Horse racing tips – Monday February 17: Southwell and Wolverhampton
Our betting expert has two selections from today's jumps meeting at Southwell (1.35-4.45pm) and one from the all-weather card at Wolverhampton (4.25-8.30). Monday's line-up is completed by the National Hunt fixture at Carlisle (1.20-5.05).
Calum Weill's selections:
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3.05 Southwell – Play At The Races Stableduel Maiden Hurdle (2m)
Today's nap is the Ben Pauling-trained WOLF MOON, who bids to go one better than his racecourse debut last month at Southwell (2m, soft).
That day he did everything but beat the 2024 German Derby winner Palladium, who is currently 16/1 for the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham and overpriced according to his trainer's recent comments.
The form of that race has been boosted since by Karton Plein, who finished 18½ lengths behind Wolf Moon and a further two behind the winner, shedding his maiden tag on his subsequent outing.
None of today's opponents have form that is likely to trouble a Grade 1 contender at Cheltenham so there's confidence that the week will begin with a win.
4.25 Wolverhampton – Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Handicap (1m 1½f)
Our only selection from the all-weather card at Dunstall Park, FAST SOCIETY, can help trainer Andrew Balding continue the form that has brought him a 30 per cent strike-rate over the past 14 days.
With two wins from three starts in novice events, the four-year-old gelding showed plenty of early promise. He hasn't yet got his head in front in two runs this winter, but his second here last time out was very promising and, notably, he currently holds a Lincoln Handicap entry for next month.
As the youngest horse in this field, Fast Society has the most scope for improvement, especially with this small step up in trip from 1m 1½f to 1m ½f.
3.40 Southwell – Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle (2m 4½f)
OWL OF ATHENS landed a huge gamble for his connections in similar conditions last month when he recorded an eight-length victory at Uttoxeter (2m 4f, good to soft).
Given his 11lb rise for that win it's understandable that there hasn't been the same market support for today's favourite, however when a horse lands a gamble of that size there is usually plenty of improvement in the tank.
The form has been franked since with the Icaque de L'Isle, the third at Uttoxeter, winning on his next start at Lingfield last week.
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