Wednesday night’s all‑weather card at Southwell promises a tight showdown in the Come Racing For Free Novice Stakes. Three unexposed colts—Goldinthesea, Penny Time and Sassafras—will clash over 7 furlongs. Goldinthesea, a No Nay Never son, has just moved from Joseph O’Brien’s stable to Ed Bethell’s after a promising Dundalk run in January, sparking interest in his future and could soon challenge older groups.

Penny Time, trained by Hugo Plamer, impressed at Southwell last month, beating a former winner and targeting a third consecutive victory. Sassafras, under Owen Burrows, recorded a win at Wolverhampton in December but remains a mystery on this surface. Debutant Shadow Boxer, purchased for €520,000 by Victorious Forever, joins the field, leaving the market to set his odds and may influence future breeding plans.

Later, the Ladies Day Fillies’ Handicap pits seasoned Lingfield winner Cool Molly against lightly‑raced Vencedora and Rogue Citation. Cool Molly carries three extra pounds after her third career win, while Vencedora returns from a September Newmarket triumph for Karl Burke. Rogue Citation, with only two starts, seeks to repeat her October success at Southwell, offering bettors a blend of form and fresh talent. Their performances could shape the season's handicap rankings.