Southwell
Today, FlatClass 62mStandard
Verdict
Verdict
A case can be made for a few of these but GRAND DUCHESS OLGA signalled she is ready to go in again when just edged out at Wolverhampton last time and can go one better off an unchanged mark. In-form maiden Edwardtheninth heads the list of dangers, although Cosmic Soul, Billy Bathgate and Arc Zoosve are all well in the mix too.
Grand Duchess Olga
Edwardtheninth
Cosmic Soul
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 6. EdwardtheninthJ: Rossa RyanT: Ruth JeffersonF: 9858/293-3
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictStill to get his head in front but he comes here in good order, third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. That form has been well advertised since so he's very much one to consider. 
2. Arc ZoosveJ: Robert HavlinT: Neil KingF: 9/6661-412- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictLatest win at Lingfield in January. Good second of 9 in handicap (10/3) at this course (14.1f) 1 day ago. Must be respected.
4. TubaJ: Gina ManganT: Fergal O'BrienF: 0604041-3- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictNot long with current yard and opened his account in 2m handicap at Wolverhampton in December. Backed it up with a good ½-length third of 10 to Arc Zoosve at Lingfield (2m) 16 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts nudged up 1 lb.- 1. Cosmic SoulJ: Jason HartT: Patrick NevilleF: 8/2221434-
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictWinner at Catterick (2m) in July. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 8/1) 24 days ago when unsuited by drop in trip. Must enter calculations back at 2m. - 3. Grand Duchess OlgaJ: Chloe LyonsT: Julia & Shelley BirkettF: 3123926-2
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictReliable sort who posted a good neck second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 9/1) 11 days ago. Came clear of the rest there so she's a player off the same mark. 
5. Billy BathgateJ: David NolanT: Ewan WhillansF: 1382155-3- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictA four-time winner last year, latest at Wolverhampton in December. In good nick since, third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (2m) 10 days ago so can make his presence felt once more.
8. Slack AliceJ: Luke MorrisT: Mickey BowenF: 59444-- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 82
VerdictModest maiden on Flat. Well held on her hurdling bow at Huntingdon in November on final run for Patrick Owens. Needs this yard switch to spark improvement on her tapeta bow.
7. Blackwater LillyJ: Ben RobinsonT: Brian EllisonF: 76540-9- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictModest winner at 17f over hurdles. Well below par on his last two Flat runs though after a four-month absence, cheekpieces retried at Southwell on latter occasion. Has it to prove now.
9. Flynn RyderJ: Dylan HoganT: Stuart EdmundsF: 6030609-9- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictModest ex-Irish maiden who has finished just ninth for her new stable in handicaps at Southwell and Kempton recently. Others appeal more.- Unnamed Favourite
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