Wednesday evening promises thrilling All-Weather racing action from Southwell, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The Come Racing For Free 18th June Novice Stakes is set to be an electrifying contest, featuring three relatively untested colts. Goldinthesea, having recently transferred from Joseph O'Brien's to Ed Bethell's stable, is an intriguing competitor. His impressive performance at Dundalk in January has been reinforced by the third-placed finisher's subsequent win, suggesting a promising future for this No Nay Never son under new management.
Penny Time, trained by Hugo Plamer, is another exciting prospect who could achieve great things. Following an impressive win at Southwell last month, where he defeated a previous winner, Penny Time aims to secure his third victory in as many starts. Owen Burrows' Sassicaia has only raced once, winning at Wolverhampton in December, and like his competitors, remains somewhat of an enigma with potential for further growth.
Debutant Shadow Boxer, representing Victorious Forever and costing €520,000, will have the market provide more insight into his capabilities. For the latest racing news, interviews, and features, stay updated on your phone. Another competitive event this evening is the Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Fillies' Handicap, where three recent winners face off. Cool Molly, with a three-pound increase after her win in the All-Weather Vase Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago, is a contender to respect, given her two wins from her last three starts.
Vencedora, carrying the renowned Sheikh Mohammed Obaid colors and trained by Karl Burke, has a distinct profile, being lightly raced and relatively unexposed. Her first run of the season follows a winning debut in a three-runner race at Newmarket in September. Rogue Citation, representing The Rogues Gallery, shares a similar profile with Vencedora, having only run twice, with her sole win coming in her last appearance here in October. It will be fascinating to see how these fillies have developed over the winter and if they can challenge the race-fit Cool Molly.
The evening concludes with Seven Fires attempting to achieve a hat-trick in the Summer Socials At Southwell Racecourse Fillies' Handicap on her fifth career start. Having shown versatility in her two wins at Newcastle, making all on debut in February and coming from behind to win last month, she steps back up to six furlongs and is expected to be tough to beat. Top-rated Barefoot Beach, with only two starts, seeks to return to winning form after a narrow defeat at Kempton, having previously shown promise with a win over the same track and distance on debut.
Zighy, having finally secured a win in her last outing, could yet prove to be even better, given her consistent performances in all five of her starts. Additionally, 6.30 Southwell features Betelgeuse seeking another course and distance victory, while Happy Valley sees action from Zac Purton, Harry Bentley, Hugh Bowman, and Andrea Atzeni.