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86 Expert View: Found little, well below form when down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; top course jockey; suited by 6/7f, acts on any; inconsistent but worth this shot at 5f.

Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 5f to 6f including a win on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Down To The Kid at 12-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month.

2 (2)

The Bell Conductor (IRE) 5

b g ; Dandy Man - Saffian

10/1 11

Jason Hart

I Furtado

Star rating: 3

6500-66 9 9-8 81 3

CD G S Cl Hcp

85 Expert View: Didn't find, again below form when beaten 4l off this mark at Southwell last time; visor first time; effective 5/6f, acts on any; continues in poor form, handicapper is relenting.

Form Snapshot: Has won eight races from 5f to 6f including 5 wins on the all-weather (1 FB). Finished 4l behind Sports Coach when last of 6 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.

3 (5)

Alondra 10

b f ; Sergei Prokofiev - Weisse Socken

87 Expert View: Too keen, bit below form when fifth beaten 3l off 78 last time, same mark here; effective at 5/6f, acts on good to firm and AW; bounce back needed.

Form Snapshot: She has won three times at 5f on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Moulin Booj when fifth of 7 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f earlier this month. Has won twice at Wolverhampton this season.

4 (6)

Ventura Express 56

ch g ; Mayson - Mail Express

4/1 5

D Nolan

P T Midgley

Star rating: 3

22350-6 9 9-4 77

CD G S Cl Hcp

85 Expert View: Below form again when beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark here last time; off a short-break; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; lost form of late.

Form Snapshot: Winner of six races at 5f. Finished 3 1/2l behind Vantheman when sixth of 8 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance in January.

5 (7)

Emerald Harmony (IRE) 169

b m ; Soldier's Call - Green Chorus

10/1 11

Barry McHugh

P T Midgley

Star rating: 2

440323- 5 9-4 77

84 Expert View: Ran to form beaten a length off this mark at Bellewstown last time; fast 5f suits, acts on any; consistent but holds no secrets from handicapper.

Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 5f. Third of 10 behind Nezeeh beaten 1l at 6-1 on her latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (soft) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with John Patrick Murtagh in Ireland.

6 (4)

Blue Lakota (IRE) 23

ch g ; Sioux Nation - Gwen Lady Byron

9/4 3.25

K Stott

K A Ryan

Star rating: 5

17-2163 4 9-1 74

CD G S Cl Hcp

92 Expert View: Too keen but ran to form when third beaten 3/4l off 74 last time, same mark here; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, best on AW; drop in trip may help.

Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather (1 PO). Third of 12 behind Grant Wood beaten 3/4l at 8-1 on his latest outing here over 6f last month.

7 (1)

Juan Les Pins 7

b g ; Invincible Spirit - Miss Cap Ferrat

2/1 3

Harry Davies

M Appleby

Star rating: 4

9-33002 9 8-13 72 3

CD G S Cl Hcp

92 Expert View: Back to best when beaten a short-head off a 2lb higher mark here last time; suited by 5/6f on sound surface; down to a fair mark and can go well again.

Form Snapshot: Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f including 2 wins on polytrack, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten a short head by Beale Street when second of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 6f earlier this month.

2025: No corresponding race

Forecast: 9/4 Blue Lakota , 5/2 Juan Les Pins , 7/2 Ventura Express , 7/1 Secret Guest , 8/1 Emerald Harmony , 12/1 The Bell Conductor

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2026 23:43:40

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Verdict
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Verdict

Juan Les Pins bounced back to form when just being touched off over 6f at this track last week and provided the nine-year-old can back that performance up, he ought to have a say. Three-time course winner Blue Lakota is one to watch, but EMERALD HARMONY has to be of interest on her first appearance for Paul Midgley. The daughter of Soldier's Call won off this mark at Bellewstown almost a year ago and she looks the way to go.

Top Tip: Emerald Harmony (5)
Watch out for: Juan Les Pins (7)

Alondra has progressed well since joining this yard and gives the impression she can still be competitive from this mark but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Wolverhampton when failing to settle. Juan Les Pins is respected having returned to his best when runner-up over C&D last time while he's also been dropped slightly in the weights, but it's BLUE LAKOTA who appeals most being a 4yo in form and open to further progress. He likes it here and is capable of winning off this mark if settling better.

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Race Record

Distance	Record Time
5f	0:57.15