Billy Bathgate heads to Southwell

Billy Bathgate heads to post for the 2:14 at Southwell today with Rowan Scott taking the ride, and it promises to be a really competitive heat on the card. He’s been holding his form well on the all-weather circuit lately, and with the leaderboard battle tightening up, every run like this carries extra significance. Valuable points are up for grabs, so a strong performance here could prove important as the season progresses.

He’s shown consistency and resilience in his recent outings, handling conditions well and giving connections plenty to be encouraged about. Southwell’s surface can be a real test, but he’s the type who keeps finding under pressure, and if he gets a smooth trip and things fall his way in the closing stages, there’s every chance he can be right in the mix when it matters most.

In a race where margins are likely to be fine, even a placing would be a solid result — but on current form, a win certainly wouldn’t come as a shock. It’s the kind of opportunity where a bold showing could cap off his recent efforts nicely.

Wishing all connections the very best of luck — hoping for a big run and a safe one all round. 🐎