Southwell Race 2 - Book Your Party At Southwell Racecourse Novices' Handicap Chase
CLASSICAL STING (3) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Southwell. Been in the money frequently this campaign. Winning hope. CATCHIM (1) First run back from spell. Failed to finish in a chase at Huntingdon. Won't be far away during the run. Fights on bravely so consider. SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (4) Came in 2nd last time in a chase at Catterick. Been in the money each attempt this preparation. Always seems to find the line well. One of the major hopes. KNOWN WARRIOR (2) Made some ground late when 2nd beaten by 2L last start in a chase at Plumpton and form has been improving over recent runs. Keep in mind.

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Didn't finish in a chase at Huntingdon on Dec 22nd. Displays good tactical speed. Contender at a nice price.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 22/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | SOFT | David Bass | 76.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3-2-3-5 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Charlie Todd | 76.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | 2-2-3-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 23L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 32L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Worcester | 3319m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 74.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 76.5kg | - | 1-3-3-3-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 19L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,264.00 | Haydock | 4007m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 75kg | - | 1-1-2-2-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $7.00 |
| 99/7 | 27/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Southwell | 4882m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | James Bowen | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 33.25L | $9.50 |
| 1/14 | 11/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Solid effort to run into 2nd last start in a chase at Plumpton and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 29 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 | 23/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Plumpton | 3418m | SOFT | Harry Bannister | 70.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Plumpton | 3418m | SOFT | Harry Bannister | 76kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.25L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 21/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | GOOD | Ned Fox | 74kg | - | 1-2-3-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 132.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/14 | 07/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Harry Bannister | 72kg | - | 9-11-10-8-6-8-9 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Harry Bannister | 72kg | - | 2-2-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11L | $51.00 |
| 8/15 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,526.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 70kg | - | 7-8-9-10-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Harry Bannister | 72.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd last time in a hurdle at Southwell. In fine form since coming back from a break. Has the ratings to win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 99/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 3201m | HEAVY | Danny Mcmenamin | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.75 |
| 2/4 | 28/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3150m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Kelso | 3432m | SOFT | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 8/14 | 02/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 73.5kg | - | 11-11-10-9-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 72kg | - | 5-5-6-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 32.75L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 17L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 2nd last time in a chase at Catterick. Will be hitting the line strongly. Placed at every start this preparation. Will be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3150m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3150m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 99/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 68.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-11-9-9 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/05/2025 | - | Div 2 | $8,363.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 68.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-3-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/15 | 24/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 68kg | - | 7-5-6-6-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3882m | SOFT | Joshua Thompson | 69.5kg | - | 5-4-5-4-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Kelso | 3265m | SOFT | Joshua Thompson | 69kg | - | 9-8-9-10-10-10-9 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $301.00 |
| 99/10 | 08/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/08/2024 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $4,917.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Becky Smith | 69.5kg | - | 11-8-8-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/07/2024 | - | Conditional/Amateur | $4,427.00 | Stratford | 3282m | FIRM | James Turner | 66kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Jamie Brace | 65.5kg | - | 9-8-5-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.95L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short back up. Started $4.33 and struggled with the pace when 5th last time in a chase at Ffos Las and will be dropping in distance. Peak required to upset this field.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 3898m | SOFT | Callum Pritchard | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-3-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $4.33 |
| 99/8 | 04/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,574.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | HEAVY | Lorcan Williams | 73kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $251.00 |
| 99/10 | 06/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 4400m | HEAVY | Shane Fenelon | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 99/10 | 29/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |