Southwell Race 2 - Betuk Winter Derby Stakes (Group 3)
The John and Thady Gosden team have won four of the last six renewals of this contest and MILITARY ACADEMY (5) could provide them with another. He looked good winning the Listed Floodlit Stakes tackling a similar trip at Kempton in November. More to offer with first-time cheekpieces fitted after being gelded. ROYAL CHAMPION (3) holds G1 form and maintains solid claims after beating a subsequent winner in the 2000m Listed Quebec Stakes at Lingfield AW during December. The talented PERSICA (6) commands respect down in class on his first outing since finishing eighth in the G1 Champion Stakes at Ascot last October. CHAMPAGNE PRINCE (4) may get involved.

Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run in a small field at this track on January 31 over 2200m, 6 len behind Champagne Prince carrying 59kg at $19. The race before that ran last of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on January 17 over 2040m, 26 len behind Old Harrovian with 62.5kg at $19. Looking to others.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | WFA 4U | $49,020.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 59kg | 2:23.29 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
9/9 | 17/01/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 62.5kg | 2:09.31 | - | 6 |
| 26.0L | $19.00 |
6/6 | 26/12/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $46,490.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 62kg | 2:37.74 | - | 3 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 06/12/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $46,490.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 2:09.84 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 16/11/2024 | 176 | LR OPEN 3U | $90,750.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 2:08.08 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
4/6 | 24/05/2024 | 37 | LR OPEN 4U | $110,700.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | Good | David Egan | 58.5kg | 2:06.82 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 17/04/2024 | 19 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | 1:47.51 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
7/14 | 29/03/2024 | 34 | HCP 4U | $362,990.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Dylan B McMonagle | 61kg | 2:10.71 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
4/6 | 24/02/2024 | 30 | G3 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 2:24.15 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
6/6 | 25/01/2024 | 58 | 4U | $45,370.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 2:23.45 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
2/14 | 28/11/2023 | 24 | LR OPEN 3U | $86,670.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57kg | 1:55.37 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck at this track January 31 over 2800m defeating Robusto carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 24 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Sol Cayo with 67.5kg at $13. Looking to others this time around.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $18,920.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 60.5kg | 3:08.42 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
2/8 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | APP HCP 4U | $16,870.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Stephanie Dorey | 67.5kg | 2:28.58 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
7/9 | 20/12/2024 | 38 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 61kg | 2:39.28 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 12/11/2024 | 122 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 62kg | 3:03.33 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
11/11 | 13/07/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good | Jonny Peate | 62kg | 2:36.64 | - | 5 |
| 19.0L | $81.00 |
5/10 | 18/06/2024 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 4:31.25 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $4.00 |
1/12 | 02/06/2024 | 107 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 4:05.43 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.38 |
5/10 | 16/02/2024 | 46 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 61kg | 1:57.42 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
7/11 | 01/01/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 54.5kg | 3:43.80 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
3/9 | 15/12/2023 | 34 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 64.5kg | 3:32.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
4/13 | 11/11/2023 | 23 | NOVHCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 59kg | 2:47.56 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 53 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Lingfield All Weather LR Quebec Stakes December 31 over 2000m defeating Tyrrhenian Sea carrying 61.5kg at $1.80. Before that second last of 11 at Flemington in the G1 Mackinnon on November 9 over 2000m, 10 len behind Via Sistina with 59kg at $26. In form and looks a top chance again.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 31/12/2024 | 52 | LR OPEN 3U | $96,060.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | 2:02.77 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.83 |
10/11 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,010,325.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 59kg | 2:01.86 | 2-5-10 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
2/11 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $403,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 3 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 1:34.88 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
6/10 | 05/10/2024 | 363 | LR OPEN 4U | $176,725.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Soft 6 | Mark Zahra | 61kg | 1:23.14 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $3.75 |
2/5 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Heavy | Jim Byrne | 1:03.23 | - | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 08/10/2023 | 71 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,162,791.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 2012m | Y | James Doyle | 57kg | 2:03.65 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
3/5 | 29/07/2023 | 39 | G2 OPEN 3U | $223,750.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 2:10.17 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
1/16 | 20/06/2023 | 39 | LR OPEN 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 2:07.55 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
5/6 | 12/05/2023 | 209 | G2 OPEN 4U | $215,580.00 | Chester | 2112m | Soft | Jack Mitchell | 58.5kg | 2:13.98 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
9/9 | 15/10/2022 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,203,390.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 2:09.46 | - | 8 |
| 120.1L | $51.00 |
1/11 | 17/09/2022 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,750.00 | Ayr | 2012m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | 2:06.20 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
3/6 | 27/08/2022 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $104,350.00 | Windsor | 2012m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 2:03.01 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2.75 len at this track January 31 over 2200m defeating Eydon carrying 58kg at $2.10. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Kempton Park All Weather LR Wild Flower Stakes December 11 over 2420m defeating Eydon carrying 59kg at $3. One of the contenders.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 31/01/2025 | 51 | WFA 4U | $49,020.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 2:23.29 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
1/5 | 11/12/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $83,030.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NS | William Buick | 59kg | 2:32.43 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 21/11/2024 | 47 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 56kg | 2:33.97 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
1/10 | 05/10/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 59kg | 2:32.86 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
6/13 | 12/09/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 2:34.84 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
13/16 | 24/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 54.5kg | 2:57.85 | - | 10 |
| 39.5L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 10/08/2024 | 28 | HCP 3 | $132,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Rachel Venniker | 60.5kg | 2:35.23 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
11/13 | 13/07/2024 | 86 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | Jonny Peate | 55kg | 1:38.23 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
7/7 | 18/04/2024 | 131 | G3 OPEN C 3 | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:35.09 | - | 4 |
| 21.0L | $23.00 |
1/4 | 09/12/2023 | 18 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Good Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 61.5kg | 1:30.56 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
1/5 | 21/11/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $46,930.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:24.55 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning to post a big 3.5 len win. Kempton Park All Weather LR Floodlit Stakes November 4 over 2420m defeating Aimeric with 58kg at $2. On debut favourite; won by 1.75 len Hamilton Park August 23 over 2200m on heavy track defeating The Reverend with 59kg at $2.80. In form and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 110 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 | 04/11/2024 | 38 | LR OPEN 3U | $83,030.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:29.79 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
2/5 | 27/09/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $98,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 2:34.95 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $1.91 |
1/6 | 13/09/2024 | 21 | NOV 3U | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 62kg | 2:09.82 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.88 |
1/8 | 23/08/2024 | - | NOV 3U | $72,600.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Heavy | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:28.42 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ascot in the G1 Champion Stakes October 19 over 2000m, soft track; 7 len behind Anmaat carrying 58.5kg at $51. Previously first up; third in a small field at Kempton Park All Weather April 6 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Notable Speech with 60kg at $9. Expected to atone.
Last Starts 126 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 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,359,430.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Soft | Sean Levey | 58.5kg | 2:08.96 | - | 12 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
1/9 | 21/09/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $108,900.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Sean Levey | 57kg | 2:05.99 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
3/7 | 24/08/2024 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $127,050.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Soft | Sean Levey | 57kg | 2:07.71 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
1/10 | 06/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $90,060.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Soft | Sean Levey | 59kg | 2:10.00 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
11/19 | 20/06/2024 | 19 | HCP 3 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:30.04 | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
1/12 | 01/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Soft | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:11.15 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
4/13 | 18/05/2024 | 42 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Sean Levey | 58kg | 2:04.36 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
3/5 | 06/04/2024 | 210 | C 3 | $53,610.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Sean Levey | 60kg | 1:40.25 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
1/6 | 09/09/2023 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Pat Dobbs | 61.5kg | 1:42.87 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
10/22 | 24/08/2023 | 8 | 2 | $490,020.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:10.38 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 16/08/2023 | 3 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:15.78 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Pride Stakes October 11 over 2000m, 7 len behind Lady Boba with 59.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Naas in the LR March 24 over 2100m, in the wet; 19 len behind Sunchart carrying 58kg at $15. Hard to have.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/15 | 11/10/2024 | 26 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Soft | David Egan | 59.5kg | 2:05.27 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
6/14 | 15/09/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $272,730.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 59kg | 2:06.27 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
4/8 | 14/08/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $95,390.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 1:58.94 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
6/9 | 17/07/2024 | 6 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $86,720.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:41.63 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
6/14 | 11/07/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 63.5kg | 1:55.40 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 22/05/2024 | 59 | LR OPEN F 4U | $85,300.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 2:07.50 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 24/03/2024 | 196 | LR OPEN 4U | $69,370.00 | Naas | 2112m | Heavy | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 2:31.36 | - | 6 |
| 19.0L | $15.00 |
10/11 | 10/09/2023 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3U | $367,910.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GY | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 2:07.89 | - | 10 |
| 10.8L | $29.00 |
3/14 | 13/08/2023 | 12 | LR OPEN F 3U | $95,390.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 2:10.79 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
9/18 | 01/08/2023 | 31 | HCP 3U | $208,120.00 | Galway | 1709m | YS | Gavin Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:50.58 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
1/15 | 01/07/2023 | 475 | HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Amy Jo Hayes | 56.5kg | 2:09.06 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |