Southwell Race 4 - Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race) (Div 1)
BERESFORD GAP (2) built upon the promise shown first up when third beaten 1.25L in a big field at Newbury (1200m) a fortnight ago. This looks considerably easier. Top selection. RLASTHOPE (7) lowers his sights after running an excellent 3.25L third in the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom attempting this journey seven weeks ago. Chief danger despite a tricky draw. HARRY WHO (5) seemed to be learning on the job when fourth at Thirsk (1200m) racing first up. Will certainly know more this time. BACKMEIFYOUCAN (1) and L B DOUBLE U (6) are the two newcomers who both make appeal. Watch the market for their likely chances.
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Starspangledbanner out of Impulsion. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 6th of 11 at Salisbury on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Flying Pirate carrying 59kg at $29. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 18 at Newbury on July 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Mirzimaan with 60.5kg at $12. Shapes as one of the top chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 09/07/2026 | 30 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:11.86 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Soft | David Probert | 59kg | 1:17.82 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Ayr on July 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Redline with 60.5kg at $26. Better for that experience and can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:29.65 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: S Donohoe
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Most recently sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Bath on July 1 over 1100m, 13 len behind Theheatison carrying 58.5kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 9 at Chester on June 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Metamouse with 59kg at $4.30. Major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1106m | Fast | Luke Morris | 58.5kg | 1:11.71 | 4-3-11 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 59kg | 1:20.05 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/12 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:12.30 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Calyx out of Red Avis. Capable of a good run.
Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Epsom Downs on June 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hickory Lad carrying 58kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 15 at York on May 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Persian Spring with 60.5kg at $10. Making headway. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 05/06/2026 | 22 | OPEN 2 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1207m | Good Soft | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:11.39 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/15 | 14/05/2026 | 32 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:13.45 | - | 15 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | NOV 2 | $43,280.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:01.42 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/15 | 28/03/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:02.14 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 10th of 13 at Windsor on June 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Flann Sunna carrying 60.5kg at $17. Second-up 8th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on June 29 over 1200m, 10 len behind Firehorse carrying 60.5kg at $51. Looking elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 1:15.55 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:14.22 | 12-13-10 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 59kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran second last of 7 at York on June 13 over 1200m, 14 len behind Inner City Blues carrying 60.5kg at $67. Last start 5th of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lord Ragnar with 60.5kg at $34. Has plenty of upside and can sneak into the frame.
Last Starts 29 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 | 25/06/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:28.47 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:12.22 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, ran last of 9 at Leicester on July 4 over 1200m, 15 len behind Tamam Star with 59kg at $12. Hard to see him featuring.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/07/2026 | - | SELL 2 | $21,780.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:11.59 | - | 7 |
| 15.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 59kgs
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Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Carlisle on June 9 over 1000m, 4 len behind Sydney Grace with 60.5kg at $67. Last start ran second last in a small field at Pontefract on June 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Clash Of Hearts with 60.5kg at $17. Looks very well placed here so looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 33 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 | 21/06/2026 | 12 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:15.95 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Soft | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:04.65 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 59kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Peggy's Lad carrying 60.5kg at $26. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | 1:28.73 | - | 2 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, ran second last of 7 at Hamilton Park on June 25 over 1000m, 8 len behind Call Nicki carrying 56.5kg at $19. Last start sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Ripon on July 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lady Rosalind carrying 56.5kg at $101. Doesn't look one of the major players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | APP NOV F 2 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Ray Dawson | 56.5kg | 1:12.52 | 4-4-8 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 56.5kg | 0:59.58 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |