Southwell
Tomorrow, February 28, 2025FlatClass 66f
Verdict
Verdict
Dropping back to 6f should help HYPE MERCHANT, who stepped up on his low-key 2-y-o turf form when runner-up on recent all-weather debut back from a break over 7f at Chelmsford. He makes plenty of appeal off the same mark here. Due Respect failed to justify favouritism when fourth in a handicap on that same Chelmsford card 15 das ago but she's now 2 lb lower and looks dangerous, while recent Wolverhampton scorer Sun Keeper and Bank On Kent are others with claims.
Hype Merchant
Due Respect
Sun Keeper
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Sun KeeperJ: Dougie CostelloT: Alice HaynesF: 67-831
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictLightly-raced winner. 5/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago. Will need to pull out more under a penalty here but she's a key player nonetheless. 
2. College WitchJ: Joe BradnamT: Christine DunnettF: 0-79- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice at this course (7.1f, 400/1) 14 days ago. Sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap.
3. Tiana RoseJ: Warren FentimanT: Philip McBrideF: 80038-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 153
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 11/1, eighth of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (6f). Off 153 days ahead of this tapeta debut. Others preferred.
4. Bank On KentJ: P. J. McDonaldT: David EvansF: 38532-564- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictBelow form fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (5f, 13/2) 22 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip and he's in with an each-way shout.
5. Love GamesJ: Tom EavesT: Kevin RyanF: 806639-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCreditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 7/2) 14 days ago. Place possibilities.- 6. Hype MerchantJ: Rossa RyanT: David LoughnaneF: 6807-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better, provided that he proves equally effective on this surface. - 7. Due RespectJ: Daniel MuscuttT: John ButlerF: 0670-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Michael Butler when a below-par fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 3/1) 15 days ago. Likely player if handling this surface. 
8. Martha CostelloJ: Callum RodriguezT: David & Nicola BarronF: 77-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 49
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut.
9. SandinyourshoesJ: Alex JaryT: Stella BarclayF: 0-55- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 49
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in novice (200/1) at Newcastle (6f) 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
10. La Mer GriseJ: William CarsonT: Tony CarrollF: 8076-456- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictSixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 14/1) 15 days ago.
11. Baby RoverJ: Darragh KeenanT: Katie ScottF: 999-67- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (5f) 22 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.- Unnamed Favourite
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