January 20 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

Standard

Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 00012- CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who has taken well to this C&D, winning in November then going down by only a whisker last month; the form has substance and he's open to further progress; respected.
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5th

11

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Dust Cover

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Has won three times, including here over 1m3f in February off a mark 5lb lower than today's, and he was beaten only a nose by Must Believe here in May; didn't quite get home here over 2m last month and will be suited by this drop back in trip; has claims.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Dust Cover

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Gained a first success at Southwell (1m3f) in November and has added two more AW victories since, including over 1m3f here; not disgraced with fifth of 15 at Newbury (1m4f) last time and well in the mix if his stamina holds out on his first run beyond 1m4f.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0384-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-14 but he's in form, having posted respectable fourth-place finishes in Class 4 events over 1m2f the last twice; possibilities back down in grade.
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2nd

3

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Jodhpur Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Often placed on turf/AW this year and 10lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in January, but he's 0-18 in handicaps; needs the addition of cheekpieces to make a difference.

4/1

6th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Jodhpur Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Sole win from 22 starts came in a maiden at Newcastle (7f, AW) in October 2024; has placed form on turf, including when third of eight at Windsor last month, but his best form has been on the AW.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Jodhpur Blue

10st 10lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Ian Williams

1-21; has been placed a few times on turf but his best form has come on the AW, albeit he was well held at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on Friday; others stronger.

10/1

16/1

Form: 8738-5 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Mixed results since returned to AW, only midfield here most recently; however, defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last April and has a good chance if back to that form.
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5th

2

(6)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bearwith

10st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Turned things around with a win at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in July but he's been well held on Tapeta and turf in his last two starts; has bit to prove again and he needs another bolt from the blue.

10/1

7th

5

(1)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Bearwith

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Back to winning ways at Newcastle (1m2f) in July; only fifth of seven in 1m3f Southwell handicap 16 days ago but this veteran C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back .

13/2

5th

2

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Bearwith

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Proven winner who's turned in two solid efforts for Tom Kiely-Marshall lately, backing up his Newcastle win off 5lb lower with a second on turf (again from the front); hard to discount him in current form.

6/1

Form: 03627-

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden for Roger Varian; sold for 15,000gns since last run; posted best effort in sole attempt in cheekpieces, which are now reapplied; market may offer further guidance.
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8th

3

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Karthala

11st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made the frame in all four handicap hurdles but was well held when third at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and didn't fire on the Flat last month; probably needs to be perked up by a change of headgear here (usually wears cheekpieces) and Sean Quinlan appears to favour stablemate Expert Analysis.

6/1

5th

2

(8)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Karthala

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

16-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) but he was runner-up on the Flat at Yarmouth (1m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last October; has made the frame over hurdles in recent starts but others look stronger.

6/1

3rd

6

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Karthala

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

15-race maiden under all codes but has reached the frame on all three occasions since switched to handicap hurdles; down another 1lb and back in trip, but needs to find more to open his account.

7/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 7249-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained sole success in maiden; 0-15 in handicaps but has frame possibilities on most of his form for current yard, including respectable third over C&D last time.
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7th

7

(4)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brodies Boy

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Suited by this C&D and on a good mark but was out of form for Tony Carroll when last seen in the summer; subsequently rejoined Barry Brennan for 2,600gns; cheekpieces are removed; revival needed.

12/1

7th

2

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

Brodies Boy

10st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Didn't run badly when fourth of nine in an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) on his penultimate start, but is just 1-26 and most of his best form has come on the AW.

7/1

7th

6

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Brodies Boy

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Tony Carroll

Sole success came over 1m4f here (for Barry Brennan) in March 2024; in decent nick for his current yard, staying on into fourth of nine at Newbury (1m3f) 15 days ago so not ruled out back up in trip.

9/1

Form: 00438- C BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Back in better form in October/November; disappointing favourite at Southwell (1m4f) last month but a rebound would put this seven-time AW winner in the picture.
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2nd

1

(10)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

Losing run up to 16, but has dropped a long way in the weights and his latest clear third of seven at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) after four months off was more encouraging; 3-7 over C&D and one to be interested in.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Sam England

Three-time winner (including over C&D) last spring; failed to beat a rival on his last three outings and has lots to prove after a layoff.

8/1

8/1

Form: 6385-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has recorded best two performances at about 1m; 0-7 and inconsistent for current yard; comes with risk but is well treated assuming he proves suited by the new trip.
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7

(6)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Boubyan

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Gained second AW win when scoring over C&D last week (career-low mark) and should be competitive with his 5lb penalty.

4/1

5th

4

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boubyan

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

5lb lower than when winning narrowly at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) in March, but his stamina for this far remains unproven; others preferred.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Redcar

Boubyan

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Scored at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March but not proving the easiest to catch right since, finishing just a fair third of six at Brighton (1m) 16 days ago; others are preferred.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.20
Straight Forecast £4.71
Trifecta £18.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dust Cover

Telegraph:

Jodhpur Blue

RP RATINGS:

Dust Cover

POSTDATA:

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NEWMARKET:

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The Times:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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D Express:

Jodhpur Blue

The Sun:

Jodhpur Blue