Result · Southwell · Wednesday 18 February 2026
4:25 Southwell result: In The Purple wins the Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap Hurdle
In The Purple won the 4:25 at Southwell on Wednesday 18 February 2026, beating Ever Ready by ½ length. Ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Olly Murphy, the five-year-old was sent off at 11/1 and covered the 2m4f88y on soft ground in 5m 30.41s. Kastellion was a further 2¾ lengths back in third at 5/2. Non-finishers: Heaven Smart (pulled up), Jaffa Cake (pulled up). Caramelo Rapido (self certificate, off feed) were non-runners.
4:25 Southwell full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In The Purple (IRE) 5yo · 11-11 |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | — | 11/1 | 97 |
| 2 |
Ever Ready (GB) 7yo · 11-5 |
Paul O'Brien Pam Sly | ½ l | 22/1 | 91 |
| 3 |
Kastellion (FR) 6yo · 12-0 |
Charlie Hammond Mel Rowley | 2¾ l | 5/2FAV | 100 |
| 4 |
Hidor De Bersy (FR) 9yo · 11-7 · claim 7lb |
Mrs Vicki Sollitt Mel Rowley | 7 l | 5/1 | 100 |
| 5 |
Sweet Serene (GB) 6yo · 9-13 · t · claim 3lb |
Tabitha Worsley Georgie Howell | ½ l | 150/1 | 66 |
| 6 |
Farmer Jimmy (GB) 6yo · 11-2 · claim 7lb |
Mr Paddy Barlow Mark Walford | 2½ l | 9/1 | 95 |
| 7 |
Huckleberry Sting (GB) 7yo · 10-3 · h |
Jack Andrews T Ellis | ¼ l | 11/4 | 75 |
| 8 |
Snapaudaciaheros (IRE) 6yo · 10-10 · t |
Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies | 5½ l | 14/1 | 82 |
| 9 |
Ker D'oudairies (FR) 6yo · 10-6 |
Jack Tudor Christian Williams | 20 l | 16/1 | 78 |
| PU |
Heaven Smart (FR) 9yo · 11-13 · Pulled up |
Brian Hughes L J Morgan | — | 12/1 | 99 |
| PU |
Jaffa Cake (IRE) 6yo · 12-0 · Pulled up |
Ben Jones Ben Pauling | — | 9/1 | 100 |
Non-runners: Caramelo Rapido (self certificate, off feed)
Southwell 4:25 returns
4:25 Southwell result: FAQs
Who won the 4:25 at Southwell on Wednesday 18 February 2026?
In The Purple, ridden by Sean Bowen and trained by Olly Murphy, at a starting price of 11/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Kastellion, the 5/2 favourite, finished third, 3¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 30.41s over 2m4f88y on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Caramelo Rapido (self certificate, off feed). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
