October 23 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 247435 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fairly well held in his last four races but returning to the AW has to be a good thing and his mark is okay.
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1st

2

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and backed it up with a good third of 12 in another 9.5f handicap there since; this C&D scorer can go well again off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

His first seven wins were all gained over 1m4f/1m3f, with the latest of those last October, but he then made all under Olivia Tubb in a six-runner race over C&D 13 days ago; that win was by a neck and he's been raised 2lb since, but a wide draw complicates today's task.

12/1

1st

5

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Has gained all wins over 1m3f/1m4f, including at Southwell (narrowly) in October when last seen; the 8yo is still competitively treated on historical data but has something to prove back down in trip.

7/1

Form: 441307

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner but there are stamina queries over quite this far and last two runs were underwhelming.
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14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Charming Whisper

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

0-9 on AW but caught the eye over 10.5f on debut for this stable in early December, keeping on for fifth and not far behind Nakasero (7lb better off now); unsuited by 1m the last twice and could improve plenty for this longer trip; interesting.

14/1

20/1

Form: 7-2155 C

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m6f here in January and then ran in a Group 3; could have fared better back in a handicap in March and now makes debut for another new yard after a period on the sidelines; visor added.
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3rd

4

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pleasant Man

11st 0lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Joey Ramsden

On a losing run and he beat only one in 11.5f Lingfield handicap ten days ago; not ruled out though if back on his A-game.

16/1

7th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Pleasant Man

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Five wins from 43 starts, the most recent at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last January off a mark 10lb higher than today's; bounced back from a disappointing run when fourth of six at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 17 days ago and has place claims.

10/1

20/1

Form: 4-2458 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Started this season with a near-miss at Windsor (1m2f) in April but comfortably held since; bit to prove, including on the AW.
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7th

1

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Silver Gunn

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Marco Botti

Two of his six wins have come over C&D; can go well fresh so his low-key return to action at Yarmouth last month was disappointing; down in class and has the assistance of Henry Callan in the saddle so he could leave that well behind.

11/2

10th

10

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Silver Gunn

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Marco Botti

Course winner who had irregular form in 2025 but he only just failed on his reappearance at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last spring and he's 4lb lower now; on the cards that he'll return with a good effort.

14/1

7th

8

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Silver Gunn

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Started this season with a near-miss at Windsor (1m2f) in April but comfortably held since; bit to prove, including on the AW.

20/1

Form: 113489 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Went back-to-back at about 1m4f in the spring after wind surgery; hard to dismiss off this mark but he did run flat here a month ago.
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11th

13

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Educator

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won twice over about 1m4f (AW/good to firm) last spring and he's thrown in judged on that form; twice close up on AW in January and a respectable third at Bath (2m) in April, before Ascot 2m race last week proved too tough; there's a rethink on trip today and cheekpieces (last used in June 2024) return.

20/1

7th

10

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Educator

9st 5lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Henrietta C Knight

Three wins on turf (good/good to firm) at up to 11.5f; also went fairly close at this trip on AW in January; respectable third at Bath (2m1f, good to firm; Lusaka second) on return from two-month break last time; might build on that.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Educator

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Henrietta C Knight

Triple turf winner who finished well to go close off this mark at Kempton (2m, AW) in January; flopped with a heavy defeat at Newcastle the following month but that was a Class 3 and has claims if he can bounce back after a short break; has form on good to firm and good to soft.

6/1

8/1

Form: -55676

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won two 1m2f handicaps last year for Jane Chapple-Hyam; on a good mark and signs of turning a corner last time at Yarmouth; however, yet to excel over this far and cheekpieces are now added; others appear safer.
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2nd

7

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Primo Lara

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

Dual winner for Jane Chapple-Hyam but has been quite disappointing since the latest of those wins; held in two starts since undergoing wind surgery and blinkers are now tried instead of cheekpieces; down another 3lb.

12/1

6th

1

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Primo Lara

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jack Morland

Won his first two handicaps as a 3yo but has regressed for two yards since; held on his AW comeback from wind surgery three weeks ago but is entitled to come on for that and this is weaker in second-time cheekpieces.

6/1

9th

3

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Primo Lara

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

Won twice for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024; 0-4 for current yard and has had wind surgery since has last run in October; best watched for now.

12/1

14/1

Form: 382599

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Progressive as 3yo, winning three times, but winless this year and well below best in cheekpieces and blinkers last two outings; needs a revival.
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4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

5th

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; mid-field on hurdling debut at Naas; posed no threat when falling three out at Downpatrick last Sunday.

50/1

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; 80-1 for Naas hurdling/stable debut when 29l behind; others more likely.

33/1

Form: 373513

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Exploited career-low mark at Newcastle last month (1m4f, AW) and went clear before weakening into a remote third back there a fortnight later; handicapped to go well should they get the tactics right this time.
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11th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Timeless Charm

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Two wins in Britain were on AW; ground should suit but might prefer a longer trip; hard-earned Newcastle win last September was over an extended 1m4f.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-3515 D

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Soft ground perhaps contributed to heavy defeat last time; won at Thirsk the run before and the AW doesn't faze him; can show his form when fresh.
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3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Ludos Landing

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won for blinkers first being fitted and did so again for them going back on over C&D two months ago; lacked consistency in recent times and there's not much wiggle room off this mark but he's capable if on a going day.

10/1

Form: 082165

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Came good off a reduced mark at Beverley (1m2f) but hasn't built on that and this trip is a first.
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No Results Found

Form: P14226

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent since his Newbury win in July and perhaps found the ground too soft last time; AW winner who should run well.
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12

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

His Finest Hour

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Pretty consistent since his Newbury win in July and perhaps found the ground too soft last time; AW winner who should run well.

8/1

5

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

His Finest Hour

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in July and has continued to run with credit, including one run on good to soft; place claims.

6/1

9

(1)

10th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

His Finest Hour

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Ian Williams

Opened his handicap account in Newbury contest (1m2f, good to firm; beat a subsequent scorer) and not disgraced in two runs since, latest on ground possibly softer than ideal; this low-mileage 4yo may do better still.

5/1

Form: 352333 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
No wins in nine but he's admirably consistent and again hit the frame over a bit further here a month ago; looks handicapped about right but has each-way claims once more.
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13

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Always A Star

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Harry Charlton

No wins in nine but he's admirably consistent and again hit the frame over a bit further here a month ago; looks handicapped about right but has each-way claims once more.

11/4

3rd

1

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Always A Star

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Eight-race maiden who has been beaten as favourite in four of his five handicaps but he found improvement when a close third over C&D last month; up 3lb but that latest run was a Racing League event and he pulled 4l clear of the fourth; key player.

7/2

3rd

10

(6)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Always A Star

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harry Charlton

4yo who is 0-7 and has been a beaten favourite in all four handicaps; however, he's still run good races and may take a step forward at some point.

7/1

Non-runners

La Cadalora

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £100.70
Straight Forecast £81.85
Tricast £705.57
Trifecta £1558.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Always A Star

TOPSPEED:

Way Of Life

D Express:

La Cadalora

Daily Mirror:

Timeless Charm

RP RATINGS:

Primo Lara

The Sun:

Charming Whisper

The Star:

Ludo's Landing

The Times:

Silver Gunn

Telegraph:

Always A Star

Daily Mail:

Always A Star

Daily Record:

Always A Star

POSTDATA:

Way Of Life

The Guardian:

Way Of Life