October 03 / 16.10 Southwell

16.10

Good

Carl Stocks Memorial Karaoke Stakes Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Carl Stocks Memorial Karaoke Stakes Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 00P0-4

Last run: 141 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Triple hurdle winner at up to 2m3f on good or slower; below his best in five starts for Adam West, but on a handy mark on his first start for a top trainer if he can be revived.
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4th

1

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

In The Air

11st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won five over hurdles for previous yards and three over fences last term for current trainer; may have needed the run when seventh of eight finishers at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month after six-month layoff but probably needs to come down the weights.

6/1

7th

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

14:15 Chepstow

In The Air

11st 10lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

Five-time hurdle winner who did well over fences in the second half of last year, with three wins and two seconds; returns after six months off but he's only 2lb higher than for his last success and he has won when fresh in the past; needs close look back over hurdles.

8/1

6

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

14:10 Chepstow

In The Air

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Record of 2-8 over fences, with both wins gained this summer in small-field handicaps on good ground; put in his place by an improver in a novice last time; dangerous if allowed to dominate (front runs).

7/4

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: PP-115 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Put a couple of pulled-up efforts behind her when winning back-to-back over 2m4f (good) at Market Rasen earlier in the year; handicapper appeared to have caught up with her when up in grade latest; more needed.
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1st

15

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Kosasiempre

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Won over 3m1f as a chaser earlier in the season but was a well-held third of five on her return to hurdling over C&D a month ago (soft no excuse); others preferred with cheekpieces now given a go.

16/1

3rd

3

17th Feb 2026

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Kosasiempre

11st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Stuart Edmunds

Has been chasing and won around Hereford in November (3m1f, good; won on soft), despite jumping out to her left; repeated the dose when only fourth there last month; returns to hurdling off a useful mark (without taking into account Murray Dodd's claim) and she's won twice in this discipline.

7/2

Form: 45-13P C

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Soft ground bumper winner who scored over fences here (2m, good) in June, when 7lb lower; backed that up with a solid effort at Worcester (2m, good) next time; failed to complete at Bangor latest and has since had wind surgery; bit to prove back up in trip over hurdles.
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1st

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Neigh Botha

10st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won at Southwell (2m, good) in October but looked set to be second when left in the lead at Bangor; however, only 2lb higher now and he reportedly finished lame in November on his final run.

13/2

1st

3

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Neigh Botha

11st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Watch the weather as all his best form is on good ground, including latest comfortable win at Southwell (2m); could deal with the 6lb rise under suitable conditions.

7/2

1st

3

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Neigh Botha

11st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Watch the weather as all his best form is on good ground, including latest comfortable win at Southwell (2m); could deal with the 6lb rise under suitable conditions.

7/2

Form: 04-704

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner at up to 2m5f, all on a sound surface; losing run now at nine and looks in need of a bit more assistance from the handicapper.
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4th

4

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Bashful Boy

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Pipe

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023 but he's been in fair form on AW this spring including when fourth on Polytrack (2m) in his last two starts; should be in the mix again but he needs to find more to make a big impact; cheekpieces are removed and blinkers return.

9/2

4th

4

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Bashful Boy

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Pipe

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023; expensive to follow in recent times but he arrives in form and this is a touch easier again off a career-low mark; can't be left out of calculations.

4/1

4th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Bashful Boy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Losing run dates back to July 2023; conditions are no problem for this veteran and he has been running respectably of late; others appeal more all the same.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 871P3- D

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of a Fakenham maiden hurdle (2m4f, soft) last December; failed to complete next time and hung right back at Fakenham (2m4f, soft) when last seen in February; mark a little stiff based on what he's achieved and has yet to produce his best when fresh.
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2

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:10 Southwell

West Warhorse

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, mistake 9th, lost ground and dropped to last before 10th

12/1

2

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:10 Southwell

West Warhorse

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, mistake 9th, lost ground and dropped to last before 10th

12/1

5th

2

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

14:45 Sedgefield

West Warhorse

11st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

took keen hold, didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 531P64 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Five-time good ground hurdle winner at up to 2m4f; well beaten in three starts since last winning at Hexham in June, the last two over longer trips; bit to prove.
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3rd

5

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Belvedere Blast

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Five out of seven hurdles wins have been recorded in the month of June; mark and trip fine, but although once a winner after 151 days out his record following an absence is a bit mixed overall.

8/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Belvedere Blast

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Several flights were omitted when winning at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; visor refitted) but consistent in the main and perhaps needs further than the 2m4f he ran over last time; not ruled out.

6/1

Form: 5313

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Justified odds-on favouritism when winning a Uttoxeter novices' hurdle (2m, soft) on his stable debut in July; well below that level under a penalty when upped to 2m4f at Worcester (good) latest; has been dropped 3lb for this handicap debut and looks likely to need improvement.
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1st

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Light Fandango

11st 12lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Won at Doncaster (2m, good) in December on second start back from long absence and, after fading over 2m4f on soft next time, he won back at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when he was disputing the lead when left clear at the final flight; this unexposed 7yo is respected up 6lb.

5/1

1st

6

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

Light Fandango

11st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Won over C&D in December on second start back from a long absence then didn't see out 2m4f on soft ground at Wincanton last month; won on soft going in 2024; this lightly raced 7yo retains potential now back down in trip and he's in with a chance.

8/1

8th

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Light Fandango

11st 8lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Just his seventh start when showing improved form to win a 2m handicap at Doncaster (good) 17 days ago; won his novice on soft ground and a 5lb rise for last time isn't too scary; should stay this far and be involved.

6/1

Form: 3-17FF

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
2m3f hurdle winner when trained by Henry de Bromhead, for whom she fell on her two starts over fences; changed hands for £7,000 in July and will need some improvement to defy this mark on her debut for this trainer.
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4

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:10 Southwell

Tideways Hero

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

2m3f hurdle winner when trained by Henry de Bromhead, for whom she fell on her two starts over fences; changed hands for £7,000 in July and will need some improvement to defy this mark on her debut for this trainer.

16/1

14

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Wexford

Tideways Hero

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning hurdler at an ordinary level; still in touch when falling on her recent chase debut; Rachael Blackmore isn't aboard this time.

16/1

16

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 100y

16:35 Tipperary

Tideways Hero

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed promise when third at Punchestown last October in her first handicap hurdle; returned from a winter break with a convincing win (off a modest 94) in a 2m3f handicap at Clonmel in May; sent straight over fences now after disappointing Downpatrick run.

6/1

Form: 3/56P-

Last run: 289 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Former Jessica Harrington inmate who is 0-13 across both codes; returns to this sphere with plenty to prove.
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8

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:10 Southwell

Summer Gale

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

Former Jessica Harrington inmate who is 0-13 across both codes; returns to this sphere with plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:17 Bath

Summer Gale

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Clare Hobson

prominent, lost ground after 1f, soon dropped to midfield, headway on outer over 4f out

33/1

4th

5

(5)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:35 Leicester

Summer Gale

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Clare Hobson

Ex-Irish maiden; pulled up over hurdles on stable debut and neither Flat run since suggests he's the one to be on here.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £6.75
Tricast £32.46
Trifecta £38.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bashful Boy

Telegraph:

Light Fandango

The Times:

Kosasiempre

TOPSPEED:

West Warhorse

SPOTLIGHT:

In The Air

Daily Mail:

Neigh Botha

D Express:

Light Fandango

Daily Record:

Light Fandango

The Guardian:

Kosasiempre

The Sun:

West Warhorse

The Star:

In The Air

POSTDATA:

Bashful Boy

WEST COUNTRY:

Bashful Boy

Daily Mirror:

Bashful Boy