Flat Racing 13th December

[chris34]

1.15 Southwell Grey Mirage appears to be struggling for form since return to action this winter and is yet to try this surface. Aqua Ardens has done well this year, however looks to be in charge after last run but does go well here. Pearl Nation has a similar profile had a good season with this yard however handicap looks to have him where he wants him on last 2 runs that said yard seem to always get a bit more out of them on this surface, more needed but not out of this. Frontier Fighter could prove very hard he is 4 from 8 around this course and 2 from 4 over CD. Latest win coming off a 4lb lower mark, looked badly in need of the run last time out and should strip fitter for that and prove hard to beat back around here. 2pt win Frontier Fighter 2/1 bet365 1.50 Southwell Woolfall Sovereign has made 2 starts over this CD winning one off a mark of 84 and a solid 3^rd off 97, runs off 91 today but returns from a lengthy absence after a light and largely disappointing winter campaign last winter. Record fresh in younger days was good but not so good last couple of years. Dutiful Son was progressing well when last seen, winning 3 6f races at Kempton up 7lb for latest and not seen since March and left top yard has to be a concern for a horse appearing to be progressing well. Untried on this surface. Scarborough won 2 small field course races last year making him 3 from 4 around here, however returns to the beach 22lb higher than that last win. Poyle Vinnie comes from the top yard around here, and appears to still be progressing nicely comfortably pulling clear of a weak looking field. Handicapper taking no chances raising him 8lb could still have more to offer however. Even Stevens could prove hard to beat returned to his favourite hunting ground 7 from 11 around here and 5 from 8 over CD. Last 2 runs have been steps back in the correct direction, latest 3^rd took a nice boost when the winner going well off higher marks in much stronger races. He has fallen to 3lb below his last winning mark and yard are going very well at present. 2pt win Even Stevens 7/2 coral 6.45 Wolverhampton Sewn Up has been going well recently, up 3lb for latest 2^nd and needs more off this mark. Haadeeth was a winner when last seen on turf, 6lb higher today and just as good on the AW. However this mark has proved beyond him in recent times. Shirleys Pride won nicely on latest however a 5lb rise and step up in trip are major concerns in a stronger looking race. Deftera Fantutte could have plenty of potential after just 4 runs in maidens, latest run in maiden a step forward and mark of 60 could be lenient. Kirby also an eye catching booking. Insolenceofoffice bolted up on penultimate start off a mark of 54, unable to follow up under a penalty under a weak apprentice given a very poor ride. New mark has kicked in today so 4lb higher again and now 10lb above that last winning mark. However Beasley back in the saddle and has won off higher marks in younger days. 2pt win Insolenceofoffice 6/1 bet365 7.15 Wolverhampton They should go a strong pace around here given there is no shortage of front runners in this field; Clapperboard, Bertie Blu Boy, Spowarticus, and Bonjour Steve all front runners likely to scupper each others chances and set this up for a finisher. Divine Call took a step back in the right direction latest start at Kempton over 6, dropped a further 1lb but does look about right in the handicap for now though. Seven Lucky Seven clearly finds winning hard with just one win to his name off a 5lb lower mark, been running well of late without going too close though more needed to be winning. Aslong as this race doesn’t come too soon Dark Lane could prove hard to beat if the gaps appear like they did at Lingfield, only just caught earlier in the week under an inexperienced apprentice. Gibbons takes over today and runs off same mark, that was a return to form after a dull period and is on his last winning mark. 2pt win Dark Lane 6/1 bet365

[geeuppy]

Re: Flat Racing 13th December 12.40 southwell - adili 1.15 southwell - pearl nation 1.50 southwell - poyle Vinnie 2.25 southwell - pat's legacy 3.00 southwell - by Jupiter 3.35 southwell - novalist 5.45 Wolverhampton - secret glance 6.15 Wolverhampton - realize 6.45 Wolverhampton - sewn up 7.15 Wolverhampton - seven lucky seven 7.45 Wolverhampton - maverick wave 8.15 Wolverhampton - well owd mon 8.45 Wolverhampton - hidden gold 9.15 Wolverhampton - sir billy wright 6.15 Wolverhampton -