Southwell
Today, October 5, 2024FlatClass 51m6f
Verdict
Verdict
APOSTLE made it 2 wins from her last 3 outings when dictating matters at Wolverhampton last week and Sir Mark Prescott's filly can make light of a 3 lb rise as the expense of Eagle's Realm, who won over C&D last winter and arrives fit from a couple of spins over hurdles. Caballo de Mar finally turned a frame finish into a first win last month, so he completes the shortlist.
Apostle
Eagles Realm
Caballo De Mar
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. ApostleJ: Shane KellyT: Sir Mark Prescott BtF: 9565121
- Price History:
- 1.91
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictMade it 2 wins from his last 3 starts in 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 10/11) 8 days ago, very much having run of race. Didn't noticeably have much in hand but makes obvious appeal from just 3 lb higher for these connections. - 3. Caballo De MarJ: Callum ShepherdT: George ScottF: 86033421
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
Verdict11/4, finally turned a frame finish into a first win in 13-runner handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to firm) 15 days ago, needing nearly every yard of the extra 1f or so returned to turf. Makes tapeta debut. One to consider. 
2. Dark MysteryJ: P. J. McDonaldT: B. F. BrookhouseF: 546-92734- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 8 in handicap at Newbury (12f, soft) 30 days ago, possibly moving too strongly to last home and not ideally placed away from main action down middle of track.- 1. Eagles RealmJ: Billy LoughnaneT: David Killahena & Graeme McPhersonF: 2111-2156
- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictC&D winner. 11/2, ran respectably despite some indifferent jumping when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good) last month. Fair on the all-weather, did too much too soon on last outing over C&D in March. Shortlist material. 
5. Spring ChorusJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Jessica MaceyF: 04-017250- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
VerdictWinner at Beverley in May. 9/1, ran no sort of race when well-beaten twelfth of 13 in handicap at Bath (13f, soft) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
6. Kittens DreamJ: Ethan JonesT: Scott DixonF: 05906669- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 96
VerdictUnreliable sort. C&D winner. Thirty-one runs since last win in 2023. Again made very little impact when ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 28/1) 3 months ago. Easy to look elsewhere.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
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