Southwell Race 5 - Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap
ESPANITA (1) Left nothing to chance when winning by 1 3/4L last start at Wolverhampton but competing in a higher grade. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Looks well placed. POLKA BLUE (2) Racing fresh today after a break. Came in 4th last run at Leicester. Happy to forgive that run and can find a nice position from the draw. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. SPORTING LIGHT (4) Resuming after a spell. Ordinary performance when 9th last start at Pontefract but drawn well. Definite claims. HOMESTRAIT (3) First up after 24 weeks and looked good when 2nd first up last preparation at Beverley. Should muster plenty of early speed. Capable of better.

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished on top by 1 3/4L last start at Wolverhampton but matched against tougher rivals. Has not missed the placings this campaign in 2 attempts but rises in weight. Well placed here.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $2.38 |
| 2/12 | 18/02/2026 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Connor Planas | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Odds of $5.00 and came in 4th last run at Leicester. Happy to forgive that run and drawn nicely. Will be trying to topple them late. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 156 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Leicester | 1207m | SOFT | Ben Sanderson | 58kg | - | 3-4-4-3-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.35L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | 11-11-12-12-8-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.55L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | - | 4-4-5-5-4-4 | 9 |
| 1.95L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 58kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9 | 4 |
| 11L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 24 weeks and was competitive when 2nd first up last preparation at Beverley. Should muster plenty of early toe. One for the exotics.
Last Starts 171 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 | 13/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Musselburgh | 1421m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58.5kg | - | 4-5-5-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 25.7L | $5.50 |
| 28/30 | 27/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $955,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 28.85L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Musselburgh | 1421m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.75L | $1.91 |
| 2/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Carlisle | 1566m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 61.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.25L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | 7-8-8-7-8-3-2 | 4 |
| 3L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57kg | - | 2-2-3-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.75L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.75L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a break. Started at $4.50 and sub-standard effort when 9th last start at Pontefract but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | SOFT | Oisin Orr | 59kg | - | 10-10-8-10-9-9 | 8 |
| 24.95L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Carlisle | 1385m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.55L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.75L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $14,756.00 | Chester | 1409m | GOOD | Shane Gray | 57kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1413m | SOFT | Oisin Orr | 58.5kg | - | 3-4-2-1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.25L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-7-9-6 | 5 |
| 6.05L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 3-1-2-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $15.00 and finished 5th last time at the track but facing a rise in trip. Prefer a race with softer competition.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 04/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | David Nolan | 59kg | - | 5-6-6-6-3-4 | 5 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.05L | $151.00 |

Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At $126.00 ran 4th last time at Newcastle. Expected to settle towards the tail. Not threatening these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Amie Waugh | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.35L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1413m | SOFT | Cameron Hardie | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-8-9-10-9-9 | 5 |
| 20.05L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,787.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | SOFT | Nathan Evans | 60.5kg | - | 8-10-8-10-11-10 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.00 and disappointing outing when 6th last time at Newcastle. Needs significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Div 2 | $8,264.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Zak Wheatley | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Zak Wheatley | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.35L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Zak Wheatley | 59.5kg | - | 6-8-7-7-8-8 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | C J Orr | 59.5kg | - | 7-8-8-8-7 | 5 |
| 7.95L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | SOFT | Zak Wheatley | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-4-5-5 | 4 |
| 13L | $81.00 |