Southwell Race 5 - Festive Fixtures At Southwell Racecourse Mares' Novices' Hurdle
MADAM SPEAKER (6) In the money when 3rd last start at Uttoxeter and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Rates a winning chance. CELESTIAL FLOW (2) First appearance at the races 5yo by Maxios for trainer Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls. Watch for a sign in the market. CRYSTALATE (4) In the money when 2nd last time at Worcester and solid career start. Will be trying to topple them late. Goes close. CLONDAW PARK (3) Resuming after a break of 41 weeks. Was in the hunt for a long way when 3rd beaten by 4 3/4L last run in a hurdle at Chepstow. Strong chance.

Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
At $51.00 not up to scratch when 11th last time in a hurdle at Uttoxeter but fitter for debut run. Very difficult to back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 30/10/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.6L | $51.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls 5yo by Maxios having first race start. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 70kgs
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Comments
Fresh from a spell of 41 weeks. Solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 3rd beaten by 4 3/4L last run in a hurdle at Chepstow. Nice value bet.
Last Starts 289 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-2-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $2.50 |
| 99/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last time at Worcester and good career start. Can go through the gears. Should go very close.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/10/2026 | - | 4 | $5,902.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | H J Horgan | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.06L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 68kg | - | 5-6-6-6-5-4-3 | 0 |
| - | $2.75 |
| 4/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $5,902.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 71kg | - | 8-8-7-5-6-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 26 week break. Came on strongly to finish 2nd when beaten by 1 3/4L last run at this venue. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 68kg | - | 5-4-6-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 18/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 70kg | - | 7-8-7-9-9-8-5 | 0 |
| 18.05L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last start at Uttoxeter and promising career start. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 27 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 | 16/10/2026 | - | 4-5Y CL5 MARES | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Daniel Williams | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.69L | $1.45 |
| 2/20 | 21/03/2026 | - | Open NH Flat Race | $207,565.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 65kg | - | 4-7-8-8-5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/14 | 25/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | - | 6-5-5-5-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $4.33 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $67.00 and lacklustre showing when 8th last start in a hurdle at Worcester but was on debut last time. Take on trust.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/10/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD TO SOFT | Charlie Todd | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.4L | $67.00 |