June 02 / 14.30 Southwell

14.30

Good

Free Race Evening Thursday 18th June Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Free Race Evening Thursday 18th June Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

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16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 67PPP- CD

Last run: 223 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Four of his six wins have been at this track, three of which over 2m; has lost his way, however, since the last of those in May last year off 7lb higher; well handicapped if he can return to form after absence of 223 days.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

Duke Of Luckley

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

In fine form over fences and went 3-4 this summer in three-runner handicap at Kelso (2m1f) 15 days ago; has his first run in this sphere since 2022 but scored over C&D then so can't be discounted off a reduced mark.

4/1

1st

1

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

18:25 Kelso

Duke Of Luckley

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Made all in a visor at Southwell (2m, good) in June and again had plenty in hand when getting back on the scoresheet in first-time blinkers at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) last month; the favourite flopped there but this one's been raised only 3lb; the visor returns; has to be respected.

11/8

1st

1

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

Duke Of Luckley

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Gained his sixth win over fences, at Southwell (2m, good) when making all in June off 8lb lower; looked to be found out by the weight rise when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m, good) last month, and although this track may play to his strengths he has never won off such a high mark; first-time blinkers replace visor.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1P21-2 C BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Bold-jumping front-runner with seven wins from 18 starts over fences; ideally served by further than 2m but won over this trip at Chepstow (good to soft) in April; ran well again when runner-up at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month and will be the one to catch.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Worcester

Pep Talking

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

This front-runner didn't have it all his own way in a qualifier for this last month and, off this career-high mark, he inherited second place (beaten 8l by the winner); could be vulnerable again, though should run well provided he takes to the new visor (replacing cheekpieces).

8/1

2nd

3

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Worcester

Pep Talking

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Front-runner who was granted an easy lead last time at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) and made no mistake by 3l; hard to grumble with the 3lb rise and if getting into a rhythm he should put up another bold show.

11/2

1st

2

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Uttoxeter

Pep Talking

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Bold-jumping front-runner with seven chase wins, four under Gavin Sheehan; didn't get to the front at Southwell (2m, good) last month and never threatened the winner but shaped as though still in form; remains 7lb higher than for his latest win but could prove hard to catch if allowed an easy lead.

4/1

Form: 218-2 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced, he opened his account when winning a maiden hurdle at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) in January; made a pleasing start over fences when runner-up at this track (2m4f, good) last month on his handicap debut, before leaving Olly Murphy for £30,000; drops back in trip without the hood worn previously and has potential to improve over fences.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Seaview Rock

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Off the mark on his second start over hurdles at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) in January for Olly Murphy; promising second on chase debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month and subsequently sold for £30,000 to join new connections; third of five at Southwell (2m, good) 17 days ago on stable debut and will be more at home over this longer distance; lightly raced and there may be better to come.

9/1

3rd

1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Seaview Rock

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Lightly raced, he opened his account when winning a maiden hurdle at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) in January; made a pleasing start over fences when runner-up at this track (2m4f, good) last month on his handicap debut, before leaving Olly Murphy for £30,000; drops back in trip without the hood worn previously and has potential to improve over fences.

3/1

2nd

1

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:12 Southwell

Seaview Rock

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won his maiden on heavy ground before racing too freely and not getting home when made favourite for his handicap debut (2m1f, good to soft); has further to go now on this switch to fences but he remains unexposed.

3/1

5/6

Form: 3624-1 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Returns to fences following a convincing win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) nine days ago; only 2lb higher than when landing his sole success in this sphere (in November 2024) and must be considered while in winning mode.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Vocito

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Returns to fences following a convincing win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) nine days ago; only 2lb higher than when landing his sole success in this sphere (in November 2024) and must be considered while in winning mode.

5/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Exposed four-time winner over hurdles but now 2lb below the mark he defied here last summer; could be sharper for his recent run after a break and Sean Bowen replaces a 10lb claimer.

100/30

4th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner over hurdles but exposed and was performing no more than okay when last seen in November; however, he could be all the better for a break and he's on his last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 46636- D

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been over hurdles; 0-5 over fences and finished last of six at Kempton (2m2f, good) in March; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

My Friend Sean

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Tom Lacey

Better hurdler than chaser, with him 5-14 in the one discipline and yet 0-7 over fences; his turn should come as it was a fair run last time at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; beaten 3l off this mark); all his winning form is about this trip.

11/2

2nd

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Uttoxeter

My Friend Sean

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Five-time hurdle winner but 0-6 over fences and has been out of form on his last two starts, most recently when a 31l last of five at Southwell (2m, good) in June on his return from a break; that run may have been needed but other candidates appeal more.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.50
Straight Forecast £36.05
Trifecta £111.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vocito

The Times:

Seaview Rock

RP RATINGS:

Duke Of Luckley

The Sun:

Seaview Rock

TOPSPEED:

Duke Of Luckley

POSTDATA:

Vocito

Telegraph:

Vocito

The Guardian:

Vocito

Daily Mail:

Vocito

D Express:

Vocito

Daily Mirror:

Vocito

The Star:

Vocito

Daily Record:

Vocito