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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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

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

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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3rd

5

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Educator

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Henrietta C Knight

His last win was 14 months ago but he made some good late headway when runner-up at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month; only 1lb higher here and he looks interesting back up in trip.

8/1

2nd

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Educator

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Defied an 8lb higher mark over C&D in May 2025 but was in better form at the time; chance depends on the effects of a belated third attempt in blinkers (last worn in 2023).

8/1

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

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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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

5th

1

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Primo Lara

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

Record of 0-7 for current yard but he went down by only a neck in first-time blinkers at Nottingham (1m2f, good) most recently; still well treated on historical data; possibilities in the retained headgear.

9/4

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

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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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

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

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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5th

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Seven-time winner whose three appearances here have yielded two wins (7f and 1m) back in 2022/2023; also finished runner-up in this race (good to firm) in 2024 and he was back on track when fairly close third of four at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; winner and second have won subsequently and he warrants consideration.

16/1

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

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