Racing

Southwell Place 6 Preview | 2nd March

14.15 Join Southwell Golf Club Handicap Chase

Just the three runners so all of them are played as cover. SEA THRIFT has been largely consistent since going handicapping and might have been found a good opportunity to resume winning ways.

FLASH IN THE PARK scored over track and trip in December and is the biggest threat, while it could come as no surprise to see MODEL APPROACH step forward from recent runs.

Tips: SEA THRIFT, FLASH IN THE PARK & MODEL APPROACH

14.45 Grace And Dotty Fedora’s And Feathers Handicap Chase

STORMINHOME has placed many times off higher marks and is a pound lower than when a narrow second at Ascot a couple of years ago, which is strong form for this grade.

He’s not offered much in two starts this term but he should be approaching peak fitness now and first-time blinkers might perk him up a bit. C&D winner SMURFETTE is another to note.

Tips: STORMINHOME & SMURFETTE

15.15 Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Open Hunters’ Chase

JAVA POINT should prove too strong for Jeffery’s Cross and the other two participants. The 11-year-old not only has stronger form, but he’s also effective under these conditions, particularly at a higher level.

He made the perfect start for this handler at Ludlow when last seen and has every chance of winning this race, too.

Tips: JAVA POINT

15.45 attheraces.com/marketmovers EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle

AFANCY GETAWAY ran a really good race when second to an odds-on favourite at Ludlow last month and she looks sure to go close with more to come.

SHOTGUN SHIRLEY finished second in a Listed bumper event at Cheltenham back in November and could emerge as the biggest danger on just her third outing over timber.

Tips: AFANCY GETAWAY & SHOTGUN SHIRLEY

16.15 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Maiden Hurdle

TREAD CAREFULLY has already finished runner-up three times to date and should be able to get off the mark in today’s event.

He ran a solid rover C&D last month and his experience should give him a distinct advantage over Nice One Eric which will hopefully contribute to getting his head in front.

Tips: TREAD CAREFULLY

16.45 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

This isn’t a strong race at all. However, a reproduction of his latest third at Huntingdon ought to be enough to see STEEL SOLDIER go close off the same mark.

BEORMA hasn’t offered much to date but is being supported ahead of her handicap debut and could make an impact.

Tips: STEEL SOLDIER & BEORMA