Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap Stakes (Div II)

18:30 Southwell (AW) Thu 05 Nov 2026 6f16y Class 5 Good 9 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Stanley Spencer

SPECULATIVE Advised 15/2 Est. 14%

6TH

Mr Fox says

Stanley Spencer (SR 69, 15/2) is the standout market mover in this modest Class 5 field — a 28% steam from opening price is the strongest market signal in the race by some distance. He brings the best course record here (W2P5 at Southwell AW), is dropping a class (ClassMv:↓1) and runs off a mark 5lb lower than his last win (MarkMv:-5), giving him the most favourable handicap position in the field. His recent form of 208000 looks poor on the surface but the 'pp' headgear change and the sharp market move suggest connections believe conditions today — course specialist, easier class, lowered mark — are what he needs to bounce back. Each-way alternative: Logi Bear. Main danger: Prince of Pillo — Prince of Pillo is the market favourite (11/4, SR 74 — highest in the field) with course form (W1P4) and the lightest competitive weight (9-3), and while his 7% drift is a mild negative flag, his SR advantage and low weight give him a genuine each-way case that could translate to a win.

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Full result

Winner: Logi Bear (IRE) at SP 4/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.

1 Logi Bear Fox #3 John Butler · Luke Morris 5/1
2 Ormolulu Gemma Tutty · Conor Whiteley(5) 6/1
3 Curious Rover Katie Scott · Jason Hart 15/2
4 Prince of Pillo Fox #2 Richard & Peter Fahey · Jack Garritty 11/4
5 Maldevious Brian Ellison · Dale Swift 10/1
6 Stanley Spencer Fox #1 Fionn McSharry · Oisin Orr 15/2
7 Infinity Blue Julie Camacho · Tom Kiely-Marshall(3) 17/2
8 Double Eagle Michael Wigham · John Egan 28/1
9 Straight Ahead Craig Lidster · Tom Eaves 15/2

Top 4 — how each finished

1 Stanley Spencer 15/2 6TH
2 Prince of Pillo 11/4 🏁 4TH
3 Logi Bear 5/1 SP 4/1 🏆 WON