January 22 / 17.40 Southwell (AW)

17.40

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.04
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 05793- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner who is 0-7 on the AW but was close up over C&D a month ago after undergoing wind surgery; did hang under pressure then but hard to dismiss.
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9

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Albert Cee

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Wind surgery last winter helped and he has two wins and a close third to his name in three runs over C&D; boasts a good record fresh too, so there are reasons for optimism back from a summer break.

10/1

9th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Albert Cee

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f at Southwell in March and appreciated the drop to 6f when winning there 20 days ago following a short break; both wins on turf have been on good to soft, and has claims off this 3lb higher mark.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1702-5 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Close second at Kempton (6f) in December and ran okay to be fifth of ten here 18 days ago (hood removed, as today); each-way claims.
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10th

5

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mike Murphy

Has better strike-rate on AW but doubled his turf tally at Chepstow (7f, good) in June and won't be far away if in similar form after three-month break.

10/1

1st

1

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW this year and he carried on the good work back on turf when finishing second of nine at Nottingham 12 days ago (6f, good); the return to 7f looks a positive and he looks a strong contender.

3/1

2nd

1

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Won twice on the AW over 7f in February and has gone close on his last two starts, including over this trip 28 days ago; has form on turf and this prominent-racer has claims.

3/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5132-3 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
1-7 since joining James Owen; 6lb higher than for the win at Wolverhampton (6f) but has continued to be competitive and has solid claims once more.
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6th

3

(5)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Profit Street

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Solid form in victory and defeat this year for James Owen; left that yard for 5,000gns and he made a quiet debut for current connections in May.

10/1

7th

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Profit Street

9st 3lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Plenty of short-priced defeats to go with four AW wins (three here over 7f) in recent times for James Owen, from whom he was picked up for 5,000gns recently; fine on turf and has a handy draw.

8/1

5th

3

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Profit Street

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

In fine form in 2026, bagging a quickfire C&D hat-trick in March; ran another good race dropped to 6f here when third of 12 last time, bumped start; a player once more back at his ideal trip.

5/2

Form: 47066-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Only 2-37 and over two years since his last win; worth taking on despite another drop in the weights; cheekpieces return.
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1st

10

(6)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Rambuso Creek

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ended a long losing run when running away with a 6f classified event here (soft) in June; suffered a troubled run through over 6f here last week, his first start for 114 days, and he should be in the thick of the action here granted any luck in running.

6/1

Form: 4440-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Richard Hannon; very disappointing debut for this yard here over 7f but ran better to hit the frame at Wolverhampton (6f) and Rab Havlin takes over from a 7lb claimer.
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6th

1

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Initial Blue

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Jack W Davison

Four-time winner on AW in Britain and made a successful Irish debut from the front in game fashion over 6f at Laytown; up 5lb for that, but well drawn and likely to go forward and give it another good go.

5/1

1st

3

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Initial Blue

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Jack W Davison

Four-time AW winner in Britain (three times at Kempton); front-runner makes his Irish debut after narrow success over 6f in July; 3lb higher now; market can reveal expectations.

6/1

1st

8

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender.

4/1

Form: 3006-3 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only 1-19 but the win came over C&D in late 2024 and recent respectable runs have been over 8.6f/7f (in an eyeshield latterly); could have a say with Jack Dace taking off 5lb.
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6th

12

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Supernova Steps

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Loughnane

Only 1-19 but the win came over C&D in late 2024 and recent respectable runs have been over 8.6f/7f (in an eyeshield latterly); could have a say with Jack Dace taking off 5lb.

10/1

10th

9

(16)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Supernova Steps

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Sole win from 15 runs came on Tapeta at Southwell (6f) last November; a bit below peak form when last in action in July, third of five in a modest five-runner Class 6 handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; 9-2).

25/1

7

(7)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

18:20 Doncaster

Supernova Steps

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Sole win came at Southwell (6f, AW) in November; ran below market expectations when fourth in a Brighton classified (6f, good to firm; 7-4) last time but she had excuses (saddle slipped and was struck into); worst two runs came on testing ground but they were at 1m.

9/2

Form: 7798-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden and comfortably held in three runs for this yard, over 6f on three different AW tracks; plenty to prove in the new hood.
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6

(6)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Won twice at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in the spring but he's finished tenth of 12 on Polytrack in last two starts; may have needed his reappearance run last month but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid.

33/1

10th

3

(12)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Vulnerable over 6f in midwinter for this yard and two wins since have come over 7f on Southwell AW; he never showed from a wide stall at Lingfield in June and has another high draw back at 6f following a break.

25/1

10th

8

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Won two of last three at Southwell (7f) since these aids were fitted, a steady late surge taking him to the front close home 14 days ago; acts on Polytrack, too, but plenty needs to go right today from a wide draw.

13/2

Form: 00632- D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All three AW wins have come at Chelmsford but was a close second on Newcastle's Tapeta in December (5f) and this dual 6f winner should have some say.
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9th

8

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Thank The Lord

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Gary Harrison

Six-time winner but his last success was in February 2024; ended last year with a close call at Newcastle (5f, AW) but he's been out of sorts since and was last of 14 at Doncaster in April; has plenty to prove and he needs a major revival after a break.

20/1

14th

7

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Thank The Lord

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary Harrison

Ended 2025 with two placed efforts on AW and he lines up here off a 6lb lower mark than when second at Newcastle in December; that is a result of four lesser efforts though and he now has a point to prove.

20/1

9th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

Close third over C&D in November off 3lb higher but he's finished down the field in his last three starts and his last win was over two years ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 41269- D

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
1-11 for Michael Bell, the win coming over this trip on turf last summer off 5lb lower; below that level on final two runs for that yard and sold on for 3,000gns in December; will do well to win this off current mark after a layoff.
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11th

6

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Pure Artistry

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Clover

Gained sole win over 6f on turf; AW record isn't particularly convincing; enough to prove back up in distance on second start for new stable; visor added.

20/1

9th

3

(1)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Pure Artistry

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Charlie Clover

1-11 for Michael Bell, the win coming over this trip on turf last summer off 5lb lower; below that level on final two runs for that yard and sold on for 3,000gns in December; will do well to win this off current mark after a layoff.

14/1

9th

9

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Artistry

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Michael Bell

Had an excuse at Chepstow (6f, good) last time (missed the break), but remains 6lb higher than for her Windsor success (6f, good) in July and still has to prove her stamina for this far now back on the AW.

6/1

16/1

Form: 0087-4 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.
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6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 7347-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A maiden who continues to struggle despite hurtling down the weights; reverting to sprinting could help matters but not the solid option here.
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4th

1

(1)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Reddeef

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Posted best effort over C&D but needs a revival, having failed to show his form in two starts since returned to AW; has refused to enter the stalls twice this winter.

12/1

2

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Reddeef

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

A maiden who continues to struggle despite hurtling down the weights; reverting to sprinting could help matters but not the solid option here.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £34.40
Straight Forecast £29.20
Tricast £61.86
Trifecta £82.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Profit Street

The Times:

Initial Blue

Telegraph:

Fort Augustus

NEWMARKET:

Pure Artistry

RP RATINGS:

Reddeef

D Express:

Hint Of The Jungle

Daily Mail:

Albert Cee

SPOTLIGHT:

Back Tomorrow

Daily Mirror:

Thank The Lord

The Guardian:

Profit Street

The Sun:

Profit Street

The Star:

Profit Street

Daily Record:

Profit Street