February 05 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 585-U1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
He's worked his way back to form and was winning here for the fifth time when scoring 16 days ago (1m6f); every chance he'll be bang there.
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4th

3

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Smokey Malone

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Proven winner who can pull hard and did so the last time he went this far (over C&D two summers ago); things didn't pan out his way latest but there's little wiggle room off this mark back on turf after a short break.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smokey Malone

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Prevailed narrowly at Chelmsford (1m6f) last time to complete a hat-trick; climbing back up the weights but warrants respect in current form.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Smokey Malone

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Likeable sort who is back in fine form of late and arrives on a hat-trick after bagging a pair of 1m6f/1m4f handicaps at Southwell; up another 3lb but he rates a big player once more.

2/1

2nd
4 (10)
Duchess

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 075-12 C BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Returned to form to win at 28-1 here (1m3f) last month and backed up that performance with close second at Kempton (1m4f); key player.
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2nd

4

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Duchess

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Returned to form to win at 28-1 here (1m3f) last month and backed up that performance with close second at Kempton (1m4f); key player.

11/4

2nd

8

(10)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Duchess

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Doubled her tally when popping up at 28-1 at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta; Karismatique third, Sisterandbrother fifth) ten days ago; 4lb penalty and she's not guaranteed to confirm those placings but can still make her presence felt again.

11/4

15/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 480-35

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Denied a clear run when keeping on for third here (1m3f) last month on second handicap start; failed to match that when fifth at Kempton (1m4f) ten days later but the return to Southwell could boost his claims.
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5th

10

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Southwell (AW)

Karismatique

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

0-7 but third in both visits here, the latest over 1m4f last month (winner has gone in again since); looked as though he would get further there and worth a second look.

8/1

3rd

11

(3)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Karismatique

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Denied a clear run when keeping on for third here (1m3f) last month on second handicap start; failed to match that when fifth at Kempton (1m4f) ten days later but the return to Southwell could boost his claims.

15/2

Form: 02341- D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won by just over 2l when upped in trip at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) in October; well beaten in maiden hurdles on next two starts but could have a big part to play now back on the Flat, off just 3lb higher than at Newcastle.
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2nd

2

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

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9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won over C&D (good) last month when back on turf and back down in trip and she followed up over 1m6f here; clearly thriving and has strong claims.

9/4

1st

4

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

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8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle in October and solid fourth there (also 1m4f, AW) in February; didn't stay 2m back at that track last month but a return to 1m4f did the trick when taking a course handicap (good) a fortnight ago; big player if her stamina lasts out.

9/4

1st

7

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Catterick

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8st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October and close fourth there (1m4f, AW) in February; didn't see out 2m there last month; also effective on turf and she's one to consider now back down in trip.

6/1

Form: 5569-9

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who is one to watch in the betting in first-time cheekpieces; mid-division on handicap debut in warm race here (1m3f) in November but tailed off at Kempton (1m4f) three weeks ago; has to raise her game.
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3rd

5

(3)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nymphaea

9st 2lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Jennie Candlish

Maiden who's found her level since cheekpieces went on, going close in similar races a couple of times earlier in the year; this the first time she's gone beyond 1m6f and she has claims if her stamina holds.

5/1

4th

7

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Nymphaea

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Inconsistent ten-race maiden but she was runner-up over C&D last month and wasn't beaten far back on turf at Beverley (1m4f) last time; tongue-tie is now added and she's in the mix back up in trip.

7/2

6th

8

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Nymphaea

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

0-9 but she wasn't far away at Newcastle (1m4f) in February and went pretty close at Southwell (1m6f) the following month; disappointed in Lingfield classified (also AW) three weeks ago but she's not entirely ruled out in this first turf handicap.

11/1

6th
7 (2)
Busby

14/1

Form: 9870-5 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner (once here) who achieved his best result for a while when fifth at Newcastle last month; however, this 11yo needs to build on that performance if he's to make a serious impact today.
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10th

13

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Busby

9st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Philip Kirby

Only 2l away over 1m4f here in early March and last win was over C&D just over a year ago; however, this veteran is usually opposable these days.

14/1

5th

9

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Busby

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from break in October; revival needed.

12/1

7th

6

(1)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Busby

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; ran fairly well from the front when fifth here (1m2f) two starts ago but has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in October; others preferred.

12/1

50/1

Form: 5/850-

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at 100-1 over hurdles last time and he wasn't showing enough on the Flat towards end of last year to suggest he's the one to be on.
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9th

11

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Apache Eagle

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Jessica Bedi

18-race maiden; placed on five occasions, notably when third to Rubellite and Havachoc at Wolverhampton last month (1m6f); each-way chance.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Apache Eagle

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Jessica Bedi

0-17 and he blows hot and cold but there have been some good runs in defeat on AW this year; finished behind Havachoc at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and may do so again.

16/1

3rd

5

(3)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apache Eagle

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Jessica Bedi

0-16 but he was third in March and backed that up with another good effort, finishing second of 11 (also Southwell, 1m6f) last month; below that level over 2m at that track three days later but he may be capable of bouncing back returned to this shorter trip.

6/1

Form: 4-5695

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Some good runs in defeat in November/December, including here, but not at the same level this year and he remains a maiden after 33 starts.
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8th

9

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rampant

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

Some good runs in defeat in November/December, including here, but not at the same level this year and he remains a maiden after 33 starts.

33/1

5th

9

(9)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rampant

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Patrick Morris

32-race maiden who has been well held in last five runs, including behind Ice Opera in a classified event over C&D on Friday; passed over.

20/1

9th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rampant

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

31-race maiden who has been well held in his last four runs and he meets most of today's rivals on unfavourable terms; down the list.

16/1

25/1

Form: 61970- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (1m4f) last June and he's also effective here; however, he was below par on his last three starts last summer and needs to turn things around on today's return to action.
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11

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m4f) in March and has continued in good nick, undergoing wind surgery before third of 11 in 1m6f handicap there 33 days ago; very much one to consider in a change of headgear.

7/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

10st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent 7yo who was well held here last time but that was after an emphatic win in an amateur jockeys' event at this track (1m4f) last month; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he's effective at up to 2m; reapplied blinkers replace a visor.

11/2

4th

7

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Three wins on the AW, the latest a 4l success over C&D last month; 6lb rise will demand more but still respected if maintaining his form; visor returns.

5/1

Form: 836-19 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won here (1m3f) last month; flopped under 4lb penalty at Wolverhampton eight days later but was caught wide; he's not written off today.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last month, but has run well off this mark and higher in her two outings since; has finished first and second in his two starts under Myla Coppins; stable also runs Dogged; major player.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning two races at about 1m3f (firm and good to firm); had a 7lb higher mark to contend with when outpointed back at Bath since but the winner wasn't badly treated on past Flat form and autumn hurdle wins; now 3lb lower; major player.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Moon Over The Sea

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Brings good stats, being 2-2 since returned to turf from AW and 2-3 at Bath; justified favouritism at Windsor last week when avoiding a penalty for his C&D success under Myla Coppins; has to deal with revised mark and a 4lb penalty but still respected.

9/4

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: /8048-

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-5 on the Flat and he's struggled in juvenile hurdles on his last three starts; however, he wasn't devoid of promise in November in his first two handicaps, not enjoying a clear run when mid-division here (1m3f) in a race that has worked out extremely well; interesting contender back on AW.
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11th

3

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Some Boy Me

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

0-5 on the Flat and he's struggled in juvenile hurdles on his last three starts; however, he wasn't devoid of promise in November in his first two handicaps, not enjoying a clear run when mid-division here (1m3f) in a race that has worked out extremely well; interesting contender back on AW.

14/1

8th

6

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:10 Catterick

Some Boy Me

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Tim Easterby

0-5 on the Flat and big odds when tailed off/pulled up last month on his first two hurdle starts (good to soft/soft; C&D last time).

100/1

14

(14)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Some Boy Me

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Finished in rear at big prices in his three qualifying runs and latest was in April; still early days but this is competitive on handicap debut and he needs a transformation upped to 1m2f.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £25.21
Tricast £134.97
Trifecta £152.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Smokey Malone

RP RATINGS:

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Daily Mirror:

Duchess

SPOTLIGHT:

Some Boy Me

D Express:

Moon Over The Sea

The Times:

Busby

Telegraph:

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The Star:

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The Sun:

Duchess

NEWMARKET:

Smokey Malone

The Guardian:

Smokey Malone

Daily Mail:

Smokey Malone

Daily Record:

Smokey Malone