Monthly Naps Comp Tuesday 24th November

[chris34]

2.40 Southwell

Appleby runs three in this and on jockey bookings Kelly’s Finest looks first string on her first run for this yard. She will no doubt pop up at some point around here knowing this yard however first time cheekpieces need to have a big effect to be winning given what she has shown thus far, remains a frustrating maiden.

Northside Prince has been well below his best for some time now but if recapturing his best form he is so well handicapped and although not won here has run well here.

Lexington Bay is a useful sort however he has been off the track since May and has just a fair record flat, but record here is eye catching 3 wins and 4 placed efforts from 9 starts likely to be thereabouts again.

That said Frosty Berry looks the one they all have to beat having won in impressive style on debut for this yard at Redcar over 2f further in first time hood, a 6lb rise still leaves her looking potentially well treated. Yet to try this surface but her liking for soft ground should stand her in good stead.

 

1pt win Frosty Berry 9/2 PP

[robertob]

12.10 Southwell: Class 6 Amateur Handicap, 1m

Two horses caught my eye on the Southwell sand recently. One is Roger Thorpe who was unlucky to bump into a seriously well handicapped horse the other day. He has a big shout today, though the jockey and the draw are slight concerns.

For a much bigger price I feel Schottische is interesting. She was quite unlucky two starts back here at Southwell when she travelled strongly but got badly hampered approaching the home turn when coming with a huge run, only to get checked moments later yet again.

It was impressive how she stuck to the task and finished as close as did. I didn't pay attention when she popped up at Lingfield subsequently. 10f is too far form her. Back at Southwell now she's really interesting, back over 1m and 2lb below her last winning mark which came over course and distance earlier this year. 

Schottische @ 16/1 bet365