April 01 / 16.30 Southwell

16.30

Good

Southwell Racecourse Conference And Events Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 3m 0f 60y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Southwell Racecourse Conference And Events Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 213417 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Struck in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft) in October and returned to winning ways at Ayr (extended 2m4f, soft) in January; only seventh back there since and now swaps the cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; below par on his previous outing around 3m but wasn't obviously beaten for stamina.
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1st

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Diamond Geezer

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Struck in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft) in October and returned to winning ways at Ayr (extended 2m4f, soft) in January; only seventh back there since and now swaps the cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; below par on his previous outing around 3m but wasn't obviously beaten for stamina.

9/2

7th

1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Diamond Geezer

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Perth (2m4f, soft) in October and returned to winning ways over this C&D (soft) last month; had 6l to spare from Eloi Du Puy last time and holds strong claims up 7lb.

3/1

1st

7

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Diamond Geezer

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Came good in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft; front pair clear) in October, but he's been well held in both subsequent runs (2m3f/2m7f); still lightly raced but has bit to prove again and he needs to rediscover his spark.

4/1

Form: 42-112 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps at Musselburgh (hurdle; 2m4f, soft) and Catterick (chase; 2m3f, good to soft) on first two outings for this yard; beaten at short odds but advanced his RPR again when stepped up to around 3m under rules for the first time in a Newcastle chase four weeks ago, going down by a neck to a next-time-out winner with the pair 16l clear; another 6lb higher back hurdling but it may not stop him, particularly if reacting well to the new cheekpieces (added to the tongue-tie he's worn since joining this stable).
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2nd

4

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Passing Pleasure

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won handicaps at Musselburgh (hurdle; 2m4f, soft) and Catterick (chase; 2m3f, good to soft) on first two outings for this yard; beaten at short odds but advanced his RPR again when stepped up to around 3m under rules for the first time in a Newcastle chase four weeks ago, going down by a neck to a next-time-out winner with the pair 16l clear; another 6lb higher back hurdling but it may not stop him, particularly if reacting well to the new cheekpieces (added to the tongue-tie he's worn since joining this stable).

7/4

2nd

1

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:05 Newcastle

Passing Pleasure

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Two out of two for current yard, winning handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) and handicap chase at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft); up 9lb; tongue-tie, tried on last two starts, is back on again; stable going well and he's one to take seriously.

5/4

Form: 303-84

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Made a sound return to hurdles after four months off when fourth of nine over 2m7f at Market Rasen six weeks ago, fading only from the last under a positive ride; remains unexposed as a stayer in this sphere (quite useful over 2m on the Flat); considered.
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1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

Campaign Trail

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

He's returned from a break in good heart this year, finishing fourth at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) before getting closer to the target when 3l third at Southwell (3m, good); entitled to respect.

3/1

3rd

7

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Campaign Trail

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Made a sound return to hurdles after four months off when fourth of nine over 2m7f at Market Rasen six weeks ago, fading only from the last under a positive ride; remains unexposed as a stayer in this sphere (quite useful over 2m on the Flat); considered.

8/1

4th

1

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Campaign Trail

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Useful stayer on the Flat, but mixed form under both codes after an impressive hurdles debut at Doncaster (2m1f, good) at the end of 2024; not seen in four months but has a fine record fresh and remains unexposed in this sphere.

12/1

Form: -4441P C BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner who has raced exclusively over fences since joining Deborah Cole in the middle of 2024, scoring a further four times, including over 2m4f here last season; off the mark for the current campaign when shading a close finish at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in February but pulled up when favourite at Hereford since and now back over timber.
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4th

2

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Immortal Fame

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Deborah Cole

Five-time hurdle winner who has raced exclusively over fences since joining Deborah Cole in the middle of 2024, scoring a further four times, including over 2m4f here last season; off the mark for the current campaign when shading a close finish at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in February but pulled up when favourite at Hereford since and now back over timber.

9/1

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

Immortal Fame

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Deborah Cole

Three wins last term; got off the mark for the season when winning by a head at Market Rasen last time (3m, soft; first two clear); up 3lb; chance.

11/4

Form: 2115P D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won two four-runner novice hurdles on good ground last year, the first over just short of 3m; fair fifth on 2m5f Ascot handicap debut in November but weakened quickly when pulled up over 3m at Doncaster back from a break 19 days ago; first-time cheekpieces are reached for on the back of that.
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8th

10

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

El Galactico

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Won two of his first three races over hurdles; the wheels have fallen off this year and he pulled up on his last two runs, latest in first-time cheekpieces (retained); a hood is now on for the first time.

16/1

1

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

El Galactico

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won two four-runner novice hurdles on good ground last year, the first over just short of 3m; fair fifth on 2m5f Ascot handicap debut in November but weakened quickly when pulled up over 3m at Doncaster back from a break 19 days ago; first-time cheekpieces are reached for on the back of that.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 133516 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Third chase success when scoring by 5l at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) in December; stamina seemingly stretched by 3m5f back from a short break at Warwick 24 days ago; slightly lower mark back hurdling.
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1st

3

26th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

19:39 Plumpton

Jubilant

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Ended 2025 with emphatic win from the front at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft), his third chase success, but returned from a break with two disappointing runs (chase/hurdle) towards end of last season and has something to prove.

8/1

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Jubilant

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Third chase success when scoring by 5l at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) in December; stamina seemingly stretched by 3m5f back from a short break at Warwick 24 days ago; slightly lower mark back hurdling.

8/1

Form: -11P05

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Completed a good-ground double at Ludlow (2m novice/2m5f handicap) in the autumn; disappointed on next two starts but took a step back in the right direction when fifth of nine at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) 24 days ago; below par on his previous attempt at 3m but he's back to only 1lb above his winning mark and today's ground conditions should suit so there are reasons to be hopeful.
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5

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Ocean Conquest

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Completed a good-ground double at Ludlow (2m novice/2m5f handicap) in the autumn; disappointed on next two starts but took a step back in the right direction when fifth of nine at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) 24 days ago; below par on his previous attempt at 3m but he's back to only 1lb above his winning mark and today's ground conditions should suit so there are reasons to be hopeful.

11/2

5th

6

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Ocean Conquest

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Completed a good-ground double at Ludlow (2m/2m5f) in the autumn and softer going has perhaps contributed to his dip in form since; may resume his progress, provided the surface is ideal.

12/1

Form: 3P-7P3

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Useful in his prime for Henry Daly but left that yard on a low note; soundly beaten in chases on his first two starts for this stable but took a step back in the right direction returned to hurdles in first-time blinkers when rallying third of eight over the extended 2m4f at Plumpton (good to soft) 23 days ago; needs to prove he can build on that with the blinkers left off in favour of refitted cheekpieces.
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8

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Moon Hunter

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Useful in his prime for Henry Daly but left that yard on a low note; soundly beaten in chases on his first two starts for this stable but took a step back in the right direction returned to hurdles in first-time blinkers when rallying third of eight over the extended 2m4f at Plumpton (good to soft) 23 days ago; needs to prove he can build on that with the blinkers left off in favour of refitted cheekpieces.

25/1

3rd

5

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

16:30 Plumpton

Moon Hunter

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Useful in his prime but left Henry Daly after a poor run over fences in February 2025 and was soundly beaten in two chases for this stable towards end of last year; needs combination of new headgear and return to hurdling to rekindle his enthusiasm.

16/1

6

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 6f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield

Moon Hunter

11st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

Ex-Henry Daly; quite a useful novice hurdler but didn't progress; sound run on chase debut in October 2023 but rather disappointing since; bit to prove after a break on stable debut.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £13.99
Tricast £39.91
Trifecta £62.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Passing Pleasure

TOPSPEED:

Diamond Geezer

The Times:

Jubilant

RP RATINGS:

Ocean Conquest

D Express:

Campaign Trail

Telegraph:

Passing Pleasure

Daily Mail:

Passing Pleasure

The Sun:

Passing Pleasure

Daily Record:

Passing Pleasure

The Guardian:

Jubilant

POSTDATA:

Diamond Geezer

Daily Mirror:

Diamond Geezer

The Star:

Diamond Geezer