Racecards
15:05 Southwell
Wm Saunders Partnership Handicap Chase (Class F)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Good to Firm (Watered)
- Form 0P4P14
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R Lee
- Jockey R Thornton
held up in touch, mistake 5th, pushed along next, mistake 14th, driven 5 out, chased winner from 3 out, kept on no impression
Laazim Afooz
36- Form 31560-0
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey Antony Evans
tracked winner, pushed along and reminders 9th, led approaching 10th, headed approaching 13th, driven 5 out, weakened from 2 out
- Form 40P201
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey P Flynn
led, headed approaching 10th, pushed along 12th, led again approaching 13th, driven 5 out, clear approaching 3 out, driven out, eased towards finish
- Form 201-535
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer B Rothwell
- Jockey J Mogford
held up in rear, pushed along and outpaced after 12th, weakened 4 out
In depth
Verdict
Southerndown looks the best call in a tricky contest where Laazim Afooz and Lost In Normandy provide the main opposition. The selection, a winner over hurdles here in August, was not disgraced on a return to chasing at Worcester recently and off what looks like a fair mark is taken to give weight away all round. Laazim Afooz is capable on his day but gave little sign for encouragement on his return at Sedgefield and is probably best watched. Bangor winner Lost In Normandy rates a bigger danger to the selection but a 5lb rise since that success last month gives leaves him with more to do. Star Councel is only moderate so the percentage call is for Southerndown.