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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10th

9

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Put a poor run behind him when second at Lingfield (1m2f) three weeks ago and will be suited by this move back up in trip but some of the younger ones appeal more all the same.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Mark Usher

7lb lower than when last successful here (1m4f) a year ago and has run some creditable races in the meantime, but he hasn't tackled a trip this short in almost two years; others more solid.

8/1

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

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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7

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tortured Soul

9st 7lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

In good form without winning in the spring but well below par since returning from a four-month absence in handicaps at Haydock (11.5f) and Leicester (1m) last two runs; this course scorer needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

9th

11

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:47 Leicester

Tortured Soul

9st 5lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time AW scorer whose form dipped markedly returned to turf last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-11; opposed.

33/1

12th

5

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Tortured Soul

9st 13lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Dual AW scorer over the winter and continued in good form in early 2026, twice a runner-up; returns from 123 days off here but not ruled out.

12/1

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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7th

12

(3)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Boston Run

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Simon Dow

Seized the chance to dominate from the front at Lingfield (1m2f) this month, opening his account at the 18th attempt; only fifth of nine there (1m4f) since, though, and overall profile remains unconvincing.

14/1

5th

1

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Lingfield (AW)

Boston Run

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Went close at Lingfield last month before going one better here a week ago (again 1m2f), beating six rivals to notch his first success at the 18th attempt; a 5lb penalty still leaves him well treated on his previous form but he's yet to fully prove himself over this far.

3/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Boston Run

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Simon Dow

Had dropped a long way in the weights when beaten just a neck over C&D 17 days ago; that took his record to 0-17, but a repeat would give him every chance in this company; may be worth chancing.

11/4

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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6th

2

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Phaedra

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Joey Ramsden

Won three times for Richard Hannon last season; 0-8 for current stable but she has finished second on three occasions; needs to bounce back from a modest run at Wolverhampton 24 days ago.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phaedra

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Won three times on turf for Richard Hannon last year; runner-up three times this year for current yard but is proving to be inconsistent; runs without tongue-tie worn on last two starts; rated 5lb lower on AW but best chance of success would appear to be on turf.

6/1

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

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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3

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Crackalackin

11st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Scored on the Flat last November and has made the frame in all four starts over hurdles, latest when runner-up at Perth (2m, good) last month; looks sure to find a race and unlikely to be far away.

4/1

2nd

5

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:40 Perth

Crackalackin

11st 1lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Fair Flat racer who posted the best of his three hurdle runs when second to a fairly useful rival at Huntington (2m, good to firm) in May; not seen since but enters calculations.

5/1

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

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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8th

7

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Age Of Time

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Two AW wins at Wolverhampton and he went close over 7f in February in sole course start; not yet hit his stride in two runs for new yard back from a break though and returns from another one today.

16/1

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

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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6th

4

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

19:48 Lingfield

Gearings Point

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

8yo who snapped a long losing run in a classified at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) in June before respectable fourth of eight under a penalty in Epsom handicap (1m4f, good); she's 2lb lower than last time; chance.

7/2

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

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