Southwell
Today, January 31, 2025FlatClass 41m6f
Verdict
Verdict
SWINGING LONDON capitalised on the drop back in class and continued his fine form when making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts over C&D 7 days ago and, in what looks an ordinary race for the grade, he may well be up to going in again under a penalty. Robusto and Optician may well be the pair to give John Mackie's charge most to think about.
Swinging London
Robusto
Optician
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 7. Swinging LondonJ: Sean LeveyT: John MackieF: 322211-41
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictEnjoying a very productive winter, capitalising on the drop back down in grade when making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts in a C&D handicap 7 days ago, always fending off a progressive rival (the pair clear). Possibilities under a penalty. - 1. RobustoJ: Richard KingscoteT: Eve Johnson HoughtonF: 3614598-2
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictAdded to his tally at Kempton (2m) last summer. Ended last year below best but showed benefit of a 4-month break when runner-up back at aforementioned venue 23 days ago. Respected from unchanged mark with a repeat. - 4. OpticianJ: Rossa RyanT: Shaun LycettF: 3275621-3
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictAll 5 career victories have come at Wolverhampton, the latest over this sort of trip in December. Wasn't disgraced when third of 7 in handicap at that venue 4 weeks ago and, boasting an excellent record when partnered by Rossa Ryan, he's fancied to be in the shake up. 
6. EducatorJ: Hollie DoyleT: Henrietta C KnightF: 47/089265-- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictTwice a winner earlier in his career but winless in this sphere for Mick Appleby and no better than modest form in trio of maiden hurdle runs for present yard this winter. Returns to the Flat operating from career-low mark though, and booking of Hollie Doyle an obvious plus.
2. Pleasant ManJ: Warren FentimanT: Lawrence MullaneyF: 43/75057-2- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictFlat/hurdles scorer who ran best race since joining present yard when second of 8 in handicap at this course (11.1f) 7 days ago. Rider takes off a handy 7 lb if he can build on that back up in trip.
3. NibiruJ: Dylan HoganT: Jack JonesF: 0/8106141-- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictTemperamental but capable sort who resumed winning ways with a tongue tie refitted in 7-runner handicap here (16.5f) 6 weeks ago, leading final 100 yds. Nudged up only 1 lb and drop back in trip will hold no fears.
5. Sir Geoff HurstJ: Daniel MuscuttT: Charlie JohnstonF: 85/29-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictShowed much more than previously after 13 months off when runner-up on qualifying run at Newcastle (12.5f) in December. Not seen to best effect when ninth of 11 on handicap debut at Kempton 2 weeks later but his mark does demand more in any case.
8. Percy WillisJ: Hector CrouchT: Jedd O'KeeffeF: 41065-233- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictCourse winner. 10/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 8 days ago. Present mark looks about right and this trip is probably at the limit of his stamina.- Unnamed Favourite
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