Southwell Race 5 - Easter Sunday Family Fun Day Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
THE FLIER BEGLEY (4) First up after a break. Gave away some ground when 7th last time in a chase at Market Rasen. Looking past the last run. Should be going forward early. Goes close. HILLBERRY HILL (1) Resuming after a spell. Chimed in with a win by 1 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Thurles. First appearance for a new trainer. Major player. DANGER NAP (2) Failed to finish in a hurdle at Doncaster. Not out of this. SEA OF FORTUNE (3) Resuming after a break. Tailed off to finish 10th last run at Chepstow but was on debut last time. Expecting to settle positively. Place looks best.

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a break. Finished on top by 1 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Thurles. Coming to a new trainer. Good chance today.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $20,000.00 | Thurles | 4023m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Clonmel | 3362m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.03L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Doncaster on Jan 23rd. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 23/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,722.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71kg | - | 6-7-6-6-7-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71kg | - | 7-7-6-6-9-10-10 | 0 |
| 16.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/16 | 01/01/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $24,592.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 70kg | - | 4-4-6-5-3-7-5 | 0 |
| 6L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 70kg | - | 4-4-5-5-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Was $5.50 and didn't find the line when 10th last run at Chepstow but having second race start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 05/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | 4-6-7-9-9-10-10 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Jumped at $13.00 and faded away to finish 7th last time in a chase at Market Rasen. Looking past the last run. Will go very close.
Last Starts 67 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 | 16/01/2026 | - | CL2 | $44,267.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 72kg | - | 6-6-6-6-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 61.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $22,134.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 75.5kg | - | 3-3-4-1-3-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Haydock | 4007m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 67kg | - | 2-1-1-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 15/02/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Haydock | 4007m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 72kg | - | 6-6-6-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.75L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,267.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 65.5kg | - | 2-3-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $12,297.00 | Haydock | 4007m | SOFT | Jack Hogan | 71kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | SOFT | Ben Bromley | 75.5kg | - | 4-1-1-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 36L | $13.00 |
| 99/6 | 20/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.90 |
| 1/15 | 24/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,083.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | SOFT | Jack Hogan | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 75kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Bangor | 4089m | GOOD | Ben Bromley | 69kg | - | 3-4-5-5-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2024 | - | CL3 | $12,443.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | HEAVY | Kai Lenihan | 73.5kg | - | 6-5-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 58.75L | $21.00 |
| 12/15 | 26/07/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 74kg | - | 12-10-11-13-10-12-12 | 0 |
| 25.55L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2024 | - | Chase | $14,499.00 | Down Royal | 5276m | GOOD | Ben Bromley | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.25L | $9.00 |
| 8/14 | 26/04/2024 | - | Chase | $50,000.00 | Downpatrick | 5783m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $26.00 |
| 99/6 | 14/01/2024 | - | Q.R. | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4561m | SOFT | Stephen Connor | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 999L | $4.20 |
| 2/3 | 20/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ayr | 3319m | HEAVY | Stephen Connor | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/12/2023 | - | 0-150 | $0.00 | Navan | 4114m | HEAVY | P J Carberry | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 3/17 | 18/11/2023 | - | 80-116 | $0.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 73.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.75L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $151.00 and picked up some ground to run 4th last start in a hurdle at Southwell. Might have to make up considerable ground. Needs a lot of luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 18/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Murray Dodd | 72.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6-6-6-6-4 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $151.00 |
| 99/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 4123m | HEAVY | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $81.00 and weakened to finish 6th last start in a hurdle at Chepstow. Should jump out and bowl along. Could not recommend in this.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | SOFT | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | - | 2-4-5-7-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 34.75L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Charlie Deutsch | 70kg | - | 6-8-8-8-8-7-6 | 0 |
| 35.75L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | - | 6-7-8-8-9-9-8 | 0 |
| 24.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/13 | 31/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Charlie Deutsch | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-5-6 | 0 |
| 8L | $13.00 |