Flat Racing 23rd Nov

[chris34]

12.40 Southwell First Swallow catches my eye in this race had previously run well prior to flopping last time out when well eaten at Wolves when unable to dictate from the front and probably best forgotten and perhaps worth another chance over the flying five, well drawn down the middle which usually proves the place to be and should be able to get his own way and has been dropped 2lb aswell and beginning to look well handicapped having placed off much higher marks and a very good record round here. 0.5pt e/w First Swallow 1.40 Southwell Nadeen could go very well with so few miles on the clock, had run a good race before last time out when only 3lengths adrift of the winner back in 5th place and built on that last time on fibresand debut when a neck second to Victorian Bounty over CD, up 2lb for that effort and clearly if building on that again could go well from a decent enough draw! 0.5pt win Nadeen 9/2 vc 2.40 Southwell General Tufto is prolific round here and has dropped back to his last winning mark but concern that blinkers have been removed for his return here and perhaps being warmed up for a winter spell with this run as recent efforts have been lack lustre. Hunters Belt has had 2 runs here at Southwell and both have been extremely positive especially last time out when winning fairly well last time out over CD prior to that was 2nd on 4th start in a maiden so clearly relishes the sand and has shown form off a similar mark as this earlier in the year and could still be well handicapped if back to best! 1pt win Hunters Belt

[RussP]

Re: Flat Racing 23rd Nov Just taking the 1. 1.40 Southwell 6f, Class 5 handicap with quite a decent sized field lining up. For me, the crucial aspects of Southwell are form at the track and the draw. Generally, avoid the extrems of the draw and go for something in the middle so 9 looks to be ideal for my charge here. Has run 3 times on the Fibresand, with form figures of 4-3-5, the first 2 off much lower marks than today. Generally progressive this term, winning 2 of its last 6 and is handicapped to go close today having been dropped 1lb when not getting the run of the race last time out, here at Southwell. Was 4th that day when racing wide all the way and would have finished much, much closer, especially having travelled well. Is 3lb better off with the 2nd that day, Nadeen, for 5L which may not seem enough but when you consider the way the race panned out, I'm happy tables will be turned. In 13 races this term, the horse has only been out of the first 4 twice so consistency clearly a strong point. Stable's only runner at the meeting. Cardinal, EW 15/2 VCBet BOG