Southwell Race 5 - Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Hcp
PORTCULLIS (3) looked exciting when running out a dominant winner of the Wood Ditton at Newmarket during the spring before defying a penalty at York five months ago. Given time to mature and looks a class above this field. CHANTILLY LACE (1) tackles a handicap for the first time. Lightly raced this season after struggling in the G2 Dahlia Stakes and better is expected. MURASHAH (4) bids for a hat-trick after winning both outings in 2026. Appears to be improving quickly and makes plenty of appeal. MCMURRAY (7) will find this more realistic than the Ayr assignment and is worth giving another chance.

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 10 in the G2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 3 over 1800m, 11 len behind Jancis carrying 58kg at $10. When resuming last campaign 5th of 10 in the G1 1000 Guineas at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 4 2025 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Desert Flower with 58kg at $26. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/05/2026 | 228 | G2 OPEN F 4U | $299,470.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:47.41 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/09/2025 | 53 | LR OPEN 3U | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 56kg | 1:46.40 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/07/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 20/06/2025 | 47 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,317,200.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:38.35 | 7-8-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/05/2025 | 213 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $995,410.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:36.81 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Heavy | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:31.90 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Goodwood on September 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Tribal Chief with 61kg at $21. The race before that 10th of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Exposure with 62.5kg at $8.50. Looks tested on latest effort.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:37.81 | 3-1-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rob Hornby | 62.5kg | 1:36.99 | 7-5-10 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/13 | 22/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | 1:33.83 | 7-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 17/18 | 31/07/2026 | 146 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:35.66 | 7-6-17 | 15 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1740m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:46.38 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 4U | $108,900.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:38.37 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:39.18 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:38.33 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 19/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $47,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NSL | Kevin Stott | 62.5kg | 1:38.80 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/10/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:40.92 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/09/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:39.15 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. Closed last prep favourite; won by 0.8 len at York on May 15 over 1600m defeating Lord D'or with 61kg at $2. Big chance to continue the unbeaten run.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | NOV 3U | $72,600.00 | York | 1609m | Good | William Buick | 61kg | 1:41.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:38.79 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation favourite; won by 4 len at Ripon on August 15 over 1600m defeating His Finest Hour with 65kg at $2.60. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 2 len at Thirsk on April 18 over 1400m defeating City Captain carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 78 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 | 15/08/2026 | 119 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Oisin Orr | 65kg | 1:37.79 | 8-5-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/13 | 18/04/2026 | 560 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 58.5kg | 1:25.25 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 05/10/2024 | 37 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:26.12 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/16 | 29/08/2024 | 85 | HCP 3 | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 61.5kg | 1:24.85 | 13-8-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/06/2024 | 335 | NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jim Crowley | 62kg | 1:24.07 | 9-7-6 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2023 | - | NOV OPEN 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 1:28.69 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Josephine Gordon
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 5 over 2400m, 5 len behind Primo Lara with 60.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Will Scarlet with 59.5kg at $26. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 05/09/2026 | 72 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Josephine Gordon | 60.5kg | 2:30.36 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | NS | Josephine Gordon | 59.5kg | 2:13.65 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 12/06/2026 | 76 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Josephine Gordon | 59.5kg | 2:09.59 | - | 4 |
| 32.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/03/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 2:17.19 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/03/2026 | 33 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 2:32.50 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Tyler Heard | 56kg | 2:18.74 | 9-9-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 63kg | 1:49.47 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | 11 | APP HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 62kg | 2:00.51 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/12/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $46,490.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 56.5kg | 2:09.90 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 60.5kg | 2:03.42 | 6-8-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/10/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Josephine Gordon | 58kg | 1:40.92 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last start 11th of 14 at Ayr on September 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Naval Light with 58.5kg at $8.50. At only start last preparation won by a neck at Chester on May 7 over 1500m defeating Monarch's Gold with 57.5kg at $2.60. Fitter and expected to do far better.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 19/09/2026 | 135 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Heavy | Jack Callan | 58.5kg | 1:46.24 | - | 8 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 07/05/2026 | 213 | HCP 3 | $83,680.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 57.5kg | 1:32.74 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.63 |
| 1/2 | 06/10/2025 | 25 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,930.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good | William Buick | 62kg | 1:38.26 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.33 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 29 | HCP NSY 2 | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:40.89 | 8-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:30.89 | 7-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/4 | 12/07/2025 | 30 | NOV 2 | $27,220.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | 1:26.63 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:18.64 | 7-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 14 at Newcastle All Weather on June 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Room Service carrying 57kg at $10. When resuming last campaign 5th of 11 at Haydock Park on April 26 2025 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sex On Fire carrying 61kg at $4. Might need this hitout.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 27/06/2026 | 310 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Lewis Edmunds | 57kg | 1:25.66 | 13-9-6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/14 | 21/08/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 60kg | 1:38.54 | 14-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 13/07/2025 | 46 | HCP 3 | $65,500.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 60kg | 1:40.60 | 13-10-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 28/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Trevor Whelan | 59kg | 1:24.43 | 9-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $32,140.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:38.12 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/04/2025 | 137 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 1:40.14 | 10-8-5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2024 | 50 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:30.69 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/10/2024 | 18 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Millie Wonnacott | 56.5kg | 1:28.02 | 9-7-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Heavy | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:31.90 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Ascot on October 2 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Drymee with 60kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 4th of 14 in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle on May 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Blue Courvoisier with 56kg at $3. Shaping up nicely and can measure up in this line up.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 84 | OPEN 3U | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 1:40.52 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 6/6 | 10/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 2:05.62 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/16 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:05.11 | 11-6-5 | 18 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/14 | 30/05/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:37.51 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 177 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:41.13 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.25 |
| 2/15 | 31/10/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:26.93 | 6-5-2 | 15 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 13/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 1:26.30 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |