Southwell Race 3 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Classified Stakes (Div 2)
HOMER STOKES (3) finished strongly just failing to catch the winner tackling 1400m at Wolverhampton last time. Strips fitter holding his form well and maintains strong prospects. WOODRAFFF (8) produced back to back placings including a latest neck second over 1400m at Lingfield Park. Looks well positioned and another performance is expected. LAURA'S BREEZE (5) produced a solid race when second attempting 1200m at Newcastle beaten a head. Extra trip is a plus. Major contender. SPIRIT OF BOWLAND (7) has been consistent with recent placings. Last start was third contesting a 1600m event at Newcastle. Cannot be underestimated.

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at Chelmsford on February 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Shades Of May carrying 56kg at $6.50. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Pink Socks with 61kg at $5. Will be harder to beat this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/02/2026 | 30 | APP HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Alfie Redman | 56kg | 1:39.71 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/01/2026 | 26 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:29.17 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | APP HCP 3U | $10,650.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Fletcher Yarham | 66.5kg | 1:29.62 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 1:26.91 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/11/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57.5kg | 1:38.11 | 7-11-10 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/10/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:41.35 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 18/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rob Hornby | 57kg | 1:40.39 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $13,410.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Soft | Darragh Keenan | 58kg | 1:27.92 | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 15/08/2025 | 38 | OPEN 3U | $12,180.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 1:34.85 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/07/2025 | 27 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 1:36.44 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $13,280.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | 1:25.29 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: D Swift
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hint Of The Jungle with 58kg at $23. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 8 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Brother Dave with 61kg at $7.50. One of the leading chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Dale Swift | 58kg | 1:28.78 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 48 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Dale Swift | 61kg | 1:30.13 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | APP HCP 3U | $10,650.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Aiden Blakemore | 63kg | 1:27.57 | 4-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/12/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $11,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Dale Swift | 57kg | 1:28.72 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/14 | 06/11/2025 | 103 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Dale Swift | 58kg | 1:12.67 | 11-10-9 | 13 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Shay Farmer | 55kg | 1:30.74 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/11 | 05/07/2025 | 72 | HCP 3 | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1496m | Good Firm | Dale Swift | 60.5kg | 1:34.95 | 7-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 2:06.88 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 09/04/2025 | 204 | HCP 3 | $19,370.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good | Cam Hardie | 52.5kg | 2:11.12 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2024 | 32 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Dale Swift | 61kg | 1:29.09 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2024 | 16 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Dale Swift | 60.5kg | 1:10.36 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Wolverhampton on February 6 over 1400m, neck behind Von Krolock with 61kg at $4.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at Wolverhampton on January 12 over 1700m, 8 len behind R P Mcmurphy carrying 60kg at $26. Shapes as a key runner.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 25 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | 1:30.05 | 6-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 8/11 | 12/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 60kg | 1:48.63 | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/01/2026 | 82 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:27.76 | 4-4-9 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | William Pyle | 59kg | 1:28.72 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 3U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Soft | William Pyle | 62.5kg | 1:26.90 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 15/09/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Soft | Warren Fentiman | 54.5kg | 1:29.98 | 2-2-7 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 63kg | 1:32.04 | 1-3-8 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | William Pyle | 62.5kg | 1:28.36 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | William Pyle | 59kg | 1:37.79 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 1566m | Soft | William Pyle | 61kg | 1:40.75 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2025 | 142 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:28.42 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 months break. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Wolverhampton March 17 over 1440m, 16 len behind Warrior Mode carrying 62kg at $251. On debut 11th of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather January 8 2025 over 1400m, 15 len behind Transparent carrying 60.5kg at $251. Not keen on what we have seen to date.
Last Starts 344 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/03/2025 | 14 | NOV 3U | $19,370.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | William Carson | 62kg | 1:28.15 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $251.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/03/2025 | 54 | NOV 35 | $14,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | William Carson | 61kg | 1:29.79 | 10-9-10 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $201.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/01/2025 | - | NOV 35 | $12,700.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | William Carson | 60.5kg | 1:28.27 | 10-11-11 | 11 |
| 15.5L | $251.00 |

Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on February 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind The Gay Blade with 61kg at $19. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Newcastle All Weather on February 19 over 1200m, head behind Tickets carrying 61kg at $7.50. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 5 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 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 1:13.43 | 8-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/02/2026 | 95 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:11.63 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 56kg | 1:27.78 | 8-11-9 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 13/14 | 24/10/2025 | 231 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:14.43 | 9-8-13 | 14 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2025 | 8 | OPEN 4U | $14,640.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:27.92 | 6-7-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2025 | 15 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:12.69 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/02/2025 | 20 | OPEN 4U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 1000m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:00.21 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $17,920.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:31.39 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/01/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 58.5kg | 1:14.64 | 10-10-6 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/12/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:14.51 | 11-11-3 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 16/12/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:28.52 | 7-9-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Wolverhampton on February 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Von Krolock with 61kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on January 12 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mighty Ruler with 57kg at $41. Impossible to recommend.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | 25 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 61kg | 1:30.05 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 57kg | 1:25.58 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $17,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 56.5kg | 1:38.31 | 3-2-8 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 76 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 56.5kg | 1:26.91 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/09/2025 | 205 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 57.5kg | 1:11.50 | - | 1 |
| 17.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/02/2025 | 19 | NOV F 3U | $20,620.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 57.5kg | 1:14.82 | 2-3-10 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $251.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2025 | 50 | NOV F 3U | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | NS | Josephine Gordon | 58kg | 1:12.42 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Josephine Gordon | 58kg | 1:27.03 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $201.00 |

Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on January 24 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Relevant Range carrying 61kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Relevant Range carrying 61kg at $5. Racing well and can go on with it.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:40.50 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 29 | OPEN 4U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:42.96 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/12/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 60kg | 1:42.00 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:40.65 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 61kg | 1:42.96 | 5-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $12,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 60.5kg | 1:41.93 | 5-4-8 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/14 | 29/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 60kg | 1:41.11 | 4-6-9 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/14 | 01/08/2025 | 63 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 59.5kg | 1:40.26 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:28.42 | 7-8-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/05/2025 | 12 | HCP APP 4U | $12,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 61kg | 2:00.20 | 4-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/04/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | NS | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:41.59 | 10-7-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on February 12 over 1400m, neck behind Mintana with 60kg at $1.90. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Wolverhampton on February 6 over 1400m, nose behind Oldbury Lad with 60kg at $2. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | William Pyle | 60kg | 1:25.30 | 8-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 2/9 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | William Pyle | 60kg | 1:30.02 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 59.5kg | 1:26.38 | 6-4-6 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 59.5kg | 1:28.23 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/12 | 16/12/2025 | 60 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | 1:28.05 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | William Pyle | 58.5kg | 1:27.12 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | William Pyle | 58kg | 1:27.40 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 58.5kg | 1:28.29 | 8-8-4 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 08/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | William Pyle | 57.5kg | 1:29.70 | 9-7-3 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2025 | 18 | HCP APP NOVFLAT 3U | $10,650.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Lauren Frost | 65kg | 1:41.58 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | James Sullivan | 61kg | 1:44.80 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.88 |