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Southwell Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Southwell Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

Form: 1F96-3 C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Lost his way after winning twice over hurdles in November (2m4f, good to soft; once here) and was a disappointing favourite when well-held third of four on last month's chasing debut at Ludlow (3m, good); may yet turn things around but comes here with quite a bit to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell

Nazare

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Lost his way after winning twice over hurdles in November (2m4f, good to soft; once here) and was a disappointing favourite when well-held third of four on last month's chasing debut at Ludlow (3m, good); may yet turn things around but comes here with quite a bit to prove.

5/2

3rd

2

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:27 Ludlow

Nazare

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Bumper winner who completed a 2m4f double over hurdles in November for a good start to his handicap career; not in same form in two completed starts since; chance of revival largely hinges on the switch to fences.

7/2

6th

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Nazare

11st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Back-to-back wins at this sort of trip in November on good to soft; fell early when favourite next time and it was his first run on soft when tailed off at Huntingdon; on this ground and with cheekpieces added, he's one to consider.

7/1

Form: 412-21 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Scored over hurdles at start of this year and built upon his promising chase debut when winning four-runner race at Plumpton (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; only 3lb higher here and probably still on the upgrade; wears tongue-tie for first time; good chance.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell

Cher Monsieur

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Scored over hurdles at start of this year and built upon his promising chase debut when winning four-runner race at Plumpton (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; only 3lb higher here and probably still on the upgrade; wears tongue-tie for first time; good chance.

8/11

1st

3

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Cher Monsieur

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

1-9 over hurdles; shaped with clear promise on chase debut when second at Uttoxeter (3m, good) 24 days ago; drop in trip shouldn't be an inconvenience and a bold bid to go one better can be expected.

13/8

2nd

4

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

Cher Monsieur

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Battled well to win over hurdles at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January and also ran well when clear second to next-time-out winner at Southwell (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in March; moves back up in trip for this chasing debut and has Irish pointing experience to call upon; high on the list.

5/2

Form: 1263-P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Just 1-12 over hurdles and ran poorly when upped to 3m2f at Perth last month; makes chasing debut from a workable mark, though, and his Irish point win in 2024 bodes well for his prospects over fences.
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3rd

2

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell

Manowest

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Just 1-12 over hurdles and ran poorly when upped to 3m2f at Perth last month; makes chasing debut from a workable mark, though, and his Irish point win in 2024 bodes well for his prospects over fences.

6/1

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Manowest

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won a Worcester maiden hurdle last May (2m7f, good); creditable runs handicapping since; conditions suit; chance.

9/2

3rd

3

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Manowest

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Won his maiden over this trip at Worcester last May and has since shown he can cope with this sort of mark; whether he'll cope with today's ground is another matter as his best form has been on good.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11P5P- C

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Returned to form and completed quick hat-trick over hurdles in February (2m-2m4f, good to soft/soft) but quickly went off the boil towards end of last season (pulled up on two of last three appearances); competes off his lower chase mark here and might be allowed an uncontested lead but has a poor completion rate over fences; risky.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell

Thank You Blue

11st 9lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Returned to form and completed quick hat-trick over hurdles in February (2m-2m4f, good to soft/soft) but quickly went off the boil towards end of last season (pulled up on two of last three appearances); competes off his lower chase mark here and might be allowed an uncontested lead but has a poor completion rate over fences; risky.

8/1

1

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Rattled off a hat-trick at Ludlow (2m) in February but he beat only one off a 7lb higher mark in 2m1f Newcastle handicap six days ago; could bounce back off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

5th

2

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Thank You Blue

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Weakened when third of five (13-8 favourite) in this last year; back to form, completing a February hat-trick (Sedgefield twice and Ludlow, rising steadily in the weights); reportedly "ran flat" when pulling up at Ayr (2m5f, soft; from 5lb lower) latest; needs to bounce back.

4/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £5.91

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Daily Mail:

Manowest

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Daily Record:

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The Star:

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