Racecards
13:50 Southwell
National Chocolate Mint Day Handicap (Class F)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m 3f
- Going: Standard
- Form 0260-31
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer P Hedger
- Jockey S Whitworth
towards rear, improved 6f out, ridden 4f out, kept on one-paced final 2f
- Form 03543-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey J P Spencer
slowly into stride, towards rear, improved under pressure 4f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 325-125
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey P Fessey
mid-division, improved over 4f out, tracked leaders 3f out, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on one-paced
- Form 30030-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer S R Bowring
- Jockey Dean McKeown
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on one-paced final 2f
Arpello
6- Form 000/51
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey J Weaver
tracked leader, led 5f out, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, ran on final furlong
- Form F000-00
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, challenged over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra
- Form 01-0000
- Age 7
- Weight 8-7
never better than mid-division
- Form 00-5150
- Age 6
- Weight 8-5
close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 2-35502
- Age 5
- Weight 8-1
- Trainer Miss V Haigh
- Jockey Gary Bardwell
behind and outpaced, pushed along 7f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on one-paced final 2f
Almohad
509- Form 030160/
- Age 6
- Weight 7-10
- Trainer Dr J Scargill
- Jockey Dale Gibson
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
- Form 5050-40
- Age 4
- Weight 7-10
mid-division, improved over 6f out, ridden over 4f out, no impression final 2f
- Form 0000-06
- Age 7
- Weight 7-10
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey Claire Bryan
led, headed 5f out, weakened 3f out
In depth
Formwatch
Fort Sumter (USA) Broke his duck over course and distance last time but that came in a muddling affair and today's task is much tougher.
Running Times (USA) Always behind on reappearance here 17 days ago; suspicion that this trip may be on the short side but it is encouraging that this gelding has been kept in training so it might be worth a look in the market.
Susan's Dowry Saves her best for this track; won over this trip in January and is a definite live contender today.
Ocean Song The trainer has yet to find this filly's optimum trip and can easily be looked over today following a couple of poor recent runs.
Arpello Up 6lb for her victory at Wolverhampton six days ago; won well that day from some experienced handicappers; worth another go today in spite of the penalty.
Tarcoola Little appeal on the bare form; badly handicapped on what he has achieved so far and is easily looked over.
Mutahadeth Step up in trip should suit but has shown little of the form recently that saw him win a mile event at Wolverhampton in December; place possibilities.
Roger Ross Won well here in January; should go well today but can be inconsistent at times and is not one to trust.
Loch Ailort Ran well after a slow start here 10 days ago and is very well handicapped at present; must have an excellent chance today especially over this longer trip.
Almohad Poor hurdler; fitness must be taken on trust and is best watched today.
Horton Dancer Disappointing maiden who although is nicely weighted today will find it hard over this inadequate trip; might possibly stay on for a place.
Irsal General level of form not worth getting excited about; best avoided.
Alberkinnie Well beaten on all his starts this season; would need to improve a lot to play a part here.