November 20 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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Midnight A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

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

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 743230 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Winner of 15 races, the latest over C&D in August; now 2lb higher but his form on turf in the meantime suggests he remains on a competitive mark; one for the shortlist.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 221610 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner over this trip in the summer, but ran poorly at Salisbury (6f, good) seven weeks ago; half-brother to a dual Polytrack winner, but will need things to fall right from his wide draw on AW debut.
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1st

1

(7)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Another Abbot

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Beaten just over 2l when an encouraging seventh of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) at the start of the month; both of last year's wins came at 6f on a sound surface so has conditions to suit and he's a candidate to step forward.

7/2

7th

8

(6)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Another Abbot

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Effective at 5f but last summer's two wins came over 6f; not beaten far at Chelmsford (5f) when last seen in December; still has relatively low mileage.

10/1

Form: 069792 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Had dropped 5lb lower than when winning over C&D in April when second of 13 back here last month; drawn wide but respected nonetheless from the same mark as last time.
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6th

7

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

14

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

His C&D win in April came off 5lb higher but little to celebrate since; needs the nine-week break to have revived his fortunes.

20/1

Form: 459054 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran well to finish fourth of 14 at Doncaster (6f, soft) last time and another 1lb drop since then puts him 3lb below his last winning mark, but his losing run on the AW stands at 25; others more compelling.
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6th

8

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Baldomero

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins during his latest spell on AW; close second to Dark Thirty in this contest two years ago but needs to rebound, having been comfortably held returned to turf 17 days ago.

33/1

14th

3

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Baldomero

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

2-4 at Doncaster; ended 2025 in rude health on the AW, winning handicaps at Southwell (6f), Wolverhampton and Lingfield (both 5f); his form has dipped slightly on his last two starts but it's not out of the question that this return to Doncaster will pique his interest.

14/1

Form: 525104 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has the outside stall, but his record over C&D reads 131 and is just 2lb higher than for his latest success in September; not dismissed.
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2nd

1

(4)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Stanley Spencer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Went close off this mark over C&D in November; good run at Kempton on his penultimate start and he will find this more manageable than the hot Kempton handicap he contested on Friday; respected.

6/1

9th

8

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Stanley Spencer

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Two-time C&D winner; has been competitive off this sort of mark in recent months, beaten two noses into third over C&D 24 days ago (blinkered first time); up in class but likely to give it another good go.

10/1

Form: 33-780

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Faced some stiff tasks after winning a Salisbury conditions event in May last year, but has been well held in both handicaps since returning from another absence in September; others preferred.
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8th

3

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

17:00 Yarmouth

Running Queen

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Out of the frame on AW in sole outing this term; solid 2yo campaign on turf featured a soft-ground win in conditions race and two placed efforts at Listed level; return to this sphere is the angle with her.

10/1

Form: -34141 D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who made all when winning twice on turf in Ireland (6f, good) in the spring, having twice previously run with credit on Polytrack at Dundalk (6f/7f); makes his debut for his new yard after six months off having been picked up for 40,000gns in July; market informative.
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4th

5

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

No Return

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Ex-Irish gelding who's proved inconsistent for this yard having missed six months; handicapper easing off now but he again didn't offer a huge amount back on turf last month.

12/1

4th

4

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

No Return

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent for his current stable but of interest on his best effort, notably a second of eight at Lingfield (6f, AW) in January when 5lb higher; non-runner at Pontefract Tuesday.

8/1

Form: 234007 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Still 3lb higher than when winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and may need further on this surface, with her two AW wins in her younger days coming over 7f on Polytrack.
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4th

11

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Under The Twilight

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

Her last two wins have come over C&D, the latest off this mark last June (good to firm); bumped into one at Leicester 16 days ago and it was a run that promised better; can't rule out.

8/1

2nd

6

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Under The Twilight

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Blake

Should be all the better for her Doncaster reappearance and she's back on the same mark as for her Windsor success (6f, good to firm) last June; however, all her turf wins have come there and at Salisbury and this is the first time she's run on this track.

9/2

6th

5

(1)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Under The Twilight

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Has gained all turf wins at Salisbury and Windsor but appears effective at Doncaster, having finished 2l third off 4lb higher in this race on reappearance last year; each-way shout.

25/1

Form: 570088 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
6lb lower than when making a winning reappearance at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May, but below form lately and was well held in one go on Tapeta (over this C&D); enough to prove.
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7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D in December; matched that form when second over C&D in January and big player with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle for the first time.

11/4

2nd

2

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D near the start of last month and it was a creditable effort when close fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; solid claims from the same mark.

9/4

Form: 120245 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six wins on the AW including three over this trip on Tapeta elsewhere; just 2lb higher than when last successful and capable of playing a part on his best form.
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5th

3

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Fiscal Policy

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Done the bulk of his winning on AW (6-26), but one of his two turf wins came over C&D (from 8lb lower) in August 2024; in fine fettle, with form figures of 322, since returning to turf, beaten just over 2l by Mumayaz at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; should give his best.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Fiscal Policy

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple wins on AW and turf; has done well for this yard and his 6f turf form in 2025 certainly bears scrutiny; respectable efforts back on grass of late and while not at full strength in either, he'll be suited by this stiffer test at 6f providing there's a good pace; form chance.

100/30

2nd

4

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Fiscal Policy

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

No win on turf since September 2024 but he ran well for third at Thirsk (6f, good) two weeks ago, form that has been boosted by the winner and second running well in big fields since; one to be interested in off the same mark.

9/4

Form: 1021-0 C

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
2-3 for Alice Haynes late last year including winning a Southwell nursery (5f, Tapeta); gelded prior to finishing well beaten for a different stable at Dundalk (5f, Polytrack) in July and makes his debut for another new yard (same owner) in a first-time hood after another 131 days off; market may be informative.
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4th

1

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Solvency

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Winning start on turf as 2yo and later won on handicap debut on AW (both 5f); lightly raced and kept to AW since, some way below best at Southwell in December (first-time cheekpieces, retained); work to do back on grass.

6/1

Form: 080811 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Up another 3lb in his bid for a C&D hat-trick, but he only appears to do just enough and remains 3lb lower than when beating the subsequent Group 1 winner Never So Brave at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in August last year; much respected.
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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

Form: 048803 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual Polytrack winner over this trip early last year whose losing run is up to 14, but he has dropped 12lb lower than when last successful and was only beaten two necks into third of ten at Catterick (6f, good) last month; shortlisted from the inside stall.
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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

Form: 312312 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has been running consistently well on turf/AW since July (312312); off the same mark as when second of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 17 days ago and another one for the shortlist.
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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

Betting Forcast

8/1 Aberama Gold, 12/1 Another Abbot, 7/1 Prince Of Pillo, 14/1 Baldomero, 9/1 Stanley Spencer, 25/1 Running Queen, 10/1 No Return, 16/1 Under The Twilight, 20/1 Buccabay, 10/1 Fiscal Policy, 12/1 Solvency, 5/1 Ararat, 7/1 Bosh, 7/1 Papa Cocktail