Southwell 9th March (AW)

[chris34]

2.10 Southwell The flying 5 at southwell the best site in the winter months!! Calmdownmate has been abmismal lately but is dropping down the weights, Hitches Dubai is lightly raced and although made good progress in maidens failed to cut the mustard in one handicap start but could be anything on fibresand debut, Sir Nod appears to go well fresh but is tackling fibresand for the first time so probably worth opposssing this time. Wheres Riley has recently got his act together although still makes slow starts he gets going late a stays on at the death and could well make light work of a 3lb rise in handicap for last win when these sprinters are in form they tend to win several. 1pt win Wheres Riley 3.40 Southwell Veloso could be dangerous if fully wound up for new yard, hasnt been seen for 480+ days but he has landed some gambles in his time but they have all come in sellers but does handle surface and any money would be of interest. Orkney is handicapped upto his last winning mark but has failed to beat a rival home in last 3 flat starts and was well held on latest try over hurdles. All gunds firing is unexposed and got off the mark last time out 5lb rise should be within reach but up against Dart im not sure it will be today. Dart shaped as though a break was very much needed last tome out when chasing home another AW success story in Russian Musix last time out who went on to win off a 6lb higher mark, Dart returns to the track off a 1lb lower mark and could take all the beating. 1pt win dart 4.10 Southwell A few unexposed sorts in the lineup which I like to see at Southwell as it tends to get used as a training ground. Fuzzy cat does look the easiest ride but did win well enough under this jockey last time out having been backed off the boards, he was also well backed on 2 previous other starts and he may be open to a little more having been lightly raced for his age. The other interesting runner is Apache Moon, although carrying top weight he showed best form under this jockey and also acts on this surface in maidens, well held in claimer last time out but was a big ask and should be more at home in a handicap on these terms, also blinkers fitted for the first time if they have a positive affect. 0.5pt win fuzzy cat 0.25pt e/w Apache Moon 4.40 Southwell Competitive and useful handicap with a few of these making seasonal reappearance. Smarty Socks is 3 from 5 round here but finished the year on a low over CD although in a much better race than this. General Tufto was given no chance by his rider last time out when he was yanked back at the start but did stay on past beaten horses and although now running of a career best he did win with something in hand on penultimate start although 8lb may be slightly harsh, but can never be readily discounted on fibresand. Both Mozayada and Transonic are right back to their best fighting out a finish last time out with Transonice just getting the better of Mozayada who now gets a 8lb pull and is potentially well handicapped on his best form and loves it round here. 0.25pt e/w general tufto 0.5pt e/w mozayada

[Trotter]

Re: Southwell 9th March (AW) Nice to see old Boundless Prospect getting a race named after him on his retirement. Well done, old boy, he had a good career around here ! Can't see beyond the favourites in the first three races Where's Reilly Resplendent Ace Dunaskin All course specialists in small fields with not too much opposition. I suppose Where's Reilly has a couple of dangers in First Swallow and maybe one of the other CD winners striking form again. Could be a nice treble up !