Southwell
Today, November 15, 2024HurdleClass 52m4f
Verdict
Verdict
OFFICER OF STATE and Laser Focus both scored with plenty in hand last time and should be able to feature once again, although the former makes more appeal given how much handicapping scope he has based on Flat form. Zoran is the best of the remainder returning to hurdling.
Officer Of State
Laser Focus
Zoran
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Officer Of StateJ: Rob HargreavesT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 588-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictUseful on the Flat for Andre Fabre in France, sold for 65,000 gns after opening his account a 15f conditions race in October. Left previous hurdling form well behind when readily landing a Fontwell handicap a week ago and has a big chance of defying the penalty. - 2. Laser FocusJ: Ben BromleyT: James OwenF: 2444-44U1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 3
VerdictThree-time winner on the Flat this year and has shown a fair bit over hurdles, improving to socore with plenty in hand at Huntingdon 3 days ago. Claims if he handles the quick turnaround. 
5. MartaliteJ: Nick SlatterT: David Killahena & Graeme McPhersonF: 9509-391- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictCareer best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle (7/1) at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Still not fully exposed, so may do better still.- 4. ZoranJ: Tom BellamyT: Emma LavelleF: 49/532143-
- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictModest chaser who has been below form on the Flat lately. Returns to the smaller obstacles on a potentially lenient mark, though, so not completely dismissed. 
7. Lightening GestureJ: Charlie HammondT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie InsoleF: 4335/43-3P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictFair Flat winner who hasn't stood much racing since his juvenile days and was pulled up at Huntingdon last month, so left with a bit to prove.
8. Charming GetawayJ: Tabitha WorsleyT: Mel RowleyF: 86/4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 190
VerdictDidn't show much in a bumper/half-a-dozen starts over hurdles for Kim Bailey but showed he retained ability when fourth on stable debut at Stratford 6 months ago. Not seen since.
3. ScorseseJ: Richie McLernonT: Neil MulhollandF: 40889-09- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictShowed fair form in maiden hurdles in Ireland but has been soundly beaten for current yard. Tried in cheekpieces now.
6. CaughtinaspellJ: Jack QuinlanT: Jake Thomas CoulsonF: 89647-40- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 147
VerdictLittle to get excited about in 5 outings for Michael Kennedy in Ireland and fared no better in two starts for Olly Murphy.
9. Saint VicJ: Harriet TuckerT: Anthony DayF: 057-44977- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictNot really threatened in 7 starts in this sphere, including from a modest mark in handicap company. Hard to fancy.- Unnamed Favourite
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