Southwell Race 3 - Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap
BETELGEUSE (5) is thoroughly unexposed. This impressive 9L winner tackling track and trip first up last campaign disappointed on only other start. Likely there was a valid excuse given subsequent absence and is expected to return in top form and prove hard to beat. SHIPSHAPE (6) built on reappearance when a good 2L second at Wolverhampton. Now third up could be fully primed and can improve again. Keep safe. MIO AMICO (1) managed to win twice and place twice last four starts. Goes particularly well for this apprentice jockey and looks set to give another big performance. SYCAMORE GAP (7) was off the track for eighteen months prior to a promising reappearance fifth. Might strip fitter and give an improved showing. Likely threat to all.

Jockey: K S Mchugh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 6 over 3200m, 1.3 len behind Now The Eagle carrying 59kg at $6. The race before that scored a big 5.5 len win at Chelmsford March 7 over 2800m defeating Queensland Boy with 57.5kg at $4. Well placed. Sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/04/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Kyle Mchugh | 59kg | 3:34.71 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 57.5kg | 3:01.03 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $18,290.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 59.5kg | 3:04.22 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | NS | Kyle Mchugh | 56.5kg | 2:33.68 | 2-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/12/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 3:05.80 | 1-5-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 20/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 56kg | 3:08.44 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 3312m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 3:44.89 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2025 | 64 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 57.5kg | 2:58.86 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | 2:04.74 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 23.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2025 | 27 | NOV 3U | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Fred Daly | 59kg | 1:36.58 | 5-8-5 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 3 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Fred Daly | 59kg | 1:39.70 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Chepstow October 11 over 3900m, 34 len behind Rambo T carrying 69.5kg at $13. Previously first up; third of 9 at Ludlow February 19 2025 over 3200m, 7 len behind Continuance carrying 75.5kg at $2.50. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 11/10/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Kielan Woods | 69.5kg | 4:50.00 | 10-9-9 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/09/2025 | 26 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Oscar Palmer | 59kg | 2:32.07 | 9-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2025 | 40 | NOV 3U | $18,510.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good Soft | Oscar Palmer | 60kg | 2:35.78 | 7-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/07/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 3U | $108,900.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Kielan Woods | 74kg | 4:00.86 | 12-10-9 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/06/2025 | 48 | OPEN MDN 3U | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 64.5kg | 3:03.20 | 7-4-6 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 75kg | 4:18.56 | 6-6-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.91 |
| 0/17 | 04/04/2025 | 25 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Tommie M O'brien | 67kg | 3:58.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,650.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73.5kg | 4:03.19 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2025 | 108 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 3:50.47 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/11/2024 | 253 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,680.00 | Carlisle | 3449m | Good Soft | Nick Slatter | 77kg | 4:21.53 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/4 | 24/02/2024 | 30 | WFA NOVHDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Heavy | Nick Slatter | 73.5kg | 5:11.70 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 54.0L | $1.67 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 9 at this track on January 22 over 2800m, 4 len behind Prince Quattro carrying 63kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign 6th of 14 at this track on September 2 over 2200m, 14 len behind Race To The Stars with 62kg at $81. Can run a bold race.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/01/2026 | 63 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 63kg | 3:13.07 | 2-1-7 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 20/11/2025 | 54 | MDN 3U | $13,470.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 61.5kg | 2:11.88 | 7-4-6 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/09/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 63.5kg | 2:37.99 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/09/2025 | 178 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 62kg | 2:24.75 | 8-8-6 | 13 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/03/2025 | 51 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 4:25.09 | 1-8-9 | 0 |
| 53.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2025 | 20 | WFA APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 4:08.10 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 27/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 4:07.40 | 4-6-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on March 25 over 2400m, 23 len behind Yaa Min carrying 60kg at $13. At only start last preparation 5th of 9 at Kempton Park on December 27 over 3200m, 28 len behind Maestro Conti with 70kg at $41. Hard to get excited about his chances.
Last Starts 21 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 | 25/03/2026 | 88 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 60kg | 2:31.68 | - | 6 |
| 23.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2025 | 74 | JHDLE 3 | $54,450.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 70kg | 3:49.93 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/10/2025 | 19 | NOV 3U | $13,280.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 2:09.76 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/09/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $13,280.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 2:12.37 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 2:28.20 | 7-4-5 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track October 31 over 2800m, 6 len behind Dance Time with 58.5kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 9 len win. This track October 16 over 2800m defeating Yurinov with 60.5kg at $2.80. In the right race and sure to go well.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 58.5kg | 3:08.69 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | 68 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 60.5kg | 3:07.24 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.75 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 56kg | 2:58.54 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 56kg | 3:04.41 | 8-8-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58kg | 3:08.11 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2025 | 62 | HCP APP 3 | $14,760.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good Soft | Finley Marsh | 60kg | 2:37.99 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2025 | 210 | NOV 3 | $73,800.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 2:38.77 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2024 | 31 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1609m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:40.46 | 5-8-7 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 1:47.08 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track on March 11 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Velvet Red with 61kg at $23. Last start 2nd of 10 at Wolverhampton on March 31 over 2800m, 2 len behind Tuba with 62kg at $8.50. Cherry-ripe now and sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 15 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 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | David Probert | 62kg | 3:04.22 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/03/2026 | 141 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 2:36.95 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/14 | 21/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 2:06.85 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/10/2025 | 234 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 2:09.59 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 1:40.99 | 4-4-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2025 | 44 | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 55.5kg | 1:41.50 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 9/13 | 04/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:39.96 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 5th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 2400m, 8 len behind Jack Andrea carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on January 22 2024 over 1400m, 8 len behind Only In Jakarta with 64.5kg at $41. Rates highly and should do much better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/04/2026 | 558 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 2:34.97 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/09/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 60kg | 2:43.76 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.33 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2024 | 13 | APP HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | NS | Jamie Spencer | 61kg | 2:43.97 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2024 | 8 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Heavy | Clifford Lee | 60kg | 2:33.89 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 2:46.34 | 7-8-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 12/13 | 13/08/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 63kg | 2:38.53 | 3-10-12 | 7 |
| 47.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2024 | 5 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 2:21.41 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/07/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good Soft | Mark Winn | 61kg | 2:25.53 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 28/06/2024 | 11 | APP HCP 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | NS | Simon Walker | 70.5kg | 2:12.83 | 10-9-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/06/2024 | 37 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 2816m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 3:16.53 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2024 | 9 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good | Sam Feilden | 59kg | 3:02.55 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Finlay Bassett
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Wolverhampton on March 31 over 2800m, 6 len behind Tuba with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Wolverhampton on October 6 over 3320m, 0.8 len behind Lillistar with 62.5kg at $17. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 31/03/2026 | 131 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | William Cox | 60kg | 3:04.22 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | William Cox | 60kg | 3:08.44 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/11/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 3:42.29 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | William Cox | 61kg | 3:39.08 | 3-1-7 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | Neutral | William Cox | 62.5kg | 3:42.61 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/09/2025 | 92 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | William Cox | 61kg | 3:11.24 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/06/2025 | 38 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 3329m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 57kg | 3:42.62 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2025 | 27 | HCP APP 4U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | Good | Josephine Gordon | 60kg | 3:28.54 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/04/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | Good | Gina Mangan | 59.5kg | 3:36.60 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/03/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | 3:02.08 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 3:03.62 | 4-1-3 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |