The floodlights will cast long shadows at Southwell this Wednesday on 20 November evening, but the warmth comes from the small human rituals that make a race night feel alive. A trainer gently kissed the muzzle of a tense two-year-old before Race 1, a quiet show of faith that softened the pre-race nerves in the saddling area. As jockeys spoke of the crisp air and the thrill of riding under lights, the evening promised both tension and heart.
A Deep Evening Card Anchors beginning the night
Southwell gears up for nine races spanning multiple distances and age groups, offering a balanced mix of raw potential and seasoned know-how. The card is built to test patience, timing, and temperament in equal measure. It is the kind of programme that rewards close attention from start to finish.
4:30 pm – The Take Time Out During #SG25Week! Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
1m 14y | £9,500 | 2YO
Four juveniles open the evening. GALILEO ISLAND has looked sharp in his work, CAPALL RASA continues to grow with each outing, ALEEN shapes like one ready for the mile, and UNCERTAINTY brings genuine potential despite the name. It feels like a race where progress may matter more than past form.
5:00 pm – Set Deposit Limits Handicap Stakes (Class 6 — Division I)
1m 14y | £6,000 | 3YO+
A competitive field of older runners takes centre stage. UPEPO arrives with consistency, COLOANE handles the track well, and OSCAR’S SISTER often travels smoothly. MR FUSTIC, FRANCESI, and MAPLEDURHAM add depth to a wide-open division. This contest appears poised for a tight, grinding finish.
5:30 pm – Division II Offers Fresh Angles (Class 6)
1m 14y | £6,000 | 3YO+
NO KNEE NEVER remains reliable, while CAPTAIN CORELLI edges closer to a breakthrough. HERETIC and LAW SUPREME provide mid-race intrigue, and HARSWELL DUKE with BORDERLINE MADNESS could strike late depending on the tempo. This division feels like a tactical puzzle waiting to unfold.
6:00 pm – Novices Under the Lights Novice Stakes (Class 5)
1m 14y | £6,300 | 2YO
The juveniles line up again under the glow of the floodlights. CARTREFLE, CROCKHAM HEATH, and ENSOR MEWS come with progressive profiles. INTERSTATE looks physically forward, JUST CALL ME MO moves with ease, and KILLER WHALE has shown promise in schooling. This is a race where new reputations may quietly be born.
6:30 pm – Next Generation Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
6f 17y | £9,500 | 3YO+
Expect pure speed. ABERAMA GOLD carries dangerous pace, ANOTHER ABBOT thrives on this surface, and PRINCE OF PILLO stays sharp tactically. BALDOMERO, STANLEY SPENCER, and RUNNING QUEEN all bring sprinting momentum. A thrilling dash seems almost guaranteed here.
7:00 pm – Midnite Movement Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
2m 103y | £9,500 | 3YO+
The stayers step forward. BERKSHIRE SUNDANCE often finishes strongly, IN THE BREEZE holds rhythm over long trips, and IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN brings calm, measured power. RIBBLE VIBE, ROBUSTO, and ZORAN add further staying depth. This race may reward patience more than raw strength.
7:30 pm – Young Sprinters Challenge the Clock EBF Novice Stakes (Class 5)
4f 215y | £6,300 | 2YO
A short, sharp test awaits the juveniles. EXPLOSIVE FINNISH lives up to his name, HARDSTYLE breaks quickly, and MARCELLINUS intrigues as a newcomer. MONTU, PETES DIAMOND, and SANDS OF JOSEPI bring natural speed. This race may be over in a flash but full of future clues.
8:00 pm – Midnite Building Future Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
1m 6f 21y | £6,000 | 3YO+
A longer trip suits GRAND DUCHESS OLGA, while SUSIESPARKLE remains dependable. ALEX THE GREAT stays strongly, and YOUNG ENDLESS, HALIPHON, and QUEENSLAND BOY hold claims if the tempo unfolds favourably. Expect a race shaped by rhythm rather than bursts of speed.
8:30 pm – The Nightcap Brings the Curtain Down Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
1m 4f 15y | £7,100 | 3YO+
The finale looks tightly matched. WONDER comes with strong confidence from the yard, CANNON ROCK offers solidity, and APPIER often finds extra late. GIFTED ANGEL, THREE DONS, and CARAMAY all have pathways to figure. It should be a fitting, competitive end to the evening.
Southwell’s midweek programme blends anticipation, emotion, and the pride of connections who bring their horses to shine under the lights. A night built on heart as much as horsepower awaits.
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