Goldinthesea Aims for a Winning Debut at Southwell
Wednesday evening promises to be an exciting one with All-Weather racing action from Southwell, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. One of the highlights is the Come Racing For Free 18th June Novice Stakes, where three relatively untested colts are set to clash. Goldinthesea, who recently transferred from Joseph O'Brien's stable to Ed Bethell's, is an interesting contender, having shown promise at Dundalk in January. The form from that race has been reinforced by the third-place finisher going on to win, suggesting that Goldinthesea, a son of No Nay Never, may have a bright future ahead under new management. Penny Time, trained by Hugo Palmer, is another exciting prospect, having dominated at Southwell last month and aiming for a third consecutive win. Owen Burrows' Sassicaia, with only one track appearance under his belt, a win at Wolverhampton in December, remains an enigma with considerable 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 about how to stay updated on your phone. Another notable race of the evening is the Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Fillies' Handicap, featuring three recent winners. Cool Molly, with a three-pound increase after her win at the All-Weather Vase Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield, commands respect, especially given her two wins in the last three starts. Vencedora, carrying the Sheikh Mohammed Obaid colors and trained by Karl Burke, offers a contrasting profile as a lightly raced and relatively unexposed filly, making her seasonal debut after a first win 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 October at Southwell. It will be intriguing to see how these less race-fit fillies fare against Cool Molly. The evening concludes with the Summer Socials At Southwell Racecourse Fillies' Handicap, where Seven Fires seeks to complete a hat-trick in just her fifth start. Having shown versatility in her wins at Newcastle, including leading from the front and coming from behind, Seven Fires steps back up to six furlongs and is expected to be a tough competitor. Top-rated Barefoot Beach, despite having only run twice, aims to return to winning form after a close second at Kempton, following a promising debut win over the same track and distance. Zighy, having finally broken her maiden, could yet prove to be even better, given her consistent performances in all five of her starts. 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 mix.