Southwell
Tomorrow, May 1, 2025FlatClass 41m4f
Verdict
Verdict
WILLIAM WALTON took a step forward on his handicap debut when a clear second at Chelmsford in December and with his yard among the winners he can return in style here. Destinado is next on the list on the back of a good Lingfield second, while The Dancing Poet, King's Scholar and Tipsy Tiger can all have a say too in this competitive handicap.
William Walton
Destinado
The Dancing Poet
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Monaco RulesJ: Aiden BrookesT: Micky HammondF: 312/10300-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictPulled up in novice hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft, 18/1) 45 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat so can't be totally discounted.
2. RobustoJ: Warren FentimanT: Eve Johnson HoughtonF: 598-22825- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictOnly fifth of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Kempton (16f) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.- 3. William WaltonJ: Owen LewisT: Owen BurrowsF: 6352-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 147
VerdictProgressive sort who came in an excellent second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 147 days ago. Expected to be bang there off the same mark for his in-form yard. 
4. Tipsy TigerJ: Ashley LewisT: William StoneF: 64221434-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 176
Verdict11/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 176 days ago. Much respected on his tapeta debut.
5. Kings ScholarJ: Jack DoughtyT: Ed WalkerF: 02525712-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 177
VerdictWinner at Catterick in October. Good second of 7 in handicap at Redcar (14f, soft, 8/15), conceding first run. Off 177 days but very much one to consider on his tapeta debut.
6. Ancient MythJ: C. HorganT: David O'MearaF: 264-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Karl Burke when last of 7 in handicap at this course (14.1f, 28/1) 27 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.
7. Love You DarlingJ: Christian HowarthT: B. F. BrookhouseF: 45/217362-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 257
Verdict3/1, good second of 5 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to firm). Off 8 months but not discounted.
8. ClansmanJ: Jack NichollsT: Liam BaileyF: 1236657-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictHad a wind op before posting a respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.- 9. DestinadoJ: Mason PaetelT: James OwenF: 1437-9812
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictC&D winner who comes here on the back of a good second of 16 in handicap (40/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Firmly in the picture. - 10. The Dancing PoetJ: Shay FarmerT: Brian EllisonF: 515215-70
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictThree wins from 8 runs last year. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (66/1) at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 18 days ago, missing break. Not taken lightly if back on his A-game. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite