Ronaldinho showed no signs of the finishing ability seen in
its previous two races, was outpaced and only able to beat one home making it a
poor start for our ‘Pace and Going’ selections. Shestheman was equally as
disappointing leaving us Spokeswoman in a race where four had become three and
the price prohibitive. Regardless of price Spokeswoman couldn’t collect
finishing second of three!
Max The Machine chases home Dutch Masterpiece here at Southwell back in July
3:30 Max The Machine
previous run at Southwell saw it 5 lengths clear of the rest of the field
chasing home Dutch Masterpiece in a good time. With little course form to go on
in the race a think Max The Machine set the bar high enough for a punt.
4:00 Girl At The
Sands \ La Sylphe, the later being named after an 1890’S exotic dancer of
the Folies Bergere stayed on strongly to win over course and distance back in
July, as has Girl At The Sands back in August. I would rather take this two
with proven form rather than trust unknown quantities on this surface.
5:30 Layla’s King
has that all important previous winning credentials here at Southwell over 7f
when she was staying on to good effect and has been competitive over 1 ½ miles
on the turf so no stamina doubts in getting this 1m
6:40 Little Jimmy
Odsox has shown little in a year on turf but it was September 2011 that LJO
appeared over course and distance, winning on a mark of 75. Now racing off 67
has to be respected if putting the best foot forward.
7:40 Marchwood \
Special Report. Marchwood has been knocking on the door for all of its
eight runs and I would suggest that the booking of Jamie Spencer last time out and
the ride given was for an expert opinion on what the horse needs to get its
head and front. The answer appears to be 7f! Special Report was staying on well
behind Ouzinkie a couple of days ago and the step up is favourable given two of
three previous turns at the trip.
Good Luck
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