The Southwell Race Cards for 18 December promise an exciting nine-race all-weather meeting at Southwell on Thursday, 18 December 2025. Racing is set to unfold from 1:22 PM to 5:22 PM on the Tapeta surface, featuring a lively mix of novice stakes, handicaps, and contests for amateur riders. With events spanning sprint to extended distances, the card offers plenty of opportunities for both rising stars and seasoned runners to shine.
AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) – 1:22 PM
7f 15y | £6,000
The opening contest of the afternoon will bring together a small but varied field over just under seven furlongs. OVERLOOKED will seek to set the tone alongside SIRIUS WHITE and STROBELIGHT, while VON KROLOCK adds further depth. THE COLA BRASIL and A PINT OF BEAR will also take their chance in what promises to be a competitive start.
EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) – 1:52 PM
6f 17y | £6,300
The second race will be a six-furlong novice event featuring several lightly raced types. BAKER BLUE and CITY OF DREAMS will be joined by FIREWALKER, with GANTHORPE, LAMLASH BAY and MR JUGGLES completing the expected line-up in a race that should provide useful insight into emerging sprint talent.
GOLDEN GOALS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) – 2:22 PM
6f 17y | £9,500
A stronger juvenile handicap will follow, with TEN CARAT HARRY set to be tested alongside ETERNAL SOLACE. ONE AND GONE, VICTOR CEE and WISETANCK will also feature, ensuring a competitive Class 4 contest over the sprint trip.
EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) – 2:52 PM
6f 17y | £6,300
This fillies-only novice will see SAHARA MAGIC line up against ANALEESA and CHERRY BAKER, with EGOTISTICAL, LIFE AFTER LOVE and PARADISE WALK adding further interest. The race will offer a clear assessment of developing fillies over six furlongs.
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) – 3:22 PM
1m 14y | £7,100
The afternoon will then step up in distance with a mile handicap. URBAN ROAD will meet DOWN TO THE KID and RENESMEE, while HALE END, DOUBLE TIME and SOAMES FORSYTE will add depth to a well-matched mid-card contest.
MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) – DIVISION I – 3:52 PM
6f 17y | £6,000
Division I of this split handicap will feature ISHE WORTH AGAMBLE, ASIAN JOURNEY and SHOWTIME MAHOMES, with FORT AUGUSTUS, ZOULU WARRIOR and ANGEL OF ENGLAND also set to compete over the sprint distance.
MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) – DIVISION II – 4:22 PM
6f 17y | £6,000
The second division will follow a similar profile, with CAMERA SHY facing DAPPERLING and RAFT UP. ROYAL MUSKETEER, MOOSTAR and OTTAWA will complete the field in another closely matched six-furlong contest.
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) – 4:52 PM
4f 215y | £7,100
A sharp sprint just shy of five furlongs will see LAW OF AVERAGE take on ZIGGY’S TRITON and GLORY FIGHTER. BANG ON THE BELL, FIORELLA PRINCESS and THANKUAPPRECIATE will also feature in what is expected to be a fast-run race.
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) – 5:22 PM
1m 3f 24y | £6,000
The meeting will conclude with a staying handicap over an extended mile and a quarter. DAMASCUS STEEL will be joined by ARTH’S GOLD and ANNANDALE, while DUST COVER, FLYNN RYDER and SENSE OF WORTH round off the card.
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