Southwell
Today, FlatClass 44fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
STURLASSON has found his mojo again for the John Ryan yard and can defy a penalty to take his record to 3 wins from 4 starts for his new trainer. Accrual is up only 2 lb for last month's C&D success and is next on the shortlist, with Lovat Scout also considered after an eye-catching return.
Sturlasson
Accrual
Lovat Scout
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. SturlassonJ: Stevie DonohoeT: John RyanF: 0-0759141
- Price History:
- 3.20
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 3
VerdictC&D winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (11/4) at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) 3 days ago, readily. Carries penalty. Getting back on the up for his new yard and rates as shortlist material. 
9. Spirit Of ApplauseJ: S. B. KirraneT: Tim EasterbyF: 33045517- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictEnded a losing run in 14-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) in September but failed to repeat that effort back on turf when seventh of 14 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Something to find on form.- 5. AccrualJ: David EganT: Daniel & Claire KublerF: 11220-081
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictDidn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at this C&D (12/1) 31 days ago. Headstong nature means he always comes with risks attache but he's not taken lightly. - 8. Lovat ScoutJ: Shane GrayT: K. R. BurkeF: 16836-5
- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictVery much caught the eye returning from 11 months off when good fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 33 days ago, keeping on late after being hampered at the start. May prove best over 6f but merits respect again. 
7. Night On EarthJ: Edward GreatrexT: Ian WilliamsF: 93432715- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictLatest win at Wolverhampton in September, dominating from the front. 22/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others make greater appeal.
4. BlinkyJ: Cam HardieT: Antony BrittainF: 11345030- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictGood third to Accrual at C&D on penultimate start was encouraging but he followed that with a poor effort at York last time. Others more persuasive.
2. Ziggys MissileJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Robert CowellF: 70170985- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictThree-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Bit below form 3¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Accrual in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 31 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark.
6. Rogue BulletJ: Robert HavlinT: Jack JonesF: 5-1542310- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 83
VerdictWon 5f handicap at Windsor (5/1) in June before finishing tenth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (13/2) 83 days ago. Best watched after a break.
3. Sugar Hill BabeJ: Pat CosgraveT: Lisa WilliamsonF: 01234206- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictC&D winner. Good second at Redcar in August and not really seen to best effect on either start since, so not ruled out of making greater impact this time.- Unnamed Favourite
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