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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4th

1

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Dual C&D winner; has slipped to 6lb below his last winning mark (1m4f, Lingfield) and wasn't beaten far when having the run of the race under Rose Dawes at Wolverhampton (1m4f; third of seven, 7-2) last week; foolish to discount.

5/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Has seven wins on AW and is now 6lb lower than for the last of those last September; doesn't look ready to take advantage though.

5/1

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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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

5th

1

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

15:35 Haydock

Boston Run

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hugo Palmer

0-8 and essentially very disappointing since his second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good); on the plus side, he responded well to the new cheekpieces on that occasion and now tries a visor; fairly treated should that experiment work well.

7/1

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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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

4th

7

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:21 Lingfield (AW)

Phaedra

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Two of three turf wins at about this trip in 2025 came off today's mark and higher; pleasing start for new yard over 1m at Southwell last month and she was slightly checked in her run when only just losing out there (1m3f) 18 days ago; interesting weights chance.

9/2

2nd

6

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Phaedra

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Couple of starts at about 1m for new yard, going close at Southwell then never landing a blow at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip, having done her winning at about 1m4f.

12/1

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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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

3rd

5

(3)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Age Of Time

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

Both wins have come at Wolverhampton over further; arrives in form, third to Poetic Force at Wolverhampton (8.6f) before finishing a close second at Newcastle last week (7f); should remain competitive.

4/1

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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5th

5

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Gearings Point

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

All four wins at about this trip in 2023, including over C&D; not totally clear whether she's still the same mare since back from an absence but she gave Moon Over The Sea some grief at Windsor (about 1m3f, good to firm) on her recent return to turf and has another good run in her.

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Gearings Point

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Winless since 2023 but she comes here in decent nick, fifth of 12 in 1m4f classified event at Lingfield in March; possibilities.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gearings Point

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

C&D winner who enjoyed a productive 2023; losing run up to 18, but she was placed in a handicap over C&D last month and has each-way claims again.

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