January 21 / 14.38 Lingfield (AW)

14.38

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £75.10
  • Place: £14.80

Form: 080-77

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and he came in last of seven over C&D 11 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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9th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Manhattan Chute

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Second win (23 races) was a Leicester classified last month; there are plenty of poor runs in his record but he followed that win with a creditable second of seven in handicap at Brighton (again coming from the rear over 6f on good to firm) ten days ago; considered.

6/1

2nd

5

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Manhattan Chute

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

A long way behind Bated Breeze over C&D a month ago but stronger in the market a week later, when winning a Leicester 0-50; always tended to be hit and miss and be interesting to see how he goes in the betting this time.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Manhattan Chute

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Sprung a 50-1 surprise in a handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January, for his only win from 21 races, but right out of form since.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 7975-6 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Arrives out of sorts, beating only one over C&D 11 days ago; her sole victory came on turf here back in July, 2024.
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8th

4

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Desdemona

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Landed back-to-back 5f AW handicaps at Lingfield and Chelmsford early in 2026 but she's failed to beat a rival in her last three starts, back on turf at Brighton last time; hard to warm to.

20/1

6th

2

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Desdemona

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Attwater

Returns to turf for the first time in a year on a more sensible rating; issues at the start have been costing her of late and much will depend on how she gets away from the outside stall.

12/1

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15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 81425- D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A three-time 5f scorer in 2025 who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth of nine in 5f Wolverhampton handicap last month, nearest at finish having been denied a smooth run in straight; yard continues to go well so he's one to be interested in.
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5th

1

(14)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Son Of Astar

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

8lb better off for a neck with Call Time on their run at Ffos Las (6f, soft) 23 days ago; had earlier won at that track (5f, good) and would seem likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:09 Ffos Las

Son Of Astar

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

Gained all four wins over 5f, the latest on ground that was slower than the official good here last month; also suited by soft/heavy and recent 3lb rise ought to be manageable but his record over 6f is not compelling.

5/1

1st

3

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ffos Las

Son Of Astar

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

Has won here on good ground but appreciates it softer, as he showed when going close over 5f at Chepstow three runs back; he's considered off a good mark.

7/1

Form: 3235-4 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but he comes here in good order, prominent long way when fourth of eight in 6f handicap here four days ago; this course scorer can go well again.
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8th

4

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluebells Boy

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Low-key stable debut at Lingfield four weeks ago; should leave that behind in time but others arrive with less to prove.

14/1

8th

5

(9)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Bluebells Boy

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

On a losing run but he comes here in good order, beaten under 2l behind new stablemate Manhattan Chute over C&D five weeks ago; on his fourth different trainer since May (same owner); drawn wider than ideal.

8/1

4th

3

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:38 Lingfield (AW)

Bluebells Boy

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hayley Burton

On a losing run but he comes here in good order, prominent long way when fourth of eight in 6f handicap here four days ago; this course scorer can go well again.

3/1

Form: 08966- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not discredited given he went very keenly in a visor when sixth of nine in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 22 days ago; shortlisted in his bid to end a losing sequence.
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9th

9

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John Gallagher

Both wins have been over 5f in 2024; losing run is up to 21, latest beaten 14l in first try at 7f.

33/1

9th

10

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

Both wins have come over 5f, including one here; losing run is up to 20 and little to suggest he wants this far.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: John Gallagher

Remains on a losing spell that goes back to his novice double in 2024 and has regressive results since switched to classified level, albeit perhaps needed latest run (back from break).

11/1

6/1

Form: 14784- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who recorded a solid fourth of seven in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 30 days ago; she can make her presence felt again eased 1lb.
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2nd

9

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Running well earlier this season but well below par in her last three races, latterly some 12l behind Recon Mission here.

14/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March and runner-up on next two starts, over this C&D (firm) on the second occasion; not written off but below par on last two starts (including here) and needs to get back on track.

8/1

6th

12

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Wedgewood

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Front-runner who won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March and was runner-up on her next two starts (5f, AW/firm); below par in a classified at Bath (5.7f, good) last time but could bounce back with a bold show back down in trip.

7/1

11/2

Form: 8886-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Got back on track after a five-month lay-off when second of five over C&D two weeks ago; this three-time C&D scorer must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

Form: 2725-0 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not one to rely on and she was very slowly away when last of 12 in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; she's very hard to make a case for.
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8th

7

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Conrad Allen

Habitual slow starter who has one win from 33 starts; beaten a neck at Lingfield (5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month but he's failed to beat a rival home in two outings since; others preferred.

18/1

8th

7

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:38 Lingfield (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Conrad Allen

Not one to rely on and she was very slowly away when last of 12 in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; she's very hard to make a case for.

14/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Conrad Allen

Huge chance on this year's best form, notably a C&D second off 7lb higher in February; refused to race at Yarmouth on her penultimate start though and that, allied to a modest effort at Chelmsford two weeks ago, leaves her with too much to prove for comfort.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £535.40
Straight Forecast £613.60
Tricast £2584.05
Trifecta £4103.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Son Of Astar

NEWMARKET:

Bluebells Boy

POSTDATA:

Wedgewood

The Times:

It's Showtime

Daily Mail:

The Defiant

RP RATINGS:

Son Of Astar

Telegraph:

Son Of Astar

The Guardian:

Son Of Astar

D Express:

Son Of Astar

The Sun:

Son Of Astar

The Star:

Son Of Astar

Daily Record:

Bluebells Boy

Daily Mirror:

Wedgewood