Southwell
Today, FlatClass 44fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
COMIC STRIP isn't sure to be ideally suited by the drop to the minimum trip, yet he shaped notably well on his qualifying run and is hard to oppose on that basis. Concert and Angel Numbers head up the opposition.
Comic Strip
Concert
Angel Numbers
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. AkirraJ: Callum RodriguezT: Clive CoxF: 425- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictMuch improved from debut when narrowly denied at Windsor in August. Disappointed with his response to pressure at Nottingham last time, however. Must bounce back on nursery bow.- 7. Comic StripJ: Josephine GordonT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 454
- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictShaped very well on qualifying run when fourth of 13 in maiden (20/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 20 days ago, left with lot to do. Bred to be appreciably better than his opening mark and very much of interest. - 6. ConcertJ: Stevie DonohoeT: William HaggasF: 21403
- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictRan best race to date when third of 7 in nursery at Haydock (5f, good) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Needs considering. - 4. Angel NumbersJ: Marco GhianiT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie InsoleF: 14525
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictMade a successful debut at Chepstow in May. Found only one too good on nursery bow at Windsor in August and then left poorly placed at Chester on most recent outing. Not dismissed. 
3. Moonlight MirageJ: Liam WrightT: George ScottF: 4166- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictImproved to get off the mark at the second time of asking at Wolverhampton in September. 17/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, not seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 15 days ago, not ideally placed.
2. Come On EibhlinJ: David EganT: Dylan CunhaF: 91000- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictCapitalised on the drop in grade at Windsor after exceeding expectations in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot the previous month. Down the field in the face of stiff tasks all 3 outings since.
5. Dark AlleyJ: Edward GreatrexT: Warren GreatrexF: 0216- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
VerdictMade the most of a good opportunity at Bath in July but ran below that level when sixth of 8 in nursery at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 70 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Something to find on form.
9. Whats On SecondJ: Grace McEnteeT: Stuart WilliamsF: 789- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictBit of promise on Sandown debut but well held last 2 starts. Into handicaps now fitted with a first-time tongue strap and his useful pedigree provides hope he'll do better somewhere down the line.
8. RajakJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Michael BellF: 47115738- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictWon his first 2 starts in nursery company but poor efforts on 3 of his last 4 outings. including at Newcastle last time. Enough to prove.- Unnamed Favourite
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