Southwell Race 6 - Pepsi Max Hcp (Div 2)
TOPTIME (4) is rarely out of the top four at Southwell. Won over 1000m here a week ago and was only nudged up by the handicapper. Leading player. EIGHTTHREEONE (3) won at Yarmouth with first-time cheekpieces five days ago and races off an unchanged mark. Winner over course and distance before so holds strong claims. JESSE LUC (5) was third tackling track and trip last time and his handicap mark is dropping to a level where he can be competitive. Addition of the visor should help him go close again. TOP LAD (7) is one of the more unexposed runners in the race. Finished like he needed to step back up to 1200m last time.

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Insuspense carrying 62kg at $4. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Catterick on August 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Black Storm with 61kg at $19. Nice effort last time. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 17/09/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 62kg | 1:15.14 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 61kg | 1:26.63 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 284 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 60.5kg | 1:14.73 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/13 | 06/10/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 58kg | 1:17.49 | 8-8-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/14 | 25/08/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 4U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 59.5kg | 1:14.71 | 8-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 06/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 62kg | 1:02.80 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Soft | Zak Wheatley | 60kg | 1:24.08 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 61kg | 1:11.90 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 62.5kg | 1:15.58 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1203m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 61kg | 1:10.35 | 5-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/04/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 60.5kg | 1:04.51 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th of 13 at Windsor on September 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Distant Rumble with 60.5kg at $23. The race before that 6th of 14 at Newcastle All Weather on September 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Storm Esme carrying 61kg at $4.50. Better off looking at others.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 14/09/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:11.66 | 12-12-11 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/14 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sam James | 61kg | 1:27.92 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Stevie Donohoe | 60.5kg | 1:10.94 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 20/26 | 29/07/2026 | 44 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Kyle Mchugh | 55kg | 1:10.48 | 25-24-20 | 11 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 59.5kg | 1:11.34 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 14/16 | 05/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Ray Dawson | 56kg | 0:56.03 | 12-12-14 | 14 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/05/2026 | 58 | HCP 3 | $26,590.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 0:58.33 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | 84 | HCP 3 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | David Probert | 59kg | 1:15.62 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 1:15.41 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | 7-8-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Great Yarmouth on October 5 over 1200m defeating Koffee And Kale carrying 60kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Salisbury on September 11 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Madman with 59kg at $19. Rates highly and should feature in the finish.
Last Starts 5 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 | 05/10/2026 | 24 | APP HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Oliver Carmichael | 60kg | 1:12.10 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Soft | Charles Bishop | 59kg | 1:17.21 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58.5kg | 1:11.85 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $14,070.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 1:11.25 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 1:12.27 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58.5kg | 0:59.22 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $26,590.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | David Probert | 57kg | 0:58.33 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/13 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:13.29 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:09.55 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 07/04/2026 | 300 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 1:14.63 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Lingfield | 1002m | Good | David Probert | 60.5kg | 0:58.27 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track on October 3 over 1000m defeating Guernsey Angel with 59.5kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 11 at Leicester on September 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sergeant Mayer with 61kg at $13. Sure to be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 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 | 03/10/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 59.5kg | 0:57.91 | 1-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/09/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Soft | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:00.13 | 2-1-7 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 16/08/2026 | 27 | APP HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Joe Bradnam | 60.5kg | 1:14.42 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:01.55 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Soft | Jack Gilligan | 61kg | 1:01.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 217 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Jack Gilligan | 60.5kg | 0:58.65 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/10/2025 | 25 | HCP APP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 58.5kg | 0:58.30 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 10/12 | 06/10/2025 | 60 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Soft | Alistair Rawlinson | 58.5kg | 1:03.93 | 1-10-10 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 1012m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:01.03 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/07/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 1136m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 59.5kg | 1:06.09 | 1-2-8 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/06/2025 | 39 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | 1:13.20 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Insuspense carrying 61kg at $4.30. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Classy Clarets carrying 58.5kg at $17. Has ability and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 17/09/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:15.14 | 11-9-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/12 | 31/08/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 1:12.88 | 11-9-6 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59.5kg | 1:13.68 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 06/07/2026 | 86 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:13.15 | 8-9-6 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:13.22 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,880.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:14.85 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:12.04 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 1:14.74 | 9-8-5 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 124 | HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:11.96 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 62kg | 1:14.04 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 60kg | 1:15.30 | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Taryn Langley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 13 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Insuspense with 60.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Wolverhampton on June 2 over 1200m, 16 len behind Manly Fireball carrying 57kg at $15. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 17/09/2026 | 107 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 60.5kg | 1:15.14 | 9-10-7 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/06/2026 | 46 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:13.54 | - | 8 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | 144 | APP NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | William Carver | 58.5kg | 1:14.50 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 24/11/2025 | 5 | MDN 2 | $12,470.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:14.76 | 4-2-7 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NSL | William Carver | 59.5kg | 1:13.26 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Shay Farmer
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 54 day letup. Resuming ran second last of 8 at Chester on July 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Kings Merchant carrying 56kg at $51. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Catterick on August 17 over 1000m, 11 len behind Star Noir with 60.5kg at $23. Will need to step up on that form to figure here.
Last Starts 54 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 | 17/08/2026 | 38 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Joanna Mason | 60.5kg | 0:58.97 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 86 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | Lewis Chalkley | 56kg | 1:25.78 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/04/2026 | 144 | HCP 3 | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | 1:32.89 | - | 10 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | 17 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:13.48 | 4-7-9 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:36.37 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | Lewis Chalkley | 57kg | 1:02.67 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/10/2025 | 37 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:13.75 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:00.30 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Pontefract on September 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Fiscal Policy with 57kg at $29. The run before that 6th of 9 at Catterick on September 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Battenburg Belle with 59kg at $12. Tested again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | APP HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Jake Dickson | 57kg | 1:15.84 | 4-3-8 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Soft | David Allan | 59kg | 1:12.19 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Soft | David Allan | 57kg | 1:15.43 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Jake Dickson | 56kg | 1:26.95 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/07/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 56kg | 1:09.73 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | 1:11.72 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
| 7/9 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 58.5kg | 1:11.37 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:10.99 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/04/2026 | 201 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 52.5kg | 1:13.44 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/10/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,610.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Soft | Duran Fentiman | 54.5kg | 1:18.65 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/09/2025 | 10 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 0:57.55 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |