The Southwell Racecourse will bring a full afternoon of National Hunt racing on Monday, with seven scheduled contests set to unfold across hurdle and steeplechase events. The fixture will assemble competitive fields over varying distances, providing opportunities for both progressive and experienced runners as the programme runs from early afternoon into the evening.
THE EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) will start the meeting at 1:02PM, covering 2m 4f 138y, with £8,900 in prize money on offer for seven runners. Horses expected to play leading roles include Salley Gardens partnered with jockey Lewis Saunders, Abingworth guided by Sam Twiston-Davies, Dunstall Rambler under Kielan Woods, and Roger Rarebit ridden by Stan Sheppard, shaping an interesting opening contest.
THE SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) will follow at 1:37PM, run over 2 miles, again carrying £8,900 in prize money with seven runners declared. The line-up is set to feature Ostend partnered with Toby McCain-Mitchell, Lively Citizen ridden by Jack Tudor, Daytime Dreaming under Jack Andrews, and Mr Grey Sky guided by Kielan Woods, promising another competitive chase.
THE SEASONS RESTAURANT MAIDEN HURDLE (DIV I) (CLASS 4) will be staged at 2:12PM over 2 miles, offering £10,000 in prize money as ten runners attempt to secure a first hurdles victory. Attention is likely to centre on Dino Moon with jockey Conor Ring, Golly Gosh partnered by Jack Andrews, Good Boy Griff guided by Joe Anderson, and Hobnail ridden by Lee Edwards.
DIVISION II of the maiden hurdle follows at 2:45PM, also run across 2 miles with £10,000 available, and another field of ten set to compete. Runners likely to attract interest include Desertmore News with Jack Andrews aboard, Fouroneohfever steered by Kielan Woods, Geordie Bay partnered with Lee Edwards, and Herbygoesbananas under Lorcan Williams, as trainers seek progress from younger horses.
THE MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 5) is scheduled for 3:17PM, contested over 2m 4f 138y with £6,150 in prize money, drawing eleven runners. Among those expected to feature prominently are By The Grace ridden by Mr Daniel Williams, Kupka Vallis guided by Richard Patrick, Getarose under Conor Ring, and Kellebelle partnered with Robert Dunne.
THE GOLF AND GALLOP HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 4) will take place at 3:52PM, again over 2m 4f 138y, where £7,700 in prize money will be contested by nine runners. The contest is expected to involve Prince Imperial with Sean Grantham aboard, Beau Quali guided by Toby McCain-Mitchell, Pike Road ridden by Freddie Keighley, and Thankyourluckystar under Jack Hogan, shaping a competitive mid-card event.
THE LADIES DAY HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 5) will bring the afternoon to a close at 4:27PM, run over 3m 123y, with £6,150 in prize money and seven runners declared. Closing runners expected to make an impact include Sweet Magic with Toby McCain-Mitchell in the saddle, Bobalot partnered by Mr Sean O’Connor, Check The Score under Jack Hogan, and La Higuera guided by Kevin Brogan, concluding the Southwell programme over a stamina-testing trip.
With contests staged over a range of trips and class levels, the meeting will offer valuable opportunities for stables and riders as the National Hunt campaign continues through the late winter period.
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