It’s all eyes on the all-weather this Thursday with Southwell the sole venue as they host a competitive nine-race card, live on Sky Sports Racing…
1.42 Southwell – Dyrholaey looks a warm order to land feature
The Archie Watson-trained Dyrholaey has an excellent record on the all-weather, winning his first three starts before suffering defeat at Royal Ascot in June. He was narrowly beaten on his return at Wolverhampton last month and will likely be a popular selection in the Weekly £5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap off the same mark.
Sommelier heads the weights for Marco Botti and Hollie Doyle, but he will need to show more than when well beaten in a pair of decent events in December and his trainer now reaches for the tongue-tie.
Golden Strike remains capable of better having impressed when claiming a Ripon novice on his penultimate start, while Rohaan is worth a second look off his lowest mark since January 2021.
1.12 Southwell – Hat-trick seeking Caramay attempts to extend streak
William Muir and Chris Grassick’s Caramay has been in fine form this winter, winning a remarkable five times in her last eight starts. She overcame trouble in running to land a similar race on her last start and looks capable of following going in again under Joe Leavy in the Weekly £5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap.
Hebridean Nomad has run with plenty of credit in his two handicap starts to date and should be competitive again with his yard in such good form.
The Bay Warrior still needs to prove he’s as effective at this distance, but he arrives here on the back of a cosy success at this track and remains of interest, despite a 2lb rise in the weights.
Humble Spark has taken his form to a new level this winter and although he will need to improve again, as he steps back up in grade, he can’t be dismissed lightly.
12.12 Southwell – Wolverhampton winner Rosenpur fancied to double up
Jenny Candlish’s Rosenpur lines up in the Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Apprentice Handicap and looks to try and enhance his admirably consistent record this winter. He got off the mark when comfortably landing a Wolverhampton novice earlier this month and looks the type to step forward on just his third start over the minimum trip, with Joe Leavy looking a positive booking.
Doddie’s Impact would have claims on his taking success at Newcastle last month but must bounce back from a heavy defeat last time, while Show Me Show Me‘s recent second over this course and distance makes him an each-way player.
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12.42 Southwell – James Tate’s Noble Victory debuts under Hector Crouch
The well-related Noble Victory is set to make his racecourse debut in the BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Restricted Maiden Stakes and may not need to set the world alight to be competitive here. The Saeed Manana-owned colt is out of a Listed-placed sprinter and a half to the very useful Jungle Cove and Main Desire, so there’s plenty of reason to think he can make an impact first time up.
2.42 Southwell – Cloch Nua bids to make it three from three in 2025
Stella Barclay’s six-year-old Cloch Nua seems to have found a renewed lease of life in 2025, doubling his lifetime tally with two smart performances over the straight mile at Newcastle. He looks to make it a hat-trick in the Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Classified Stakes and although this test asks for more of him, you couldn’t rule out another big run.
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