The agenda for Tuesday’s racing calendar is packed, featuring an all‑weather meeting at Southwell that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The highlight of the day is the Southwell Cardinal Conditions Stakes, a stylish opening contest that pits two promising three‑year‑olds, Yazin and Golden View, against each other in a small but intriguing field of three runners.
Yazin, a son of the celebrated New Bay, is stepping up in class for the first time since his impressive debut win at Redcar in September. That maiden victory was followed up with a solid performance in a Newmarket novice race the following month, where he demonstrated a turn of foot over seven furlongs.
The connections believe the extra distance of the Cardinal Conditions Stakes will suit his stamina, and they have secured the services of Ryan Moore for the ride. Moore, a multiple champion jockey, has only appeared at Southwell once in the past five years, making this partnership a fresh and exciting storyline for the meeting. The other headline contender is Golden View, a Dubawi colt trained by Charlie Appleby and piloted by William Buick. Golden View boasts an attractive pedigree and made a striking first appearance on the racecourse in December, winning a novice event at Kempton by beating the well‑regarded Aqpan.
That victory was given extra credibility when the runner‑up was subsequently rated 101, suggesting that Golden View’s performance was no fluke and that he should be very competitive in this Southwell contest. Completing the trio is Intense Vision, trained by Oli Rix. While less heralded than the two leading colts, Intense Vision adds depth to the field and could prove a factor if the race unfolds in a way that favors a closer finish. Beyond the conditions race, the day also features a six‑horse handicap titled the Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap, where the betting market is expected to be led by Marnier and Lady Ridgewood.
Marnier, trained by John and Thady Gosden and ridden by Rab Havlin, carries the top weight. He is on a bit of a redemption mission after a disappointing run at Kempton, but his recent win in a Lingfield maiden last summer suggests he still possesses the class to perform well when the conditions suit him.
The added experience from his last outing could help him settle into the frame and contend for the win. Lady Ridgewood, a filly who made her final start for Peter Chapple‑Hyam in August, is now making her debut for trainer Ian Williams. Her early career showed promise, and her connections view her as an intriguing prospect in this handicap. The race also includes other notable entries such as Yaa Min, a versatile runner, and New York Minute, a three‑time winner on all‑weather surfaces who will be looking to rediscover his best form over a shorter trip.
In addition to the main races, the programme includes the Come Racing For Free 18th June Handicap at 7:00 p.m., where Raspoutine will attempt to overcome a six‑pound penalty. Raspoutine, trained by Sir Mark Prescott, displayed improved form when he won his handicap debut at Lingfield earlier in the month, and the connections expect him to be close to the winner despite the added weight. Another story worth watching is Aneirin’s Sword, campaigned by Jamie Osborne.
The horse has shown consistent form when racing off the pace and his trainer has introduced blinkers for the first time in an effort to sharpen his focus and extract further improvement. Among the remaining contenders, Action Reaction could produce a better effort now that he is contesting handicaps, while Lexington Empress, trained by Marco Botti, was narrowly denied a win at Wolverhampton and will be under the guidance of jockey Marco Giani, making her a horse to watch.
For fans who want to stay up to date with the latest racing news, interviews, and feature stories, Sky Sports Racing offers a mobile platform that delivers real‑time updates and in‑depth analysis directly to your phone. The international segment of the programme includes a Listed race at Longchamp in Paris at 2:49 p.m., where Group Two winner Godspeed is the standout name. Also featured is the French Guineas third‑place finisher Mandanaba, who returns for trainer Graffard.
Later, at 3:27 p.m., another Longchamp Listed race will see 17 runners, including Jel Pepper for Oli Cole and Kieran Shoemark, as well as the well‑known Take On Me, adding further intrigue to the European card. Finally, the day concludes with a race at Keeneland in the United States at 6:32 p.m., where Wesley Ward’s two‑year‑old Through The Years will take the field, providing a glimpse of emerging talent on the American turf. Overall, Tuesday’s Southwell meeting promises a blend of seasoned campaigners and rising stars across a variety of distances and conditions.
Whether you are a seasoned punter or a casual fan, the day offers plenty of storylines, from the head‑to‑head clash of Yazin and Golden View to the redemption arcs of Marnier and Raspoutine, all set against the backdrop of Sky Sports Racing’s comprehensive coverage.