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Southwell · Friday, 21 Nov · 21:00
· 1m 13y
· Class 4
· ALLWEATHER
WEIGHEDIN
Status
17:00
Off time
10
Runners
Standard
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 10 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
3.25
9/4
02 · 🥈 2nd
5.50
9/2
03 · 🥉 3rd
7.50
13/2
04 · —
7.50
13/2
05 · —
7.50
13/2
06 · —
10
9/1
07 · —
13
12/1
08 · —
17
16/1
09 · —
21
20/1
10 · —
51
50/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 5 |
Billyb (G)
[P]
Big-field handicap winner in July who finished fifth of 19 in handicap at York (20/1) 41 days ago, racing off the pace and plugging on late. Previous C&D winner who should be a factor at this level.
|
351-870 | P J McDonald | Craig Lidster | 6 | 62.6 kg |
5.50
9/2
|
| 4th | 2 | 1 |
Borgi (G)
Solid performer on AW, with good efforts on last four runs. Fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (13/2) 23 days ago, staying on late after being caught further back than ideal. Should remain competitive at this course where has won previous…
|
44-7110 | R Havlin | S Woods | 6 | 61.7 kg |
7.50
13/2
|
| 8th | 3 | 8 |
Rajapour (G)
Winless for this yard but took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7/2) 15 days ago, plugging on without threatening. Needs to build on that to end drought,
|
243369 | Mark Winn | D O'Meara | 5 | 59.9 kg |
10
9/1
|
| 7th | 4 | 3 |
Bowood (G)
Arrives in pursuit of a hat-trick following a brace a Newcastle wins this autumn,14 days ago, dwelling early before making smooth headway and drawing clear under hands-and-heels ride. Should continue to give a good account on AW but mark i…
|
117-565 | Elle-May Croot | I Furtado | 5 | 59.9 kg |
7.50
13/2
|
| 10th | 5 | 7 |
Special Ghaiyyath (G)
FAV
Won maiden at Beverley then followed up in 8-runner handicap at Haydock (10/1) 76 days ago, showing improved form despite being friendless in betting starting out for new yard. Progressive profile suggests more to offer.
|
10-3689 | Rossa Ryan | J Tate | 3 | 59.4 kg |
3.25
9/4
|
| 2nd | 6 | 2 |
Golden Pharaoh (G)
[P]
Won at Ffos Las in September and ran season-best when second of 21 in handicap at Doncaster (16/1) 13 days ago. Recent form all on heavy turf but he's effective on the AW.
|
22-2808 | K T O'Neill | S Dixon | 4 | 59 kg |
7.50
13/2
|
| 3rd | 7 | 4 |
Almekarem (C)
Won a novice over 8.6f at Wolverhampton in September. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (22/1) 23 days ago where he raced freely and never landed a blow.
|
310936 | L Morris | Sir Mark Prescott | 3 | 59 kg |
21
20/1
|
| 5th | 8 | 6 |
Eve's Boy (G)
Inconsistent sort who bounced back when third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (9/1) 35 days ago, raced off the pace but finished nearest at the finish. Player if replicating that run.
|
777266 | Lewis Edmunds | M Dods | 3 | 58.1 kg |
13
12/1
|
| 6th | 9 | 9 |
Gressington (G)
[B]
Stepped up markedly on stable debut when second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (25/1) 20 days ago with blinkers refitted, staying on well to confirm stamina for 1m. Needs considering.
|
060807 | Kaiya Fraser | K Scott | 4 | 57.6 kg |
51
50/1
|
| 9th | 10 | 10 |
Optimatum (G)
[P]
Second of 10 in handicap over C&D (16/1) 29 days ago, ridden patiently and looking more straightforward despite losing battle to the line. First run for new trainer and wouldn't be sure to be in the same mood.
|
325729- | George Wood | B R Millman | 3 | 55.3 kg |
17
16/1
|
Betting forecast: Special Ghaiyyath (9/4), Billyb (9/2), Golden Pharaoh (13/2), Borgi (13/2), Bowood (13/2), Rajapour (9/1), Eve's Boy (12/1), Optimatum (16/1), Almekarem (20/1), Gressington (50/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 4972.0 GBP |
| P2 | 2333.0 GBP |
| P3 | 1166.0 GBP |
| P4 | 583.0 GBP |
| P5 | 291.0 GBP |