Southwell Race 1 - Free Race Evening Thursday 18Th June Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
VOCITO (2) returned to form in superb fashion at Uttoxeter a week ago scoring by 18L. Appears to prefer the better ground and could prove hard to beat in this contest. SEAVIEW ROCK (1) parted ways with the Olly Murphy stable since finishing runner up here last month. Now drops in trip and worth giving a market check racing for new connections. PEP TALKING (4) struggled when raised in trip at Huntingdon four weeks ago. Better can be expected now back down to the minimum journey. One to take very seriously. MY FRIEND SEAN (5) finished well held when last seen at Kempton Park during March. Needs a revival revisiting the lower standard.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up today. First-up after three months finished second in a small field at this track on May 11 over 4100m, 0.8 len behind Dunkerque carrying 76.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield to post a big 5 len win. Leicester on January 20 over 3100m on heavy going defeating Mister Ursus carrying 71kg at $2.10 in a hurdle. Suited here and is sure to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/05/2026 | 79 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 8/9 | 21/02/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Ben Sutton | 72.5kg | 4:13.72 | 2-8-8 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/01/2026 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | Ben Sutton | 71kg | 4:07.69 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 669 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Soft | Ben Sutton | 67.5kg | 4:08.79 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4023m | Y | E Staples | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished fourth of 7 starters at Haydock Park on April 15 over 3100m, 8 len behind Count Of Vendome with 71kg at $10. Last start to post a big 18 len win. Uttoxeter on May 24 over 3200m defeating Politacus with 75.5kg at $2.30 in a hurdle. Found best form now. Will prove hard to beat on current form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/05/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,790.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 3:54.42 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 15/04/2026 | 147 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Tom Hutsby | 71kg | 3:57.16 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | Aidan Weaver | 71.5kg | 4:41.43 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/13 | 06/11/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 3U | $32,290.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Aidan Weaver | 70.5kg | 4:07.00 | 9-8-6 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/10/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Aidan Weaver | 70.5kg | 4:14.00 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 70.5kg | 4:47.18 | 3-3-8 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 65kg | 3:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/07/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 72.5kg | 3:50.07 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/06/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,880.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 73kg | 3:43.82 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 25/05/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 3:49.80 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2025 | 156 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:01.34 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Comments
Resumes after eight months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Worcester October 22 over 3310m. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track May 20 2025 over 3200m defeating Harel Du Marais with 76.5kg at $9. Will struggle to feature.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 22/10/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | James Best | 75.5kg | 4:10.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/09/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | James Best | 76.5kg | 3:54.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/6 | 21/08/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | James Best | 71kg | 3:53.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/07/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 67kg | 4:14.20 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 65.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:50.60 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/05/2025 | 179 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | James Best | 76.5kg | 4:05.82 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,460.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | James Best | 75.5kg | 4:42.87 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 23/10/2024 | 90 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | James Best | 75.5kg | 3:54.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/13 | 25/07/2024 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Best | 76kg | 5:08.80 | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 19/06/2024 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Best | 70kg | 5:01.04 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 20/05/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | James Best | 75kg | 5:03.47 | 2-4-6 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last start finished second in a small field at Huntingdon on May 7 over 4000m, 5 len behind Hurricane Bay carrying 73.5kg at $2.30. The run before to post a big 10 len win. Chepstow on April 11 over 3200m defeating Ballybreeze with 72.5kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Must be respected.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/05/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,590.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 4:57.32 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 72.5kg | 3:55.35 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/03/2026 | 123 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 4:23.02 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/8 | 20/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Jack Andrews | 73kg | 5:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 66kg | 4:49.04 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/10/2025 | 155 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Jack Andrews | 69.5kg | 4:44.11 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 5:02.09 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:45.60 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,420.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:08.62 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2025 | 61 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,430.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 6:16.38 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/7 | 31/12/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 5:25.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Kempton Park March 23 over 3600m, 47 len behind Southoftheborder with 72.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign 3 of 7 runners at Chepstow February 21 over 3900m, slow track; 9 len behind Risk De Pluie carrying 75.5kg at $8. Warrants thought.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/03/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 72.5kg | 4:23.02 | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 72 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,250.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 5:04.02 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 4:07.56 | 9-7-6 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 4:14.20 | 6-5-6 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/10/2025 | 145 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 77kg | 3:59.10 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/05/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Cameron Iles | 72kg | 3:49.80 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3569m | Good | Cameron Iles | 76kg | 4:18.97 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/03/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Cameron Iles | 75kg | 4:03.75 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.73 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Heavy | Cameron Iles | 74kg | 4:23.23 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 70kg | 4:05.98 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 20/12/2024 | 44 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 68kg | 4:09.90 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |