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14:00 Southwell

Protec Group Handicap (Class 5)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: Fibresand
  • £5,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 39.08s
  • Off Time: 14:00:26
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Hilltop Destiny

2/1

    2
    Silk -

    Prince of Love (IRE)

    11/4

      1(5)
      Silk - Purple, Yellow stars, chevrons on sleeves, Yellow cap

      Zacatecas (GER)

      17 D
      66/1
      • Form 000-069
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-7
      • Official Rating 67

      chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened well over 2f out

      2(2)
      Silk - Dark Green, Red cross belts, striped sleeves, Red cap

      Hilltop Destiny

      8 D
      2/1
      • Form 063-941
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-6
      • Official Rating 69

      made all, ridden 3f out, hung left, ran on final furlong

      3(4)
      Silk - Orange, Dark Blue armlets

      Prince of Love (IRE)

      9 BF
      11/4
      • Form 1-00024
      • Age 3
      • Weight 9-0
      • Official Rating 65

      held up, took closer order over 4f out, ridden 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace

      4(1)
      Silk - White, Dark Blue chevron, White sleeves, Dark Blue stars, Dark Blue cap

      Cragganmore Creek

      9 b BFCD
      15/2
      • Form 600314
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 61

      chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out

      5(3)
      Silk - Grey, Royal Blue chevron, Royal Blue cap

      Zed Candy (FR)

      9 C
      15/8
      • Form 408311
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 57

      keen, chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out

      In depth

      Verdict

      Several in-from performers contest this tricky handicap, and the tentative vote goes to Zed Candy ahead of Hilltop Destiny, Prince of Love and Cragganmore Creek. The selection comes here in search of his hat-trick after two gutsy performances here, and whilst he steps up another furlong today, the slight step up in trip is not expected to cause any problems. The main danger should come from Hilltop Destiny who improved markedly for the step up to today's trip when winning eight days ago at Wolverhampton. He can go well for his promising apprentice if he acts to the same degree on this slower surface, whilst Cragganmore Creek could also be a threat based on his course and distance win back in November, although that was a banded contest so the form must be taken with a pinch of salt. However, he demolished the field by seven lengths that day and although he disappointed slightly last time when stepped up in trip and grade, today's trip is more likely to suit and he must go on the shortlist. Prince Of Love has to be considered based on his seconds to Zed Candy, however he is not guaranteed to get this trip on breeding and can be passed over. For the winner then, we return to Zed Candy who can complete a quickfire hat-trick.

      Formwatch

      Zacatecas (GER) 50-1 (9-13) Led, headed over 11f out, lost place over 8f out, tailed off final 5f, last of 9, well behind Billich (9-9) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.

      Hilltop Destiny 20-1 (8-9) Made all, clear after 3f, ridden and quickened 2f out, kept on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (5) pol beating Sarwin (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.

      Prince of Love (IRE) 9-4fav (8-7) Pulled hard, tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, ridden when hampered over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 9, 2l behind Zed Candy (8-2) at Southwell 1m 3f hcap (5) fbs.

      Cragganmore Creek 5-1co-fav (8-10) Prominent, ridden to chase leader 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 11, 21l behind Flame Creek (9-6) at Southwell 1m 6f hcap (5) fbs.

      Zed Candy (FR) 9-2 (8-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead post, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcap (5) fbs beating William's Way (9-2) by a nk, 9 ran.