Southwell Race 1 - Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Apprentice Handicap
POPULAR DREAM (4) added his fourth success at this venue securing a comfortable 1L victory tackling the trip here last week. With talented apprentice Taryn Langley booked to ride this Derek Shaw-trained gelding can continue his fine form around these parts. Serious player. EMPEROR'S SON (2) gained his first win on the AW earlier in the month with a 1L Wolverhampton triumph. Remains reasonably treated on figures. Main danger. BRAZILIAN BELLE (1) finished 2.5L behind the main selection when third last time. Can make her presence felt again. BEAUMADIER (3) holds winning form over the distance and cannot be dismissed.

Jockey: Warren Fentiman
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Wolverhampton January 2 over 1000m defeating Speed Of Maajid with 60kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Chelmsford on December 4 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Dark Side Thunder with 58.5kg at $4. In great form and can make it back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:00.59 | 7-5-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $17,890.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Conor Orr | 58.5kg | 1:12.10 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/11/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $17,810.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Conor Orr | 58.5kg | 0:58.85 | 7-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Conor Orr | 61kg | 1:13.68 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/14 | 07/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Soft | Conor Orr | 60kg | 1:11.49 | 11-10-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 18/18 | 18/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1005m | Good Soft | Conor Orr | 60.5kg | 1:00.88 | 4-9-18 | 11 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1223m | Good | Conor Orr | 62kg | 1:15.70 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Conor Orr | 62kg | 1:02.44 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 0:58.03 | 3-4-11 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/13 | 24/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Soft | Aidan Keeley | 56kg | 1:01.07 | 5-10-7 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 13/18 | 12/07/2025 | 168 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Barry Mchugh | 60.5kg | 1:10.11 | 1-2-13 | 15 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Wolverhampton on January 2 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Emperor's Son carrying 61kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 8 at Wolverhampton on December 26 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind El Bufalo carrying 59kg at $19. Top-three chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:00.59 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 59kg | 1:02.13 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/13 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 59kg | 0:57.94 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/12/2025 | 25 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 56.5kg | 0:57.52 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 59kg | 1:00.46 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | HCP APP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 56kg | 0:58.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2025 | 51 | HCP APP 3U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 0:57.80 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | 1:00.34 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 0:59.17 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good | Jack Dace | 58kg | 0:58.49 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 25/07/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Conor Whiteley | 56kg | 0:58.62 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jack Dace
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at this track January 6 over 1000m defeating Castan carrying 56kg at $3.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Ziggy's Triton with 56.5kg at $5.50. More weight here but expected to go close again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/01/2026 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 56kg | 0:58.46 | 8-8-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 56.5kg | 0:58.52 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 58.5kg | 0:57.94 | 11-12-6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 59.5kg | 1:00.51 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | 0:58.30 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 31/10/2025 | 32 | HCP APP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 0:58.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/09/2025 | 185 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 57.5kg | 0:57.35 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 0:57.46 | 6-6-8 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.38 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 53.5kg | 0:57.64 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/03/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 0:58.84 | 8-8-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 53.5kg | 1:00.40 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at this track September 27 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Havechatma carrying 62.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Newcastle All Weather February 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Castan with 61kg at $23. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 62.5kg | 0:58.62 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 09/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 0:57.35 | 3-4-4 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61.5kg | 0:58.88 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/19 | 26/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Jonathan England | 69kg | 0:59.19 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Barry Mchugh | 58.5kg | 0:58.67 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/06/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Barry Mchugh | 58.5kg | 0:56.80 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/05/2025 | 21 | HCP APP 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Soft | Barry Mchugh | 60kg | 0:58.94 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/05/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 0:57.31 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/13 | 23/04/2025 | 27 | HCP APP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Mcsweeney | 63kg | 0:59.33 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/03/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $18,180.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 60kg | 0:58.16 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/03/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 0:58.84 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Wolverhampton on January 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Emperor's Son carrying 58kg at $34. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Wolverhampton November 24 over 1020m defeating Gustav Graves with 58.5kg at $29. Will get back in the run and need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 58kg | 1:00.59 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 3U | $12,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 58.5kg | 1:00.55 | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $29.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 56kg | 0:59.39 | 3-3-13 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 58.5kg | 1:00.69 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 16/09/2025 | 185 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 58.5kg | 1:00.41 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/03/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 56kg | 1:01.05 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/03/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 59kg | 1:00.86 | 3-6-8 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 61kg | 1:01.75 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/01/2025 | 24 | HCP APP 4U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 1000m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 60kg | 0:58.07 | 1-2-8 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/01/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 59.5kg | 1:01.15 | 4-5-7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/12/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 55.5kg | 1:00.22 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind Ziggy's Triton carrying 57.5kg at $4. Before that 5th of 13 at Wolverhampton on November 29 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Neptune Legend with 64kg at $6.50. Might struggle again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 57.5kg | 0:58.52 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 64kg | 1:13.26 | 4-5-5 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 59kg | 0:58.30 | 5-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 18/10/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:13.94 | 2-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:11.62 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/09/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:13.33 | 5-5-1 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 59.5kg | 1:11.50 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | 11 | OPEN 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 0:58.60 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/08/2025 | 24 | OPEN 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:00.53 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good | Tyler Heard | 58.5kg | 1:11.73 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/07/2025 | 47 | WFA 3U | $10,960.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:11.49 | 5-6-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |