Southwell Race 7 - Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap
MARRA DONNA (3) brings the most consistent recent form, finishing 2nd at Lingfield over 1011m, beaten just 0.05L, and placing in her last three starts including a close 3rd at Southwell over this trip. TAAKLAM (4) also appeals, coming off a 3rd at Newcastle over 1207m, beaten 0.7L, and has another recent placing at the same track. BARRY THE WORM (8) resumes after winning last start at Wolverhampton over 1225m, while BELLING THE CAT (12) has placed twice in her last three, including a 2nd at Newcastle and a 4th at Redcar last start. CARNATION QUEEN (9) is a previous winner at York and was 5th at Newcastle last time. Marra Donna (3) and Taaklam (4) look the leading chances, with Barry The Worm (8), Belling The Cat (12), and Carnation Queen (9) also in the mix.
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 8th of 10 at Lingfield over 1409m on 27 Mar, beaten 2.81L with 60.5kg at $4.50 behind Mighty Vega. Prior to that, ran 5th at Goodwood over 1207m, beaten 9L at $8. Has yet to place from four starts. Can improve back in trip but needs to lift.
Last Starts 35 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 | 27/03/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.81L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | George David Wood | 60.5kg | - | 3-5-4-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 9L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,706.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 59kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.25L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | George David Wood | 59kg | - | 6-6-6-6-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.05L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at Newcastle over 1005m on 20 Apr, beaten 3.65L with 60.5kg at $23 behind Enter Sandman. Ran 8th at Carlisle prior, and finished 4th at Beverley three back, beaten just 1.15L. Steps up in trip today and remains a maiden after four starts. Can improve with the extra distance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 20/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.65L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,296.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57kg | - | 2-3-4-5-7-8 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.15L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 58kg | - | 6-7-7-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.25L | $13.00 |
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 6 at Lingfield over 1011m on 27 Mar, beaten just 0.05L by Mister Moet with 53kg at $4.33. Placed in all three runs since resuming, including a close 3rd at Southwell over this trip. Steps up 210m in distance and carries 60.5kg. Consistent form suggests she can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 1011m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.05L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.55L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57kg | - | 5-4-4-3-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.85L | $2.62 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | - | 5-3-1-1-1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $2.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | - | 8-9-9-9-8-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.95L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Stephen Donohoe | 58kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-8 | 10 |
| 18L | $14.00 |
Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 13 at Newcastle over 1207m on 13 Apr, beaten 0.7L with 60.5kg at $5. Also placed at Newcastle two runs back, finishing 3rd over the same trip. Has been consistent this season with two placings from four starts. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | - | 6-3-4-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.15L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 03/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-1-6-8 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Ffos Las | 1005m | GOOD | George Downing | 59kg | - | 10-8-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.15L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Last start finished 6th of 10 at Catterick over 1005m on 8 Apr, beaten 2.15L with 60kg at $13 behind Rotokura Belle. Steps up in trip to 1221m here. Has yet to place in five career runs but has shown some mid-field ability. Can improve with the rise in distance.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.15L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | SOFT | Ben Robinson | 59kg | - | 5-6-5-8-7-9 | 6 |
| 21.65L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.55L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,772.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 58kg | - | 7-6-4-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 57kg | - | 11-10-10-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 8th of 10 at Catterick over 1005m on 8 Apr, beaten 3L at $11. Steps up in trip to 1221m here. Has not placed in seven career runs. Needs to lift to feature.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | David Nolan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | David Nolan | 60kg | - | 13-14-14-14-12-9 | 13 |
| 9.25L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 17/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | David Nolan | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | David Nolan | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-5-7 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,787.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | SOFT | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-4-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | David Nolan | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-7 | 5 |
| 7.25L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Last start won at Wolverhampton over 1225m on 22 Nov, coming from midfield to score by 0.75L with 60kg at $12. Placed at Chelmsford two runs back, finishing 3rd behind Flash Rascal over 1207m. Returns from a 159-day break and drops slightly in weight. Can feature with a repeat of his last effort.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60kg | - | 5-6-5-4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2Y CL6 | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.95L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Georgia Dobie | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-4-5-6 | 3 |
| 12.55L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Georgia Dobie | 60kg | - | 6-7-7-7-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Georgia Dobie | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6-9-9 | 6 |
| 14.65L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Georgia Dobie | 57.5kg | - | 7-8-8-8-9-5 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 57.5kg | - | 6-7-8-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 11L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comments
Last start finished 5th of 13 at Newcastle over 1207m on 13 Apr, beaten 2.45L with 59.5kg at $12 behind Pivotal Terms. Won at York four runs back over 1207m in a Class 3, defeating U Turn at $23. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 1 for this. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.45L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 59.5kg | - | 7-5-5-5-4-6 | 11 |
| 5.55L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1413m | SOFT | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.25L | $8.00 |
| 1/15 | 13/06/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 57kg | - | 9-12-10-9-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 52.5kg | - | 9-7-8-4-5 | 1 |
| 3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 58kg | - | 8-7-7-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 16L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Mikkel Mortensen
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd at Southwell three starts back over 1000m, beaten just 0.23L by Life After Love at $21. Last start finished 8th of 11 at Newcastle over 1005m, 4.9L from Enter Sandman at $12. Steps up in trip with a 5kg weight rise. Has place claims if she finds her best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 20/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Taryn Langley | 52.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 61.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.25L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/03/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 6 HCP | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.23L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Lingfield | 1011m | GOOD | Jonny Peate | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | William Carver | 59kg | - | 9-9-9-10-11-10 | 8 |
| 8.85L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | William Carver | 61kg | - | 5-6-6-5-8-8-8 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | William Carver | 57.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | William Carver | 58kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Brighton | 1202m | GOOD | Saffie Osborne | 57.5kg | - | 5-6-5-4-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.75L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Rose Dawes
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after a 99-day break. Last start finished 6th of 7 at Lingfield over 1207m on 21 Jan, beaten 8.1L at $3.75. Placed 3rd at Southwell over this trip two back, beaten 2.25L behind Grey Horizon. Can improve fresh and has place claims at this distance.
Last Starts 100 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 | 21/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | - | Div 2 | $14,755.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | George David Wood | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-8-8-8 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $4.33 |
| 10/12 | 22/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | - | 7-8-6-4-5-6-10 | 5 |
| 10.85L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | - | 7-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.55L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | - | 8-8-9-9-7-8-8 | 2 |
| 22.15L | $12.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Redcar over 1204m on 20 Apr, beaten 3.3L with 54kg at $5.50. Runner-up at Newcastle two starts back over 1207m, finishing 1.25L behind Liquid Cooled at $15. Has placed once from five starts and steps up slightly in trip. Can feature with a repeat of her Newcastle effort.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,901.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GD/FM(GD PL) | Andrew Mullen | 54kg | - | 4-3-3-4-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | David Nolan | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-3-6-2-2 | 12 |
| 1.25L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.45L | $201.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | David Nolan | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-6 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | David Nolan | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 20.75L | $51.00 |