SouthwellFri, December 29, 2023

A moderate novice event that will not take much winning. The drop back to 1m could suit GOLD AURA (3) and Jack Jones' filly can build on a fair stable debut third over 1m2f at Chelmsford last time. ON THE CARDS (1) was only denied a head over this trip at Lingfield AW on his second outing and rates highly from a good draw on stall two. LEAP DAY (2) brings the highest official rating to the line-up and must be considered based on that alone, while CATRAKE FORCE (8) would hold claims if bouncing back to the form of her debut second over 1m1 1/2f at Wolverhampton in November.