Wednesday evening brings exciting All-Weather racing from Southwell, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The highlight is the Come Racing For Free 18th June Novice Stakes, featuring three promising colts. Goldinthesea, recently transferred from Joseph O'Brien's to Ed Bethell's stable, shows potential after an impressive performance at Dundalk in January.
His form was further boosted when the third-place finisher went on to win, suggesting a bright future under new ownership. Penny Time, trained by Hugo Plamer, is another exciting contender, having dominated at Southwell last month and seeking his third win in as many starts. Owen Burrows' Sassicaia, a winner at Wolverhampton in December, remains an unknown quantity with significant potential. Debutant Shadow Boxer, representing Victorious Forever, cost €520,000, and the market will reveal more about his capabilities.
Another competitive race is the Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Fillies' Handicap, where three recent winners face off. Cool Molly, up three pounds after winning the All-Weather Vase Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield, is a strong contender. Vencedora, carrying Sheikh Mohammed Obaid's colors, and Rogue Citation, representing The Rogues Gallery, both have limited racing experience but are unexposed and could pose a challenge. The finale features Seven Fires attempting a hat-trick in the Summer Socials At Southwell Racecourse Fillies' Handicap.
With two wins at Newcastle, she has shown versatility and should be tough to beat. Top-rated Barefoot Beach seeks a return to winning form after a close second at Kempton, while Zighy, having recently gotten off the mark, could yet prove better.
Other notable races include Betelgeuse seeking another course and distance win at 6:30 Southwell, and action from Happy Valley with Zac Purton, Harry Bentley, Hugh Bowman, and Andrea Atzeni in the saddle.