Southwell
Tomorrow, June 17, 2025FlatClass 54f
Verdict
Verdict
KELDEO arrives at the top of his game and is taken to see off the 3-y-o challenge of Lokma, a C&D novice winner last time, and Ralph Beckett's Galaxy Zoo.
Keldeo
Lokma
Galaxy Zoo
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. KeldeoJ: Cam HardieT: Ollie PearsF: 17-501432
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictLatest win at Pontefract in April. Remained in form since, including close second of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Catterick (5f, good) 18 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. 
2. StarproofJ: Lewis EdmundsT: William Muir & Chris GrassickF: 24/562748-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 255
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023. Has his first outing for 8 months here and the percentage call is to look elsewhere.- 3. LokmaJ: Trevor WhelanT: Ollie SangsterF: 551
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictThrice-raced winner. 5/1, won 6-runner C&D novice 47 days ago, readily. Makes handicap debut. Much respected as an unexposed sort. 
4. NightbirdJ: Jack MitchellT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 4235-7137- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictWinner at Wolverhampton in April. Third at Yarmouth next time but only seventh of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) since. Bounce back needed.- 5. Galaxy ZooJ: Richard KingscoteT: Ralph BeckettF: 38-184
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictWinning start for Ralph Beckett at Wolverhampton in April. Much better effort in handicaps since when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) 16 days ago. Thereabouts. 
6. The CutestJ: Jack CallanT: Derek ShawF: 53/4-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 357
VerdictFair form in 3 starts for Andrew Balding. Off 11 months ahead of this handicap debut for new yard. Hooded first time. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations.
7. Tempest StarJ: Daniel MuscuttT: John ButlerF: 238-69- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Could only consider if backed.- Unnamed Favourite
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