Both Sky Bet and Paddy Power make the nine-year-old their 4-6 favourite for a mile and a half contest that was moved in the calendar and saw its prize-money boosted to £40,000, with Square Necker rated his biggest threat at 7-4 on what will be his first start for trainer Kevin Philippart De Foy. “It was always the plan to run in this race and we’re delighted they moved it back a week and increased the prize-money,” said the Newmarket handler. Philippart De Foy added: “His form of his race in Ireland looks good as the second had decent form (Nuit, rated 93) and he won well that day, carrying a bit of extra weight. “Hopefully he can transfer his form to Southwell on Friday. Square Necker is guaranteed a starting berth, as is the Willie Mullins-trained Daddy Long Legs, who is third in the betting at 7-2.

Source: The Herald February 16, 2026 19:04 UTC