4:52 Southwell Tips

Course and distance winner who was last seen racing over this course and distance 6 days ago where finishing 12th/13 however a line is best drawn over that run as he was completely denied a clear run and was unable to make no impact whatsoever and ended up finishing with a full tank currently operating on an extremely dangerous mark of 69 with all potential in tact M Appleby's inmate looks poised to strike here worth noting he is now operating 4lb below his last winning mark here jockey Liam Wright takes off a very handy looking 5lb which only enhances his good looking claims here gelded son of Churchill & Aleneva ( Dam's sire Kodiac ) shouldn't be by any means underestimated here and must be taken seriously and accordingly . Respected .

Three wins Southwell and Wolverhampton in the last five runs. Was an unlucky 5th latest having to come in from a very wide draw. Much better draw and drops a furlong for this.

Slow away, losing all chance at the start in a rider-restricted race over 5 furlongs at Newcastle last time out in a Class 4 where the first-time tongue-tie appeared not to suit and is now removed. Zak Wheatley back in the saddle is a positive, having ridden this 5-year-old gelding to 2 of his 3 career wins, including one over course and distance off a pound higher mark in November 2024. The ease in grade to Class 5 also appeals.

The 4-year-old could go well in this 5f sprint handicap. He has great early speed and likes to make the running, but he can be too keen and not finish his race off. He only lost out late three starts back in September in a Class 3, and he has a 10 lb lower mark now for this Class 5 handicap. His first three runs this year were off a 16 lb higher mark. Big player if he can settle.