Southwell
Tomorrow, January 15, 2025FlatClass 64f
Verdict
Verdict
A dual C&D winner already this winter, FORTUNATE STAR ran another solid race before the longer trip stretched him when second at Newcastle 5 days ago. He's a player turned out quickly back at the minimum trip, with Street Life and class dropping Shalaa Asker others to consider.
Fortunate Star
Street Life
Shalaa Asker
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Shalaa AskerJ: Jordan WilliamsT: Charlie WallisF: 70345087-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictHasn't been with current yard for long, never involved when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 28 days ago. Went off at a big price that day (80/1) and interesting to see if market speaks more favourably today now dropped into class 6 company. - 2. Fortunate StarJ: Zak WheatleyT: Declan CarrollF: 3231312-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictDual C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 7/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 5 days ago, headed late on. Likely type returned to the minimum trip. 
3. BetterJ: Warren FentimanT: Paul MidgleyF: 40064139-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictLatest win at Newcastle (5f) in October before a very good third over C&D a month later. Disappointed back at first-named venue 5 weeks ago but no surprise to see a better showing.
4. Show Me Show MeJ: Ethan TindallT: Richard FaheyF: 0474464-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictEnded a long losing run under a good ride in 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 14 days ago, staying on to lead dying strides. Possibilities if arriving in same groove. Engaged 4.45 Newcastle Tuesday.
5. So ObsessedJ: Brandon WilkieT: Marco BottiF: 1211487-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictRecorded four wins from 13 runs last year but not operating at best at present, only sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago. Something to find on form.
6. Its ShowtimeJ: Connor PlanasT: Conrad AllenF: 22663580-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictSole success at Lingfield (5f turf) in May. However, largely consistent subsequently and shaped as if better for the run after 8 weeks off when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 28/1) 19 days ago. Not out of things just 2 lb above last winning mark.
7. Desert MasterJ: Alex JaryT: Antony BrittainF: 2080841-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictDoubled career tally over C&D 2 weeks ago but disappointed turned out under a penalty when last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 5/1) 5 days ago. Needs to quickly leave that behind.- 8. Street LifeJ: Ryan KavanaghT: Patrick MorrisF: 75124542-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. Good head second of 9 to Desert Master in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 17 days ago, better placed than most. Not discounted for all his mark has nudged up 2 lb. 
9. Stone Of DestinyJ: Kyle McHughT: Michael ApplebyF: 4995983-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictUntrustworthy individual. C&D winner. Bit below form 4 lengths fourth of 9 to Show Me Show Me in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (5f) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Strike rate obviously tempers enthusiasm but he's never been lower in the weights.- Unnamed Favourite
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