Southwell Race 3 - Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap
GATEHOUSE (6) Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Ran on strongly to win last time at Chelmsford and facing a weaker group of contenders. Will be around the mark at odds. CAPTAIN FOX (2) Won by a big margin of 4 1/4L last run at Lingfield and goes down in grade. Putting a tidy record together. Worth strong consideration. MAGICAL MERLOT (5) Fresh after a break. Picked up nicely to win last time at Brighton and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Displays very good closing speed. Should go close. SOVEREIGN VIEW (1) Fresh after break of 26 weeks. Strong effort to the line to win last time at Newcastle and competing in a lower grade. Solid career start. Strong chance.
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 26 weeks. Reeled them in to win last time at Newcastle and matched against lesser competition. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Could go close.
Last Starts 185 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,623.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 59.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $12,788.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 58kg | - | 1-2-1-1-2-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-1-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $2.88 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-3-4-4-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.25L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Won with a leg in the air by 4 1/4L last run at Lingfield and dropping in grade. Showing consistent performance in races. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $22,625.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | - | 7-5-7-6-5-5 | 7 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 35 weeks and flashed home late into 2nd first up last preparation at Haydock. Should race on the speed. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 248 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 | 02/08/2025 | - | Colts & Geldings | $73,778.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 2-4-4-4-4-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1401m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.05L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Was found wanting late when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last start at Wolverhampton and good career start. Represents value in this race.
Last Starts 155 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 | 03/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | J P Spencer | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.67 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | J P Spencer | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Charged home to win last time at Brighton and putting a tidy record together. Always seems to find the line well. Great chance.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,444.00 | Brighton | 1605m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 59kg | - | 3-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $1.91 |
| 2/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | - | 7-9-7-6-6-5-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.25L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-7-9-9-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.05L | $41.00 |
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Romped home to win last time at Chelmsford and competing in an easier class. Back in trip. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 117 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 | 11/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,787.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.25L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 02/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 4-6-6-4-4-2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1L | $3.50 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $6.00 and finished 5th last time at this venue but will appreciate the drop in grade. Gets a favourable stall. Carrying more weight than last time. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 10 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Southwell | 1421m | GOOD | Jack Nicholls | 52.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 6-5-6-6-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.75L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-7-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.25L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.05L | $1.80 |