Southwell Race 8 - Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Hcp
RILEY ROCKS (1) left a lasting impression when powering away for a 5L victory last time. Up in the weights but such was the manner of that success could prove hard to beat again here. OVERBUDGET (8) showed a great attitude to fend off rivals gaining a neck success. That made it two from two at this track and seems to enjoy racing here. Key player once more. HORACE WALLACE (3) was denied a third consecutive victory when a neck second at this track and trip last time. Clearly thriving at present and could easily get his head back in front. HALLANDALE BEACH (7) has been freshened. Progressive gelding that should have more to come yet. Top jockey booked and rates a big each way player.

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track on October 10 over 1200m defeating Eightthreeone with 62kg at $3.80. The race before that 11th of 13 at Windsor on September 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Distant Rumble with 60.5kg at $23. Going well and rates highly.
Last Starts 17 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 | 10/10/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 62kg | 1:14.09 | 7-4-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
| 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 | $75,380.00 | 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: Tom Marquand
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Newcastle All Weather on October 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Juan Les Pins with 62kg at $4. The race before that 20th of 22 at York on September 6 over 1090m, 12 len behind Oriental Prince carrying 61kg at $9. Strong run latest and among the chances again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/10/2026 | 36 | APP HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 62kg | 1:12.54 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 20/21 | 06/09/2026 | 44 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 1086m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:04.34 | - | 8 |
| 12.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:03.79 | 5-10-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/14 | 27/06/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:09.95 | 2-5-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $43,560.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60.5kg | 0:57.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 13/17 | 15/05/2026 | 245 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 0:58.74 | - | 1 |
| 12.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/15 | 12/09/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $46,130.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good | Jack Callan | 59kg | 1:12.31 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 0:57.73 | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/07/2025 | 34 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Jack Callan | 59kg | 1:09.88 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2025 | 37 | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 0:56.82 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Shane Gray | 59kg | 1:13.97 | 10-7-9 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, neck behind New Image with 61kg at $4.50. The race before that won by a nose at Wolverhampton on September 18 over 1200m defeating Come On Over with 60kg at $6.50. Tough to beat.
Last Starts 24 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 | 03/10/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:13.48 | 4-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | John Egan | 60kg | 1:12.43 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | John Egan | 61.5kg | 1:11.22 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 49 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 1:28.60 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:31.41 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 12/14 | 17/05/2026 | 65 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Ethan Tindall | 52.5kg | 1:09.07 | - | 8 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:01.25 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 51.5kg | 1:10.49 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | 56 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 1:13.58 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/12/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $19,180.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:14.71 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $11,620.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:14.87 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after two months ran last of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on September 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lady Kodiac carrying 56kg at $11. Previously second-up won by a neck at Doncaster on June 26 over 1200m defeating Regional Rock with 56.5kg at $7.50. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 71 | APP HCP F 3 | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56kg | 1:13.01 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | George Bass | 56.5kg | 1:12.44 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 13/06/2026 | - | NOV F 35 | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good | George Bass | 58kg | 1:11.41 | 3-4-7 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Haydock Park on September 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Kodi Lion with 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Ayr on September 29 over 1400m, on a wet track; 24 len behind One Night Thunder with 60kg at $34. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/09/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Heavy | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:33.47 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/14 | 04/09/2026 | 91 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Heavy | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | 1:18.40 | 2-3-10 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2026 | 59 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 1:27.66 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:18.73 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 10 at Bath on September 29 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Silver Wraith carrying 62kg at $9.50. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Veil Of Clouds carrying 57kg at $29. Will need to do a bit more.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/09/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 62kg | 1:08.18 | 7-9-9 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2026 | 22 | HCP F 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Warren Fentiman | 57kg | 1:12.10 | 9-10-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 2 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good Firm | Liam Wright | 60.5kg | 0:59.12 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Warren Fentiman | 57kg | 1:02.23 | 8-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 37 | HCP F 3U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran O'neill | 61kg | 1:10.71 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/06/2026 | 16 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Good | George Wood | 56.5kg | 1:10.63 | 2-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/06/2026 | 38 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 56kg | 1:13.54 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/13 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN F 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:14.07 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track on October 6 over 1200m defeating Black Orchid carrying 58kg at $12. The start before that won by 1.0 len at this track on September 22 over 1200m defeating Torbados carrying 60kg at $11. Finds the ideal scenario and looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 21 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 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | 1:13.96 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 60kg | 1:14.89 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/09/2026 | 32 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Soft | Stevie Donohoe | 60kg | 1:00.13 | 4-2-8 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:10.32 | 3-4-9 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:10.18 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | HCP F 3 | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Soft | Finley Marsh | 60kg | 1:18.16 | 9-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2026 | 31 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 1:03.41 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:00.77 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 31/03/2026 | 161 | MDN F 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:01.63 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/4 | 21/10/2025 | 13 | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:02.38 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:02.13 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Wolverhampton on September 21 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Nzuri carrying 58kg at $15. Last start ran second last in a small field at Wolverhampton on October 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Royal County Glory carrying 59kg at $11. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/10/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Christian Howarth | 59kg | 1:28.06 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/09/2026 | 80 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Christian Howarth | 58kg | 1:12.92 | 8-9-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 19 | APP HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:11.35 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/14 | 14/06/2026 | 42 | APP HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 1:10.65 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:12.54 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 13/04/2026 | 201 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:12.10 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/09/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1203m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:10.94 | 6-10-12 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/09/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,450.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 0:59.19 | 2-7-10 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 15/21 | 21/08/2025 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $1,271,110.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 1:11.74 | 6-6-15 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $81.00 |
| 16/21 | 04/08/2025 | 21 | SELL 2 | $372,430.00 | Naas | 1207m | GY | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 1:10.68 | - | 20 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2025 | 14 | NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:11.70 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |