just behind him on the day and it could be that today's track may be more to his style of running. Cornus appears best of the rest. Coleorton Dancer is plenty exposed but the handicapper seems to be offering him a chance and we believe that he can take it today.
Formwatch
Prince Tum Tum (USA) 17-2 (8-13) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 5l behind Bahamian Pirate (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Feb.
Tagula Sunrise (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Our Faye (8-10) at Ascot 6f fll hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Sand Cat 7-2 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 10, 5l behind Halsion Chancer (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Dec.
Resplendent Alpha 7-1 (9-2) Started slowly, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 8, 5l behind Red Romeo (8-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Cornus 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Councellor (9-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Bonnie Prince Blue 15-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, good headway over 1f out, kept on to chase winner well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Distinctly Game (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
River Thames 12-1 (9-2) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 10l behind Ingleby Arch (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.
Coleorton Dancer 11-4jt-fav (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Crimson King (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.