January 20 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £29.10
  • Place: £5.90

Form: 64212-

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has shown peak form over 5f, including win on turf and second on AW in last two appearances; may do better still but doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to 6f.
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5th

3

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Hundred Caps

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Julie Camacho

Won over 6f at Southwell in January and two sound efforts after that; C&D record is 121, both wins on fast ground last term; visor replaces cheekpieces; well drawn; chance.

11/4

5th

4

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Hundred Caps

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

He has not looked back after wind surgery last summer (his second such procedure), recording form figures of 212122 on his last six starts; one of the wins was over C&D and he is greatly respected despite sneaking up the weights.

3/1

2nd

5

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Hundred Caps

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Returned from a 103-day break to run out a ready winner of Southwell handicap in January; matched that form when second of 12 at Newcastle (also 6f) last time and ought to give another good account.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 85026- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities.
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2nd

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far.

7/2

3rd

7

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 5446-8 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Failed to score last year, despite dropping in the weights, and finished behind Gunlock over C&D on reappearance; however, may fare better with that outing under his belt.
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5th

11

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian Dream

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Hasn't won for a while but was an encouraging third on his return at action at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago; sports a first-time visor and is well-handicapped on his old form.

9/1

3rd

5

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Has returned to AW this year, best efforts when placed twice; losing run is mounting up but he has loads of Windsor form, including three wins, and returns to this venue off an attractive mark; possibilities.

8/1

Form: 23525- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent form (turf/AW) since last July features two wins; came up short in Class 3 last most recently but has each-way possibilities back down in grade.
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10th

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Papa Cocktail

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though.

12/1

2nd

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win last summer came off 18lb lower and he returns to turf 10lb higher than when last running on grass, thanks to a consistent spell on Tapeta; will need something close to a career-best to take this and he's not improving at his age.

10/1

Form: 43221- CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Record of 3221 for new stable, most recently taking well to first-time cheekpieces in C&D event; may build on that account-opening win and improve further; respected in the retained headgear.
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6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Both wins have been on AW over 6f, latest at Wolverhampton last month on his second start for this stable; flopped when favourite on his return to turf at Bath (5.5f, good) a week later and may be worth another chance back on AW.

7/2

8th

1

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Hunky Dory

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Won at Southwell for Mick Appleby in December and he made it 2-4 in cheekpieces with a dominant display at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last week; record of 0-7 on turf but he ran well in big-field handicap at York last summer and he's a major player if he can transfer his progress back to this sphere; respected under a penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Took well to first-time cheekpieces when opening his account in December Southwell handicap; spoiled the follow-up attempt by racing too freely and subsequently left Mick Appleby for 30,000gns; had excuses when fair fifth on stable debut at Chelmsford (also 6f; Supreme King third, Lazzar behind) a fortnight ago and might emerge best of that trio this time.

5/1

Form: 04617-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning over 7f and doesn't look the percentage call returned to 6f on reappearance; absent since June defeat when bidding for a Doncaster double.
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6th

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

4-29; runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f; beaten a neck) in February; in rear throughout at York (6f; 40-1) on return from a three-month break; this is slightly easier (Class 5) and Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb.

7/1

15th

16

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed a 7f turf win at Doncaster (good to firm) last summer and close second at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest start in February; back from a 12-week break with his stable among the winners but he's done all his winning at 7f.

12/1

2nd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 3-16 on AW includes a success in last C&D attempt (in 2022); close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle (7f) with Southwell reappearance under his belt; enters calculations off unchanged mark.

13/2

7th
6 (6)
Bosh

12/1

Form: 88035- D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable but remains well handicapped on historical data; admittedly doesn't seem the force of old.
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7th

6

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Dods

Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable but remains well handicapped on historical data; admittedly doesn't seem the force of old.

12/1

3rd

2

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Four-time winner who has come down 15lb in the handicap since the start of the season but isn't obviously shaping as if he's about to exploit it.

12/1

11/2

Form: 5601-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Couple of sound performances this winter for new yard, winning over 7f at Kempton then close fourth dropped to 6f at Southwell; remains unexposed at this trip; enters calculations.
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5th

6

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Gunlock

9st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Made a winning start for Martin Dunne at Kempton (7f) in December and not disgraced when eighth here (6f) following month; starts out for another new yard having changed hands for 10,000gns since; hood refitted.

6/1

8th

2

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Gunlock

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Couple of sound performances this winter for new yard, winning over 7f at Kempton then close fourth dropped to 6f at Southwell; remains unexposed at this trip; enters calculations.

11/2

16th

1

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gunlock

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Newcastle maiden winner (1m, Tapeta) for Karl Burke a year ago; out of the frame in all five handicaps, the last two for this yard albeit not beaten far on either occasion; still needs a bit more; hood removed.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0421-8 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Race didn't pan out favourably last time when bidding to follow up his Kempton win; successful in July/September in last two attempts over C&D; difficult to dismiss.
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9th

8

(8)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Has five wins on AW, including one over C&D; below his best since winning at Lingfield in February and best watched.

20/1

7th

2

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Normally a fairly consistent sort but that's not been the case in 2026, with Lingfield success (penultimate start) his standout performance; failed to beat a rival latest; hard to support with confidence.

16/1

8th

3

(1)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Jamie Osborne

Poor efforts in January are flanked by two wins over 6f, latest at Lingfield when taking AW record to 5-30; back up 3lb but Conor Whiteley takes off 7lb; likely player, provided he remains in form.

3/1

10th
1 (2)
Ararat

10/1

Form: 81169- CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 116 over C&D, all attempts in the autumn; down the field over 7f at Chelmsford since but may still have more to offer in this scenario; not ruled out.
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7th

2

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Ararat

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Front-runner who won twice over 6f at Southwell last year when trained by Robert Cowell, the most recent coming in October off 2lb higher; visor worn on his final start for that yard is left off for this stable debut (bought for 9,500gns).

10/1

4th

1

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ararat

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner whose three wins for David Simcock, including here, came over 7f; added two more victories over this trip round Southwell last autumn but not at best since and the first-time visor will need to help over tonight's easier 6f.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £225.30
Straight Forecast £221.99
Tricast £2401.66
Trifecta £961.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hunky Dory

TOPSPEED:

Hierarchy

NEWMARKET:

Gunlock

LAMBOURN:

Sergeant Pep

POSTDATA:

Papa Cocktail

RP RATINGS:

Hunky Dory

The Times:

Hunky Dory

Telegraph:

Hunky Dory

The Guardian:

Hunky Dory

Daily Mail:

Hunky Dory

D Express:

Hunky Dory

The Sun:

Hunky Dory

The Star:

Hunky Dory

Daily Record:

Hunky Dory

Daily Mirror:

Hierarchy