The horse racing scene is set for an exciting day on Sunday, with key events taking place at both Plumpton and Southwell, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The highlight of the day is the 4.07 PM race at Southwell, featuring the prominent speedster Get It, who is looking to regain his winning form after a recent performance that fell short of expectations.
Get It Seeks Redemption
The feature race, the Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap, has attracted a competitive field of 14 runners. Get It, trained by George Baker, has had a stellar campaign, notably winning the prestigious Wokingham Stakes in June. He is now transitioning to all-weather racing, hoping to bounce back after a disappointing outing at Goodwood.
Challenging Get It in this valuable contest is Against The Wind, who boasts two victories from three all-weather attempts. Earlier this summer, he showcased his ability at this course and distance, maintaining strong form despite a recent defeat. Other contenders include Adrestia, who has shown competitive spirit with placements at Goodwood and Beverley.
Forty Years On Aims for Fourth Straight Win
In another highlight, the 6.15 PM race at Southwell features Forty Years On, who is on a remarkable winning streak, seeking a fourth consecutive victory. Trained by George Scott, this filly has impressed significantly, especially during her handicap debut at Ascot earlier this month. Despite a four-pound penalty, her recent performances suggest she may continue her success.
Competing closely with Forty Years On is Maybe Not, who has consistently finished in the top three across all five starts this season. Additionally, Arabian Legend and Bellarchi are also strong contenders in this competitive field.
Plumpton’s Competitive Lineup
At Plumpton, the 3.50 PM race features a select group of competitors in the Friends & Family Remembering Norman Sharpe Handicap Hurdle. Among these, Howth stands out, having won four of his five starts since transitioning to hurdles under the guidance of Tom Lacey. He is expected to perform well with jockey Stan Sheppard aboard.
Aucunrisque, a previous winner of the Betfair Hurdle in 2023, will also be looking to regain form after a couple of less impressive outings. Brave Knight, trained by Paul Nicholls, will find this race a more manageable challenge compared to his last run at Market Rasen.
Rounding out the day, jockeys David Probert and Richard Kingscote will be in action at Southwell, contributing to what promises to be an engaging day of racing.
With a mix of seasoned competitors and rising stars, racing enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling day filled with potential surprises and standout performances.
