Result · Southwell · Tuesday 2 December 2025
3:23 Southwell result: Always A Reason wins the Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle
Always A Reason won the 3:23 at Southwell on Tuesday 2 December 2025, beating Feet On The Ground by 1 length. Ridden by Ross Chapman for trainer Rebecca Menzies, the six-year-old was sent off at 9/2 and covered the 2m4f88y on good to soft ground in 5m 39.50s. Ballyhiho was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 6/4. Non-finishers: Classic Lady (pulled up), Warner's Cross (pulled up), Walk The Plank (pulled up). Ami Bondhu (self certificate, off feed), Catboy (self certificate, abscess) were non-runners.
3:23 Southwell full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Always A Reason (IRE) 6yo · 11-10 |
Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies | — | 9/2 | 90 |
| 2 |
Feet On The Ground (IRE) 7yo · 11-13 |
Jonathan Burke Fergal O'Brien | 1 l | 11/2 | 93 |
| 3 |
Ballyhiho (IRE) 5yo · 12-0 · t |
Richie McLernon D J Jeffreys | 1¼ l | 6/4FAV | 94 |
| 4 |
Cher Monsieur (FR) 5yo · 11-0 |
Conor O'Farrell Neil Mulholland | 6½ l | 17/2 | 80 |
| 5 |
Lennie Godber (GB) 5yo · 11-5 |
Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 33 l | 11/4 | 85 |
| PU |
Classic Lady (IRE) 10yo · 11-2 · t · Pulled up |
Jamie Hamilton Mark Walford | — | 40/1 | 82 |
| PU |
Warner's Cross (IRE) 8yo · 11-9 · Pulled up |
Gavin Sheehan Clare Hobson | — | 18/1 | 89 |
| PU |
Walk The Plank (IRE) 5yo · 11-3 · Pulled up |
Ben Poste Clare Hobson | — | 125/1 | 83 |
Non-runners: Ami Bondhu (self certificate, off feed), Catboy (self certificate, abscess)
Southwell 3:23 returns
3:23 Southwell result: FAQs
Who won the 3:23 at Southwell on Tuesday 2 December 2025?
Always A Reason, ridden by Ross Chapman and trained by Rebecca Menzies, at a starting price of 9/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Ballyhiho, the 6/4 favourite, finished third, 2¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 39.50s over 2m4f88y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Ami Bondhu (self certificate, off feed), Catboy (self certificate, abscess). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
