Southwell Race 7 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Novice Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
DISTORTED TRUTH (5) shaped well when 1.75L second at Kempton on debut. That was a promising start and can only improve for that performance. Could use experience to his benefit and looks the one to beat. SAILOR SONG (4) represents top Newmarket yard. One of two for connections but useful apprentice booked on this one perhaps makes him first choice. Expected to be primed for this and may give a bold showing. PURSUIT OF LOVE (3) is a smartly bred son of Sea The Stars. This distance looks suitable for debuting and warrants a market check first up. HIGH STORM (1) failed to build on a promising debutante effort when letting down favourite backers at Nottingham last October. Clearly felt capable of better and worth giving another chance racing for a yard that do particularly well on the all weather.
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Nottingham October 8 over 1700m, 4 len behind Wise Prince with 60.5kg at $2.90. On debut third in a small field at Redcar September 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yazin carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Likely improver who can start this prep in a strong way.
Last Starts 143 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | NOV 2 | $60,970.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:50.69 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $36,900.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:24.50 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 7 at Redcar on October 27 over 1800m, 19 len behind Bay Of Brilliance carrying 59kg at $34. Likely to need this hitout.
Last Starts 124 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 | 27/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1810m | Good Soft | George Downing | 59kg | 1:54.54 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Sea The Stars out of Linda Radlett. Should play a role in the finish.
Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Zarak out of A La Voile. Worth watching for a betting move.
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 58kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on January 19 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Helga carrying 58kg at $4.30. In the market that day so she lived up to expectations.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58kg | 2:22.69 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 4 len behind Knowledge carrying 53kg at $8. Looking to others.
Last Starts 42 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 | 17/01/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $22,140.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 53kg | 1:43.66 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |