Southwell Race 2 - Book The Bistro In Seasons Restaurant Handicap Chase
CEOLWULF (2) scored at Newcastle dropping back in grade providing latest start in March. Enjoyed this course and distance previously and looks primed to give a bold sight. TRAVELING SOLDIER (3) failed to complete past two attempts. Talented enough on his day and could play a major role now wearing a first time visor. Warrants a market check. CRACKERJACK QUEEN (5) tackles fences for the first time which could unlock further improvement and worth giving another chance. HENRY BOX BROWN (4) has been struggling for some time with the losing streak stretching back to December 2024. Would be a shock winner.

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing didn't finish the race at Kelso on May 24 over 4700m. The start before that; pulled up at Hexham on May 2 over 4000m. Has been racing well. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | William Shanahan | 74kg | 6:05.16 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 99/13 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | William Shanahan | 74kg | 5:23.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | William Shanahan | 70.5kg | 5:26.72 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good | William Shanahan | 74kg | 5:45.75 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | 250 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | William Shanahan | 75.5kg | 4:51.48 | - | 0 |
| 74.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/06/2025 | 19 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 5:13.39 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/06/2025 | 10 | OPEN HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 5:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,790.00 | Cartmel | 4453m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 5:23.96 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 3/4 | 14/05/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Perth Uk | 5330m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 74.5kg | 7:04.70 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/04/2025 | 25 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Edward Vaughan | 72kg | 6:24.03 | 8-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/03/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:37.13 | 8-7-9 | 0 |
| 48.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign winning won by 1.3 len Newcastle March 31 over 4000m defeating Zumbi carrying 74.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; 2 of 8 runners at Wetherby February 26 over 3900m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Largy Force carrying 68kg at $7. Key runner while fresh.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/03/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:14.23 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 93 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | James Bowen | 68kg | 5:11.13 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/11/2025 | 215 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 5:26.28 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,160.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | James Bowen | 76kg | 6:07.38 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,160.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:00.20 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2025 | 356 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | James Bowen | 75kg | 5:35.67 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2024 | 489 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | Soft | N Moscrop | 73.5kg | 6:04.53 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/10/2022 | 30 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $12,710.00 | Kelso | 4715m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74kg | 6:08.45 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/09/2022 | 68 | NHDLE 4U | $11,860.00 | Perth Uk | 3262m | Good | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 4:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2022 | 138 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,050.00 | Market Rasen | 3333m | Good | James Bowen | 75kg | 4:02.76 | - | 0 |
| 50.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2022 | 19 | NHDLE 4U | $16,190.00 | Carlisle | 3420m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 72kg | 4:21.43 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after seven months pulled up at Perth on May 14 over 4000m. Previously second-up finished second of 8 starters at Worcester on June 12 over 4000m, 7 len behind Slade Shore carrying 71kg at $4.50. Forgive first-up failure. Fitter and is a definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 14/05/2026 | 192 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 69.5kg | 5:56.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/7 | 03/11/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,500.00 | Plumpton | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:03.80 | 3-5-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/09/2025 | 61 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 4:13.67 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 06/07/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,160.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:39.76 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,680.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 5:14.36 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2025 | 122 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:08.57 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $4.50 |
| 99/10 | 21/01/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | 6:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2024 | 29 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,530.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 75.5kg | 5:23.10 | 4-3-6 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/3 | 27/11/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 4:29.10 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $2.38 |
| 9/14 | 31/10/2024 | 25 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $22,830.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Soft | Lewis Stones | 68.5kg | 3:55.81 | 13-9-9 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Ellis Collier
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished fourth in a small field at Ffos Las on March 16 over 3900m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Boston Joe with 68.5kg at $8. Second-up finished sixth of 9 runners at Ffos Las on April 21 over 4800m, 9 len behind Esperti carrying 63.5kg at $8.50. Fitter but needs to bounce back to feature.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/04/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Ellis Collier | 63.5kg | 6:05.82 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/03/2026 | 92 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 68.5kg | 5:23.42 | 4-3-2-4-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/12/2025 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 68kg | 6:23.77 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,620.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Ellis Collier | 66kg | 6:30.90 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Ellis Collier | 66kg | 6:05.22 | 3-4-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Ellis Collier | 69kg | 6:14.50 | 10-10-8 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 31/08/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,650.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Ellis Collier | 68.5kg | 5:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Ellis Collier | 73kg | 5:13.76 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 02/07/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Ellis Collier | 71kg | 5:03.07 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/6 | 10/06/2025 | 164 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | Ellis Collier | 66kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2024 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,610.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 72.5kg | 5:40.27 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months finished fifth in a small field at Fakenham on May 4 over 4700m, 27 len behind Dartmouth Rose carrying 72kg at $13. Previously second-up came from midfield; ran last at Uttoxeter on October 31 over 3200m, 47 len behind La Conquiere carrying 71kg at $201. Dropping back in trip but looking to others.
Last Starts 28 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 | 04/05/2026 | 134 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 4727m | Good | Jack Andrews | 72kg | 6:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 72kg | 4:05.75 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/13 | 10/12/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 72kg | 5:01.88 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 31/10/2025 | 9 | MHDLE M 3U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jack Andrews | 71kg | 4:00.56 | 6-10-11 | 0 |
| 47.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/10/2025 | 199 | HDLE M 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jack Andrews | 68.5kg | 4:08.14 | 3-8-7 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/04/2025 | 70 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Tabley P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | D Cherriman | 71kg | 5:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.25 |
| 99/9 | 26/01/2025 | 73 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Huw Edwards | 70kg | 5:30.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | Jack Andrews | 71kg | 4:58.79 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2024 | 187 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 69kg | 3:46.57 | 4-4-4-4-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 36.8L | $21.00 |
| 99/10 | 14/04/2024 | 36 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cotley P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 66.5kg | 7:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cothelstone P2p | 4023m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 66.5kg | 5:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after five months raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 11 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on May 16 over 3900m, 14 len behind Dream's Ka with 67kg at $5. Previously second-up finished fourth of 9 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on October 27 over 3500m, 11 len behind Neigh Botha carrying 66.5kg at $4.50. Hard to see him in the placings here.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | 141 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 67kg | 4:52.36 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 69.5kg | 5:11.89 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 16/12/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 67kg | 4:51.40 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 65.5kg | 5:54.39 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/10/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,070.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 66.5kg | 4:16.28 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/10/2025 | 253 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 72kg | 5:06.70 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/01/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3869m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 70.5kg | 5:00.10 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/12/2024 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,920.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3150m | Good | Tom Midgley | 73kg | 3:56.63 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2024 | 11 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 69.5kg | 4:11.33 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 12/16 | 03/12/2024 | 213 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 71kg | 5:40.70 | 2-11-12 | 0 |
| 49.8L | $41.00 |
| 14/16 | 04/05/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 69.5kg | 6:30.60 | 9-14-14 | 0 |
| 76.5L | $34.00 |