Southwell Race 1 - Dog Friendly Raceday Tues 2Nd June Handicap Chase
HUCKLEBERRY STING (3) responded favourably for the switch to larger obstacles when landing a fourteen runner event at Bangor by 5L last month. The assessor has reacted accordingly but could still prove hard to stop. TOM DESJY (7) shaped well when 2.5L third on chase debut providing penultimate start. Unseated while still in contention since and Sean Bowen keeps the mount. Interesting. DELGANY DEADLINE (2) is one of the lesser lights of this yard however did manage a 3L victory at Leicester in February. Respect. Past course and distance winners QUEENS WISH (1) and CAVE ARTICLE (4) must step up while rate next on the shortlist.

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Last outing finished third in a small field at Warwick on April 23 over 5100m, 13 len behind Theonewedreamof carrying 64.5kg at $7.50. Before that finished fourth in a small field at this track on April 1 over 4900m, 6 len behind Hell Hound carrying 71kg at $6.50. Go close. Must be a chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $90,750.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good | Lee Edwards | 64.5kg | 6:25.14 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 6:25.45 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 15/03/2026 | 79 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $21,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 67kg | 6:34.51 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/12/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 5532m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 66kg | 7:38.26 | 8-4-3 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/11/2025 | 23 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 75.5kg | 6:39.60 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/11/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:45.23 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:45.19 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 11/09/2025 | 83 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good | James Bowen | 76kg | 4:57.36 | 2-5-6 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Charlie Todd | 75.5kg | 4:11.50 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/05/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,590.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 3:59.48 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 14/04/2025 | 54 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | Harry Atkins | 73.5kg | 4:30.00 | 4-5-7 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Plumpton on April 19 over 4000m, 48 len behind Begin The Luck carrying 67kg at $2.20. Race before finished second in a small field at Plumpton on April 5 over 5100m, 0.5 len behind Milan Milos carrying 70.5kg at $3. Leading claims in this company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 4023m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 67kg | 5:02.24 | - | 0 |
| 48.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/4 | 05/04/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,070.00 | Plumpton | 5129m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | 6:49.77 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/02/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | 6:18.09 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/01/2026 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,920.00 | Sedgefield | 5284m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 66kg | 6:59.79 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 51 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70kg | 6:33.34 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/16 | 05/11/2025 | 202 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,170.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 68kg | 5:17.10 | 9-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 17/04/2025 | 55 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,510.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 66kg | 6:05.08 | 6-5-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2025 | 27 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | 4:53.87 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $251.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2025 | 36 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 73.5kg | 4:13.79 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $67.00 |
| 14/14 | 20/12/2024 | - | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | 4:10.60 | 14-14-14 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start won by 5 len Bangor-On-Dee on April 18 over 4800m defeating Peckforton Hills with 66kg at $13 in a steeplechase. The run before finished seventh of 14 runners at Huntingdon on March 11 over 4100m, 37 len behind Carlton carrying 67kg at $11. Impressed last start. All set to make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 18/04/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Good | Jack Andrews | 66kg | 6:07.83 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Good | Jack Andrews | 67kg | 5:12.41 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/02/2026 | 354 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 65kg | 5:30.41 | 9-5-7 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 01/03/2025 | 334 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Didmarton P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Gina Andrews | 76kg | 6:18.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 99/13 | 01/04/2024 | 109 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | C Todd | 72kg | 4:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 12/14 | 14/12/2023 | 31 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:05.36 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/13 | 13/11/2023 | 32 | NHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 3:52.85 | - | 0 |
| 78.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/10/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,710.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 4:00.18 | 10-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after eight months finished fifth of 7 runners at Taunton on April 9 over 4600m, 14 len behind Boys Of Wexford with 70kg at $9.50. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Wincanton on November 21 2024 over 4000m, 10 len behind My Mate Polly carrying 65.5kg at $2.80. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | 231 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 5:54.31 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/08/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 6:37.21 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 6:45.90 | 7-4-6 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/07/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 6:41.09 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 6:38.50 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/05/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 71.5kg | 6:13.00 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 68.5kg | 6:18.97 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 11/03/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Adam Wedge | 67.5kg | 6:51.96 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/01/2025 | 56 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,930.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 6:49.70 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 06/12/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 67kg | 7:08.72 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,160.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 65.5kg | 5:12.80 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Fakenham January 18 over 4200m. When resuming last campaign 5 of 8 runners at Huntingdon November 11 over 4000m, 29 len behind Rip Wheeler with 71.5kg at $6. What happened last time is not ideal so not likely to threaten.
Last Starts 113 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 | 18/01/2026 | 48 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 5:51.31 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/12/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,060.00 | Plumpton | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Hutsby | 70.5kg | 5:19.25 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 65.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/11/2025 | 188 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:03.30 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Robert Dunne | 76kg | 3:59.54 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/04/2025 | 91 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,190.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Robert Dunne | 73.5kg | 5:15.80 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2025 | 69 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Tommie M O'brien | 67kg | 5:21.34 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.00 |
| 7/13 | 24/10/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 69kg | 5:14.80 | 11-8-7 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/10/2024 | 31 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Soft | Robert Dunne | 64.5kg | 4:36.80 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2024 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 4:43.66 | 9-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/07/2024 | 197 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Firm | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:27.40 | 9-8-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 18/12/2023 | 26 | NHDLE 3U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 3:52.17 | - | 0 |
| 58.3L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished fifth of 9 runners at Hereford on March 25 over 4200m, 43 len behind Jack Doyen with 67kg at $21. Second-up pulled up at Uttoxeter on May 2 over 4800m. Isn't among the top hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 02/05/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 71kg | 6:08.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/03/2026 | 113 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | R Sugrue | 67kg | 5:27.04 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $21.00 |
| 0/8 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 5:39.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | 453 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70.5kg | 5:34.91 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/08/2024 | 57 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | James Bowen | 74kg | 5:25.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/06/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 5:19.04 | 6-6-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,300.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Good | Ben Poste | 69.5kg | 4:53.42 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/05/2024 | 278 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:17.70 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/10 | 06/08/2023 | 164 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Bradley Roberts | 70.5kg | 4:47.78 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/02/2023 | 12 | NHDLE 4U | $14,010.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | Good | Benjamin Poste | 72kg | 3:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2023 | 14 | NHDLE 4U | $13,130.00 | Warwick Uk | 3219m | Good | Bradley Roberts | 66.5kg | 3:44.98 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start didn't finish the race at Uttoxeter on May 2 over 4800m. Before that finished third in a small field at Fontwell Park on March 27 over 4300m, 2.5 len behind Valirann Gold carrying 68kg at $3.30. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 02/05/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 67kg | 6:08.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | 53 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 68kg | 5:40.58 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 15/15 | 02/02/2026 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 72kg | 5:17.32 | 14-14-15 | 0 |
| 91.3L | $251.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/01/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 73kg | 5:06.05 | 5-10-10 | 0 |
| 95.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/12/2025 | 588 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 5:03.85 | 4-9-9 | 0 |
| 50.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |