Southwell will showcase a nine-race programme on Sunday, 4 January, featuring competitive racing across sprint and middle-distance events. The Southwell Race Cards 4 January feature a mix of Class 4 to Class 6 contests, with a total of 98 entries expected to line up throughout the afternoon. Racing will run from 1:00 PM to 5:05 PM, presenting a balanced schedule for trainers and spectators.
The day will open with the £10,000 Guaranteed Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over 7f 14y at 1:00 PM, featuring twelve runners including Dapper Gee Gee, Enpassant, Nacho Nacho Nacho, and Bavaria Iron. This race sets the tone for a busy day at Southwell, combining emerging talent with experienced sprinters.
At 1:30 PM, the £15,000 Handicap Stakes (Class 5) will feature twelve runners over 7f 14y. Notable entries include Gressington, How Impressive, Tough Enough, and Down To The Kid, offering a competitive field for the early afternoon slot.
The sprint programme continues with the £10,000 Next Generation Handicap Stakes (Class 6) Divisions I and II at 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM over 6f 16y. Division I lists ten runners including Mythical Isle, Hint of The Jungle, What What What, and Summer Evening, while Division II has nine runners with Court of Session, Horus, Ramon di Loria, and The Cutest.
Middle-distance racing is highlighted by the £19,450 Midnite Handicap Stakes (Class 4) at 3:00 PM over 4f 214y. Ten runners, including Ziggy’s Triton, Hiya Maite, Blinky, and Mon Na Slieve, are expected to contest this competitive event.
Following this, the £10,000 Make the Move Handicap Stakes (Class 6) at 3:35 PM over 4f 214y will feature twelve runners, including Gogo Yubari, Beneficiary, Arlington, and It’s Showtime.
The long-distance divisions come at 4:05 PM and 4:35 PM with the The Future Handicap Stakes (Class 6) Divisions I and II over 1m 3f 23y. Division I will see eleven runners including Harswell Duke, Night Bear, Alvesta, and Sisterandbrother, while Division II features ten runners such as Krissy, Another Beautiful, Moon Over The Sea, and Late Claim.
The meeting concludes with the £10,000 Classified Stakes (Class 6) over 1m 13y at 5:05 PM, with twelve runners, including Balqaa, Nutcracker, Pink Socks, and Pop Favorite.
Overall, the Southwell Race Cards 4 January offer a full day of competitive racing, blending sprints, middle-distance, and staying events across Class 4 to Class 6 contests. Trainers and horses are expected to deliver early-season form as the 2026 campaign gets underway at the Nottinghamshire venue.
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