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PreviewOur pick: Ballylicky Bay

16:52 Southwell: Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Race – preview

12 runners over 2m4½f on good ground. Our best selection is Ballylicky Bay.

CourseSouthwell
RaceCelebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Race
GoingGood
Published13 Oct 2026

The race in brief

A 12-runner hurdle handicap over 2m4½f, Class 5. The official going is Good, so check for any update before the off.

What the facts say

  • Ballylicky Bay (6yo, Kevin Pickard, OR 85, 11-5) – 21 days since its last run.
  • Winston's Oath (4yo, James Owen, OR 87, 11-5) – 10 days since its last run.
  • Nala The Lioness (6yo, David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, OR 82, 11-2) – 25 days since its last run.
  • Bluey Bay (6yo, Martin Keighley, OR 89, 11-9) – figures 4, 33 days since its last run.
  • Golden Garden (4yo, Warren Greatrex, OR 92, 11-10) – figures 5, 23 days since its last run.

Our view

Best selection: Ballylicky Bay. 21 days since its last run, a sensible gap.

The case against: Winston's Oath is close on the numbers; handicap marks are meant to level the field.

Others to consider: Winston's Oath and Nala The Lioness.

This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.

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This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.