Racing returns to Nottinghamshire on Wednesday, 11 February, with seven scheduled contests at Southwell Racecourse running from 1:44 PM through to 4:44 PM. The programme will feature a variety of handicap and novice stakes, giving trainers and jockeys opportunities to showcase both emerging horses and established performers.
The opening contest, THE CREATE YOUR BUILDERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) over 4f 214y at 1:44 PM, will feature seven runners competing for a prize of £6,000. Howzak (Billy Garritty), Papa Don’t Preach (Alec Voikhansky), Shalaa Asker (Rob Hornby), and Wedgewood (Marco Ghiani) complete the likely starters for the afternoon opener.
At 2:14 PM, THE JOIN THE MOVEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) over 1m 6f 21y will feature seven runners competing for £6,000. Moab (Donagh Murphy), Skycutter (Stevie Donohoe), Fleur de Mer (David Nolan), and Billy Bathgate (Rowan Scott). This longer distance race will test stamina and consistency over an extended trip.
The THE RESPONSIBLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) over 1m 13y will follow at 2:44 PM, with eleven entries vying for £9,000. Mercurius Power (George Wood), Liberty Bird (Kieran O’Neill), Dream Illusion (Dylan Hogan), and Imola (Callum Rodriguez) are expected to feature prominently in this mid-distance contest.
At 3:14 PM, THE FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) will feature eight fillies over 1m 13y, competing for £8,000. Si Grass (Sean Dylan Bowen) Forever Twenty (Barry McHugh), Naana’s Crystal (Marco Ghiani), and Whisky Dreams (Jason Hart). This race will feature promising fillies looking to establish their credentials early in the season.
The THE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) at 3:44 PM over 7f 14y will include eleven runners, with £6,000 on offer. Impulse Buy (Marco Ghiani), The Spotlight Kid (John Egan), Gundogan (William Carson), and Hint of The Jungle (Rob Hornby) are expected to contest this mid-length handicap, which will feature a competitive mix of sprinters and milers.
The penultimate race, THE FUTURE OF HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) over 6f 16y at 4:14 PM, will feature twelve runners competing for £7,100. Azure Zain (Jack Garritty), Blue Lakota (Jack Nicholls), Fan Mail (Sean Kirrane), and Lequinto (William Carson) will be prominent in this sprint event, which promises to feature a high-tempo contest.
The card concludes with THE GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) over 6f 16y at 4:44 PM. Six runners will compete for £7,100, including King of Chaos (Callum Rodriguez), Welcome Retreat (Pat Cosgrave), Nala’s Dream (David Nolan), and Grey Horizon (Kieran O’Neill). This closing contest will feature a small but competitive field to round off the afternoon.
The Southwell Racecourse on 11 February promises a feature afternoon of flat racing, with varied distances and conditions testing both speed and stamina. Trainers and jockeys will look to make the most of opportunities across the seven contests scheduled.
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