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SOUTHWELL (AW)
20 January 2026
Tuesday 20th January
Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f 16y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 10
- Type
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- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Has form figures of 116 over C&D; may still have more to offer in this scenario
81169-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 78
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-3 | 9/12 | Eminency (6½L) | 9/1 | 79 | 71 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-3 | 6/14 | Baldomero (3¼L) | 13/2 | 79 | 75 |
| 23 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-8 | 1/12 | Pals Battalion (½L) | 12/1 | 76 | 83 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-13 | 1/10 | Ziggy's Condor (nk) | 8/1 | 74 | 81 |
| 16 Jul 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 10-1 p1 | 8/8 | Noble Guest (8¾L) | 12/1 | 77 | 62 |
| 26 Jun 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 4Hc | 10-2 | 10/11 | Another Abbot (8¼L) | 14/1 | 80 | 62 |
Couple of sound performances for new yard, fourth dropped to 6f at Southwell latest
5601-4
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 78
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 t | 4/12 | Bell Shot (1¼L) | 22/1 | 78 | 81 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-9 t | 1/12 | Waistcoat (nk) | 18/1 | 75 | 83 |
| 18 Apr 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-8 t | 16/16 | Lord Rapscallion (11½L) | 25/1 | 78 | 60 |
| 27 Mar 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-10 ht | 6/12 | Kitaro Kich (3½L) | 25/1 | 79 | 81 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-11 ht1 | 5/13 | Dingle (3¾L) | 16/1 | 80 | 83 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 11/11 | Helm Rock (19½L) | 11/1 | 83 | 50 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Successful in July/September in last two attempts over C&D; difficult to dismiss
0421-8
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 77
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 tb | 8/8 | Accrual (9L) | 15/2 | 77 | 58 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-8 tb | 1/9 | Hunky Dory (½L) | 16/5 | 74 | 83 |
| 19 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-8 tb | 2/9 | Justcallmepete (1¼L) | 7/1 | 74 | 78 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Bat Bath | 5.5f Hy | 5Hc | 9-12 tb | 4/8 | I Need Your Love (4¼L) | 12/1 | 75 | 69 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-2 tb | 10/11 | Lipsink (6¼L) | 11/4F | 75 | 60 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-8 tb | 1/10 | Maui Breeze (1½L) | 5/1 | 71 | 80 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Took well to first-time cheekpieces in C&D event most recently; may improve further
43221-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 77
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-7 p1 | 1/8 | Your Love (1¼L) | 6/4F | 73 | 82 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-5 | 2/9 | Hierarchy (½L) | 6/4F | 71 | 78 |
| 2 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-7 | 2/11 | State Of Madness (¾L) | 3/1 | 71 | 78 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-9 | 3/12 | How Impressive (2½L) | 7/1 | 72 | 72 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-9 | 4/10 | Serenity Dream (3¾L) | 16/5J | 72 | 68 |
| 23 Jul 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GS | 53yHc | 9-9 | 2/12 | The Childe Of Hale (¾L) | 85/40F | 70 | 76 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities dropped back to 6f
85026-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-8
OR: 77
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-7 | 6/12 | Follow Your Heart (2¼L) | 5/1 | 78 | 80 |
| 8 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-7 | 2/10 | Counsel (1¼L) | 11/8F | 78 | 83 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Nby Newbury | 6f Sft | 3Hc | 9-2 | 11/18 | Topwarrior (12L) | 16/1 | 80 | 54 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f GS | 3Hc | 9-6 | 5/12 | Realign (3½L) | 14/1 | 82 | 81 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 5f Gd | 2Hc | 8-8 | 8/9 | Democracy Dilemma (10L) | 10/1 | 84 | 63 |
| 23 Jul 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f GS | 4Hc | 10-0 | 10/12 | Territorial Knight (3¾L) | 5/1 | 85 | 80 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable
88035-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 77
Days: 61
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 v | 5/14 | Baldomero (3L) | 18/1 | 78 | 75 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Cat Catterick | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 v | 3/10 | Lipsink (½L) | 7/1 | 78 | 83 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 2Hc | 9-8 v1 | 24/25 | Winged Messenger (25L) | 50/1 | 81 | 9 |
| 28 Aug 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-13 | 8/14 | Aberama Gold (3L) | 11/2 | 81 | 79 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Thi Thirsk | 7f GF | 3Hc | 9-2 | 8/13 | Rhythm Master (6¼L) | 25/1 | 83 | 75 |
| 30 Jun 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 4Hc | 10-2 | 4/10 | Crestofdistinction (7¼L) | 6/1 | 85 | 83 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Failed to score last year; finished behind Gunlock over C&D on reappearance
5446-8
Age: 7
Weight: 9-7
OR: 76
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 | 8/12 | Bell Shot (3L) | 16/1 | 78 | 75 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-12 | 6/9 | Monsieur Patat (3L) | 7/2 | 79 | 76 |
| 11 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 2Hc | 8-10 | 4/12 | Chief Mankato (2¾L) | 12/1 | 80 | 77 |
| 14 Jul 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-13 | 4/7 | Seraphim Angel (5½L) | 6/4F | 82 | 72 |
| 30 Jun 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 | 5/7 | Grand Karat (6½L) | 16/1 | 84 | 75 |
| 16 Jun 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-4 | 3/6 | Durham Castle (2¾L) | 6/1 | 85 | 86 |
Has done his winning over 7f; not the percentage call returned to 6f
04617-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-7
OR: 76
Days: 206
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GF | 4Hc | 8-11 | 7/13 | Grand Traverse (1¾L) | 11/2 | 76 | 78 |
| 15 Jun 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GF | 5Hc | 9-6 | 1/10 | Riot (¾L) | 100/30 | 72 | 81 |
| 31 May 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 8-9 | 6/21 | Mums Tipple (5L) | 40/1 | 73 | 71 |
| 28 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Gd | 5Hc | 9-8 | 4/12 | Yaaser (2L) | 9/1 | 73 | 78 |
| 13 Apr 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-5 b1 | 10/12 | Jonny Concrete (15L) | 14/1 | 75 | 39 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 8-13 p1 | 7/12 | Bajan Bandit (3L) | 25/1 | 77 | 74 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Largely consistent of late; each-way possibilities back down in grade
23525-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-6
OR: 75
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 8-10 | 5/9 | Kullazain (3½L) | 7/1 | 76 | 72 |
| 22 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-0 | 2/7 | Accrual (¾L) | 15/2 | 76 | 82 |
| 8 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 8-11 | 5/9 | Stratusnine (6¼L) | 6/1 | 77 | 70 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-1 | 3/14 | Baldomero (1¼L) | 13/2 | 77 | 80 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-1 | 2/12 | Zoulu Chief (3L) | 14/1 | 77 | 79 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-11 | 1/9 | Heaven Knows (4L) | 9/2 | 69 | 81 |
Has shown peak form over 5f; doesn't seem to be crying out for return to 6f
64212-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 73
Days: 103
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-7 b | 2/9 | Dark Kestrel (1¼L) | 13/2 | 73 | 77 |
| 30 Aug 25 | Bev Beverley | 5f GF | 5Hc | 9-11 b | 1/11 | King's Crown (nk) | 7/2F | 69 | 77 |
| 13 Aug 25 | Bev Beverley | 5f GF | 53yHc | 9-9 eb1 | 2/7 | Tees Aggregates (3¼L) | 11/8F | 70 | 71 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-5 e/sp | 4/9 | Pal Joey (2½L) | 18/1 | 71 | 69 |
| 26 Jun 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 53yHc | 9-6 e/sp1 | 6/11 | I'm Next (3L) | 8/1 | 72 | 69 |
| 13 Jun 25 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 53yHc | 9-7 p1 | 10/12 | Arabian Cobra (6L) | 10/1 | 73 | 60 |
Verdict
With the cheekpieces retained, HUNKY DORY may well follow up his C&D win. Gunlock is second pick.
Hunky Dory
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Hunky Dory,
11/2 Gunlock,
13/2 Sergeant Pep,
15/2 Hundred Caps,
8/1 Papa Cocktail,
10/1 Ararat,
Amazonian Dream,
12/1 Bosh,
14/1 Hierarchy,
20/1 Beattie Is Back
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