15:25 Southwell 18 Feb 2026
Book Your Event At Southwell Racecourse Open NH Flat Race
GBB Race | Class 5 | 4YO to 6YO
Winner £2,451 - 12 declared to run
Soft-heavy in places
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light sleet shower
Temperature: 2.5° - 5.2°
Rainfall: 1.63mm
Wind: 18.0 mph E
Last Update: 17/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Midnight Jukebox And Smokehouse
- W/O Midnight Jukebox
- W/O Smokehouse
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 125.40%
AT THE RACES is not liable for any services or information offered or provided by its bookmaker partners. Please note: Whilst every effort is made to ensure odds and information are up to date and correct, differences between these and actual odds/information available from bookmakers at time of placing a bet may occur.
Raced wide and travelled well when a promising 2l winner on bumper debut at Chepstow. Returning from a long layoff, he was effective at 2m on good ground and has joined a top yard ahead of this return, with a good chance under a penalty.
Half-brother to A Sine Worth, won at 1m. A winner at 9-1 in a NH flat race at Chepstow over 2m (good) on his latest outing in March last year, beating Grand Garcon by 1 3/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with T H Weston.
Raced wide and travelled well when a promising 2l winner on bumper debut at Chepstow. Returning from a long layoff, he was effective at 2m on good ground and has joined a top yard ahead of this return, with a good chance under a penalty.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dan Skelton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Poor on debut when well beaten in a bumper at Hereford in a tongue-tie on his only start. Hard to make a case for on that evidence and likely to need more time.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 18-1 behind That'll Be Oxo when last of 10 on his racecourse debut at Hereford over 2m (soft) last month.
Poor on debut when well beaten in a bumper at Hereford in a tongue-tie on his only start. Hard to make a case for on that evidence and likely to need more time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Hammond | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S Edmunds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Down the field on bumper debut in the Listed Three Counties Christmas Open NH Flat Race at Cheltenham on his most recent start. Effective at 3m in points and off a short break, but a bounce back is needed at this lower level with a tongue-tie tried.
Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Saint Clovis when 11th of 13 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) in November last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Down the field on bumper debut in the Listed Three Counties Christmas Open NH Flat Race at Cheltenham on his most recent start. Effective at 3m in points and off a short break, but a bounce back is needed at this lower level with a tongue-tie tried.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B Pauling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden point at Quakerstown by 6l last time. Effective at 3m in points and brings plenty of potential to rules racing.
A winner at 4-1fav in a point-to-point race at Quakerstown over 3m on his latest outing in November last year, beating Oyster Cottage by 6l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Maike Magnussen in Ireland.
Improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden point at Quakerstown by 6l last time. Effective at 3m in points and brings plenty of potential to rules racing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W Greatrex | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
£65,000 Kapgarde gelding; brother to Grand Garcon, useful at 2m; trainer in form and this one is respected on debut albeit in a hot race.
Half-brother to Martha Willow, won twice in NH flat races at 2m and 2m 1f.
£65,000 Kapgarde gelding; brother to Grand Garcon, useful at 2m; trainer in form and this one is respected on debut albeit in a hot race.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ned Fox | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Symonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Poor on debut when well beaten in a bumper at Wetherby on his only start. Off a short break and up against it here, he is likely to need more time.
Half-brother to Doralou Des Bordes, won four times in chases between 2m 2f and 3m 6f. Well beaten at 80-1 behind A Likeable Rogue when 13th of 15 on his racecourse debut at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year.
Poor on debut when well beaten in a bumper at Wetherby on his only start. Off a short break and up against it here, he is likely to need more time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N Kent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Very promising debut when 3/4l winner in a maiden point at Castlelands on debut; returning from long layoff; point win looks strong form and he has joined yard which gets plenty of first-time-out bumper winners.
A winner at 4-5fav in a point-to-point race at Castlelands over 3m on his latest outing in March last year, beating Soldier Reeves by 3/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Sean Thomas Doyle in Ireland.
Very promising debut when 3/4l winner in a maiden point at Castlelands on debut; returning from long layoff; point win looks strong form and he has joined yard which gets plenty of first-time-out bumper winners.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Burke | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | F O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Promising debut 1 1/2l winner in a maiden point at Belclare on debut; returning from long layoff; effective at 3m in points; brings plenty of potential to rules.
A winner at 5-2fav in a point-to-point race at Belclare over 3m on his latest outing in March last year, beating Sense Of Occasion by 1 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Andrew Slattery in Ireland.
Promising debut 1 1/2l winner in a maiden point at Belclare on debut; returning from long layoff; effective at 3m in points; brings plenty of potential to rules.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jamie Snowden | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Mondialiste mare out of a dam who was a moderate Flat winner up to 16f. Likely to come up short on debut in what looks a good bumper.
Dam won twice at 1m 6f and 2m.
Mondialiste mare out of a dam who was a moderate Flat winner up to 16f. Likely to come up short on debut in what looks a good bumper.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jamie Hamilton | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Walford | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
King Edward gelding and half-brother to Grooveur, who was useful at around 2m4f. Looks an unlikely winner on debut having been found a warm race.
Half-brother to Aniknam, won three times over hurdles between 2m and 3m 3f and in NH flat race at 2m.
King Edward gelding and half-brother to Grooveur, who was useful at around 2m4f. Looks an unlikely winner on debut having been found a warm race.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R T Dunne | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T H Weston | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ulysses gelding out of a dam who was a fair Flat winner up to 15f. Looks an unlikely winner on debut in what appears to be a hot race.
Dam won five times over the flat between 1m 3f and 1m 5f and twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f.
Ulysses gelding out of a dam who was a fair Flat winner up to 15f. Looks an unlikely winner on debut in what appears to be a hot race.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Macey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Hanmer | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
58,000 euros Affinisea gelding; brother to Romeo Magico, useful at 20f; yard won this last year with a 4yo newcomer and he's afforded maximum respect on debut.
Full brother to Romeo Magico, won twice in chases at 2m 4f and 2m 6f and in a point to point race at 3m.
58,000 euros Affinisea gelding; brother to Romeo Magico, useful at 20f; yard won this last year with a 4yo newcomer and he's afforded maximum respect on debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NH Flat | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Stan Sheppard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T Lacey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
Brecharnon won on his sole outing for Tom Weston at Chepstow last March but whether he can give away a 7lb penalty on his first appearance for Dan Skelton remains to be seen. With that in mind, the vote goes to MIDNIGHT JUKEBOX. The five-year-old got the better of Listed-placed hurdler Soldier Reeves in a point-to-point and was subsequently purchased for 135,000 pounds. From a yard who do particularly well in this sphere, he may just have the edge. Smokehouse, Sea Tempest and Kappa Des Mottes head the remainder.
Expert View Verdict
A strong-looking bumper full of promising types. Tom Lacey took this with a 4yo newcomer 12 months ago and his Sea Tempest is afforded plenty of respect in receipt of weight from the other main players but MIDNIGHT JUKEBOX created a fine impression when making a winning debut in a point back in March and is taken to strike on his debut under rules also. The horse he beat that day, Soldier Reeves, has performed well at Graded level over hurdles this season, so the form is strong. There are a few others to consider, with Smokehouse, another point winner on debut, and the penalised Brecharnon feared also for good connections.
Sign up to bet365 using bonus code ATR365, bet £10 and get £30 in free bets.
18+. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration required.
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to William Hill using promo code G40, bet £10 and get 4 x £10 free bets.
18+. Play Safe. Online only. For new UK register customers using promo code G40. Deposit & place £10 cash single bet (min odds 1/2) on sportsbook (excl. Virtuals). Get £40 in Free Bets (4x£10), valid for sportsbook (excl. Virtuals), 7 days expiry, must use in full (£10 each). Not valid with deposits via PayPal, Neosurf, Paysafe, Apple Pay, NETELLER, Skrill, ecoPayz, Kalibra/Postpay or WH PLUS Card. One per customer. Full T&Cs apply. www.gambleaware.org #ad
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to Coral, place a qualifying bet of £5 to get £30 in Free Bets
18+ New UK + ROI customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £/€5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £/€5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stakes not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply.
Further terms and conditions may apply
New Customers: Sign up to Sky Bet, deposit and bet a minimum of 5p and get £30 in Free Bets
NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. FIRST SINGLE & E/W BET ONLY. ODDS OF 1/1 OR GREATER. 3 X £10 BET TOKENS. FREE BET STAKES NOT INCLUDED IN RETURNS. FREE BETS EXCLUDE VIRTUALS. FREE BETS ARE NON WITHDRAWABLE. FREE BETS EXPIRE AFTER 30 DAYS. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS AND FURTHER T&CS APPLY. 18+. GAMBLEAWARE.ORG
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to Betfred using the promo code BETFRED50, deposit and bet £10 on sports and get £50 in Free Bets.
New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.
Further terms and conditions may apply
Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets & Cheltenham Bank Builder
New Customer Offer: Sign up to BoyleSports , bet £10 and Get £50 in free bets + new and existing customers can earn free bets for Cheltenham
Further terms and conditions may apply
18+. BeGambleAware.org. New GB customers only. Min £20 debit card deposit. Place a £20+ bet on Horse Racing at min odds 2/5 (1.4) each leg. Receive 2 x £10 free bets within 24 hours of bet settlement, and further 2 x £10 free bets 7 days later. Valid for Horse Racing only. T&C’s apply.
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to Ladbrokes, bet £5 and get £30 in free bets.
18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5/€5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £5/€5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stake not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply..
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to BetTom and get 50% back as a free bet up to £25 on first day losses
New customers only. Minimum 3 x £10 bets at evens (2.0) or higher to qualify. First day losses is equivalent to total stakes less total returns. Free bet stakes to be deducted from returns. £25 maximum free bet. Credited within 24 hours. Full T&Cs apply.
Further terms and conditions may apply
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 7 | Unjeu Royal | 4 | 10 4 | - | T Lacey (139 miles) | Stan Sheppard | 10/ 3 | 3:56.68 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 7f 182y | 3:42.70 |