Horse Racing Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets on Monday including a 20/1 pick at Kempton

• Katie Midwinter has fancies at four tracks on Monday

• Gentleman can strike again in familiar surroundings at Wolverhampton

• Cullentra representative makes appeal in competitive Leopardstown handicap

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Southwell, 14:45 - Back Solar System @ 4/15.00

On chasing debut, Solar System is one to note for an in-form Philip Hobbs and Johnson White team, capable of making his presence felt in his first appearance over fences if taking well to this new challenge. There are chasers in his family, including multiple Grade One winning chaser Solness as well as Solway, and the best could be yet to come from the son of Pastorius over the larger obstacles. 

The seven-year-old has shaped with potential as a hurdler during his career so far, winning four races, his latest success at Haydock last winter. He hasn't been in similar form this term as of yet, in tougher company, but may fare better in this contest. He's likely better than shown in two recent runs, and has the scope for further improvement.
Yet to be fully exposed and embarking on a different career path, Solar System warrants consideration and can put in a bold bid under in-form Callum Pritchard.

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Kempton, 16:07 - Back Media Shooter E/W @ 15/28.50

James Owen-trained Media Shooter has struggled to get involved in any of his recent runs and has dropped 12lb as a result since leaving former trainer Karl Burke. He's now 5lb below his last win when equipped with first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh in August 2024. 

Cheekpieces are back on for the first time for his current yard here, and, considering he's well handicapped, he holds a chance if able to get into a more prominent position early. 

The five-year-old possesses enough ability to win a race of this nature on a going day, further eased in class, running in calmer waters here. He shouldn't be discounted as he's far from a forlorn hope for an in-form team under Sean D Bowen.

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Leopardstown, 16:25 - Back Binge Worthy E/W @ 12/113.00

In the Listed handicap chase, Binge Worthy makes each-way appeal and could be worth keeping onside despite failing to make a significant impression at Punchestown when last seen over an extended 3m3f.

He had previously caught the eye in defeat when narrowly beaten by Soloman Lane over the intermediate distance at Navan, and the return to a shorter trip could allow him to be more competitive.

The eight-year-old, who is related to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Minella Indo, is unexposed in only his sixth start over fences and may be well treated from his current rating of 124. He carries a feather weight under 5lb claimer Josh Williamson, which could allow him to take advantage late on for Gordon Elliott.

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Kempton, 16:37 - Back Charging Thunder E/W @ 20/121.00

Top weight Charging Thunder has 5lb claimer Mason Paetel in the saddle easing his burden, and could be able to return to winning ways for James Owen, only 3lb higher than his last win. He was successful over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last summer, before failing to make an impression at York's Ebor Festival.

Following a short break, the son of War Command returned over obstacles, running at Cheltenham, Huntingdon, and Doncaster, putting in a creditable performance in his penultimate hurdling start but struggling to have an impact on the major honours. He could manage only sixth over an extended two miles at Southwell in his latest start, but may be able to improve on that here with a visor coming off this time. 

The likeable performer is a six-time winner on the Flat, possessing plenty of class on his day, and is also two from six over obstacles. He is on a mark from which he can be competitive and has proven form over this distance, too.

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Wolverhampton, 18:00 - Back He's A Gentleman @ 13/27.50

Likeable grey He's A Gentleman has plenty of positive form around Wolverhampton. He's a course-and-distance winner and is only 2lb higher than his last winning mark when successful over 7f here in October.

Stepping back up in trip now, the extra distance may suit considering things haven't quite gone his way in his latest two runs. He can fare better this time around and could prove worth keeping the faith in.

Representing the Hugo Palmer yard under the in-form Jason Hart, the seven-year-old holds strong claims in this contest. He has been able to perform from a much higher rating in higher class contests in the past few seasons, and is still a very capable performer on his day. 

Seeking a seventh career win, He's A Gentleman is one to consider in his 54th start, and can make his presence felt in this field.

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Wolverhampton, 20:00 - Back Forever Noah @ 13/27.50

In the penultimate contest at Wolverhampton on Monday evening, Joey Ramsden-trained Forever Noah could return to winning ways under PJ McDonald, who has been performing at a 40 percent strike-rate in recent weeks.

The five-year-old gelding is running consistently well this year, achieving form figures of 32123 during 2026 so far. He was beaten only a length-and-a-quarter in his first start of the year when outrunning odds of 14/115.00 at Southwell, before being denied on a head by Master Dandy at Chelmsford. He made it third time lucky with success in his subsequent run, beating Man On A Mission by half-a-length, before performing with credit from a 5lb higher mark at over this course-and-distance in his penultimate start.

The son of Dark Angel has shown that he can pose a threat from a higher rating and, in current form, he appears a horse to keep onside. He drops back down to 5f here, having been seen over 6f in his latest start, and should be able to pose a threat as he bids for a second career win.

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