Description

Southwell Racecard – Thursday, January 13th 1983

This original official Southwell Racecard from Thursday, January 13th 1983, provides a detailed record of a National Hunt meeting at Southwell Racecourse during the early 1980s. Featuring a six-race programme, the card captures the runners, riders, trainers, race conditions, and results from an individual day of British jump racing history.

A valuable piece of racing memorabilia, this racecard offers collectors an authentic glimpse into the era, preserving the atmosphere and competitive detail of Southwell’s fixtures from the period.

Race List & Results

• 1.15 – The Welbeck Novices Steeple Chase – Three miles and 110 yards, for horses five years old and upwards
  Winner: Clearit (3/1 favourite), ridden by Glenn Graham, trained by Steve Norton
• 1.45 – The Syerston Selling Hurdle Race – Two miles, for horses five years old
  Winner: Shubette (7/2), ridden by Ian Cox, trained by Arthur J Pitt
• 2.15 – The Market-Day Handicap Steeple Chase – Three miles and 110 yards, for horses five years old and upwards
  Winner: Marnik (15/8 on favourite), ridden by Chris Pimlott, trained by Michael W Dickinson
• 2.45 – The Cromwell Handicap Hurdle Race – Two miles and a half, for horses five years old and upwards
  Winner: Glenhawk (12/1), ridden by Graham McCourt, trained by Mick Ryan
• 3.15 – The Thorpe Handicap Steeple Chase – Two miles and 74 yards, for horses five years old and upwards
  Winner: French Art (4/1), ridden by Derek Oldham, trained by Neville Bycroft
• 3.45 – The Junior Novices Hurdle Race – Two miles, for horses four years old
  Winner: Rare Gift (7/4 favourite), ridden by John Suthern, trained by Neville Callaghan

Historical Context

The Southwell meeting of January 13th 1983 represents a typical National Hunt fixture from a period when racecards served as an essential companion for racegoers, recording the day’s runners, riders, race conditions, and eventual results.

The card reflects the character of early 1980s jump racing, featuring novice events, selling races, handicaps, and staying chases that formed an important part of the British racing calendar. It also preserves the names of jockeys and trainers who contributed to the sport during this era.

Condition

Good Used Condition. This original racecard has been previously handled and may show minor signs of age and use. It remains a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of horse racing history and printed sporting memorabilia.

Product Details

• Official Southwell Racecourse racecard
• Date: Thursday, January 13th 1983
• Meeting: Southwell Races
• Includes six-race National Hunt programme
• Features race conditions, jockeys, and trainers
• Era: 1980s British horse racing memorabilia
• Condition: Good Used Condition

A fascinating piece of racing history, this Southwell Racecard preserves the details of a winter National Hunt meeting from 1983 and makes an excellent addition for collectors of racecards, sporting archives, and British racing memorabilia.