The Tuesday card at Southwell promises a full day of all‑weather racing, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing, and the headline event is already generating buzz. The opening feature, the Southwell Cardinal Conditions Stakes, pits two promising three‑year‑olds—Yazin and Golden View—against a small but competitive field of three runners. Yazin, a son of the celebrated New Bay, is stepping up in class after a solid debut win at Redcar in September.
He followed that victory with a strong performance in a novice race at Newmarket the following month, where he displayed a powerful turn of foot over seven furlongs. The colt appears to relish the added distance of the seven‑furlong contest at Southwell and will benefit from the seasoned guidance of Ryan Moore. Moore’s experience at the track is limited—he has only ridden once at Southwell in the past five years—but his reputation for extracting the best from a horse in a tactical race should serve Yazin well.
Golden View, trained by the high‑profile Charlie Appleby and piloted by William Buick, is the other major contender. This Dubawi‑sired colt boasts an attractive pedigree and made an impressive debut at Kempton in December, overcoming a strong opponent, Aqpan, in a novice event. The form is further validated by the fact that the runner‑up in that race now carries a rating of 101, indicating that Golden View’s performance was of genuine quality.
With a mile‑plus distance to cover at Southwell, the colt should be well‑placed to stay on strongly and challenge for the win. Rounding out the trio is Intense Vision, trained by Oli Rix. While less heralded than the leading two, the horse adds depth to the field and could prove a useful pace‑setter or even an upset candidate if the race unfolds in a way that suits his running style.
Beyond the headline race, the card features a quality six‑runner handicap titled the Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap. The betting market is likely to be led by Marnier and Lady Ridgewood, both of whom have compelling stories. Marnier, trained by the father‑son duo John and Thady Gosden and ridden by Rab Havlin, carries top weight in the handicap. The horse is on a bit of a redemption mission after a disappointing run at Kempton, where he was well beaten on his return.
However, Marnier is a proven winner, having captured a maiden at Lingfield last summer, and that experience could translate into a strong performance today, especially if the extra weight does not overly tax his stamina. Lady Ridgewood, on the other hand, is making her debut for trainer Ian Williams after a final start for Peter Chapple‑Hyam back in August. The filly’s maiden outing showed promise, and her connections see her as a dark horse capable of delivering a surprise when she finally gets her first run under Williams’ care. Other names worth watching include Yaa Min, a solid performer who could take advantage of the fast ground, and New York Minute, a three‑time winner on all‑weather surfaces who will be looking to rediscover his winning form now that the distance has been shortened.
In the evening, the Come Racing For Free 18th June Handicap at 7:00 pm will feature Raspoutine, who is set to defy a six‑pound penalty after a promising victory in his handicap debut at Lingfield earlier this month. Trainer Sir Mark Prescott’s charge showed marked improvement and could be poised to string together a series of wins if the penalty does not prove too burdensome. Aneirin’s Sword, under the care of Jamie Osborne, also merits attention. The horse has demonstrated consistent form when racing off the pace and has recently been fitted with blinkers for the first time—a move intended to sharpen his focus and extract that extra ounce of performance.
Among the remaining contenders, Action Reaction could improve his handicap rating with a solid run, while Lexington Empress, trained by Marco Botti and now under the guidance of Marco Giani, narrowly missed out on a win at Wolverhampton and will be eager to make good on that near‑miss. For fans looking to stay updated, Sky Sports Racing offers a steady stream of racing news, interviews, and feature stories accessible via mobile devices, ensuring that enthusiasts never miss a beat.
The international segment of the card includes a few noteworthy European contests. At Longchamp, the 2:49 pm Listed race will see Group Two winner Godspeed attract attention, while French Guineas third‑placer Mandanaba returns for trainer Graffard. Later, at 3:27 pm, another Listed race at Longchamp features a sizable field of seventeen runners, with Jel Pepper representing Oli Cole and Kieran Shoemark, and Take On Me also in the mix. Finally, the day concludes with a race at Keeneland at 6:32 pm, where Wesley Ward’s two‑year‑old Through The Years will take to the track, adding a touch of transatlantic flair to an already packed schedule.
Overall, Southwell’s Tuesday card offers a blend of promising juveniles, seasoned handicappers, and international intrigue, making it a must‑watch for any racing aficionado.