Southwell Race 8 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Fillies' Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
CARAMAY (3) is a previous course and distance winner who impressed winning at Kempton Park three weeks ago. Could be capable of following up and rates a major player. SPIRIT OF JURA (2) hasn't been seen since finishing down field at Nottingham in the autumn. Oisin Murphy is on board and from stall one could get her own way up front. KATE O'RILEY (1) wasn't beaten far when returning to action at Lingfield Park last time out. Warrants thought as might improve to get right involved here off top weight. NUPTOWN GIRL (6) has plenty to find on form however maintains good condition and may give a bold sight.

Jockey: Mason Paetel
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 6th of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on February 10 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Wyld Bill carrying 61kg at $9. Previously second-up came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Ludlow October 8 over 3200m defeating Love Sonnet carrying 70kg at $1.30. Is a second up winner in the past and should do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 10/02/2026 | 74 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 2:05.89 | 10-10-6 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/11/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN F 3 | $89,070.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:09.03 | 8-7-6 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | 38 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 66.5kg | 4:06.72 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | 13 | JHDLE MDN F 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:43.56 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.25 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2025 | 68 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 62kg | 2:35.90 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 19/07/2025 | 73 | LR OPEN F 3U | $81,670.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Sean Dylan Bowen | 55kg | 2:35.48 | 1-10-10 | 1 |
| 80.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN F 3 | $217,790.00 | Chester | 2313m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 2:29.15 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/03/2025 | 123 | HCP 3 | $18,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 2:40.69 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 21/11/2024 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 56kg | 1:51.56 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2024 | 26 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:05.14 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:42.63 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 61kgs
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Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Nottingham October 8 over 2800m, 12 len behind Pique' with 61kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Hamilton Park August 2 over 2600m defeating Alnayef with 55.5kg at $6. Keep very safe.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | HCP F 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 3:09.71 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/09/2025 | 27 | HCP F 3U | $92,250.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Soft | Archie Young | 57kg | 3:04.76 | 2-11-11 | 8 |
| 60.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Archie Young | 57kg | 2:36.51 | 7-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | HCP F 3U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 57kg | 3:02.31 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2025 | 122 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Archie Young | 55.5kg | 2:47.16 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2025 | 35 | HCP F 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 58kg | 2:29.83 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/02/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $23,560.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Hayley Turner | 56kg | 2:22.78 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 23/01/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $18,330.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 56kg | 2:30.59 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2025 | 28 | NOV F 35 | $25,830.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | NS | Hayley Turner | 54.5kg | 1:39.34 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2024 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $11,620.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | David Probert | 58kg | 1:51.79 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 15/11/2024 | 18 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 1:50.16 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 58kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 2 len at Kempton Park All Weather February 11 over 2200m defeating Veraison carrying 61.5kg at $8. The run before that 4th in a small field at Wolverhampton on January 26 over 1700m, 5 len behind Penelope Valentine carrying 61kg at $5.50. Confidence high and is a leading player again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 16 | HCP F 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Lewis Edmunds | 61.5kg | 2:20.71 | 8-5-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/01/2026 | 20 | HCP F 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | 1:48.81 | 4-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/01/2026 | 15 | HCP F 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 62.5kg | 2:28.63 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/12/2025 | 10 | HCP F 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 57.5kg | 2:00.84 | 7-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 62kg | 2:38.22 | 9-6-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 20/11/2025 | 73 | HCP 3U | $14,290.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 62kg | 2:37.11 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/09/2025 | 143 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | Tom Marquand | 62kg | 2:06.76 | 10-10-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
| 13/16 | 18/04/2025 | 22 | HCP APP 4U | $90,750.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 59kg | 2:30.15 | 15-13-13 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2025 | 26 | HCP F 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 59.5kg | 2:00.77 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/03/2025 | 12 | HCP F 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 2:23.01 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/02/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $29,840.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Frederick Larson | 55kg | 1:58.82 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 18 at Doncaster in the LR Gillies Fillies' Stakes November 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 64 len behind Danielle with 57.5kg at $101. Previously first up; second in a small field at Newmarket (July) August 15 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Regal Charm with 58kg at $15. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 08/11/2025 | 46 | LR OPEN F 3U | $108,900.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Heavy | Jonny Peate | 57.5kg | 2:16.25 | 9-18-18 | 16 |
| 64.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2025 | 18 | NOV F 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 58kg | 1:42.52 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $1.36 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jonny Peate | 58kg | 1:40.75 | 8-6-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2025 | 308 | NOV F 3U | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 58kg | 1:40.63 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 15/15 | 11/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Soft | Dylan Hogan | 58kg | 1:25.98 | 12-13-15 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Chelmsford on February 8 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Harlington carrying 61kg at $6.50. Before that second last of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on January 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Morrophore carrying 51.5kg at $151. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $21,950.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 2:07.21 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 17/01/2026 | 26 | HCP F 4U | $202,950.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 51.5kg | 2:02.62 | 7-8-9 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/12/2025 | 18 | HCP F 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 55kg | 2:00.84 | 3-2-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/12/2025 | 31 | HCP F 3U | $17,890.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 2:04.91 | 8-8-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 12/12 | 03/11/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $145,200.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Isobelle Chalmers | 48.5kg | 2:21.17 | 9-12-12 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61.5kg | 2:00.91 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 57.5kg | 2:25.03 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | HCP F 3U | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Soft | Warren Fentiman | 54kg | 2:33.64 | 13-11-13 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/08/2025 | 12 | HCP F 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Alfie Gee | 53.5kg | 2:07.83 | 13-13-7 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/08/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 2112m | Good Firm | Alfie Gee | 59kg | 2:12.93 | 4-8-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 12/13 | 31/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:58.30 | 12-13-12 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on February 12 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Spanish Voice with 54.5kg at $23. The run before that 6th of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on February 4 over 1600m, 11 len behind Glistening with 62kg at $11. Can continue her ascendancy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NOV 4U | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 54.5kg | 2:09.50 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Ryan Kavanagh | 62kg | 1:39.13 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 137 | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 64.5kg | 1:42.36 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2025 | 28 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 56kg | 2:30.31 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/08/2025 | 56 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Rob Hornby | 57.5kg | 2:24.25 | 7-8-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2025 | 24 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $13,280.00 | Wolverhampton | 1740m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 1:48.57 | 5-8-6 | 8 |
| 22.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/3 | 23/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN APP NOV F 3U | $13,280.00 | Bath | 2045m | Fast | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 2:07.89 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2025 | 30 | OPEN MDN F 3 | $27,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 58kg | 2:10.07 | 6-6-5 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/04/2025 | 196 | NOV F 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:40.34 | 8-7-8 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:13.48 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |