Southwell (AW) 6:30 Result

Madjid is a lightly-raced 3yo improving fast: form figures 957112 show he's won his last two starts and is clearly progressive, with the highest OR (75) in the field despite the favourable 3yo weight allowance carrying just 133lbs. He's fresh (last ran 24 days ago), stepping up nicely bred (Time Test is a proven source of middle-distance stayers) and his recent wins suggest he handles this trip well. Daniel Muscutt takes over which is a positive booking from a yard (Harry Charlton) that knows how to place improving 3yos. Patrol is the obvious market rival on level OR (75) with a solid recent record (436323) but he's older, has been running against similar class for longer without truly stamping his class, and the headgear addition (visor) raises a query over whether it's been needed to freshen him up. Flightofthephoenix's 772116 figures show a similar upward trajectory but her profile isn't as strong as Madjid's, and she's already needed conditions/trip to fall right for her recent scores. Dream Harder, Roker Roar and Molo Del Palazzo are all consistent but capped-looking sorts at this level, more likely to fill places than win. Overall, Madjid's rapid improvement, spare in the tank physically (3yo vs older rivals), and the artillery of a live yard/jockey combo give him the best combination of form trajectory and value at will-be-generous odds compared to the more exposed favourite.