Southwell Race 1 - Free Race Evening Thursday 18th June Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
VOCITO (2) arrives off a last-start win at Uttoxeter over 3171m on good ground, scoring decisively and drops 3kg, making him the one to beat. PEP TALKING (4) is the main danger after a solid 2nd at Huntingdon over ~4000m, having previously won by a clear margin at Chepstow. SEAVIEW ROCK (1) was 2nd at Southwell over ~4100m beaten 0.75L and has a Leicester win this year, so rates a key chance back in trip. DUKE OF LUCKLEY (3) boasts a strong Southwell record but has been off since October and needs to rebound.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21-day turnaround after a close 2nd at Southwell over 4103m on 11 May, beaten 0.75L on good going with 77kg at $2.88 behind Dunkerque. Earlier won at Leicester over 3120m on heavy on 20 Jan as a $2.10 favourite, then disappointed next start at Newcastle in Class 3 when 8th of 9, beaten 26.5L. Now with C & A Pogson and down 2.5kg to 74.5kg, with James Bowen booked. Consistent profile suggests he can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.88 |
| 8/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $12,297.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Ben Sutton | 75kg | - | 2-2-3-5-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 3120m | HEAVY | Ben Sutton | 73.5kg | - | 5-5-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 3120m | GOOD | Ben Sutton | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-5-3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 8-day turnaround after a strong Uttoxeter 3171m Class 4 win on 24 May, scoring by 18L on Good with 76kg at $2.25. Prior run was 4th of 7 at Haydock over 3149m on 15 Apr, beaten 8.5L on Good with 66kg at $10. Also placed at Warwick over 3822m in Nov on Soft, 2nd by 12L at $34. Down 3kg and fitted with tongue tie and cheekpieces; can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 8 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 | 24/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,558.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $19,674.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Tom Hutsby | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 3822m | SOFT | Aidan Weaver | 75kg | - | 6-6-6-6-4-2-2 | 0 |
| 12L | $34.00 |
| 6/13 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3 | $17,214.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Aidan Weaver | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.17L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Aidan Weaver | 73.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Lewis Saunders | 73.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-6-8 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Lewis Saunders | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.55L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Lewis Saunders | 73kg | - | 2-2-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Lewis Saunders | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 25/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Perth | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | 3-3-4-6-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,477.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $1.95 |
| 1/12 | 07/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Stratford | 3282m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/07/2024 | - | Pro/Am Race | $24,247.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | Gina Andrews | 73.5kg | - | 5-8-7-6-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.75L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 17L | $1.73 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $1.73 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1L | $2.62 |
| 5/12 | 21/11/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Hereford | 4200m | GOOD | Shane Ocallaghan | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.75L | $18.00 |
| 2/14 | 02/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 3681m | SOFT | S Ocallaghan | 75.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 11L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 222 days and re-fitted with a visor. Won 3 from 3 at this trip and boasts a strong Southwell record of 4 wins, 1 second, 1 third from 6. Last prep tailed off in three runs before a break, but earlier placed efforts included 6th of 7 at Uttoxeter over 3213m on 29 Jun (71kg, $9.50) and 7th of 9 at Stratford over 3413m on 20 Jul. Can feature with a return to his preferred distance and conditions.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Worcester | 3319m | GOOD | James Best | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | GOOD | James Best | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 99/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | GOOD | James Best | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $23,609.00 | Stratford | 3413m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 65.55L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 1-1-2-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 34.25L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | James Best | 77kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Catterick | 3868m | GOOD | James Best | 76kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 23/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | James Best | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/13 | 25/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | James Best | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 19/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | James Best | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 20/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $12,443.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | GOOD | James Best | 75kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-6-6 | 0 |
| 35L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/04/2024 | - | Div 1 | $8,755.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | James Best | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.25L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 01/09/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3917m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $2.38 |
| 2/5 | 25/07/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Southwell | 3182m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.25L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 17.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2023 | - | 5 | $7,869.00 | Market Rasen | 3853m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2023 | - | 4 | $10,820.00 | Huntingdon | 3314m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $8.50 |
| 99/9 | 26/12/2022 | - | 4 | $16,156.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2022 | - | 5 | $7,892.00 | Catterick | 3150m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 25-day break after a solid 2nd at Huntingdon over 3995m on 7 May, beaten 4.75L on Good with 73.5kg at $2.25 by Hurricane Bay. Prior won at Chepstow over 3233m on 11 Apr by 9.1L on Good with 72.5kg at $3.50. Also placed at Kempton over 3621m on 23 Mar, 2nd by 1.5L at $4.50. Down 1kg and fitted with cheek pieces; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.14L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 3621m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,311.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 66kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | GOOD | Jack Andrews | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | - | 3-4-2-2-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 9L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-2-3-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 4200m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 76.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 76.5kg | - | 6-6-5-3-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $4.33 |
| 99/7 | 31/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 4023m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 69kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.80 |
| 1/13 | 01/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 69kg | - | 4-5-3-3-3-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/11 | 03/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-2-4-4-6 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,575.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/12 | 25/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Warwick | 3268m | GOOD | James Davies | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Hereford | 3225m | HEAVY | James Davies | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 7L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | SOFT | James Davies | 66kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | SOFT | James Davies | 68.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 103.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 13/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3822m | SOFT | James Davies | 73kg | - | - | 7 |
| 76.25L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip by 438m and down 1.5kg to 71kg after a 70-day break. Last start 6th of 6 at Kempton over 3621m on 23 Mar, beaten 47.5L on good, with 72.5kg at $6.50 behind Southoftheborder. Prior run 3rd of 7 at Chepstow over 3911m on 21 Feb, beaten 9L on soft, with 75.5kg at $8. Gear changes: tongue tie and cheek pieces on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 3621m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | SOFT | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-3-4-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 9L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 3268m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | - | 9-9-9-7-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | - | 6-6-7-6-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 27.25L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 77.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 28L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Cameron Iles | 72.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Plumpton | 3569m | GOOD | Cameron Iles | 74.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Cameron Iles | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $1.73 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | HEAVY | Cameron Iles | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.62 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Cameron Iles | 69kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 20/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | SOFT | Stan Sheppard | 68kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15L | $3.75 |
| 8/18 | 06/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 67.5kg | - | 8-5-6-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 23.35L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2024 | - | Div 1 | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 68.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.25L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 72kg | - | 5-5-6-6-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 19.25L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/03/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 70kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13L | $3.60 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | Stan Sheppard | 69.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-3-3 | 12 |
| 12.75L | $4.20 | |
| 12/17 | 12/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD TO SOFT | Stan Sheppard | 73.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 49L | $81.00 |
| 11/13 | 27/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | SOFT | Richard Patrick | 70kg | - | - | 7 |
| 62.5L | $201.00 |
| 10/14 | 14/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | Stan Sheppard | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/13 | 24/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 69.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 21.3L | $7.50 |