Southwell Race 4 - Summer Fun At Southwell Racecourse 'National Hunt' Mdn Hurdle (Gbb Race)
KATARCICE (3) sets the standard after back-to-back seconds at Huntingdon, most recently beaten 1.75L over 4155m, and looks ready to strike. HAWK'S ROCK (2) is a key chance dropping in trip after 4th at Cartmel over 4454m and a prior 3rd at Downpatrick. WAY MAKER (6) brings winning bumper form and was 3rd at Perth over 3261m last time, adding depth. KINGOFTHEFRONTIER (4) was 3rd on debut at Uttoxeter over 3171m and can progress. BOOM BOOM BORIS (1) and THE HOSTAGE (5) need sharp improvement on recent efforts.
Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 589 days. Last start 10th of 10 at Sedgefield over 3381m on 20 Oct, beaten 53.75L on good going with 68.5kg at $151, behind Count Of Vendome. Carries 72kg now and switches to Harry Bannister for Sara Ender. Needs to lift but can improve with the run.
Last Starts 589 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Aaron Anderson | 68.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 53.75L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 72kgs
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Comes off a 9-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Cartmel over 4454m on 23 May, beaten 5.5L on good going with 69.5kg at $6.50 behind Loch Cuan. Prior run produced a 3rd at Downpatrick over 4389m on 8 May, 11.2L off Roc Dino at $10. Six-year-old gelding for J J Hanlon with cheek pieces on and Paddy Hanlon sticking, up 2.5kg from last start. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.2L | $10.00 |
| 12/13 | 16/11/2025 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | - | 6-7-5-9-12-12-12 | 0 |
| 45.45L | $29.00 |
| 2/16 | 31/07/2025 | - | 5UP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3621m | GOOD | Fred Maguire | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | P J Cody | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.75L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 72kgs
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Has been around the mark with 2nds at Huntingdon on 7 May over 4155m (good) beaten 1.75L at $2.20, and on 4 Apr over 3173m beaten 2L at $7.50 after racing handy. Also 3rd there on 11 Mar over 3173m, 5.25L off Samwell at $4.33. Carries 72kg again with Jack Hogan for F O'Brien; tongue tie on. Consistent profile and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 07/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/03/2026 | - | Conditional/Amateurs | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Fern Obrien | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $4.33 |
Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 72kgs
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Placed on debut 30 days ago at Uttoxeter over 3171m on good, 3rd of 7 at $4.60, beaten 4.75L by Final Surprise with 72.5kg. Carries 72kg here, down 0.5kg. Five-year-old gelding trained by John Dawson with C O'Farrell to ride. Can improve off that first-up run and has place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $4.60 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72kgs
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Has been around the mark without placing in three starts this season. Last start 8th of 8 at Uttoxeter over 4011m on 16 May, beaten 64L on good, with 70kg at $101 behind Chicker. Prior run 11th of 11 at Hereford over 3267m on 16 Apr, beaten 47.5L on good with 72.5kg at $15. Steps out quickly again and needs improvement; has place claims if lifting.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Joe Anderson | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 5-6-5-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 30L | $9.00 |
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 72kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Perth over 3261m on 14 May, beaten 14.25L on good going with 72.5kg at $4.20 behind Kibris. Earlier finished 11th of 20 at Newbury over 3281m on 21 Mar on good ground at $34. Twice a GBB Race winner last summer at Bangor (3351m) and Stratford (3282m), both on good, and carries 72kg here for James Bowen for M Bowen. Can feature with a repeat of his latest Perth effort.
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 | 14/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.25L | $4.20 |
| 11/20 | 21/03/2026 | - | Open NH Flat Race | $207,565.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | James Bowen | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 69kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11L | $3.75 |