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Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 0f 60y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: /35P/5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Easily made all in a point in April but was just a respectable fifth over hurdles at Hexham (2m7f, good) for new connections last month and needs to build on that performance here.
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1st

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Artiste DAinay

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

Easily made all in a point in April but was just a respectable fifth over hurdles at Hexham (2m7f, good) for new connections last month and needs to build on that performance here.

12/1

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Artiste DAinay

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won a point before joining this yard for £10,000; ran well for a long way at Hexham before weakening (2m7f, good); this flatter track could suit and Sean Bowen is booked.

13/2

5th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Artiste DAinay

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Billy Aprahamian

2-12 in points but took ten attempts to add to his maiden success, though had earlier shown a fair level of ability over hurdles; returns to this sphere after last month's easy point win, after which he was purchased for £10,000; worth considering off a workable mark back over hurdles on stable debut.

9/2

Form: 5615-3 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year on good ground (once over C&D) and is entitled to have benefited from last month's reappearance run but may find others in this field better handicapped.
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2nd

5

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Indian Sunbird

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Won twice last year on good ground (once over C&D) and is entitled to have benefited from last month's reappearance run but may find others in this field better handicapped.

8/1

3rd

5

7th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:15 Huntingdon

Indian Sunbird

11st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Dual hurdle winner last year, latterly over C&D (good) in October; absent since lesser effort here in November, though, and will need to resume in prime form to have a chance off his current mark.

5/1

5th

10

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Indian Sunbird

11st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Well backed when returning to winning form over C&D (good) last month with three of these behind; a 6lb rise and a lack of consistency the main obstacles to a follow-up.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: /6P4-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo who was clear second when upped to 3m1f and fitted with first-time cheekpieces for last month's handicap debut at Warwick (good); could still have more to offer; high on the list.
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3rd

1

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Danger Nap

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Unexposed 5yo who was clear second when upped to 3m1f and fitted with first-time cheekpieces for last month's handicap debut at Warwick (good); could still have more to offer; high on the list.

3/1

2nd

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 5

18:37 Warwick

Danger Nap

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made a promising start in bumpers but has shown little in three runs over hurdles; still early days and wears first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut up in trip; may well show improvement.

5/2

4th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Danger Nap

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Started off well as he was second on bumper debut and then beaten only 6l in a Listed event; however, now has a regressive profile and needs to get back on track.

11/1

Form: 2441-P

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at 14th attempt, with clear success at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March, but ran poorly when dropped back to 2m last month and it's hard to know what to expect from him on first attempt at 3m under rules.
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4th

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Fairly Fulling

11st 1lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Came good over hurdles at 14th attempt, with clear success at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March, but ran poorly when dropped back to 2m last month and it's hard to know what to expect from him on first attempt at 3m under rules.

12/1

6

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Fairly Fulling

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Came good over hurdles at 14th attempt, with clear success at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March; should be okay back at 2m on this stiff track but 7lb rise demands more from him.

11/4

Form: 5P2/22

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to take second twice last month (2m4f/2m3f, good; tongue-tie added), after a long layoff, and is likely to be suited by this move back up in trip; must be considered.
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5th

3

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Copper Beach

11st 11lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Came from off the pace to take second twice last month (2m4f/2m3f, good; tongue-tie added), after a long layoff, and is likely to be suited by this move back up in trip; must be considered.

4/1

2nd

10

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Copper Beach

10st 11lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Record of 1-18 over hurdles but he returned after 510 days off with a second at Southwell (2m4f, good) two weeks ago; that was a good effort behind an improver and he's a player if he can build on that.

3/1

2nd

10

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Copper Beach

10st 11lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Sole win came in the summer of 2023, over 2m4f on good ground; chasing never went to plan two seasons ago but he ran well back over hurdles on final sighting in late 2024; what form he'll be in after an absence is anyone's guess, so best to let the betting guide; tongue-tie added.

12/1

Form: 1/40P-

Last run: 151 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won on hurdling debut in April 2025 (2m3f) but struggled in both handicaps last season (3m/2m5f); returns from five-month break with a lot to prove.
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6th

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

IamcElestialgift

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won on hurdling debut in April 2025 (2m3f) but struggled in both handicaps last season (3m/2m5f); returns from five-month break with a lot to prove.

14/1

1st

3

8th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:50 Carlisle

IamcElestialgift

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

in touch with leaders, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 4 out, went second approaching last, ridden run-in, kept on well and led towards finish

6/1

3

8th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:50 Carlisle

IamcElestialgift

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

£28,000 3yo; half-brother to a bumper winner and three AQPS Flat winners; dam 1m4f AQPS Flat winner; quite interesting, although wears a tongue-tie for debut.

6/1

Form: 9705-3

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but put in good front-running shift when third at Fakenham (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month and is open to more improvement over this longer trip.
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7th

2

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Can U Feel It

11st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

0-6 over hurdles but put in good front-running shift when third at Fakenham (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month and is open to more improvement over this longer trip.

5/1

3rd

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:18 Fakenham

Can U Feel It

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Unplaced all five hurdling starts but was given a lot to do before keeping on steadily for fifth of 13 on handicap debut at Stratford (2m2f, good) a fortnight ago; remains open to improvement and is one to watch closely in the betting; tongue-tie added.

5/1

5th

13

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Can U Feel It

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Did not get seriously competitive in four 2m novice hurdles, although attracted the stewards' attention when making steady late headway on one occasion; up in trip for handicap debut; worth a glance in the betting.

10/1

Form: 321-56 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Showed career-best form when scoring by 9l at Stratford (3m2f, good) in April and also has a C&D success on his CV but was unable to land a telling blow on his two starts at Hexham last month and needs to kick on again to overcome current mark.
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8

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

East Eagle

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Showed career-best form when scoring by 9l at Stratford (3m2f, good) in April and also has a C&D success on his CV but was unable to land a telling blow on his two starts at Hexham last month and needs to kick on again to overcome current mark.

12/1

6th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Reliable 6yo who has continued in good heart since scoring at Catterick (3m1f, good) in January and produced a career-best when back on the scoresheet at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; failed to land a blow over C&D latest and has something to find with My Boy Christy, though he remains one for the shortlist in the context of the race.

9/1

5th

9

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins on good ground last season, the latest 13 days ago when scoring by 9l at Stratford; stiffer task off this 8lb higher mark, but these conditions suit.

7/1

Form: PP4-88

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-14 over hurdles; excelled herself when fourth at huge odds in 2m3f Fontwell maiden in April but, having been hiked up the weights, was soundly beaten in both subsequent handicaps (2m5f/2m7f).
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10

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Porridge

10st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tracey Leeson

0-14 over hurdles; excelled herself when fourth at huge odds in 2m3f Fontwell maiden in April but, having been hiked up the weights, was soundly beaten in both subsequent handicaps (2m5f/2m7f).

50/1

8th

6

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Porridge

11st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Tracey Leeson

0-13 over hurdles; ran a big race at a massive price when fourth in a Fontwell maiden (2m3f, good to soft) last month but her mark shot up 41lb after that and she struggled back in a handicap at Fontwell (2m5f) last week; opposable.

33/1

8th

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:10 Fontwell

Porridge

11st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Tracey Leeson

0-12 over hurdles; excelled herself when 19l-fourth in maiden here (2m3f, good to soft) last month, prompting her mark to rise from 51 to 92; now needs to build on that performance on this handicap return.

25/1

Form: 7/09P-

Last run: 169 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but struggled in first two handicaps (2m/2m3f; cheekpieces added last time); upped in trip again for first run since December; considered only if lively in the betting.
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11

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

LAir Du Large

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but struggled in first two handicaps (2m/2m3f; cheekpieces added last time); upped in trip again for first run since December; considered only if lively in the betting.

25/1

7

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:28 Sedgefield

LAir Du Large

10st 8lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but struggled when 50-1 for first two handicaps (2m/2m3f; cheekpieces added last time) and needs a transformation.

13th

11

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 3

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

LAir Du Large

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Didn't show a great deal in a bumper and two junior hurdles last season; returns from 257-day absence.

66/1

Form: 8PP0-9 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Out of form (mainly over fences) since returning from long absence in January (had wind op before latest run); swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor and has tongue-tie refitted; revival needed.
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12

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Getaway Glory

10st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Out of form (mainly over fences) since returning from long absence in January (had wind op before latest run); swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor and has tongue-tie refitted; revival needed.

20/1

9th

9

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Getaway Glory

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Placed on both previous C&D starts, including when beaten under 1l by On The Platform in this race (good to soft; headed last); out of sorts this year, however, and needs a positive response to wind surgery.

25/1

10th

10

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Getaway Glory

10st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Case can be made on pick of his form over hurdles and fences but it's been miserable stuff in three handicap chases since returning from 485 days off; all headgear removed this time.

10/1

Form: 53341- CD

Last run: 250 days

W: 10st 7lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was in good form in the early part of last season and gained a narrow C&D (good) win on latest outing in October; only 3lb higher today but has fitness to prove and younger rivals appeal more.
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13

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Stripe Of Honour

10st 7lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Anthony Day

Veteran who was in good form in the early part of last season and gained a narrow C&D (good) win on latest outing in October; only 3lb higher today but has fitness to prove and younger rivals appeal more.

10/1

8

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Stripe Of Honour

10st 5lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Anthony Day

Veteran who rediscovered some form and was placed twice (once over C&D) in June/July; not quite in same form on latest outing 11 weeks ago but still enters calculations.

7/1

4th

12

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Worcester

Stripe Of Honour

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Anthony Day

Veteran who has rediscovered some form and been placed twice (once over C&D) in recent weeks; slightly out of the weights today, though, and some of his younger rivals look much more interesting.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast £80.28
Tricast £523.73

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Danger Nap

RP RATINGS:

Copper Beach

Daily Mail:

Indian Sunbird

The Sun:

Can U Feel It

The Times:

East Eagle

The Star:

Artiste d'Ainay

POSTDATA:

Danger Nap

WEST COUNTRY:

Danger Nap

The Guardian:

Danger Nap

D Express:

Danger Nap

Daily Record:

Danger Nap

Telegraph:

Copper Beach

Daily Mirror:

Indian Sunbird