Southwell
Friday, January 24, 2025FlatClass 62m
Verdict
Verdict
Hat-trick seeking FORGE VALLEY LAD looks the way to go under a 4 lb penalty for his smooth Lingfield success with this longer trip likely to prove within his compass. Further Measure wasn't seen to best effect when fourth behind Two Plus Two at Wolverhampton last time and heads the list of dangers, with Addosh and Dark Agent also in the picture.
Forge Valley Lad
Further Measure
Two Plus Two
2m Hcap
2m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Forge Valley LadJ: Luke MorrisT: David SimcockF: 448324-11
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictImproved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap (2/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 10 days ago. Scored with a bit in hand there so big shout under a 4 lb penalty stepped up in trip. - 5. Further MeasureJ: Daniel MuscuttT: Mike MurphyF: 223752-14
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictLatest win at Lingfield in January. Good fourth of 7 to Two Plus Two in handicap (2/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 10 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Merits consideration. 
2. AddoshJ: Hector CrouchT: James OwenF: 7/463814-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
Verdict14/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Can give a good account.- 9. Two Plus TwoJ: Trevor WhelanT: Ed de GilesF: 033/5576-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictCareer best when winning 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 16/1) 10 days ago, well positioned. Not taken lightly. 
7. Arch LegendJ: Joe FanningT: Charlie JohnstonF: 5645442-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
Verdict7/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, only eighth of 10 to Further Measure in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive.
3. Dark AgentJ: Kaiya FraserT: Rebecca MenziesF: 898-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 14/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.
8. Sir Joseph SwanJ: Hollie DoyleT: Archie WatsonF: 213535-65- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictC&D winner. 14/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 5 days ago, needing stiffer test. Not ruled out.
4. Young EndlessJ: Joanna MasonT: L J MorganF: 3121128-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Seventh of 9 in handicap (22/1) at this course (12.1f) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Visor back on.
6. Edna E ModeJ: Richard KingscoteT: Robert StephensF: 43476-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictLightly-raced maiden on Flat. First run since leaving Stuart Edmunds when respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 33 days ago. One to consider.- Unnamed Favourite
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