Join Southwell Golf Club Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 4f 88y Good
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113 Expert View: Ran to form when fourth beaten 9l in a handicap chase at Wetherby latest; off a short-break; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft and good; chance if building on latest now back hurdling.
Form Snapshot: Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Finished 9l behind Geryville when fourth of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) in January.
110 Expert View: Made too much use of on ground softer than ideal when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle at Catterick latest; best around 2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; chance off this mark if building on latest but unreliable.
Form Snapshot: He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 13l behind Bathgate when fourth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
114 Expert View: Never in it back on the Flat beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap here last time; trainer in form; effective 12-16f on the Flat, suited by sound surface; not ruled out back on Flat first time since summer.
Form Snapshot: Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Harper Valley when eighth of 11 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year. Has won at Sedgefield and Newton Abbot this season.
120 Expert View: Probably unsuited by soft ground down the field in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon most recent; C&D winner in autumn off 3lb lower; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft; can bounce back.
Form Snapshot: He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Albie Littlewood when 9th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m 5f (soft) in January. Has won at Southwell and Market Rasen this season.
117 Expert View: Below form in stronger contest comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; suited by 2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; consistent until latest, mark probably high enough.
Form Snapshot: He has won three hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 19l behind Speiriuil when fifth of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
113 Expert View: Did plenty early, improved on handicap debut but looked in need of stiffer test beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newbury last time; cheekpieces first time; effective at 2m, acts on good to soft; can do better when upped in trip.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from seven starts. Third of 6 behind Eddie My Eagle beaten 4l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
116 Expert View: Ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Warwick last time; effective 2m, acts on soft; debut form working out very well, in form.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Third of 12 behind Kenzoko beaten 1 1/4l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (soft) last month.
110 Expert View: Poor hurdles retrun comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time; effective 3m, suited by decent ground; out of form this term, appears better over fences.
Form Snapshot: He has won three chases from 2m 4f to 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Heather Honey when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
120 Expert View: Ran to form when second beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Exeter latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft but suited by decent ground; fair mark but inconsistent.
Form Snapshot: Placed in four hurdle races from nine NH starts. Beaten 6l by Sherminator when second of 10 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.
112 Expert View: Outpaced, disappointing handicap debut down the field in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton most recent; off a short-break; effective at 2m-2m3f, acts on good; still early days, could progress in handicaps over longer trips.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Lucky Bere when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 4f (soft) in January.
120 Expert View: Outpaced, too much to do in race dominated from front, looked in need of stiffer test 5 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent, may get even further.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Third of 13 behind Luwdvig beaten 5l at 5-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m 3f (soft) in January.
FINE CASTING was a solid second at Uttoxeter when last seen over hurdles and, having scored over fences since, the Ben Pauling inmate is interesting reverting to timber under 7lb claimer Elliott England. Karton Plein's third at Lingfield gives him every chance and he's certainly one to bear in mind, while others to note include Codetalker and Isle Of Sark.
KARTON PLEIN returned to form when placed last time and shaped as if this step back up in trip would be of benefit. His sole victory to date has come at this venue and he will be suited by this better ground. Sutherland is another who looked in need of a step up in trip when midfield on his handicap debut over 2m. That form has been boosted and he is open to further improvement in the first time cheekpieces. Nazare was unsuited by the soft ground last time but the C&D winner was progressing earlier in the season and should also play a part if his jumping holds up.
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 7 | Thank You Blue | 8 | 11 4 | 103 | 3PF3FP | 25 days | J Candlish (57 miles) | Lewis Stones | 20/ 1 | 5:19.76 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 6 | Hostile Hotelier | 6 | 11 10 | 104 | 5-41722 | 32 days | J Candlish (57 miles) | Sean Quinlan | 5/ 2 | 5:51.10 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 10 | White Rhino | 7 | 10 11 | 93 | 70011 | 33 days | O Greenall & J Guerriero (96 miles) | Henry Brooke | EVENS | 5:27.76 | |
| 2022 | Good | 12 | Niblawi | 10 | 11 13 | 111 | 4443F-5 | 16 days | A West (166 miles) | Lee Edwards | 16/ 1 | 5:23.88 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 13 | Pounding Poet | 5 | 11 12 | 110 | 2694 | 85 days | T Lacey (139 miles) | Robert Dunne | 9/ 1 | 5:20.19 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 10 | Shimba Hills | 9 | 10 8 | 82 | 63P318 | 48 days | Mrs L Hill (119 miles) | Tom Cannon | 16/ 1 | 5:38.90 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 11 | Sundance Boy | 10 | 10 0 | 73 | 04-8771 | 14 days | G Fierro (63 miles) | T Phelan | 6/ 1 | 5:28.80 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 11 | Early Retirement | 5 | 11 12 | 100 | 6U-028 | 46 days | Mrs Caroline Bailey (74 miles) | Sean Bowen | 15/ 8 | 5:32.70 | |
| 2016 | Good | 12 | Riddlestown | 9 | 11 7 | 95 | 212342 | 10 days | C Fryer (106 miles) | Harry Skelton | 10/ 1 | 5:19.50 | |
| 2015 | Good | 14 | Pagham Belle | 7 | 10 3 | 77 | 26-4PP7 | 17 days | N J Hawke (217 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 14/ 1 | 5:09.48 | |
| 2014 | Good | 15 | Speckled Door | 6 | 11 10 | 98 | 11-2P4 | 53 days | Mrs Caroline Bailey (74 miles) | Andrew Thornton | 16/ 1 | 5:01.25 |
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4, 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2, 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6, 5 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 | 9 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 |
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f 88y | 3:56.50 |
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