Billyb

Southwell is Billyb's happy place. On that all-weather track in Nottinghamshire, he has won 2 races from just 4 attempts — that's half his races there ending in victory, which is a remarkable conversion rate for any horse at any level. His most recent win came there as recently as November 2025, just six months ago, so this is no faded talent living off old memories. He also has a Class 2 win to his name at Southwell from October 2022, which means he has beaten some quality rivals on that track. Class 2 races are among the better contests in British racing, and the fact that Billyb has won one tells you he is not simply picking up easy races at the bottom of the pile.

His most comfortable level is Class 4 — the solid, respectable middle ground of British racing — where he has won 4 from 17 races, a win rate of roughly 1 in every 4. He also clearly appreciates normal ground conditions, winning 2 of 7 races on a standard surface, a 29% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall figures. His regular jockey Shane Gray has ridden him 11 times for a single win together, which suggests there is still untapped potential in that partnership.

Recent form reads 7-8-1-5-3-7 — patchy, with a win sandwiched between some modest efforts. He raced just yesterday, which confirms Lidster keeps him busy and in good order. The yard has sent out 20 winners this season, so this is clearly a functioning, confident operation. Billyb is the kind of horse that can frustrate you for weeks and then suddenly remind you exactly why you kept faith with him — especially if the race card says Southwell.