November 20 / 11.10 Lingfield (AW)

11.10

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 025358 C

Last run: 87 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five wins at up to 1m4f including two at this track; his last success was off this mark in February but he's struggled at Epsom in both runs for current yard and needs a major revival back on AW.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

Form: 4-8920

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went close at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in his final run during the summer but he reappeared with a tailed-off effort at Newbury last month; has something to prove again after that and he's now 0-11.
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7th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:05 Fontwell

Dr Waksman

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has finished runner-up on the Flat and over hurdles but has been struggling under both codes since returning from more than three months off; the new cheekpieces will need to make a difference.

10/1

1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

14:00 Plumpton

Dr Waksman

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

14-race maiden; went close on the Flat at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last July, but he's struggled under both codes in four subsequent runs; now makes his handicap hurdle debut but he needs improvement back in this sphere.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Dr Waksman

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

13-race maiden who was well beaten in two 1m4f handicaps before another disappointing run back over hurdles last month; has placed form on AW but a bit to prove now.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 684112 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who scored comfortably at Southwell in September to complete a quickfire 2m double; turned over at odds-on in hat-trick bid at Southwell (1m6f) last month but a well-handicapped rival got first run in that race; now takes another drop in trip but she still looks on a workable mark and hasn't been with current yard for long; respected.
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2nd

1

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Universal Story

10st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-mileage 4yo who scored comfortably at Southwell eight days ago to complete a quickfire 2m double and take form figures for new yard to 411; gives the impression she'll be as effective back at 1m6f; open to further progress and warrants respect under 5lb penalty.

11/8

1st

1

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Universal Story

10st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-mileage 4yo filly who opened her account in Newcastle contest four days ago on first attempt over 2m and second start for new yard; respected under 5lb penalty, with further progress plausible.

13/8

Form: 764580 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
7-25 on the AW including four wins over C&D; on dangerous mark but he's been unplaced in eight runs this year and was laboured back on Polytrack at Kempton (1m4f) three weeks ago; down the list.
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2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Party Island

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Bath (1m2f, firm), beating Galaxy Wonder by half a length on the latest occasion; up another 2lb, but still a big player in his current mood.

5/1

1st

5

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Party Island

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Most wins on the AW but it was his third success on the grass when coming home 2.5l to the good over C&D two weeks ago; defying the 5lb rise shouldn't be beyond him.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Party Island

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but he's in form, creditable third at Lingfield on Good Friday last time; gained last win off 5lb higher (in July 2024); shortlisted.

2/1

Form: 502163 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Recorded his seventh AW win when scoring over C&D in September; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been well held in last two runs including when third of five at Chelmsford last time; others preferred.
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7th

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

Ran well when second of nine in returning cheekpieces at Leicester (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but all seven wins have been on the AW; still 6lb lower than for the latest of those, but he attempts beyond 1m6f for the first time on his 63rd outing.

9/4

2nd

2

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

All seven wins have been on the AW (1m2f-1m4f) and he ran creditably on his last two starts; however, he's yet to finish in the first three in five starts on turf and others are preferred; cheekpieces are back on for the first time since 2024.

12/1

Form: 200073 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All eight wins have been at 1m3f/1m4f, but he didn't get any luck when third over 7f at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; showed signs of a revival with that eyecatching effort and he's well handicapped on his C&D win in January; interesting contender back up in trip.
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4th

6

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

10-32 on the AW and as tough as old boots, going down by less than a length in his last three outings including when beaten a short head over C&D in March; likely to be bang there once again.

13/2

2nd

6

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

C&D record is currently three wins and two seconds from five starts; most of his career wins have come in the winter but he continues in good form and has strong claims.

3/1

3rd

6

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

All of his ten wins have been on AW and he had a near-miss over 1m3f at Kempton last Wednesday; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

5/1

Form: 268650

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who was runner-up on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good) in April but he's not come close to that form since; left Hugo Palmer for 6,000gns last month and has plenty to prove at this new trip for new yard; visor removed.
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6th

6

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Boston Run

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

14-race maiden; latest of his three seconds was in April 2025 and he's not made a serious impact since; off since January and hard to fancy.

40/1

9

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Boston Run

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to win but he has finished second in three of his nine starts; quiet more recently and he still has to prove he wants this far, especially on a slow surface.

12/1

Form: 115175 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins at around 1m4f on turf this year but she flopped back on Tapeta at Southwell last month; still unexposed on AW but that was an 11l defeat last time and she needs to bounce back near best.
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5th

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Nottingham

Phaedra

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Three turf wins for Richard Hannon last summer and latest was off 1lb higher at Ripon (1m4f, good to firm); mixed results for new yard since March but she's had some close calls and was a creditable second at Doncaster (1m2f; tongue-tie added) last week; on same mark here and has leading claims if she can back that up

11/4

2nd

5

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Phaedra

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Has gone close on AW a couple of times for new yard but failed to beat a rival last time; 3-7 in turf handicaps and looks quite interesting back in this sphere, off 1lb below last winning mark; tongue-tie fitted.

12/1

10th

4

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phaedra

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Stable going well and she has run two sound races on Southwell Tapeta (1m/1m3f) this spring; wouldn't rule out but has run below her best in both starts here (1m4f and 8.5f).

14/1

Form: 445334

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-7 but he's reached the frame in his last three handicaps and was beaten less than 2l on his reappearance at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month; looks worth another try at this trip and he's a player if he can build on that last run.
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2nd

6

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Crackalackin

10st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat racer who won over 1m4f on Polytrack last autumn; began hurdling career with respectable third of four at Fakenham (2m, good) last month and didn't run badly before weakening into fourth at Hexham more recently; holds each-way claims at least here.

11/2

4th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Crackalackin

10st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat racer who won over 1m4f on Polytrack last autumn; satisfactory start over hurdles when 6l third of four at Fakenham (2m, good) last month, jumping soundly in the main; open to improvement and high on the list.

11/4

3rd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:40 Fakenham

Crackalackin

10st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat racer who won on Polytrack in the autumn (1m4f; RPR 78); ran poorly on latest outing five weeks ago but can be very competitive at this level if he takes to hurdling at the first attempt; usual cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/2

Form: 880021

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Turned things around with a close second at Kempton (1m3f) in September and he overcame trouble when justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton (9.4f; cheekpieces added) last month; up another 3lb but he remains very treated on old form and is 2-5 on AW; key player.
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9th

11

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Age Of Time

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Both wins on AW and his turf form leaves him with more to prove; can build on recent stable debut but others look stronger for win purposes.

14/1

5th

4

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Age Of Time

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Useful in his younger days and has found his level again for Ian Williams latterly, albeit he's been expensive to follow; two wins and a close third from four runs round here and remains consistent, so enters calculations for his new yard after three months off.

13/2

Form: 58556- CD

Last run: 429 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner (including over C&D) but her last success was in July 2023 and she fell over hurdles in her final run last year; returns after a year off and is probably best watched back in this sphere.
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4th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

20:07 Epsom

Gearings Point

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Went close at Windsor (11.5f) in May and she was winning her fifth race when landing a 1m4f Brighton classified (also good to firm) going away last Monday; 4lb penalty makes things trickier back in a handicap but she's not discounted.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

19:05 Brighton

Gearings Point

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Solid effort back on turf early last month but below that level on both starts since, most recently when well beaten over C&D yesterday; nearly three years since her last win.

4/1

8th

9

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:56 Brighton

Gearings Point

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Close second on turf return at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month and remains on a workable mark but her latest run was disappointing and it's nearly three years since her last win.

6/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 Bearaway, 10/1 Dr Waksman, 4/1 Universal Story, 25/1 Party Island, 12/1 The Bay Warrior, 13/2 Tortured Soul, 16/1 Boston Run, 9/1 Phaedra, 7/1 Crackalackin, 9/4 Age Of Time, 16/1 Gearings Point