Southwell Race 7 - Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Handicap
ALLIGATOR ALLEY (1) was thwarted in his bid for the four-timer when third of six among better company at Wolverhampton. Three from eight over course and distance and two in five under Luke Morris. One to beat. FIDELIUS (6) brings four wins and four placed efforts from twenty starts attempting the journey. The in-form Marco Ghiani rides and a bold bid looms. ATOMIC FORCE (4) returns from a short break having delivered a much improved third of ten display at Wolverhampton in latest. Makes appeal. ZIGGY'S TRITON (3) was just denied a course and distance hat-trick running a neck second here nine-days-ago. Wears a first-time visor. Feared.

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Wolverhampton on December 20 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Baldomero carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Before that won by 1.3 len at Wolverhampton December 15 over 1020m defeating Accrual with 62.5kg at $2. Big chance to bounce straight back.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/12/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | 1:00.31 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 15/12/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 62.5kg | 0:59.59 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 0:58.38 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | William Pyle | 58.5kg | 0:58.01 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | William Pyle | 60kg | 0:59.67 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/11/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 58.5kg | 0:59.21 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Kaiya Fraser | 59.5kg | 1:00.16 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 6U | $21,780.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 60kg | 1:14.92 | 3-2-7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 58.5kg | 0:58.67 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 59.5kg | 0:57.77 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 17/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 61.5kg | 1:04.90 | 6-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Alex Jary
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on November 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dark Cloud Rising carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at Newcastle All Weather December 9 over 1000m defeating Oriental Prince carrying 58kg at $13. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $30,210.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 58kg | 0:59.42 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/11/2025 | 84 | HCP APP 3U | $28,040.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 59.5kg | 0:59.46 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 28/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 53.5kg | 0:56.60 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 11/20 | 29/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Alex Jary | 56kg | 0:56.64 | 4-6-11 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/17 | 12/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Alex Jary | 57.5kg | 0:58.12 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/14 | 27/06/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $110,700.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 58.5kg | 0:59.61 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/05/2025 | 47 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | Alex Jary | 58kg | 0:59.11 | 3-1-6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Alex Jary | 58.5kg | 0:58.05 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Newcastle | 1006m | NS | Alex Jary | 54kg | 0:58.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/02/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 55kg | 0:58.83 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 58kg | 1:00.40 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on January 4 over 1000m, neck behind Existent with 63kg at $4. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track December 28 over 1000m defeating Hiya Maite with 61kg at $6.50. Sound top-three prospects again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $35,300.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 63kg | 0:57.81 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 0:58.18 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 0:58.52 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 61kg | 0:57.52 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 61kg | 0:58.11 | 9-6-4 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2025 | 25 | HCP APP 3 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Alec Voikhansky | 62.5kg | 0:57.80 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/10/2025 | 8 | HCP APP 3U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 1:00.16 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/10/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 1:01.06 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 29/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 62kg | 0:57.35 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $46,130.00 | Chester | 1019m | Good Firm | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 0:58.78 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 0:59.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Wolverhampton November 8 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Clearpoint with 58.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign ran last of 21 at Doncaster September 13 over 1140m, 27 len behind Eternal Sunshine with 57.5kg at $26. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 58.5kg | 0:59.65 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | HCP APP 3U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 62.5kg | 1:12.18 | 2-1-5 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 21/21 | 13/09/2025 | 276 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Doncaster | 1136m | Good | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | 1:07.03 | 2-12-21 | 22 |
| 27.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/12/2024 | 14 | RST80-60 | $368,317.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 61kg | 0:57.11 | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 4/11 | 27/11/2024 | 31 | RST80-60 | $364,706.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 60.5kg | 0:56.76 | 9-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/9 | 15/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | H Y Yuen | 0:58.66 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 27/10/2024 | 32 | RST80-60 | $345,725.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 59.5kg | 0:56.98 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.90 |
| 3/11 | 25/09/2024 | 77 | RST80-60 | $350,943.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 60kg | 0:56.96 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 3/6 | 13/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 0:57.44 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2024 | 28 | RST80-60 | $358,382.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good Firm | Harry Bentley | 56kg | 0:56.47 | 5-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $24.00 |
| 5/11 | 12/06/2024 | 21 | RST80-60 | $359,073.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 56.5kg | 0:56.88 | 8-10-5 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/05/2024 | 42 | RST80-60 | $363,281.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Harry Bentley | 56.5kg | 0:56.99 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.60 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2024 | 14 | RST80-60 | $364,706.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | C Y Ho | 57kg | 1:09.68 | 6-7-8 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track September 23 over 1000m, 9 len behind Accrual with 62kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Haydock Park August 10 over 1000m defeating Night On Earth with 60.5kg at $8.50. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | David Nolan | 62kg | 0:58.04 | 1-1-8 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 11/14 | 07/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | York | 1106m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:03.26 | 3-3-11 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 18/20 | 20/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:03.62 | 3-4-18 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 10/08/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 0:58.11 | 3-2-1 | 16 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 61kg | 0:57.94 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $41,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | 0:58.56 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/13 | 03/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $33,210.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Mark Winn | 54kg | 0:59.00 | 9-6-9 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2025 | 206 | HCP 4U | $18,170.00 | Nottingham | 1012m | Good | Mark Winn | 58.5kg | 0:57.98 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/09/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 63.5kg | 0:59.20 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 0:57.25 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 59kg | 0:58.04 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on December 31 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Baldomero with 55.5kg at $4.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on December 13 over 1000m, 2 len behind Tiriac with 62kg at $3.80. Working up to a win. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 31/12/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 55.5kg | 0:57.12 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 62kg | 0:59.70 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $3.75 |
| 1/12 | 18/11/2025 | 66 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | 0:59.67 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/09/2025 | 86 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 0:56.65 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $20,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 60kg | 0:59.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/06/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 0:58.33 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $25,830.00 | Nottingham | 1012m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 0:58.81 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 22/04/2025 | 40 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 0:55.73 | 1-4-7 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/03/2025 | 186 | HCP 4U | $20,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 0:57.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 08/09/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1005m | Good Soft | Marco Ghiani | 54kg | 1:00.96 | 4-3-2 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 11/14 | 22/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 0:59.96 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 at Newcastle All Weather on January 1 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind King's Crown with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Haydock Park on July 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Expert Agent carrying 61kg at $9. Good return but others rate better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/01/2026 | 117 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 1:01.23 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 9/16 | 06/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $33,210.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Frederick Larson | 58kg | 1:10.93 | 14-9-9 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/14 | 07/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 1:10.03 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/22 | 25/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:11.75 | 13-14-5 | 22 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/18 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:10.11 | 14-12-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:13.05 | 7-6-5 | 16 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/06/2025 | 106 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good Firm | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 1:11.73 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 11/11 | 14/03/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Frederick Larson | 53.5kg | 1:12.70 | 11-9-11 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Frederick Larson | 62kg | 1:25.70 | 6-4-8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 11/14 | 17/01/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Frederick Larson | 54kg | 1:12.84 | 11-12-11 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/01/2025 | 40 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 56kg | 1:12.31 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |