Wednesday evening brings thrilling All-Weather racing action from Southwell, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The highlight is the Come Racing For Free 18th June Novice Stakes, where three untested colts face off. Goldinthesea, having recently transferred from Joseph O'Brien's to Ed Bethell's stable, is an intriguing contender after impressing at Dundalk in January. His form has been bolstered by the third-place finisher's subsequent win, suggesting a promising future under new management.
Penny Time, trained by Hugo Plamer, is another exciting prospect, having dominated at Southwell last month and seeking his third consecutive win. Owen Burrows' Sassicaia has only raced once, winning at Wolverhampton in December, and like the others, remains somewhat of an enigma with potential for growth. Debutant Shadow Boxer, representing Victorious Forever and costing €520,000, will have the market's attention.
Another competitive event is the Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Fillies' Handicap, featuring three recent winners. Cool Molly, with two wins in her last three starts, including the All-Weather Vase Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield, commands respect despite being up three pounds. Vencedora, carrying Sheikh Mohammed Obaid's colors, and Rogue Citation, share similar profiles as lightly raced fillies with only one win each, making their first and second starts of the season, respectively. The finale features Seven Fires attempting a hat-trick in the Summer Socials At Southwell Racecourse Fillies' Handicap.
With versatility shown in her two wins at Newcastle, she steps up to six furlongs and is tough to beat. Top-rated Barefoot Beach seeks a return to winning form after a close second at Kempton, while Zighy, having recently broken her maiden, could yet improve. Other notable races include Betelgeuse seeking another course and distance win at 6:30 Southwell, and action from Happy Valley with prominent jockeys Zac Purton, Harry Bentley, Hugh Bowman, and Andrea Atzeni.