17:35 Southwell — Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Hurdle model predictions

Can U Feel It (IRE)

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0-6 over hurdles but put in good front-running shift when third at Fakenham (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month and is open to more improvement over this longer trip.

Copper Beach (IRE)

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Came from off the pace to take second twice last month (2m4f/2m3f, good; tongue-tie added), after a long layoff, and is likely to be suited by this move back up in trip; must be considered.

Iamcelestialgift (FR)

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Won on hurdling debut in April 2025 (2m3f) but struggled in both handicaps last season (3m/2m5f); returns from five-month break with a lot to prove.

Indian Sunbird (IRE)

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Won twice last year on good ground (once over C&D) and is entitled to have benefited from last month's reappearance run but may find others in this field better handicapped.

Artiste d'Ainay (FR)

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Easily made all in a point in April but was just a respectable fifth over hurdles at Hexham (2m7f, good) for new connections last month and needs to build on that performance here.

Ikigai Star (IRE)

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Ran okay when third of five at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) in April but was pulled up on latest outing, and his Flat pedigree raises doubts about the suitability of this new trip; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.

East Eagle (IRE)

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Showed career-best form when scoring by 9l at Stratford (3m2f, good) in April and also has a C&D success on his CV but was unable to land a telling blow on his two starts at Hexham last month and needs to kick on again to overcome current mark.

Fairly Fulling (IRE)

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Came good over hurdles at 14th attempt, with clear success at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March, but ran poorly when dropped back to 2m last month and it's hard to know what to expect from him on first attempt at 3m under rules.

Porridge (IRE)

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0-14 over hurdles; excelled herself when fourth at huge odds in 2m3f Fontwell maiden in April but, having been hiked up the weights, was soundly beaten in both subsequent handicaps (2m5f/2m7f).

L'Air du Large (FR)

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Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but struggled in first two handicaps (2m/2m3f; cheekpieces added last time); upped in trip again for first run since December; considered only if lively in the betting.

Getaway Glory (GB)

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Out of form (mainly over fences) since returning from long absence in January (had wind op before latest run); swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor and has tongue-tie refitted; revival needed.

Stripe Of Honour (IRE)

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Veteran who was in good form in the early part of last season and gained a narrow C&D (good) win on latest outing in October; only 3lb higher today but has fitness to prove and younger rivals appeal more.