October 24 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.90
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 549137 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer whose best recent form has come in 0-50 classified events, including when gaining his sole success at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in August; still has it to prove in a handicap, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Pinjarra

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has won three 6f events on AW since August, one here; last run at Pontefract forgiven as he was drawn wide but he was also below par here the time before when behind Mount Ruapehu.

8/1

13th

11

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Pinjarra

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Prominent racer who has won three 6f events on AW since August; not at his best at Southwell last month and he has a wide stall to overcome returned to 5f.

10/1

8th

1

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Pinjarra

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Enthusiastic front-runner with three 6f wins to his name on AW, including here last October; ran his best race for some time when scoring at Chelmsford three weeks ago but even that will need bettering if he is to overcome a 4lb rise.

5/1

2nd
5 (6)
Dr Ali

33/1

  • Place: £13.20

Form: 335660

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-13; made the frame in his first four starts on the AW after debuting for this yard in January including here (7f), but he can't be recommended on his last two performances.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won a classified event at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in March but he's not come close to that form in four subsequent runs; visor is now tried and he needs a major revival back on Polytrack.

12/1

7th

7

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won a classified event over C&D in March; not so good since but he has slipped in the weights and will be a danger to all if anywhere near his best.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 889907

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-11; went close at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) in January, but nowhere near that form since; look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

5/1

Form: 857723

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-17; has run well to be placed at this level over 7f at Newcastle (Tapeta) and Chelmsford (Polytrack) the last twice, but will need to find something extra for the return to sprinting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Beattie

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

One piece of worthwhile form in nine starts since joining this yard, but is now 0-27, comfortably passed over; stable also runs Royal Justice.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

My Mate Beattie

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Yet to register a win after 26 outings; got right back on track with third of nine in 6f Ffos Las handicap 17 days ago, though, so needs considering.

8/1

3rd

8

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

My Mate Beattie

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who's overall continued to regress this year, mainly over 7f; has been offering a bit more again of late, without having the breaks, but others look stronger.

8/1

Form: 566750

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who was beaten a nose on nursery debut at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) just under a year ago; drawn high, but the return to the AW and application of cheekpieces make him worth a second look.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(14)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

14-race maiden but he returned to form with a creditable third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 17 days ago; that was more like it with blinkers added and has claims if he can back that up.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

13-race maiden; has attracted support on a few occasions, including at Doncaster on her seasonal return, and could yet have a bigger run in him; blinkers replace the hood or cheekpieces worn on his last three starts.

12/1

9th

11

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Vault Of Heaven

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

0-12 and well beaten at Newcastle when last seen in November; he was sent off favourite on that occasion and returns from a break off a 2lb lower mark; no doubt the ability is there to win races if the addition of a hood has a calming effect (often races too freely).

10/1

7/1

Form: 785523 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Handy sort whose three AW wins have all come at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta); has run well to be placed the last twice (including back there) and could go well despite his high draw.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Eldeyaar

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a losing run with a front-running 6f win at Thirsk in April; not so good since but he is well drawn to attack and this track suits his aggressive racing style; one to take seriously.

7/1

8th

8

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Eldeyaar

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when winning from the front at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April and again ran well when third of 17 over that C&D last month; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

15/2

Form: 630473 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-19 on the AW and 1-26 overall; only beaten just over a length into third of nine at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago and possible frame material if building on that; cheekpieces return.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(9)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won in this grade on turf in summer 2024 but is 0-26 on AW; made the frame twice off her basement handicap over C&D in the autumn and didn't run badly when seventh in this grade here last month but others look stronger.

20/1

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Came up short in similar event at Newcastle on Tuesday, taking AW record to 0-26; gained sole turf success in 2024.

7th

8

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Yet to win on AW (0-25); far from convincing since finishing fourth to Bishop's Glory over 6f here (7-1) in November; last of seven over 6f here ten days ago; clear and obvious risks.

16/1

Form: -80673

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won a Wolverhampton novice (5f, Tapeta) in April 2024 and ran his best race since when beaten just over 2l into third of 12 in a similar contest to this back there (6f) last month; respected down another 2lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:00 Chepstow

Angels Call

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Nikki Evans

Ended a long losing run in a classified event at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) in June but he was a remote third there (1m) last time; that was a tough task behind a handicap blot but he's not easy to predict and his two runs on slow ground have been underwhelming.

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

Angels Call

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Nikki Evans

Arrested decline on last two outings, more recently when beating King Of The Dance to win 7.3f classified race here (good) six weeks ago; has more on his plate in this handicap but still considered.

7/2

1st

1

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:09 Ffos Las

Angels Call

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Regressed sharply last year and has been tried over various trips of late; one of his better efforts over 1m here last Tuesday but is worse off back out of handicap company and no certainty to repeat the dose.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 724265 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who hasn't been at his best the last twice, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in August; a reproduction of that form would give him every chance.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(21)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Top Biller

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two wins in Britain; runner up on good ground in two of last three starts for Shelley Birkett; bought for just 2,400gns in July and is unraced on slower than good; best watched on stable debut.

33/1

2nd

8

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Top Biller

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Has a patchy profile and was out the back at Brighton last time but he finished runner-up in a Yarmouth handicap (6f, good) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was over C&D.

5/1

12th

7

(13)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Top Biller

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Most of his best efforts have come from the front but he just raced in touch when second at Yarmouth (6f) on latest outing, his best show this year; well handicapped if judged on peak 2025 efforts.

6/1

9/1

Form: 966646 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Easily landed a Newcastle nursery (6f, Tapeta) just over a year ago, but has shown patchy form since; only sixth of ten over the same C&D 15 days ago, but that form is working out well; not written off.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Philip Kirby

Only 1-24 and again came up short at Yarmouth (6f) where she was given every chance; looks hard to win with.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Indys Angel

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win from 23 starts came at Newcastle in September 2024; runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and Catterick (7f, good to firm) in July, but ran poorly at Ripon last time; may be able to bounce back.

9/1

7th

9

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Indys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Her 22 starts have yielded just one win but she was a close second of 18 at 25-1 at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and backed that up when runner-up to at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday, albeit no match for the thriving winner; firmly in calculations given recent showings.

10/1

Form: 267750 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well treated on the pick of his form, the latest when second of eight off 7lb higher at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but not matched that form since and is just 2-32.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Well treated on the pick of his form, the latest when second of eight off 7lb higher at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but not matched that form since and is just 2-32.

12/1

4

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

None too consistent but both his wins have come over C&D and he does seem well suited by the track; on a good mark back from four months off and a big run would be no surprise, for all his propensity to miss the break is a nagging concern.

9/2

8

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

McCauleys Tavern

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf; runner-up off 4lb higher at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he was comfortably held over C&D in a 0-58 36 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

33/1

Form: 636370 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
All six wins have come over 5f including two here; has only managed to win one of his last 30 starts and needs to find something extra in the returning visor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mehmo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

All six wins have come over 5f including two here; has only managed to win one of his last 30 starts and needs to find something extra in the returning visor.

33/1

7

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

All wins have been over 5f and was well held when seventh of ten over C&D (good to firm; 22-1) eight days ago; others preferred.

25/1

4

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Has done all his winning over 5f but looked a shade unlucky when staying-on third over C&D on final appearance in May; respected off the same mark.

7/1

10/1

Form: -66522 C

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Both wins in 33 starts have come over 7f on Tapeta including here; runner-up in 0-50 classified events at Newcastle (6f/7f) at the start of the year, but has been off eight months since and has the widest stall.
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

12/1

Form: 7646

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four starts over 5f-1m; blinkers now given a go, but still not sure what his ideal trip is.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

2

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kamberleigh

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Unplaced in four starts over 5f-1m; blinkers now given a go, but still not sure what his ideal trip is.

12/1

6

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kamberleigh

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Thrice-raced colt who made late headway for fourth-place finish over 5f at Southwell most recently; may take another step forward upped in trip on handicap debut.

7/1

4th

2

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Kamberleigh

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Darryll Holland

Beaten 37l and 14l in two runs over 6f, the latest here; no appeal for now.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £606.80
Straight Forecast £621.28
Tricast £23837.42
Trifecta £2510.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel's Call

Daily Mail:

Kamberleigh

D Express:

Top Biller

POSTDATA:

My Mate Beattie

Daily Record:

She'sashambles

RP RATINGS:

Eldeyaar

The Times:

Angel's Call

Telegraph:

Angel's Call

The Guardian:

Angel's Call

Daily Mirror:

Angel's Call

The Sun:

Angel's Call

The Star:

Angel's Call