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Oxford Race 9 - 253Mtrs (D2)

NEAT DIRECTION (2) last start finished 4th in a D2 on August 16 over 253m at this track behind Savana Soda beaten 6 lengths (15.82). Rates a leading player and sure to be in this for a long way. SAVANA NIPPER (3) wasn't far away at the finish when 4th and beaten only 1.4 lengths (15.72) at this track. Has the ability to give this a shake. SAVANA SHAKIRA (5) is a talented type and proved too strong last time to win by 0.8 lengths at this track in a handy 15.61 beating Alohas Dream. Should feature again. SPEEDY BAS (6) is one of the chances after a minor prize in quick time last start.

Race Time:7:26 PM
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:253m
2
Neat Direction (2)53321364x4
Trainer: C King (Oxford)12 mths 20: 3-1-7
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (IRE)
Dam: BALLYDOYLE BUZZ (IRE)

Stats

Career20: 3-1-7
Win %15.00%
Place %55.00%
Prize Money$2,673.00

Comments

Returned from a spell last time out in a D2 at this track and finished fourth over 253m (15.82). Much improved for this but looks up against it in this line-up.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
4/516/08/2025175$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.820:15.290:15.01N/A3
  • 1. Savana Soda
  • 2. Speedy Bas
  • 3. Blue Bonnie
6.5L$2.88
3/202/08/2025-Trial$0.00Oxford Am253mN/A0:15.54N/AN/A2
  • 1. Maggies Dream
  • 2. Neat Direction
  • 3. Neat Direction
2L$0.00
1/226/07/2025-Trial$0.00Oxford Am253m0:15.410:15.41N/AN/A2
  • 1. Neat Direction
  • 2. Free Derry
0.2L$0.00
4/522/02/202514$1,078.00Oxford Am253m0:15.320:14.990:14.99N/A4
  • 1. My Lennie
  • 2. Signet Maisie
  • 3. Dreamin Reggie
4.0L$21.00
6/608/02/20257$639.00Towcester270m0:16.290:15.990:15.90N/A5
  • 1. Money Pit
  • 2. Bank Overdrawn
  • 3. Magical Keelan
3.6L$5.00
3/501/02/20257$619.00Towcester270m0:16.240:16.080:16.05N/A5
  • 1. Belmullet Boozer
  • 2. Ballymac Diverse
  • 3. Neat Direction
2.0L$5.00
1/625/01/202521$648.00Towcester270m0:15.920:15.920:15.92N/A5
  • 1. Neat Direction
  • 2. Mind The Mouse
  • 3. Westfield Gracie
1.8L$3.25
2/504/01/202514$567.00Towcester270m0:16.540:16.420:16.19N/A4
  • 1. Fabulous Shelby
  • 2. Neat Direction
  • 3. Makeit Gypsygirl
1.5L$2.63
3
Savana Nipper (3)4631125224
Trainer: J M Ray (Oxford)12 mths 37: 6-12-6
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: COOLAVANNY HOFFA (IRE)
Dam: BALLYMAC BERRY (IRE)

Stats

Career37: 6-12-6
Win %16.22%
Place %64.86%
Prize Money$3,937.00

Comments

In the money two back then disappointed when she finished 4th on August 18 over 253m at this track behind Savana Shakira beaten 1.4 lengths (15.72) in a D2. Was in the money two on end before missing the frame last time. Worth another try.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
4/518/08/20254$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.720:15.610:15.31N/A3
  • 1. Savana Shakira
  • 2. Alohas Dream
  • 3. Melbury Meteor
1.4L$2.63
2/514/08/20255$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.440:15.350:15.26N/A2
  • 1. Devon Sunset
  • 2. Savana Nipper
  • 3. Savana Frenchy
1.0L$2.10
2/509/08/20255$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.490:15.400:15.40N/A3
  • 1. Savana Bono
  • 2. Savana Nipper
  • 3. Poppadom Tom
1.0L$9.00
5/504/08/20256$576.00Oxford Am253m0:16.030:15.450:15.32N/A4
  • 1. Hitthelids Kelly
  • 2. Savana Soda
  • 3. Savana Mist
7.3L$8.00
2/529/07/20257$586.00Oxford Am253m0:15.530:15.510:15.44N/A3
  • 1. Take The Floor
  • 2. Savana Nipper
  • 3. Hitthelids Kaley
0.2L$3.50
1/622/07/20254$669.00Oxford Am253m0:15.530:15.530:15.24N/A3
  • 1. Savana Nipper
  • 2. Savana Grandad
  • 3. Galli Paidir
0.2L$7.00
2/213/12/2024-Trial$0.00Oxford Am450mN/A0:28.27N/AN/A3
  • 1. Savana Tally
  • 2. Savana Nipper
2.5L$0.00
2/302/12/2024-Trial$0.00Oxford Am253mN/A0:15.73N/AN/A5
  • 1. Tomahurra Luna
  • 2. Savana Nipper
  • 3. Savana Tally
0.1L$0.00
4
Savana Mist (4)2123543455
Trainer: J M Ray (Oxford)12 mths 30: 2-8-4
3 yo BL/WH Bitch
Sire: PESTANA (IRE)
Dam: BUBBLY ROSE (GB)

Stats

Career30: 2-8-4
Win %6.67%
Place %46.67%
Prize Money$2,001.00

Comments

Latest effort finished last on August 18 over 253m at this track behind Savana Cognac beaten 5 lengths (15.71) in a D2. Forward showing expected.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
5/518/08/20254$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.710:15.310:15.31N/A5
  • 1. Savana Cognac, Rosegarland Gina
  • 3. Spot On Amethyst
5.0L$6.00
5/514/08/20255$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.670:15.340:15.26N/A5
  • 1. Farloe Elton
  • 2. Savana Cognac
  • 3. Smokes
4.0L$3.00
4/509/08/20255$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.850:15.400:15.40N/A5
  • 1. Savana Bono
  • 2. Savana Nipper
  • 3. Poppadom Tom
5.5L$3.50
3/504/08/20256$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.650:15.450:15.32N/A5
  • 1. Hitthelids Kelly
  • 2. Savana Soda
  • 3. Savana Mist
2.5L$2.88
4/529/07/20254$586.00Oxford Am253m0:15.920:15.470:15.44N/A4
  • 1. Mahoonagh Finn
  • 2. Batter Away
  • 3. Savana Bunny
5.5L$2.75
5/625/07/20255$732.00Oxford Am253m0:15.790:15.320:15.25N/A5
  • 1. Charity Shay
  • 2. Savana Sakari
  • 3. Savana Ohmy Jo
5.8L$4.50
5
Savana Shakira (5)5515332121
Trainer: J M Ray (Oxford)12 mths 30: 6-4-7
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: SKYWALKER CANNY (IRE)
Dam: OAKFIELD DANCER (IRE)

Stats

Career30: 6-4-7
Win %20.00%
Place %56.67%
Prize Money$3,363.00

Comments

Solid performance to score in a D2 by 0.8 len at this track over 253m (15.61). Has hit winning form and can measure up again.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/518/08/20254$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.610:15.610:15.31N/A6
  • 1. Savana Shakira
  • 2. Alohas Dream
  • 3. Melbury Meteor
0.8L$6.50
2/514/08/20255$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.600:15.590:15.26N/A5
  • 1. Footfield Betsy
  • 2. Savana Shakira
  • 3. Savana Brendo
0.1L$2.63
1/509/08/20254$556.00Oxford Am253m0:15.540:15.540:15.40N/A5
  • 1. Savana Shakira
  • 2. Crystal Daze
  • 3. Salthill Rocky
2.3L$2.38
2/505/08/20257$556.00Oxford Am253m0:15.640:15.590:15.07N/A5
  • 1. Swift Malachi
  • 2. Savana Shakira
  • 3. Young Sheldon
0.5L$2.75
3/529/07/20257$565.00Oxford Am253m0:15.810:15.740:15.44N/A5
  • 1. Savana Eros
  • 2. Footfield Bucko
  • 3. Savana Shakira
0.9L$2.00
3/522/07/20257$565.00Oxford Am253m0:15.890:15.720:15.24N/A5
  • 1. Savana Florida
  • 2. Innocent Molly
  • 3. Savana Shakira
2.1L$2.50
3/307/02/2025-Trial$0.00Oxford Am450mN/A0:27.91N/AN/A5
  • 1. Savana Pink
  • 2. Late Cody
  • 3. Savana Shakira
27L$0.00
2/323/01/2025-Trial$0.00Oxford Am253mN/A0:15.48N/AN/A5
  • 1. Kranky McAlister
  • 2. Savana Shakira
  • 3. Savana Paloma
3.25L$0.00
6
Speedy Bas (6)5x41255542
Trainer: S J L Lapidge (Oxford)12 mths 44: 9-7-6
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (IRE)
Dam: HOLLYHILL TESS (IRE)

Stats

Career44: 9-7-6
Win %20.45%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$4,907.00

Comments

Unplaced two runs back then made impressive progress last time to finish second over 253m at this track. Cannot be taken lightly based on that sound recent effort.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
2/516/08/20258$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.570:15.290:15.01N/A5
  • 1. Savana Soda
  • 2. Speedy Bas
  • 3. Blue Bonnie
3.5L$5.00
4/508/08/20256$576.00Oxford Am253m0:15.670:15.500:15.02N/A6
  • 1. Savana Charlotte
  • 2. Devon Sunset
  • 3. Smokes
2.0L$4.50
5/502/08/20254$1,008.00Oxford Am450m0:28.730:26.960:26.67N/A6
  • 1. Swift Oilean
  • 2. Hiya Jimal
  • 3. Crannon Lady
22.0L$13.00
5/529/07/20257$586.00Oxford Am253m0:16.000:15.470:15.44N/A6
  • 1. Mahoonagh Finn
  • 2. Batter Away
  • 3. Savana Bunny
6.5L$4.50
5/522/07/20257$649.00Oxford Am253m0:15.590:15.380:15.24N/A5
  • 1. Grantstown Cross
  • 2. Into The Abyss
  • 3. Mahoonagh Finn
2.4L$5.00
2/515/07/202511$649.00Oxford Am253m0:15.770:15.650:15.41N/A6
  • 1. Into The Abyss
  • 2. Speedy Bas
  • 3. Buzeys Lady
1.5L$6.00
3/313/06/2025-Trial$0.00Oxford Am253mN/A0:15.51N/AN/A5
  • 1. Bullet Hawksbury
  • 2. Cockney Marvel
  • 3. Speedy Bas
1.8L$0.00
3/307/06/2025-Trial$0.00Oxford Am253mN/A0:15.51N/AN/A6
  • 1. Cockney Marvel
  • 2. Glideaway Onana
  • 3. Speedy Bas
1.75L$0.00

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