15:28 Southwell

Saturday 21 March 2026

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Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2)

Off time: 15:28 | Winning time: 1m 43.15s

(7)

Portman Blue⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: K S McHugh⁽⁷⁾| T: J Parr| OR: 72

6/1

Sergei Prokofiev gelding who has shaped with promise when third in a pair of 7f novices at Lingfield and Kempton this year. Bit disappointing at Newcastle since but worth another chance in this company.

Form: 335

(6)

Sweetstevie⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Darragh Keenan| T: P Owens

250/1

Well held in maiden/novice here in recent months.

Form: 00

(8)

Alembic

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Dylan Hogan| T: Sir Mark Prescott

9/2

36,000 gns yearling, Study of Man gelding. Brother to smart winner up to 1¼m Almeric and half-brother to numerous winners, including winner up to 1¼m Alla Speranza. Dam 1m-10.5f winner. Stable newcomers often better for a run but worth a market check in weak event.

Form:

(9)

Lorton Valley³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Ryan Sexton| T: Miss J A Camacho

11/1

Ulysses gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 9f/1¼m winner Three Diamonds and 6f winner Raffles Angel. Dam unraced out of half-sister to top-class performer up to 1½m Ghaiyyath. Hinted at ability in Newcastle novice but may need more time.

Form: 5

(5)

Tough Date⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Finley Marsh| T: J Channon

33/1

Gregorian gelding who showed only greenness in Chelmsford maiden recently.

Form: 6

(4)

Welbury¹⁸⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Connor Beasley| T: E Bethell| BF

11/10

Learning on the job but showed lots to work on when third in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, 5/1) on debut in June. Not seen to best effect 3 months later and remains with potential back from another 6 months off.

Form: 35-

(1)

Tommo's Ginjaninja²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Billy Garritty| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 67

12/1

Placed first 2 starts before limitations rather exposed here since. Capable of making an impact in this weak event, though.

Form: 235

(3)

Filly Eilish⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: K T O'Neill| T: I Furtado

10/3

Phoenix Of Spain filly who showed promise when placed in novices over C&D and Wolverhampton. Good chance in weak event.

Form: 32

(2)

Rocklaw^h1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: J P Sullivan| T: M & D Easterby

150/1

Well held in 7f novice here 3 weeks ago. Hooded.

Form: 8

Forecasts

Welbury (11/10), Filly Eilish (10/3), Alembic (9/2), Portman Blue (6/1), Lorton Valley (11/1), Tommo's Ginjaninja (12/1), Tough Date (33/1), Rocklaw (150/1), Sweetstevie (250/1)

FILLY EILISH makes the most appeal on these terms in a weak novice. Welbury and Portman Blue are feared most.