Result · Southwell (AW) · Saturday 28 March 2026
5:00 Southwell (AW) result: Ancient State wins the Join The Midnite Movement Handicap
Favourite Ancient State won the 5:00 at Southwell (AW) on Saturday 28 March 2026, beating Irish Dancer by 1¾ lengths. Ridden by William Carson for trainer Adam Kirby, the four-year-old was sent off at 16/5 and covered the 4f214y on standard ground in 56.54s. Colors Of Freedom was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 11/1. Jeany May (vet's certificate, cut leg) were non-runners.
5:00 Southwell (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ancient State (IRE) 4yo · 9-5 · t |
William Carson Adam Kirby | — | 16/5FAV | 61 |
| 2 |
Irish Dancer (IRE) 6yo · 8-11 · t · claim 3lb |
Zak Wheatley Declan Carroll | 1¾ l | 8/1 | 56 |
| 3 |
Colors Of Freedom (GB) 6yo · 8-6 · v |
Kieran O'Neill Joe Ponting | 1¼ l | 11/1 | 48 |
| 4 |
Herakles (IRE) 6yo · 9-7 |
Paul Mulrennan Paul Midgley | l | 13/2 | 63 |
| 5 |
Papa Don't Preach (IRE) 7yo · 9-2 · v |
Oliver Stammers Kevin Frost | ½ l | 16/1 | 58 |
| 6 |
South Shore (GB) 5yo · 9-3 · h |
James Sullivan Ruth Carr | l | 10/1 | 59 |
| 7 |
Westgate Warrior (GB) 4yo · 9-9 |
Alistair Rawlinson Roy Bowring | 1 l | 5/1 | 65 |
| 8 |
Popular Dream (GB) 6yo · 9-5 |
Joanna Mason Derek Shaw | 2¾ l | 5/1 | 61 |
| 9 |
Woodhay Whisper (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 · h |
David Probert Jack Jones | 2 l | 14/1 | 65 |
| 10 |
Basholo (IRE) 7yo · 9-6 |
Stevie Donohoe Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay | 1½ l | 40/1 | 62 |
| 11 |
Street Life (GB) 9yo · 8-9 · p · claim 5lb |
Ryan Kavanagh Patrick Morris | ¾ l | 11/1 | 56 |
Non-runners: Jeany May (vet's certificate, cut leg)
Southwell (AW) 5:00 returns
5:00 Southwell (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 5:00 at Southwell (AW) on Saturday 28 March 2026?
Ancient State, ridden by William Carson and trained by Adam Kirby, at a starting price of 16/5.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Ancient State won as the 16/5 favourite.
What was the winning time?
56.54s over 4f214y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Jeany May (vet's certificate, cut leg). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
