Southwell Race 2 - Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
HE KNOWS BETTER (4) is racing consistently with one win and three runner-up finishes past five starts including placing second in a Warwick handicap chase. May go one better. WILLIAM CODY (5) is also starting to provide good form with four placed efforts previous five outings including placing third at Leicester on most recent appearance during December. Expected to challenge. DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN (1) lost out by 0.75L placing second two starts back at Uttoxeter before pulling up at Wetherby. Can bounce back. DISGUISEDLIMIT (6) makes some attraction towards bottom of the weights wearing a first-time tongue-tie.

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second in a small field at Uttoxeter on December 19 over 4000m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Largy Force carrying 74kg at $7. Second run from a spell pulled up at Wetherby on January 22 over 3900m. Rates well on best form and can atone.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 22/01/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jack Hogan | 74.5kg | 5:34.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/12/2025 | 153 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,130.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Heavy | Benjamin Macey | 74kg | 5:26.44 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 99/15 | 19/07/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Harry Atkins | 61kg | 5:25.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/06/2025 | 47 | HCP CHSE 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 3:50.60 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/05/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:11.25 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/04/2025 | 4 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,270.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 69kg | 3:56.94 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Charlie Todd | 74kg | 3:58.57 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 5:16.20 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:24.66 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Exeter | 3519m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:38.33 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 99/8 | 27/12/2024 | 58 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 4:08.21 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield; finished seventh of 9 starters at Wetherby on December 26 over 3900m, on slow going 22 len behind Genois with 74.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell pulled up at Market Rasen on January 16 over 4800m. Doesn't make much appeal.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,730.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 77kg | 6:40.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 458 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 74.5kg | 5:14.28 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $32,940.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 6:23.41 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,050.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 5:04.86 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/16 | 28/07/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 4:55.23 | 7-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/4 | 09/07/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,650.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 5:09.56 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2024 | 444 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4224m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:12.97 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.13 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2023 | 44 | NHDLE 4U | $16,100.00 | Southwell | 3184m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:12.67 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2023 | 80 | NHDLE 5U | $14,010.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:57.21 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 7/11 | 16/11/2022 | 27 | NHDLE 4U | $11,730.00 | Warwick Uk | 4225m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 5:20.56 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/10/2022 | 235 | NHDLE 4U | $14,410.00 | Carlisle | 4031m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 69kg | 5:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after nine months didn't finish the race at Wincanton on January 15 over 5000m. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Chepstow on April 21 over 4700m, 22 len behind Deep Purple with 73.5kg at $4.50. Holds ability to test the top fancies.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 15/01/2026 | 269 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 74.5kg | 6:46.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2025 | 36 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 73.5kg | 5:52.37 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/3 | 16/03/2025 | 323 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,080.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 5:47.19 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2024 | 69 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 8 starters at Warwick on January 23 over 5100m, 3 len behind House Of Habsburg carrying 76.5kg at $3.80. Start before finished second of 12 starters at Huntingdon on December 22 over 4700m, 5 len behind Impatient carrying 76.5kg at $4.50. Prospects look very bright.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 76.5kg | 6:38.13 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 22/12/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,370.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 76.5kg | 6:11.55 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 99/9 | 03/12/2025 | 574 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,320.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:14.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 08/05/2024 | 16 | MHDLE APP 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:25.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 22/04/2024 | 82 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,510.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:03.42 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 99/16 | 31/01/2024 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 74.5kg | 5:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/16 | 05/01/2024 | 48 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Soft | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:36.11 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2023 | 223 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Heavy | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:32.46 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2023 | 110 | MFLAT 46 | $8,860.00 | Ffos Las | 3184m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 3:43.15 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/12/2022 | 48 | FLAT 46 | $8,930.00 | Plumpton | 3570m | Soft | J Quinlan | 70kg | 4:26.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/13 | 02/11/2022 | - | FLAT 46 | $8,660.00 | Chepstow | 3229m | Good Soft | Daryl Jacob | 71kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two months. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Leicester December 10 over 4020m, 16 len behind Jet Plane carrying 68kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign 3 of 7 runners at Warwick November 4 over 4000m, 21 len behind Tedwin Hills carrying 73.5kg at $12. Key runner while fresh.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $25,830.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Good | Paul O'brien | 68kg | 5:10.64 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Jack Andrews | 72.5kg | 4:46.75 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2025 | 231 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 5:00.22 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,910.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 5:04.45 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2025 | 51 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 74.5kg | 5:24.66 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2024 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 5:31.18 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,590.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 5:28.90 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 73kg | 5:06.13 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2024 | 206 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Paul O'brien | 72kg | 4:51.01 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 69.5kg | 5:02.42 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 08/03/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 72.5kg | 5:45.25 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run set the pace for much of the race finished third of 11 starters at Ayr on January 29 over 3300m, slow track; 5 len behind Tommy Combats carrying 73kg at $11. Before that finished fifth of 10 runners at Uttoxeter on December 31 over 4000m, 29 len behind Jacques Clouseau with 72.5kg at $13. Further progress likely.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 4:22.43 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 72.5kg | 5:25.53 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,030.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 74.5kg | 5:17.20 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/11/2025 | 235 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 70.5kg | 5:10.83 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2025 | 14 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 72.5kg | 3:34.23 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/14 | 10/03/2025 | 97 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 72.5kg | 4:01.61 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2024 | 27 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 71.5kg | 4:09.80 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 06/11/2024 | 200 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 71.5kg | 4:05.83 | 1-1-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 44.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 35 day letup. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth of 11 runners at Newbury on January 14 over 4700m, 71 len behind Top Target with 68kg at $6.50. The run before finished third of 7 runners at Windsor on November 23 over 4000m, 27 len behind Hold Up La Colmine with 73kg at $2.50. Hard to have on poor recent efforts.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 14/01/2026 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,590.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 68kg | 6:05.20 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 5:08.91 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/11/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 65.5kg | 5:21.45 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/10/2025 | 227 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 6:03.90 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/02/2025 | 23 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 74kg | 5:15.90 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/02/2025 | 58 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 4:08.80 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 07/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |