Southwell Race 6 - Enhance Your Race Day With Sponsorship Handicap Hurdle
SQUEEZEBOX (1) has made a pleasing start to his hurdling career winning twice. The application of a hood and tongue strap worked well at Fakenham in October and has to be feared after a break making handicap debut. CAPTAIN COOL (4) bids for a hat-trick following a gutsy win at Stratford and a comfortable 21L success at Plumpton last week. Hard to fault on current form. SCOTTISH ANTHEM (2) made a quiet start for this stable when finishing held in fifth at Warwick during April. Connections now fit a first time combination of a tongue strap and cheekpieces. HAREL DU MARAIS (3) might prove vulnerable.

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 73kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign winning by 5 len Fakenham October 17 over 3200m defeating Kelijoe with 74kg at $4. First up last campaign 4 in a small field at Doncaster May 3 2025 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Bas Bleu carrying 58kg at $7.50. Nicely-placed and expected to go very well.
Last Starts 227 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 4:03.97 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/09/2025 | 38 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 73kg | 3:39.17 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 42 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 70kg | 4:15.52 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good Firm | Mason Paetel | 61kg | 2:04.67 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 59kg | 2:03.42 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/06/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 2376m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 2:35.74 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/05/2025 | 218 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Firm | Frederick Larson | 58kg | 2:37.96 | 6-1-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Heavy | Frederick Larson | 60kg | 3:14.03 | 6-3-5 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2024 | 36 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Frederick Larson | 61kg | 2:34.81 | 7-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 10/10 | 25/07/2024 | 26 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 61.5kg | 2:34.38 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/14 | 29/06/2024 | 35 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 2:42.16 | 12-9-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 40 days. First-up after eight months finished fifth of 10 runners at Warwick on April 23 over 3800m, 17 len behind Mr Finch carrying 72.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up finished second of 8 starters at Uttoxeter on July 8 over 3200m, 1.3 len behind Hope Rising with 71kg at $9.50. Definite chance. Key runner - don't underestimate.
Last Starts 39 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 | 23/04/2026 | 228 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | 4:27.83 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | York | 3319m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 60kg | 3:36.19 | 1-3-7 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/08/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 60kg | 2:25.57 | 4-8-9 | 2 |
| 75.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $147,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 3208m | Good Firm | Mirai Iwata | 59kg | 3:42.29 | 2-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $138,510.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 52.5kg | 3:41.45 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/07/2025 | 17 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 3:48.00 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 21/06/2025 | 94 | OPEN 4U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 4355m | Good Firm | Kyle Mchugh | 59kg | 4:48.04 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $67.00 |
| 0/4 | 19/03/2025 | 133 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 73kg | 5:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.88 |
| 4/5 | 06/11/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | Kempton Park | 3216m | NS | Harry Davies | 62.5kg | 3:30.24 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2024 | 157 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 63kg | 3:29.56 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/05/2024 | 86 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2816m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 61kg | 3:01.49 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 72kgs
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Comments
Freshened for 29 days. Last start finished seventh of 8 runners at Warwick on May 4 over 4000m, 49 len behind Full Force Gale carrying 76kg at $15. The run before finished third in a small field at Huntingdon on April 4 over 3300m, 27 len behind Park Annonciade carrying 72.5kg at $8. Big task ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Charlie Todd | 76kg | 5:04.33 | - | 0 |
| 49.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,690.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Good | Robert Dunne | 72.5kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/03/2026 | 87 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,420.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Soft | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 4:29.38 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 3U | $35,700.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 65kg | 4:51.66 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | HDLE SELL HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 73kg | 3:49.24 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/11/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | Good | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 3:58.62 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 3:51.80 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/10 | 16/09/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:54.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 74 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | James Bowen | 75kg | 4:12.40 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/06/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Charlie Todd | 75.5kg | 4:01.20 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 4:05.82 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last to post a big 21 len win. Plumpton on May 26 over 3400m defeating Lakefield Flyer with 70.5kg at $3.80 in a steeplechase. Start before won by a nose Stratford-On-Avon on May 17 over 3400m defeating Definite Dream carrying 76kg at $3 in a steeplechase. Likely to add to the tally.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 26/05/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,630.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Luke Scott | 70.5kg | 4:12.89 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 17/05/2026 | 46 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,790.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good Firm | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:03.09 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Luke Scott | 74.5kg | 4:02.35 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
| 0/7 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,880.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Luke Scott | 73kg | 4:21.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 89 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 3:38.20 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 3U | $20,780.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 5:10.60 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 08/10/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,500.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good Firm | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 3:52.81 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 30/09/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Luke Scott | 74.5kg | 3:49.70 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2025 | 67 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 3:54.69 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2025 | 109 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 5:08.87 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished 11th of 12 runners at Wexford on May 7 over 3218m, 47 len behind Butter Fingers with 71.5kg at $41. Second-up finished sixth of 14 runners at Limerick on May 21 over 3520m, 30 len behind Mic Drop carrying 76kg at $26. Fitter and can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3520m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 76kg | 4:29.20 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/05/2026 | 201 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | Gavin Brouder | 71.5kg | 4:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3319m | Y | Ben Harvey | 73.5kg | 4:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/16 | 26/09/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,220.00 | Listowel | 3621m | GY | E Cody | 71.5kg | 4:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/09/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 74kg | 4:43.39 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/08/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 4:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2025 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | D J Mullins | 76kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 11/15 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,880.00 | Galway | 3319m | Soft | Shane O'callaghan | 68kg | 4:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2025 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 65kg | 4:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/16 | 03/07/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Paddy Hanlon | 69.5kg | 3:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/13 | 09/06/2025 | 53 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 3:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $15.00 |