Southwell
Today, February 22, 2025FlatClass 41mStandard
Verdict
Verdict
SHAHBAZ is potentially very well handicapped and is given a chance to build on an encouraging run at Kempton 17 days ago. Cephalus also shaped as if back in form when second at Chelmsford last month and is feared most ahead of the front-running Kracking, who may see things out better back at a bare 1m.
Shahbaz
Cephalus
Kracking
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. CephalusJ: Tom QueallyT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 1460780-2
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictC&D winner. Four wins from 12 runs last year. Looked back in form when second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 37 days ago. Enters calculations. 
5. Mr MistoffeleesJ: Tom EavesT: Sam EnglandF: 09/03400-3- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
Verdict40/1, third of 10 in C&D handicap C&D 22 days ago, left with too much to do. Not discounted.
7. DelicacyJ: Clifford LeeT: Roger FellF: 72235321-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 173
VerdictCareer best when winning 5-runner handicap at Chepstow (1m) in September (final start for Richard Hannon). The betting should help guide to expectations on this return for a new yard.- 9. ShahbazJ: Charles BishopT: Ian WilliamsF: 444/0000-3
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2022 but signs he's getting his act together for his new yard when third of 8 at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago, finishing with running left. Given a chance to build on that promise. 
4. Master Of CombatJ: Jack MitchellT: Kevin FrostF: 881842-29- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictLatest win at Wolverhampton in September. Also runner-up twice this winter but his run of good form came to a halt when ninth of 10 over C&D 22 days ago. Bounce back needed.- 10. KrackingJ: Jason HartT: Stuart WilliamsF: 1210325-6
- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictLatest win at Lingfield (1m) in August. 2/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 28 days ago, doing too much too soon. The return to a bare 1m should suit and he enters the reckoning. 
3. The Cookstown CafuJ: Mark WinnT: David O'MearaF: 1410286-5- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictLatest win at Newcastle in October. Visored first time, respectable fifth of 10 in C&D handicap (20/1) last month.
12. Forever ProudJ: Warren FentimanT: James OwenF: 21-126175- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictFourth win since joining James Own when seeing off 6 rivals at Kempton (7f) in January. Visored first time, respectable fifth of 6 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (1m) 10 days ago. Fentiman takes a handy 7 lb off.
2. GrabajabbaJ: Frederick LarsonT: Michael ApplebyF: 411-0- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictWon a pair of 7f novices at the end of 2024 (including here) but looked stretched by the longer trip when well held on C&D handicap debut last month. Remains unexposed but a watching brief is advised after that.
8. StarlinerJ: Tommie JakesT: Linda PerrattF: 67129-367- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictLatest win at Newcastle in November. Placed over 7f there twice since but below par last twice. Others are more persuasive.
11. Shaw ParkJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Scott DixonF: 5929588-5- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictThree wins from 23 runs last year. 11/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Others are more obvious.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
6. Clear AngelJ: Callum RodriguezT: Susan CorbettF: 304/44050-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 238
VerdictLast of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m, 33/1) when last seen in June. Off 7 months so the percentage call is to look elsewhere.