January 17 / 12.40 Lingfield (AW)

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 58074- D BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Looked a candidate for top sprint handicap honours last spring and his close fifth in the Wokingham came off a 5lb higher mark than today's; didn't run badly on his final two starts in 2025 and he is back in calmer waters on this return from a 73-day break; Ryan Moore booked and a big run is expected.
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4th

10

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Completely Random

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Finished eighth behind Two Tribes in this race 12 months ago when 4lb lower; he is a better horse now, as emphasised by two 6f AW wins in January and a fine second in the Wokingham (cheekpieces first time) but he finished behind Two Tribes at Ascot last week and others look more appealing for win purposes.

14/1

13th

2

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Returned to form when dropped back in trip in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in the Wokingham here (6f, good to firm) last month, finishing fast under Ryan Moore for a head second; on that evidence the return to 7f could be a good move and he's one to consider.

9/1

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8/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 3/887- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo; not at his best in two runs this winter but he has dropped 4lb and last time isn't the run to judge him on (too keen in a race not run to suit); not solid but too soon to write him off.
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5th

9

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

9st 7lb

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

T: Ralph Beckett

His three good runs this year have all come at Ascot, winning in May (6f, good) and doing best of those in the stands' side group when sixth behind All Ways Glamorous here two weeks ago (cheekpieces on for the first time; first 5f run since 2024); can get it wrong at the start but he has races in him off this mark.

7/2

6th

4

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ralph Beckett

Kept on well when winning a 6f handicap (good) here in May; not so good on his next two starts but he ran well for third back here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; drops back to 5f with cheekpieces enlisted; others preferred for the win.

12/1

3rd

2

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Sole visit here yielded a win over this trip (good) in May but he hasn't figured in two subsequent starts, including when always behind at Windsor 11 days ago; hopes rest on a return to this course firing him back up.

12/1

Form: 62321- D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Not sure whether the gelding operation or the drop in the weights kickstarted his revival but he had been threatening prior to outclassing Class 4 opposition at Wolverhampton in November; up 7lb but one to take seriously.
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8th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Zoulu Chief

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

All four wins at 6f but was a good third over 5f at Ascot last spring and the way he travelled in the lead for a long way in a competitive 6f handicap at Newmarket last weekend suggests he should be fine back at the minimum trip; well drawn to attack against the rail but any easing of the ground may not help his cause (best form on good/good to firm).

10/1

9th

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Zoulu Chief

10st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Heather Main

All four wins at 6f and not on an impossible mark even with top weight; however, he's not easily trusted after his last two efforts.

16/1

Form: 22111- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Arrives in top form, completing a 6f AW hat-trick when landing a valuable Chelmsford handicap last month; 3lb rise not insurmountable but while this is officially a drop in class, that latest Class 2 was effectively a 0-85; others appeal more.
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16th

12

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Just 3-26 on turf but this C&D does work well for him and he gained a deserved first win on the track when just fending off Uncle Don (good to firm) in May; has had going (good to soft) and trip (5f) excuses since but this company could be overwhelming.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Justcallmepete

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2025 with three consecutive 6f AW wins and was successful twice on turf in the spring (5.7f/6f); does not have much margin for error off current mark, though, and this 63rd career start is his first over 5f.

11/2

5th

2

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Justcallmepete

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner; five wins since joining Tony Carroll, including turf handicaps in two of his last three starts; should give his running once again but may prove vulnerable for win purposes.

6/1

12/1

Form: /8146- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Readily saw off Prince Of Pillo in a Southwell seller in November but 9lb worse off with that rival today and two subsequent handicap runs have seen him finish unplaced; cheekpieces now reached for.
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2nd

1

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Dyrholaey

10st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won over 5f early in his career but has raced exclusively over 6f for the past two years, latterly when winning here for Harry Vigors (then claiming 7lb) off 3lb lower in April; goes well fresh but another furlong would have been ideal round here.

7/2

1st

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Lingfield (AW)

Dyrholaey

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Can lead; five AW wins at 6f and 5f; has settled into a handicapping groove since the latest of them in February and although he wasn't far away under Harry Vigors at Wolverhampton (6f; blinkers replaced cheekpieces) 11 days ago he isn't obviously ahead of his mark.

9/4

3rd

2

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dyrholaey

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Gained his fifth win on the AW when landing a class 4 handicap at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in February; below his best in two starts since and now has blinkers on for the first time (replacing cheekpieces).

5/1

Form: 9202-9 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.
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11th

10

(15)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent during the AW season and made nothing better than a satisfactory reappearance when midfield over C&D (soft) last month; on another career-low mark today but needs that recent run to have brought him on.

20/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

10st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two course wins as a 2yo, including a Listed success over 5f; last year's two wins came on AW but he is down in the weights ahead of this return to action and his course record means he can't be ruled out.

12/1

Form: 07517- CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning over C&D last month; failed to back it up at Wolverhampton 18 days ago and others are more appealing.
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3rd

11

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Intervention

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive.

33/1

15th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Intervention

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around.

40/1

7th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Intervention

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.80
Straight Forecast £32.01
Trifecta £104.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Completely Random

RP RATINGS:

Justcallmepete

Daily Mail:

Zoulu Chief

POSTDATA:

Bolo Neighs

The Times:

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Telegraph:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

Completely Random

D Express:

Zoulu Chief

The Sun:

Zoulu Chief

TOPSPEED:

Justcallmepete

The Guardian:

Justcallmepete

Daily Record:

Justcallmepete