January 17 / 15.40 Lingfield (AW)

15.40

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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 63111- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
He's found a surge of improvement in recent weeks, getting off the mark at Chelmsford last month and following that breakthrough success with two C&D wins; now 17lb higher than for the first win and he steps out of Class 6 company today; still needs taking seriously.
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9th

12

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

8st 13lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: John Ryan

Rattled off a four-timer over 1m2f on Polytrack during the winter, including three wins here; has never attempted this far on the Flat before, though, and will need plenty to go right from the outside stall.

22/1

5th

7

(8)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Reeled off a four-timer around the turn of the year, the last three wins coming over C&D; found King's Hand too strong last time (had finished in front of him on penultimate start) and there shouldn't be much between the pair again.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2763-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has been expensive to follow; latest run wasn't his best and hopes rest on the drop in trip having a positive effect.
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9th

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Eupator

9st 12lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

A dual winner at Wolverhampton in January but drops into a seller after coming in last of six (in first-time cheekpieces) in 1m2f handicap at Salisbury last month; needs to bounce back.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Eupator

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Both wins have been on AW but he's run well on turf this season including when runner-up at Carlisle (1m) in May and when third over this trip at Windsor (good to firm) last time; continues to edge down the weights and he's in the mix with cheekpieces added.

4/1

3rd

4

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Eupator

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has gained both wins on AW but that was the case with stablemate Cristo (declared 7:50) until he recently prevailed on turf; has posted inconsistent results since returned to this sphere, however, and isn't a solid option.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: /255-7 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Near miss on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in October but he has beaten as favourite (or joint favourite) in three runs since; the addition of a hood could help him settle better and in the context of this race he is unexposed.
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2

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Kings Hand

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Not straightforward but he won at Lingfield (1m2f, good) last month and backed it up with a good second of four over C&D three weeks ago; should remain competitive.

100/30

2nd

2

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:53 Yarmouth

Kings Hand

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joseph Parr

Polytrack winner for Sir Mark Prescott in January; two good runs to start off his time with Joseph Parr and he took a step forward when seeing off seven rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good) ten days ago; this is tougher under a penalty but he did well to overcome a slow start last time and he's still unexposed on turf; respected.

3/1

10/1

Form: 40513- CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Tricky customer but he arrived on the scene late and fast to win a C&D handicap last October; similar form when third back here last month; a career best is required.
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8th

5

(5)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Muy Muy Loco

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Two-time AW winner; best turf run came at Brighton (1m); not straightforward but he has the ability to feature.

7/1

4th

4

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:49 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Muy Loco

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Both his wins have come over 1m2f here; not disgraced when fifth of seven back over 1m2f here nine days ago; possibilities eased 1lb.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Muy Loco

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Both wins have come over C&D, the latest in February; probably needed his return from five months off here (1m) a fortnight ago, but he still needs to step up considerably; often pulls hard; stable also runs Boston Run.

16/1

Form: 644-

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in 1m maidens here last summer; poor hurdle form since and although this should be more suitable, he doesn't leap off the page as being well handicapped.
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9

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Dodging The Bullet

8st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Richard J Bandey

12-race maiden who was well held in a novice hurdle last time but he finished runner-up in a Southwell handicap (1m3f, AW) on his penultimate run; returns after five months off but he needs checking in market back in this sphere.

8/1

4th

8

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

18:12 Fontwell

Dodging The Bullet

10st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; also a maiden on the Flat, though was runner-up in a 1m3f AW handicap on final run in March; others are preferred.

40/1

2nd

3

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dodging The Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Maiden who has raced mainly over 1m; ran respectably from the front at Kempton most recently; doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to a middle distance.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4434-4 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Putting in good late work over C&D last week, beaten 0.5l at the finish; runs off the same mark and should give it another good go.
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1st

3

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Recorded his sixth win when swooping late to justify support at Chester (10.3f, good to soft) two weeks ago; up 3lb but remains feasibly treated on his best form and two of his wins have come on Tapeta; key player.

15/8

1st

6

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 5

14:47 Chester

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

Five-time winner; yet to strike in 2026 but he retains all his ability and only went down narrowly behind Zambezi Magic at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; 4lb better off for a neck today; one of the likelier ones.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chepstow

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

No win on turf since successful over C&D (good to firm) in July 2024; losing run up to 12, but 4lb below his last winning mark and has won on soft ground; shortlisted.

4/1

Form: 32424- D

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1m2f Flat win last summer; campaigned over further since then and he has generally performed with credit; absent since a fair hurdle effort three weeks ago.
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5th

3

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:30 Plumpton

Bohemian Breeze

11st 12lb

J: Mr Cian Murphy

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not seen over hurdles since respectable fifth on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good) exactly one year ago and this year's Flat record is rather mixed; however, he won consecutive Brighton races in June and is still unexposed over jumps.

7/2

7th

4

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three course wins include back-to-back ones in June (1m2f); has continued to run well here (1m4f/1m2f) off what's probably a toughish mark now.

13/2

3rd

6

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made it 3-3 over C&D with two wins for Tom Queally, who's back up today, in June; didn't look to see out 1m4f in better company here last time, when hanging left as usual; this is more his level.

8/1

Form: 55003-

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Not been with Faye Bramley long and there were signs of a revival when third, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago; now has something to build on.
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13th

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Riyadh Gem

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Not solid on his AW form for current yard and he has regressive results on turf, so chance hinges on physical tweak (gelded since last run) and addition of tongue-tie.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Riyadh Gem

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Faye Bramley

Not been with Faye Bramley long and there were signs of a revival when third, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December; failed to build on that when down the field at Lingfield in January but still dangerous to discount dipping into a 0-65 for the first time.

9/1

Form: 1995-6 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf here last summer; running himself into form this winter, most recently beaten 2l over C&D last week (behind Meet Me In Meraki); back to a winning mark and not dismissed.
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6th

3

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Lennys Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Nine wins over the years, including two early last summer, but he's been going the wrong way this term; admittedly badly hampered on latest outing; 6lb below his last winning mark.

20/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner but an 8yo now and hasn't been remotely threatening in last four races.

20/1

11th

2

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner; narrowly beaten on yard debut at Lingfield in March (1m2f AW) but this 8yo's form has cooled.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.10
Straight Forecast £12.69
Tricast £34.72
Trifecta £68.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Tommy's Promise

RP RATINGS:

King's Hand

POSTDATA:

Meet Me In Meraki

The Guardian:

Riyadh Gem

Telegraph:

Bohemian Breeze

SPOTLIGHT:

Lenny's Spirit

Daily Mail:

King's Hand

Daily Mirror:

Meet Me In Meraki

The Times:

Tommy's Promise

D Express:

Tommy's Promise

The Sun:

Tommy's Promise

The Star:

Tommy's Promise

Daily Record:

Tommy's Promise