January 31 / 14.50 Lingfield (AW)

14.50

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Midnite Kachy Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Midnite Kachy Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 8074-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
He returned from a 73-day break with an emphatic C&D win two weeks ago; held a class advantage over those rivals and that isn't the case here but he did finish his race off extremely strongly and he shouldn't be underestimated.
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7th

2

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Hard to fault on 6f handicap form this year, as when just losing out in both the Wokingham over this C&D and the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood; the return to a bare 6f will suit after running over slightly further at Doncaster last month but this calls for more back in Group company.

14/1

5th

1

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Completely Random

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Came from the rear for a head second in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (head second) and very close fourth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, both 6f on good to firm; there's a bit more to be proved on this likely surface and beyond 6f but he has to be high up the list.

7/2

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 35150- CD

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Smart sprinter who won the corresponding event in 2024; unpenalised for last summer's Group 3 win at Newcastle and two subsequent turf defeats easy enough to excuse; can go well fresh and he is one to consider.
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9th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Diligent Harry

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Prolific AW winner whose offputting 0-21 strike-rate on turf doesn't do him anywhere near justice, as he's finished in the frame many times in Group sprints, including on this track; not far away in a Group 3 at Newbury recently and he could go well at a price now back at 6f.

25/1

3rd

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

Diligent Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Clive Cox

Ten-time AW winner; has comparable form on turf, including in Group 3 races at Newbury, and holds place claims on the figures in this field; harder to make first choice, being 0-20 in this sphere.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1431/ D

Last run: 526 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
6f AW win on his 2yo debut; took his form to another level when winning the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes at York on his latest start; that was 526 days ago but the form was strong and he's an intriguing runner; market strength would be encouraging.
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7th

1

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cool Hoof Luke

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

2024 Gimcrack winner; good third at Lingfield on his belated reappearance before winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed; fine ride) in March; below par on turf twice since but likely to make a bold bid back on AW.

14/1

5th

1

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Gimcrack as a 2yo (Group 2; form worked out well); better than ever on AW earlier in the year, making most in a 7f Listed event at Wolverhampton in March; 15-2 fourth favourite for a York Group 2 ten days ago but found nothing when asked for his effort, eventually coming home in his own time; has the ability to go well despite a penalty but he does have a point to prove all of a sudden.

7/1

13th

5

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Missed last season; retains every ounce of ability judged on AW performances this year, last time landing a Listed prize at Wolverhampton (7f) to take his overall record to 3-6; possibly still has further improvement in him; interesting returned to the C&D of his 2024 Gimcrack win.

8/1

Form: 13936- CD

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
He made giant strides on the AW last year, winning handicaps over C&D, Southwell and Newcastle before finishing third to Diligent Harry in a Newcastle Group 3; could have more to offer on AW but he will need to raise his game to take this.
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8th

1

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Ferrous

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

Smart operator on AW and although his turf form lags slightly behind, his second at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in July was a cracking effort; ran poorly in the Stewards' Cup five weeks ago and he's 2lb higher today; unwise to rule him out at a track he has run well at in the past.

10/1

25th

23

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Ferrous

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Best known for his AW exploits but he is fine on turf and has a lower mark in this sphere; went desperately close at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, a race in which the first two pulled clear in the closing stages from a subsequent winner; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and he was successful on his only visit to Goodwood; interesting.

16/1

5th
6 (5)
Marshman

5/2

Form: 23367- CD BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Strong AW form last year, including a ready win in the corresponding event; blew the start at Southwell nine weeks ago and although he ran on well, the damage had been done early on; should be more potent this afternoon.
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9th

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Marshman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Close third in Listed company at Wolverhampton last month on his first attempt at 7f and he wasn't beaten for a lack of stamina; not at his best in a hot sprint handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday; no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run.

10/1

8th

5

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Marshman

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Did well in early 2025 on AW, winning a C&D handicap in good style and following up in Listed company at Lingfield; finished third in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 5lb higher; running himself back into form this winter, most recently a close third over 7f four weeks ago, and he looks primed to give Clifford Lee a winning return to the saddle.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marshman

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Strong AW form in the first half of 2025; awkward leaving the stalls in his two runs this winter and the form has been well short of his best; steps up to 7f for the first time.

6/1

40/1

Form: 212-12 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Back on the up for new connections, winning at Wolverhampton and over C&D this winter; another fine effort when pipped close home (5f) three weeks ago; into much deeper waters this time.
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11th

11

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Accrual

8st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Second win since joining Ruth Carr when justifying favouritism at Ripon (5f, good to firm) last month; subsequent Redcar sixth of 13 shouldn't be used as evidence that the handicapper has got him as he was first home of the seven who raced up the centre in a race dominated by far-side runners.

16/1

6th

4

(12)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Accrual

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Made it 2-5 since joining Ruth Carr when justifying favouritism at Ripon (5f, good to firm) last Saturday; a 4lb higher mark will make things harder but he's still well treated on old form.

11/2

1st

9

(15)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Accrual

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Capitalised on a reduced mark to make a winning start for Ruth Carr at Thirsk (5f) in August; recorded a solid fifth of 12 in 5f handicap at Beverley ten days ago; very much one to consider off a 2lb lower mark here.

10/1

Form: 2/912- D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo and his 6f win at Wolverhampton in December was an impressive one; went off fast in a 7f handicap back at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and didn't get home; remains a sprinter of interest and almost certainly still well handicapped but he is taking on much higher-rated rivals here.
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3rd

7

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Stratusnine

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Heavy ground was no help to him in the Ayr Gold Cup last time but he's been a stalwart in highly competitive 6f handicaps this year; sole run here was 7f but he wouldn't be an entirely forlorn hope if back to his best.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Stratusnine

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win as a 2yo; took a while for things to fall his way this year but his win at York (6f, good to firm) in July was followed by a second-place finish in the Stewards' Cup; ran two fine races at York's Ebor meeting (not ideally drawn on first occasion) but he clearly needs more to defy this mark; talented apprentice's 5lb claim is helpful.

14/1

6th

1

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Stratusnine

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Form figures of 22216 at York; Wednesday's sixth can be upgraded as he was comfortably on top of those drawn high; returning to 6f should suit and he is proven on slow ground, for all that his best efforts have been on good to firm; high on the list.

12/1

Form: 1/322-

Last run: 308 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £4.20
Straight Forecast £4.57
Trifecta £17.90

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SPOTLIGHT:

Cool Hoof Luke

The Star:

Marshman

NEWMARKET:

Golden Sickle

Daily Mail:

Diligent Harry

LAMBOURN:

Cool Hoof Luke

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Marshman