Southwell Race 1 - Betwright Beat The Wright Way 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (Gbb Race)
Short on numbers but we should see a decent fight between the top two in the market. KAMSINAS (2) returned off a break with a good second at Ludlow on steeplechase debut three weeks ago. Shaped as if he'd be even better after that effort and warrants serious consideration. ONE BIG BANG (3) has been in good form for a while. Ran a superb race at Cheltenham last month tackling a listed event. This smart hurdler could have an exciting future over these obstacles and is well worth chancing again. ARCTIC SAINT (1) is a solid horse for connections however will have far too much to find in this contest. Tough ask.

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 72kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after eight months finished second in a small field at Ludlow on November 24 over 4800m, a neck behind Wyenot with 72kg at $5.50. Previously second-up finished fourth of 14 starters at Haydock Park on November 23 2024 over 3800m, slow track; 4 len behind Steel Ally carrying 75.5kg at $11. Perfectly placed to take care of the small field.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 24/11/2025 | 233 | CHSE 4U | $21,110.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 6:04.31 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 10/17 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $150,880.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 75kg | 6:10.05 | 9-12-10 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $45,370.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 5:55.35 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 18/01/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Ascot Uk | 3875m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 4:36.30 | 3-9-8 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/14 | 23/11/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 4:53.50 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/10/2024 | 193 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 4:55.31 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 14/15 | 17/04/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Paddy Brennan | 72.5kg | 4:57.28 | 9-15-14 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/03/2024 | 35 | WFA NOVHDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | J Hogan | 76kg | 5:12.22 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 10/21 | 10/02/2024 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $290,240.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | J Hogan | 71kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/12/2023 | 31 | G1 NHDLE 3U | $145,200.00 | Aintree | 3319m | Soft | Paddy Brennan | 73.5kg | 4:27.10 | 3-4-6 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/11/2023 | 29 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Paddy Brennan | 71kg | 3:43.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Alex Chadwick
Weight: 72kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months made some head-way from midfield; finished second in a small field at Cheltenham in the LR on November 14 over 5000m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Wade Out carrying 71.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up finished second of 15 runners at Haydock Park on November 23 2024 over 4900m, on slow going 2.75 len behind Shoot First with 64.5kg at $3.80. Key runner - don't underestimate.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/11/2025 | 197 | LR OPEN 5U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Soft | Alex Chadwick | 71.5kg | 6:52.13 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/23 | 01/05/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | 5:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/24 | 13/03/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 5U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 71.5kg | 5:59.11 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 15/02/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 5U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 71kg | 6:09.50 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 11/01/2025 | 10 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 70.5kg | 6:24.50 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 69kg | 6:23.47 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/15 | 23/11/2024 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Soft | C M Hogan | 64.5kg | 6:36.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 30/10/2024 | 207 | HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Heavy | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | 5:30.62 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/04/2024 | 7 | NHDLE 4U | $13,080.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Heavy | Alex Chadwick | 72kg | 6:35.67 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/03/2024 | 54 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $31,760.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Soft | Alex Chadwick | 71kg | 6:14.50 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 99/9 | 05/02/2024 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $21,450.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SH | M P O'Connor | 74kg | 6:32.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |