Wednesday evening brings exciting All-Weather racing from Southwell, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The Come Racing For Free 18th June Novice Stakes promises to be a thrilling encounter, pitting three unexposed colts against each other. Goldinthesea, having recently switched from Joseph O'Brien's yard to Ed Bethell's, is an intriguing runner.
He made an impression at Dundalk in January, and with the third-place finisher going on to win, this son of No Nay Never could have a bright future ahead with his new connections. Penny Time, trained by Hugo Plamer, is another exciting prospect, having dominated at Southwell last month and aiming for his third win in as many starts. Owen Burrows' Sassicaia has only seen the track once, winning at Wolverhampton in December, and like the others, remains an unknown quantity with potential for growth. Debutant Shadow Boxer, representing Victorious Forever and costing €520,000, will have the market's attention.
For the latest in racing news, interviews, and features, find out more on your phone. The Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Fillies' Handicap is another competitive race this evening, featuring three winners from their last outings.
Cool Molly, with a three-pound increase after winning the All-Weather Vase Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield, commands respect, especially with two wins in her last three starts. Vencedora, carrying Sheikh Mohammed Obaid's colors and trained by Karl Burke, has a different profile, being lightly raced and making her first run of the season after a win at Newmarket in September. Rogue Citation, with a similar profile to Vencedora, comes here after only two runs, with her last outing resulting in a win. It will be interesting to see how these fillies match up against the race-fit Cool Molly.
The finale features Seven Fires attempting to complete a hat-trick in the Summer Socials At Southwell Racecourse Fillies' Handicap. With two versatile wins at Newcastle, she steps back up to six furlongs and is expected to be tough to beat.
Top-rated Barefoot Beach, despite only two runs, aims to return to winning form after a close second at Kempton. Zighy, having recently gotten off the mark, could prove even better, having not finished out of the top three in all her starts. Other action includes Betelgeuse seeking another course and distance win at 6:30 at Southwell, and notable jockeys in action at Happy Valley.