20:30 Southwell

Saturday 10 October 2026

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Gents Night Saturday 24th October Handicap

Off time: 20:30 | Winning time: 2m 38.85s

(2)

John T²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Callum Hutchinson| T: J G Portman| OR: 75| D

9/1

Justified strong support when opening account in handicap at Kempton on final outing last season. Little promise after 11 months off when last of 9 at Windsor in September, but this run should reveal more.

Form: 20251-9

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(6)

Flightofthephoenix¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: D C Costello| T: C Hills| OR: 73| D

15/2

Finally off the mark at Kempton in August and followed up at Ffos Las later the same month. Possible excuses next time and soon bounced back when third of 8 over C&D 2 weeks ago, despite having not been ideally placed/meeting trouble. Strong contender.

Form: 721163

(12)

Lilly Lux²²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Callum Shepherd| T: George Baker| OR: 73| D

4/1

Dual all-weather winner over 1½m in France who finished runner-up twice at this course in first half 2026. After 4 months off, gained a first success for this yard at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 22 days ago, so she could be in the mix back at this venue.

Form: 264231

(10)

Masterly¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Jack Callan| T: C Johnston| OR: 72

16/1

Placed on debut at Yarmouth back in 2023 but absent almost 3 years subsequently. Left behind his reappearance effort when fourth of 13 in maiden here (11f) 2 weeks ago, despite a less-than-ideal position. Interesting up in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 3/44

(9)

Dream Harder^p,t¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-13| J: Charles Bishop| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 72| D

28/1

Fitted with tongue strap, successful on third start for this yard at Epsom in July. Met trouble in running when 2½ lengths sixth of 8 over this C&D 2 weeks ago, so he's one to note back down to the same mark as for his win during the summer.

Form: 681476

(5)

Domination^p1¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: O McSweeney| T: H Bethell| OR: 75

5/2

Made it 2 wins from first 3 starts for this yard when scoring at Doncaster (1¼m) in June. Has continued in good heart since, third over this C&D on penultimate start before a creditable fifth of 12 back down in trip at Redcar 17 days ago. Respected with cheekpieces added.

Form: 141335

(13)

American State¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: L Morris| T: I Furtado| OR: 68| C

14/1

Successful at Wolverhampton and this course (both at around 1m) on 2 of first 3 starts this year. Has made the frame on last 4 outings, staying-on fourth of 10 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago, and looks worth stepping back up in trip (stays 9.5f but yet to try further).

Form: 064244

(8)

Bondi¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Zak Wheatley| T: D Carroll| OR: 68| D

18/1

Won 2 handicaps for Richard Hannon last year but looks to have been brought along gradually by current yard in 2 outings this season, 4½ lengths last of 8 over this C&D 2 weeks ago. Back down in the weights, though, so he's worth a market check.

Form: 6186-78

(1)

Melody De Vega¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Marco Ghiani| T: T Ward| OR: 73

4/1

Off the mark in 4-runner handicap at Leicester (1¼m) in July but wasn't in the same form next time. However, making first run since leaving Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole she soon bounced back when third of 12 at this course (11f) 16 days ago, nearest at the finish.

Form: 582163

(4)

Honouramongthieves¹⁰²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rory Cleary| T: C W J Farrell| OR: 70

8/1

Still looking for a breakthrough success and has yet to finish better than mid-field in handicaps, sixth of 10 at Roscommon (10.5f) when last seen in June. Makes all-weather debut on first run for yard after leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman.

Form: 2-56676

(7)

A Daughters Love²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Darragh Keenan| T: D Flood| OR: 61| D

40/1

Successful 3 times this year, the latest at Ffos Las (1½m) in August. Hasn't been in the same form of late but without being seen to best effect, needing a stronger gallop when sixth of 8 at Bath (1¼m) on Thursday.

Form: 248656

Non-Runners

(11)

Seacole¹³

Weight: 9-7| Age: 3

T: R M Beckett J: Rhys Clutterbuck

(3)

Grand Pier³⁷

Weight: 9-7| Age: 3

T: W Greatrex J: Edward Greatrex

Forecasts

Domination (5/2), Lilly Lux (4/1), Melody De Vega (4/1), Flightofthephoenix (15/2), Honouramongthieves (8/1), Seacole (8/1), John T (9/1), Grand Pier (10/1), American State (14/1), Masterly (16/1), Bondi (18/1), Dream Harder (28/1), A Daughters Love (40/1)

Preference is for FLIGHTOFTHEPHOENIX, who was unlucky not to finish even closer when third over this C&D a fortnight ago. She looks up to adding to her 2 wins in August, though Domination has been proving consistent and isn't taken lightly with headgear applied. Dream Harder and Masterly are also considered.