Result · Southwell (AW) · Friday 20 February 2026
7:30 Southwell (AW) result: Constitution Hill wins the SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes (GBBPlus Race)
Favourite Constitution Hill won the 7:30 at Southwell (AW) on Friday 20 February 2026, beating Square Necker by 9½ lengths. Ridden by Oisin Murphy for trainer Nicky Henderson, the nine-year-old was sent off at 6/4 and covered the 1m4f14y on standard ground in 2m 34.47s. Gambino was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 12/1. Noble Way (self certificate, temperature) were non-runners.
7:30 Southwell (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Constitution Hill (GB) 9yo · 9-6 |
Oisin Murphy Nicky Henderson | — | 6/4FAV | — |
| 2 |
Square Necker (FR) 4yo · 9-11 |
David Egan Kevin Philippart De Foy | 9½ l | 9/4 | — |
| 3 |
Gambino (IRE) 5yo · 9-13 |
Hollie Doyle Dan Skelton | 1¼ l | 12/1 | 83 |
| 4 |
Mr Mcloughlan (GB) 6yo · 9-6 |
Dylan Hogan Jack Jones | 3 l | 50/1 | — |
| 5 |
Nardaran (FR) 5yo · 9-6 · tp |
Cieren Fallon Paul Nicholls | ¼ l | 33/1 | — |
| 6 |
Roadlesstravelled (IRE) 7yo · 9-6 |
P J McDonald Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 1¾ l | 33/1 | — |
| 7 |
Tripoli Flyer (IRE) 7yo · 9-6 |
Billy Loughnane Fergal O'Brien | 1½ l | 5/1 | — |
| 8 |
Star Artist (GB) 7yo · 9-6 |
Rob Hornby Hughie Morrison | 1 l | 200/1 | — |
| 9 |
Daddy Long Legs (FR) 7yo · 9-6 |
Ryan Moore W P Mullins | 11 l | 11/2 | — |
| 10 |
Grazeon Sunshine (GB) 5yo · 9-6 |
Jason Hart John & Sean Quinn | ½ l | 100/1 | — |
| 11 |
Masked Mistress (FR) 5yo · 9-1 |
Finley Marsh Jim & Suzi Best | 1½ l | 300/1 | — |
| 12 |
Miracles Do Happen (GB) 5yo · 9-1 |
Luke Morris Tom Lacey | 7 l | 200/1 | — |
| 13 |
Tres Bien (GB) 6yo · 9-1 |
Darragh Keenan Hayley Burton | 38 l | 500/1 | — |
Non-runners: Noble Way (self certificate, temperature)
Southwell (AW) 7:30 returns
7:30 Southwell (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 7:30 at Southwell (AW) on Friday 20 February 2026?
Constitution Hill, ridden by Oisin Murphy and trained by Nicky Henderson, at a starting price of 6/4.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Constitution Hill won as the 6/4 favourite.
What was the winning time?
2m 34.47s over 1m4f14y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Noble Way (self certificate, temperature). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
