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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6th

2

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Way Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

He's had a long career but never been better than this season, winning on AW at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m4f); they were in March/April but he returned from a break with creditable third of six here (1m2f, good to firm) 15 days ago, again under Olivia Tubb; probably not far away.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:58 Newmarket (July)

Way Of Life

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

He's had a long career but never been better than this season, winning at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m4f) with a close third in between; they were all on AW in March/April under Olivia Tubb and he's not raced since, with turf runs in the last two years hinting that he's not quite so good in this sphere; also, the last time he raced on firmer than good was 2022.

10/1

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

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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11th

4

(12)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Charming Whisper

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb.

28/1

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

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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8th

9

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Pleasant Man

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Ended a lengthy losing run when making all at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last month but found out off 3lb higher at Yarmouth since, albeit another creditable effort.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

14:39 Yarmouth

Pleasant Man

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joey Ramsden

Can lead; course winner who ended a lengthy losing run when making all at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; a 3lb rise for that success still leaves him well treated on old form.

3/1

1st

3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Pleasant Man

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Joey Ramsden

On a long losing run but he comes here in good nick, third of 11 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap four days ago; his best recent form is on the AW though.

7/1

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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1st

1

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Newmarket (July)

Educator

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Henrietta C Knight

Eventually drew clear from two rivals at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) last week, having taken a while to respond to Billy Loughnane's urgings; previously effective over 1m4f and, even with 4lb penalty, remains well treated on peak form.

13/8

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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4th

15

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Primo Lara

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month for Jack Morland and, following a 22,000gns sale, he was back with his former yard when following up in 15-runner race at Ascot (upped to 1m4f, good to firm; always close up) four weeks ago; back up another 7lb but his peak 2024 form (a win on good to soft here) was better still; on the shortlist.

6/1

1st

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Primo Lara

10st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won twice in 2024 for Jane Chapple-Hyam; spent a year with Jack Morland and got off the mark for him at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) 19 days ago; sold again for 22,000gns one day later and this is his first run back with his former yard; back up 4lb and not proven beyond an extended 1m2f (unraced over this far); tongue-tie and headgear worn for his last yard is removed; quite a few questions, but peak 2024 form was a bit better.

13/2

1st

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Primo Lara

10st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jack Morland

Both wins came in May 2024 over about 1m2f when trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam; closest since when beaten a neck at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last month in first-time blinkers (retained since); still well handicapped on his best form.

6/1

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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10th

17

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Papagei

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Twice a winner in Britain for James Ferguson at 1m4f; kept to hurdling so far by current trainer, just okay form; first try at this extended trip, okay mark.

14/1

5th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Papagei

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; enters handicap hurdle company for the first time now following moderate efforts in four maidens; best watched.

15/1

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

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored at Newcastle (1m4f) in March but largely below form since, last of four in 1m4f handicap at Thirsk ten days ago; this course winner needs to take a step forward in refitted blinkers.

12/1

4th

1

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:22 Thirsk

Ludos Landing

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed 6yo who concedes weight to 3yo rivals but brings positives, being the only C&D scorer in the field and a winner off 2lb higher in most recent attempt in this grade.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Ludos Landing

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Strike-rate of 7-50; won off this mark in March but well beaten in three of his four subsequent runs and has become hard to predict.

11/1

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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5th

3

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

His Finest Hour

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Dual winner for Ian Williams; sold for 20,000gns last October; third to Poet's Dawn over C&D (stable debut) early last month and runner-up to a progressive rival over 1m here subsequently; highly likely to make presence felt.

9/4

2nd

10

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

His Finest Hour

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Successful over 1m2f at Newbury (good to firm) off this mark for Ian Williams last summer; creditable start for new yard after nine months off (had wind surgery) when third of five over 1m2f here (good) 12 days ago; entitled to build on that but 9.4f at Wolverhampton is the shortest trip he's tackled prior to this.

12/1

3rd

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

His Finest Hour

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tina Jackson

Won for Ian Williams at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last July and runner-up three times subsequently; sold for 20,000gns last October and absent since (wind op in interim); may be best watched on stable debut.

8/1

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