Result · Southwell (AW) · Thursday 5 February 2026
5:30 Southwell (AW) result: Shabab Al Ahli wins the BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Favourite Shabab Al Ahli won the 5:30 at Southwell (AW) on Thursday 5 February 2026, beating Asia Force by 8½ lengths. Ridden by Connor Planas for trainer Charlie Appleby, the three-year-old was sent off at 8/15 and covered the 1m3f23y on standard ground in 2m 24.43s. Patient Game was a further 26 lengths back in third at 11/1.
5:30 Southwell (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shabab Al Ahli (GB) 3yo · 9-4 · claim 3lb |
Connor Planas Charlie Appleby | — | 8/15FAV | — |
| 2 |
Asia Force (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 |
Sam James K R Burke | 8½ l | 7/4 | — |
| 3 |
Patient Game (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 |
Callum Rodriguez Edward Bethell | 26 l | 11/1 | — |
| 4 |
Glamerous (GB) 3yo · 9-2 |
William Carson Michael Attwater | 7 l | 200/1 | — |
Southwell (AW) 5:30 returns
5:30 Southwell (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 5:30 at Southwell (AW) on Thursday 5 February 2026?
Shabab Al Ahli, ridden by Connor Planas and trained by Charlie Appleby, at a starting price of 8/15.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Shabab Al Ahli won as the 8/15 favourite.
What was the winning time?
2m 24.43s over 1m3f23y on standard ground.




