Southwell Race 1 - Ladies Day Sunday 16Th August Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
SMURFETTE (4) rediscovered her form this season since moving from the Dan Skelton stable. Was a good winner when well supported over course and distance on soft ground three weeks ago and could prove hard to beat. COPSHILL LAD (3) scored on chase debut at Hereford in November. Managed to hold his form well since though not been seen since finishing fifth at Market Rasen in the Lincolnshire National. Better expected. LILTING VERSE (2) is given a chance by the assessor after several disappointing results. ICAQUE DE L'ISLE (1) was pulled up in the Devon National at Exeter last month and this will be more realistic.

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Resumes off a 32 day letup. Last run pulled up at Exeter on February 20 over 6100m. Before that won by 0.5 len Lingfield on January 19 over 4700m slow going defeating Thruthelookinglass carrying 76kg at $9 in a steeplechase. On his best form could prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 20/02/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $45,370.00 | Exeter | 6135m | Heavy | Harry Bannister | 65.5kg | 8:31.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 4727m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 76kg | 6:23.60 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 6:02.57 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/11/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good Soft | Tom Hutsby | 74kg | 6:38.02 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 22/10/2025 | 253 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Bannister | 74.5kg | 5:14.33 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/02/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Heavy | Harry Bannister | 76kg | 6:34.27 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.62 |
| 3/11 | 25/01/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 75kg | 5:22.98 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 09/12/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Lingfield | 4727m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 75.5kg | 6:26.00 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/13 | 10/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,270.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 73kg | 6:23.45 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 16/10/2024 | 205 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 74kg | 6:23.89 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2024 | 54 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Harry Bannister | 76kg | 5:04.73 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Fern O'Brien
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished seventh of 11 runners at Chepstow on February 13 over 4700m, on slow going 35 len behind The Big Reveal carrying 73.5kg at $15. Last start finished fourth in a small field at this track on March 2 over 4900m, on slow going 10 len behind Smurfette with 72.5kg at $6.50. Has been racing well. Might improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 72.5kg | 6:41.83 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 13/02/2026 | 63 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 73.5kg | 6:30.04 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good Soft | Fern O'brien | 68.5kg | 6:09.00 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/13 | 28/10/2025 | 195 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,870.00 | Ffos Las | 5129m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 71kg | 6:30.11 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $19,330.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Connor Brace | 74kg | 6:04.68 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $35,350.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Fern O'brien | 64.5kg | 6:27.95 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,720.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Fern O'brien | 71.5kg | 6:32.90 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 73kg | 6:38.78 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $7.00 |
| 0/13 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $63,520.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 70.5kg | 6:29.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/4 | 13/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,580.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 71.5kg | 6:01.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 23/11/2024 | 41 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 75.5kg | 6:06.59 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 5 of 9 starters at Market Rasen December 26 over 5500m, 22 len behind Red Delta carrying 69kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Hereford November 3 over 5000m defeating Gris Majeur carrying 73.5kg at $2.40. Capable and looks a top-three chance.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 5532m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 69kg | 7:38.26 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 6:28.60 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | 198 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 6:24.98 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.38 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Heavy | Alice Stevens | 70kg | 7:02.89 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 5:59.45 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 76kg | 6:51.90 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/17 | 24/01/2025 | 62 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 75kg | 6:08.50 | 2-2-5 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2024 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 6:13.55 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 07/10/2024 | 259 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Soft | Alice Stevens | 76kg | 5:27.27 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 99/10 | 22/01/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,070.00 | Plumpton | 5029m | Soft | H Cobden | 75.5kg | 6:26.17 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2023 | 43 | HDLE HCP 3U | $22,690.00 | Fakenham | 4727m | Soft | Harry Reed | 76kg | 6:49.47 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last outing favourite; won by a nose this track on March 2 over 4900m on rain affected going defeating Storminhome with 70.5kg at $2.90 in a steeplechase. Before that finished third of 7 starters at Market Rasen on February 1 over 4800m, slow track; 14 len behind Immortal Fame carrying 71kg at $3.80. Definite winning chance. In form and will take some stopping.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/03/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 70.5kg | 6:41.83 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 71kg | 6:44.83 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 31/12/2025 | 400 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 72.5kg | 6:43.09 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2024 | 26 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good | Gina Andrews | 74kg | 6:37.81 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/16 | 31/10/2024 | 37 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 70.5kg | 5:45.16 | 8-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 24/09/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 73kg | 4:51.23 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2024 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Jack Andrews | 74.5kg | 5:28.34 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/07/2024 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,430.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | Jack Andrews | 70.5kg | 4:13.49 | 7-3-6 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Jack Andrews | 69.5kg | 5:03.94 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 19/05/2024 | 12 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $12,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 75kg | 4:09.46 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2024 | 27 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 75kg | 3:49.90 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after four months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Market Rasen November 13 over 4300m. When resuming last campaign 3 of 8 runners at Worcester July 17 over 4600m, 1.75 len behind Grillon De Monty with 76kg at $15. Appears tested in this line up fresh.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 13/11/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 75kg | 5:54.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/10/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,380.00 | Market Rasen | 3853m | Good | Jack Andrews | 75kg | 5:13.70 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Jack Andrews | 74kg | 5:02.10 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Jack Andrews | 75kg | 5:21.80 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2025 | 81 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 6:05.10 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/04/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | L E Williams | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $1.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/04/2025 | 43 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | L E Williams | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/16 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | L E Williams | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/02/2025 | 22 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Good | L E Williams | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.9L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2025 | 46 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | L E Williams | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/11/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4224m | SH | L Williams | 71kg | 5:50.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |