Southwell Race 4 - Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
MARNIER (1) secured an impressive 4.75L victory in a 2400m Lingfield Park AW maiden before finishing a disappointing seventh in a Kempton Park AW handicap. Can bounce back. LADY RIDGEWOOD (4) managed to turn three placed efforts into a maiden victory scoring by 3.5L a 2000m Chelmsford maiden last August. Now represents a new trainer. May gain a double. DESERT SHADOW (3) disappointed on seasonal reappearance finishing last of twelve in a Meydan handicap. Improvement expected. NEW YORK MINUTE (2) cannot be discounted holding winning form at this track. Needs to offer more than a last-start eighth.

Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 6 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Topteam carrying 60kg at $4.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 5 len at Lingfield All Weather November 4 over 2400m defeating Shayhana with 60.5kg at $1.60. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 18 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 | 06/04/2026 | 153 | HCP 4U | $30,270.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 2:31.35 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/3 | 04/11/2025 | 32 | MDN 3U | $12,400.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:31.99 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.57 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | 115 | NOV 3U | $36,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:36.28 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 10/06/2025 | 12 | OPEN MDN 3 | $15,280.00 | Salisbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:34.63 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.53 |
| 2/5 | 29/05/2025 | 22 | OPEN NOV 3 | $19,930.00 | Yarmouth | 2307m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:28.24 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2025 | 26 | OPEN MDN 3 | $45,370.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:13.61 | 5-2-4 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $2.38 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2025 | - | NOV 3 | $73,800.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:07.36 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Newcastle All Weather January 16 over 3300m, 11 len behind Duke Of Oxford carrying 55kg at $8. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Leicester June 3 over 1650m, 11 len behind Archivist with 59.5kg at $6. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 98 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 | 16/01/2026 | 37 | HCP 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 55kg | 3:30.92 | 5-6-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 3:29.40 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 3312m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 3:38.61 | 7-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Southwell | 3312m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 3:42.54 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 2:59.52 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 6/12 | 25/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 3:07.11 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 32.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3419m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 3:48.90 | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 60kg | 2:35.69 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/11 | 03/06/2025 | 230 | OPEN MDN 3U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 1657m | Good | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 1:42.69 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2024 | 32 | MDN 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Heavy | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:52.31 | 7-7-7-7-7-6-5-4 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $95,140.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:38.52 | 8-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 12 at Meydan on March 13 over 2410m, 20 len behind Will Scarlet carrying 57kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Nottingham on May 20 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Serenity Blue with 58kg at $2.40. Better than the last run suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 13/03/2026 | 195 | HCP75-95 3U | $72,797.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 2:32.90 | - | 6 |
| 20.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $56,550.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 2:04.73 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | 56 | HCP 3 | $21,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 2:09.40 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 9/12 | 12/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:32.06 | 6-11-9 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/05/2025 | 19 | OPEN NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:11.19 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/11 | 01/05/2025 | 90 | NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 2:05.95 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $219,298.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Ben Coen | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2025 | - | COND 3 | $131,579.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Tadhg O'shea | 55kg | 1:22.34 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Christian Howarth | - | - | 3 |
| 1.63L | $0.00 |

Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation scored a big 3.5 len win at Chelmsford August 14 over 2000m defeating Majaz with 58kg at $3.50. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Newbury on April 11 2025 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Serenity Prayer carrying 58kg at $7. A positive return to the track is anticipated.
Last Starts 253 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 | 14/08/2025 | 107 | MDN F 3U | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 2:03.69 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 29/04/2025 | 18 | HCP F 3U | $46,130.00 | Brighton | 1999m | Good Firm | Jack Doughty | 55kg | 1:58.76 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2025 | 156 | MDN F 3 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 2:09.35 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/11/2024 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $12,550.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:41.54 | 3-3-2-2-2-2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 1:39.36 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by a nose at Lingfield All Weather March 25 over 2400m defeating Analogical carrying 60kg at $10. Last start 6th of 13 at Great Yarmouth on April 11 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Salamanca City with 58kg at $17. Would need to improve further.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 11/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Jack Callan | 58kg | 2:07.66 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 114 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 60kg | 2:31.68 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/12/2025 | 35 | NOV 3U | $14,510.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Stevie Donohoe | 59kg | 2:38.24 | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/7 | 27/10/2025 | 143 | NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 2:08.55 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2025 | 211 | OPEN NOV 3 | $14,760.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good | Ray Dawson | 59kg | 2:11.59 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 07/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:40.40 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Newmarket (Rowley) October 10 over 2400m, 8 len behind Yabher carrying 52.5kg at $23. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Carlisle May 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind The King's Falcon with 58.5kg at $29. Looking to others.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $200,760.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Joe Fanning | 52.5kg | 2:31.88 | 6-5-10 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Joe Fanning | 56.5kg | 2:25.03 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Good | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 2:03.64 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Soft | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 2:08.39 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 54.5kg | 2:08.67 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/5 | 27/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 2:08.21 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2025 | 13 | OPEN MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2226m | Good | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 2:23.01 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/05/2025 | 252 | OPEN NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 58.5kg | 2:01.41 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/09/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 1:40.90 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $29.00 |