4:45 Southwell Tips

In 2026 Imola has raced three times. She achieved one win, one second, and one third. In her latest race she was pipped on the line, losing by a short head. She is down one pound from that race. The race that she won was over today's course and distance. Today gives her another opportunity to win, as she will be going up four pounds in future races.

This horse's new trainer has a superb record, and he is clearly adept at both improving horses brought in from other yards and at placing his horse on competitive marks. This horse had lost its way, but he could well have rekindled him. If so, he's going to be well handicapped. His 4th of 16 at Galway, for example, would have him around a stone well in here. The jockey booked has been terrific at this course in recent times, with an incredible seven wins from his last 16 rides around here.

Raced here just twice in its career so far, both back in November??'finishing 3rd over seven furlongs and winning at this distance. Has had a couple of poor runs of late, but new headgear might nip that in the bud, and another big jockey booking might bring it home again.

He has proven his effectiveness at 8f, achieving several wins at this distance. He is a two-time winner at Southwell over this C&D and has also shown strong form at Newcastle, indicating a clear preference for synthetic left-handed tracks. His most recent performances include a victory at Southwell in October and a respectable sixth place at Newcastle in December. This reliable, experienced handicapper at 1m on the AW is very capable of winning when the conditions are favourable, making him a strong each-way candidate at 9/1.

Ovideo at 5 years old has regressed since 2024 when he was contesting Group and Class 1/2 contests. In August of last year, running off a mark of 95 in the Golden Handicap at Goodwood ??' only 5 months ago ??' he's running off a mark some 40 pounds lower tomorrow. Imola aside, the rest are a modest bunch even for this grade. There is currently a bit of 50/1 around. Admittedly he's in shocking form, hence the price. He's undoubtedly exceptionally well handicapped; if he recovers a modicum of his ability he should be placed. There is a bit of 66/1 with Bet365. He was a winner off 96 on turf. Three quick runs in December here (off a 15-pound higher mark) and twice at Wolverhampton should ensure he's fit. His two career wins came even over 7 furlongs and a mile. Comes with risks but at 66/1 is of value and worth a small interest. George Wood rides this course well: out of 63 rides last year he won 9 and placed 11 ??' near a 33% W/P record. In profit if doing EW; all his rides just wins 3.67 loss level stakes.