Southwell Race 5 - Bettingsites.co.uk Free Bet Offers Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
CLOUD FOREST (1) appears overdue a victory having finished second past three starts when encountering some smart performers. Latest 1.75L second at Newbury looks particularly strong form and first time cheekpieces may unlock more. The one to beat. HOZAM (6) missed by just 1L at Newcastle when last seen. Open to improvement and is easy to fancy. IMPERIAL BALLET (2) looked a nice prospect going clear for a 3.5L success debuting at Newbury. Clearly had issues to only now be making a second start over a year later so market should be used to determine expectations on return. SKEWSBY (8) progressed with each start so far. Switch to the all weather should be no issue and holds each way claims.
Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Newbury on August 26 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Abundant with 63.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 5 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Shadow Road carrying 63kg at $1.90. Can get off the mark in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 63.5kg | 1:36.13 | 3-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/08/2026 | 22 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 63kg | 2:21.01 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | 56 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | William Carson | 63.5kg | 2:07.64 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/05/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 64.5kg | 2:14.68 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when scored a big 3.5 len win at Newbury on August 28 2025 over 1200m defeating Khafar with 58kg at $6. Great chance to make it two for two.
Last Starts 402 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:13.80 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 9th of 11 at Market Rasen on July 5 over 3300m, 29 len behind Parisian Fair carrying 70kg at $23. Returned from break ran last of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 9 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mercantile carrying 62.5kg at $201. Will be better for the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 09/09/2026 | 66 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 62.5kg | 1:39.44 | 5-4-11 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $201.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 70kg | 4:02.31 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on January 17 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Northern Empire with 56kg at $17. No surprise to see him in the finish.
Last Starts 260 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $64,580.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 56kg | 1:23.81 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 14 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Organise with 60.5kg at $26. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 312 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:27.86 | 3-1-4 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on September 5 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Reformation carrying 59kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Wolverhampton on June 28 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Miss Nightcap with 60.5kg at $2.50. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/09/2026 | 69 | NOV 2 | $23,590.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | William Pyle | 59kg | 1:29.00 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:28.63 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 1:51.48 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Alice Bond
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Sergei Prokofiev out of Perfect Sensation. Hard to recommend without a market push.
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start led but faded 2nd of 8 at Redcar on September 23 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Lady Vega with 60.5kg at $34. Before that ran second last in a small field at Chester on September 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind She's Too Kool with 59.5kg at $51. Great chance to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:27.94 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/09/2026 | 16 | NOV 35 | $31,160.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:30.54 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:24.54 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 3rd of 7 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kaindy carrying 60.5kg at $51. Second-up ran second last in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on September 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Weffaag with 60.5kg at $41. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/09/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60.5kg | 1:30.32 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:27.29 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Muhammet Talha Ertal
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, 10th of 13 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 25 len behind Gran Ventura carrying 58kg at $301. Second-up ran last of 9 at this track on August 16 over 1600m, 28 len behind Prosperity carrying 59kg at $126. Wide barrier a hindrance so happy to look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/08/2026 | 24 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 59kg | 1:41.91 | 5-7-9 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $126.00 |
| 10/13 | 23/07/2026 | - | APP MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Alice Bond | 58kg | 1:29.72 | - | 9 |
| 25.3L | $301.00 |
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First start 9th of 11 at Newbury on June 11 over 1800m, 13 len behind Manaar carrying 58kg at $23. Returned from break eased back early on 6th of 8 at Goodwood on August 29 over 2000m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Chimes Of Thunder carrying 58kg at $34. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 79 | MDN F 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 2:16.17 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/06/2026 | - | NOV F 3 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1810m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:55.43 | 10-9-9 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |