Result · Southwell (AW) · Thursday 30 April 2026
8:30 Southwell (AW) result: Obsidian Verse wins the Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap
Obsidian Verse won the 8:30 at Southwell (AW) on Thursday 30 April 2026, beating Taaklam by ½ length. Ridden by Jack Mitchell for trainer James Fanshawe, the three-year-old was sent off at 9/2 and covered the 6f16y on standard ground in 1m 13.75s. Jane Of The Jungle was a further ¾ length back in third at 33/1. The Tunguska Event (vet's certificate) was a non-runner.
8:30 Southwell (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Obsidian Verse (GB) 3yo · 9-9 |
Jack Mitchell James Fanshawe | — | 9/2 | 65 |
| 2 |
Taaklam (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 · h |
Oisin McSweeney Harriet Bethell | ½ l | 10/3 | 63 |
| 3 |
Jane Of The Jungle (IRE) 3yo · 8-10 · claim 5lb |
Mikkel Mortensen Scott Dixon | ¾ l | 33/1 | 57 |
| 4 |
Marra Donna (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 · tp |
Sean D Bowen Ollie Sangster | 2¼ l | 6/4FAV | 63 |
| 5 |
Belling The Cat (GB) 3yo · 8-7 |
Andrew Mullen Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | ¼ l | 25/1 | 49 |
| 6 |
Barry The Worm (GB) 3yo · 9-5 · p |
Alistair Rawlinson Edward Smyth-Osbourne | 1¾ l | 11/1 | 61 |
| 7 |
Dabbling (IRE) 3yo · 9-6 |
Cam Hardie Ollie Pears | ¼ l | 11/1 | 62 |
| 8 |
Jack Rabbit Slims (GB) 3yo · 9-5 |
Paul Mulrennan Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | 1 l | 16/1 | 61 |
| 9 |
Perfect Price (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 |
Ben Robinson Brian Ellison | 1¾ l | 25/1 | 63 |
| 10 |
Inclusive (GB) 3yo · 8-10 · h · claim 5lb |
Rose Dawes P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck | l | 40/1 | 57 |
| 11 |
Carnation Queen (IRE) 3yo · 9-3 |
Harry Russell Ollie Pears | 4¾ l | 14/1 | 59 |
Non-runner: The Tunguska Event (vet's certificate)
Southwell (AW) 8:30 returns
8:30 Southwell (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 8:30 at Southwell (AW) on Thursday 30 April 2026?
Obsidian Verse, ridden by Jack Mitchell and trained by James Fanshawe, at a starting price of 9/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Marra Donna, the 6/4 favourite, finished fourth, 3½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 13.75s over 6f16y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: The Tunguska Event (vet's certificate). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
