Wednesday evening brings exciting All-Weather racing action from Southwell, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The highlight of the event is the Come Racing For Free 18th June Novice Stakes, featuring a trio of untested colts.
Goldinthesea, having recently transferred from Joseph O'Brien's stable to Ed Bethell's, is an intriguing contender. His impressive performance at Dundalk in January has been reinforced by the third-place finisher's subsequent win, suggesting a promising future for this No Nay Never offspring under new management.
Penny Time, trained by Hugo Plamer, is another exciting prospect, having dominated at Southwell last month and seeking his third consecutive victory. Owen Burrows' Sassicaia, with only one start under his belt, remains an enigma, having won at Wolverhampton in December, and like his competitors, holds potential for growth. Debutant Shadow Boxer, purchased for €520,000, represents Victorious Forever, with the market expected to reveal more about this colt. Another competitive race is the Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Fillies' Handicap, where three recent winners clash.
Cool Molly, having won the All-Weather Vase Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago, is up three pounds and commands respect with two wins in her last three starts. Vencedora, carrying Sheikh Mohammed Obaid's colors, and Rogue Citation, representing The Rogues Gallery, both have limited experience but have shown promise, making their first starts of the season and seeking to challenge the race-fit Cool Molly. The evening concludes with Seven Fires attempting to secure a hat-trick in the Summer Socials At Southwell Racecourse Fillies' Handicap. With two wins at Newcastle, showcasing her adaptability, she faces stiff competition from top-rated Barefoot Beach, who aims to bounce back from her last defeat, and Zighy, who recently broke her maiden and could yet improve.
Other notable events include Betelgeuse seeking another course and distance win at 6:30 Southwell, and action from Happy Valley with notable jockeys Zac Purton, Harry Bentley, Hugh Bowman, and Andrea Atzeni participating.