Southwell
Tomorrow, April 6, 2025FlatClass 26f
Verdict
Verdict
A very useful handicap. ARAMRAM looks capable of better again on the back of an encouraging reappearance second at Kempton last weekend and can go one better now. Wiltshire won on last year's reappearance and did well on Newcastle's tapeta later in the year so he's second choice ahead of Ferrous, who still looks nicely treated up 4 lb for Lingfield but has drawn the outside stall.
Aramram
Wiltshire
Ferrous
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Diligent HarryJ: Rossa RyanT: Clive CoxF: 113307-45- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictWon listed events over 6f at Lingfield and 5f here last February but not in the same form when fourth then fifth in those same races this time round. Drops into a handicap now but only a return to his very best will suffice from such a lofty mark.
2. PurosangueJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 1/3592027-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 183
VerdictSmart performer who was runner-up at listed/Group 3 level in the second half of 2024. Changed hands for 150,000 gns last autumn but has remained in the same yard. Has been gelded ahead of this reappearance and AW debut.- 3. WiltshireJ: Cieren FallonT: William HaggasF: 01/101283-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 141
VerdictSmart effort to win a 6f Newcastle handicap last summer and ended 2024 with a creditable third in a listed race there. Successful on his reappearance last year and has to enter calculations for his top yard. 
4. ShartashJ: Luke MorrisT: Archie WatsonF: 183560-30- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictListed winner last spring and returned with a good third in 6f Lingfield handicap at the end of February. His subsequent C&D run was disappointing, though.
5. KorkerJ: Clifford LeeT: K. R. BurkeF: 30423359-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 148
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023 but recorded some good efforts last year, including third in Ayr Gold Cup off this mark. Well held in listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy) on final start. Off 148 days.
6. Holkham BayJ: Callum ShepherdT: William KnightF: 82211071-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 184
VerdictWrapped up a good 2024 campaign with a 6f Ascot win in October. Had next-time-out winners behind in second/third (including reopposing Ferrous) so he could still be nicely handicapped off 4 lb higher.
7. Strike RedJ: Billy GarrittyT: Richard FaheyF: 05629019-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 148
VerdictLatest win at York in October. Respectable ninth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy) final start. Off 148 days. No great record first time up so might be best watched this time.- 8. FerrousJ: Callum RodriguezT: Jack ChannonF: 1130053-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictCareer best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f) on reappearance 37 days ago, driven out. A 4 lb rise looks fair but stall 14 could be awkward. 
9. Vintage ClaretsJ: Ethan TindallT: Richard FaheyF: 08801210-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 162
VerdictAdd 2 more 5f wins on soft/heavy ground last autumn. Well held at Doncaster final start. Has gone well fresh before but all his wins have come over the minimum trip.
10. WoolhamptonJ: Oliver SearleT: Rod MillmanF: 63010610-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 162
VerdictCan ruin her chance with slow starts but she did win 4 times from 14 runs last year. Peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 5 months off.
11. MalcJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 64/4002-43- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 79
VerdictUseful sprinter who has been running with credit at Newcastle this winter. Ought to be in the shake-up again.
12. Spangled MacJ: Billy LoughnaneT: George BougheyF: 0478-1050- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictSeven wins from 24 Flat runs. Fit from a spell in Bahrain, winning over 6f on turf in January but fifth is the best he managed in 3 subsequent starts.- 14. AramramJ: Sean LeveyT: Richard HannonF: 4031217-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictThree wins from 10 runs last year and took another step forward when head second 12 in 6f Kempton handicap on reappearance last weekend. Big player with further progress likely. - Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
13. BillyjohJ: Non RunnerT: Michael ApplebyF: 2023004-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictC&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win but was placed in some top handicaps last summer. 12/1, shaped as if retaining all his ability when eighth of 19 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good) on reappearance last Sunday, not ideally placed. The draw could have been kinder.