Result · Southwell · Thursday 1 October 2026
4:00 Southwell result: Crafty Gael wins the 'Smooth Radio - Always The Best Music' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Race
Class 53m½f hurdleGoing Good8 ranTime 6m 6.12sWinner's prize £3,248
Favourite Crafty Gael won the 4:00 at Southwell on Thursday 1 October 2026, beating Cappa Lass by ¼ length. Ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Olly Murphy, the seven-year-old was sent off at 5/4 and covered the 3m½f on good ground in 6m 6.12s. Athena's Dream was a further length back in third at 9/1. Maestrow was a non-runner.
4:00 Southwell full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Crafty Gael (IRE) 7yo · 11-12 · tp |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | — | 5/4FAV | 95 |
| 2 |
Cappa Lass (IRE) 5yo · 10-9 · h |
Toby Wynne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | ¼ l | 14/1 | 78 |
| 3 |
Athena's Dream (GB) 4yo · 10-1 · v · claim 7lb |
Megan Bevan Harriet Dickin | l | 9/1 | 81 |
| 4 |
Captain Connor (FR) 4yo · 10-8 |
Brendan Powell Clare Ellam | 4 l | 20/1 | 81 |
| 5 |
Could Be You (IRE) 6yo · 10-7 |
Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland | 1 l | 10/1 | 76 |
| 6 |
Daaris (IRE) 7yo · 11-8 · p |
Lee Edwards Kevin & Lauren Frost | ¾ l | 6/1 | 91 |
| 7 |
Jurassic Pet (IRE) 6yo · 12-0 · t |
Nico de Boinville Sara Bradstock | 25 l | 15/2 | 97 |
| 8 |
Ol Parson (IRE) 5yo · 11-12 |
Sam Twiston-Davies Jack Jones | 12 l | 5/1 | 95 |
Non-runner: Maestrow
Southwell 4:00 returns
Tote win£2.25Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.30 £3.70 £2.50Per £1 stake
Exacta£22.601st and 2nd in order
CSF£19.85Computer straight forecast
Tricast£118.771st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£178.601st, 2nd and 3rd in order
4:00 Southwell result: FAQs
Who won the 4:00 at Southwell on Thursday 1 October 2026?
Crafty Gael, ridden by Sean Bowen and trained by Olly Murphy, at a starting price of 5/4.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Crafty Gael won as the 5/4 favourite.
What was the winning time?
6m 6.12s over 3m½f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Maestrow. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
