Southwell Race 3 - Dog Friendly Raceday Tues 2Nd June Handicap
JOHN GALT (2) brings consistent recent form, placing at Southwell last start and finishing close up in similar company. SWINGING LONDON (3) is proven at the track and trip, holding a solid record here and regularly finishing around the placings. THE TRUANT (4) has a recent win to his name and can be competitive if recapturing that form. CAPTAIN BRETT (5) resumes after a break but was a winner over a similar distance last season and has placed multiple times at this level. These four shape as the main contenders in a competitive Class 5 handicap.

Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old gelding by Galileo, drawn barrier 3 for Ian Williams with J P Spencer up. Last start 9th of 14 at Lingfield over 3172m on 3 Apr, beaten 11.3L with 58kg at $34. Previous runs include 6th at Southwell and Newcastle, both at long odds. Drops 337m in trip and carries 3.5kg more. Needs to lift on recent form but not without hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 03/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/03/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 3710m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.25L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | 3 | $14,952.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | GOOD | Ryan Kavanagh | 57.5kg | - | 11-10-11-10-11-11-11-11 | 8 |
| 2.06L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $14,952.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 5 |
| 47.35L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 5230m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | SOFT | Shane Fenelon | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.75L | $29.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | - | 5-3-4-7-8-8-5 | 0 |
| 14.75L | $12.00 |
| 15/19 | 11/10/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $172,148.00 | Newmarket | 3621m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 52.5kg | - | 17-17-16-15-9-6-6-8 | 18 |
| 42.5L | $201.00 |
| 16/19 | 28/06/2025 | - | Consolation Race For The Northumberland Plate | $73,778.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | S H James | 62.5kg | - | 17-17-17-16-16-16-15-16 | 6 |
| 8.75L | $81.00 |
| 12/15 | 09/05/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | Chester | 3749m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 55.5kg | - | 14-14-14-14-14-15-14-14 | 11 |
| 13.75L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/3 | 04/03/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $14,952.00 | Southwell | 3311m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 63.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 17/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 73kg | - | 9-10-10-9-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 29.05L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $1.65 |
| 1/16 | 27/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,395.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | - | 3-4-5-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $15.00 |
| 15/19 | 21/06/2024 | - | Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | - | 16-14-14-14-13-13-13-13 | 5 |
| 25.85L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/05/2024 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/05/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 2816m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/03/2024 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent 4yo gelding trained by J A Osborne, drawn barrier 1 with Saffie Osborne aboard. Placed 3rd of 9 at Southwell over 2426m on 5 Apr, beaten 2.95L with 63.5kg at $8 after settling handy. Has finished in the top five at all five career starts, including a 5th at Wolverhampton and two 4ths at Kempton and Wolverhampton. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 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 | 05/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 63.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-3-3-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.95L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,755.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11-11-11-9-8 | 12 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old with a solid record at this track and distance for J Mackie, drawn barrier 2. Last start 4th of 12 at Pontefract over 2418m on 7 Apr, beaten 1.3L at $6.5. Has finished 4th in four of his last five runs, including at Southwell over this trip. Each-way claims on consistency.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Pontefract | 2418m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 2835m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 62.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.95L | $6.50 |
| 4/14 | 16/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 10-9-9-9-8-6-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 69.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.75L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 4229m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 71kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 3120m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 73kg | - | 7-7-6-5-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | Div 2 | $8,853.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | HEAVY | Warren Fentiman | 62.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 2503m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 64.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7-5-5-5-7 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 20/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $14,756.00 | Chester | 2895m | HEAVY | Joe Leavy | 61kg | - | 6-8-7-7-6-6-7-7 | 6 |
| 6.75L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 66kg | - | 10-10-9-7-8-8-7 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Southwell | 2835m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 63.5kg | - | 12-12-12-12-12-11-10-6 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/08/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 60kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 7 |
| 8.75L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,182.00 | Haydock | 2816m | GOOD | Paddy Barlow | 68kg | - | 9-7-7-7-7-9-9-9 | 1 |
| 9.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | GOOD | David Egan | 61.5kg | - | 6-6-5-6-6-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 2835m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 62kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 2835m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/02/2025 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Ryan Sexton | 62.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-9 | 1 |
| 4.85L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 63.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7-8-7-8-8 | 2 |
| 3.25L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 57.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.25L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 2835m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60kg | - | 6-6-6-5-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Kieren Fox
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Veteran 9yo gelding for M J Attwater, barrier 5 with Kieren Fox riding. Last start 7th of 9 at Kempton over 3216m on 6 Apr, beaten 7.05L at $51. Won at Punchestown over 3260m four starts ago and has mixed recent form. Has place claims if he finds his best.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 3216m | STAND/SLOW | James Glennon | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.05L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | Ryan Kavanagh | 64.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4-4-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.25L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Chad Bament | 73.5kg | - | 8-7-8-9-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/17 | 14/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Punchestown | 3260m | GOOD | Eoin Staples | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 09/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 3279m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 63.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 4.45L | $23.00 |
| 6/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $13,000.00 | Down Royal | 3749m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 7.25L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | GOOD | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.15L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.75L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/08/2025 | - | Q.R. | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | GOOD | Fred Maguire | 72.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.55L | $11.00 |
| 15/18 | 30/07/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $18,001.00 | Galway | 3319m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 72.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/06/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $11,499.00 | Limerick | 3419m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 16/21 | 07/06/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $13,000.00 | Navan | 2816m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 17.05L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 13/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3584m | GOOD | Kevin Sexton | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.2L | $3.75 |
| 2/18 | 26/04/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Navan | 2615m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/04/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Navan | 2816m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/13 | 23/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Limerick | 3264m | SOFT | Ben Kennedy | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 07/03/2025 | - | Q.R. | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | GOOD | N Burns | 67kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/02/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,499.00 | Naas | 3161m | SOFT | Ben Kennedy | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.45L | $26.00 |
| 11/14 | 23/09/2024 | - | 47-70 | $10,501.00 | Listowel | 2866m | GOOD | K G Kennedy | 60.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 15.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up for D M Simcock after 257 days, drawn barrier 4 with L Morris aboard. Last seen finishing 8th of 10 at Newmarket over 2816m on 9 Aug, beaten 35.7L at $4.5. Won at Yarmouth two runs prior and placed at Newbury. Can improve fresh and is not without hope.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,361.00 | Newmarket | 2816m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 35.7L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 24/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $10,821.00 | Newbury | 3218m | GOOD | Tyler Heard | 53kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 99/4 | 16/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 2816m | FIRM | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 999L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 27/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Yarmouth | 2831m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 2814m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 52.5kg | - | 6-6-5-6-6-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 1.25L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Georgia Dobie | 54kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/03/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-9-9-9-10-10-10 | 5 |
| 6.75L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Joey Haynes | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Georgia Dobie | 60.5kg | - | 10-10-11-11-11-10-9 | 1 |
| 13.35L | $301.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | Hayley Turner | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-9-10-10-10-10-10 | 4 |
| 35.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Hayley Turner | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-10-10-10-10-10 | 1 |
| 18.05L | $13.00 |