January 31 / 13.38 Lingfield (AW)

13.38

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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 745-31

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Went into his latest start at Wolverhampton with a record of 1-43 and with that in mind there was a lot to like about the way he knuckled down to win comfortably (9.5f); the third has won since and he has more to recommend him than most of these.
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10th

4

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Al Baahy

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

3-51 career record, earning two of those wins in AW classified events at about 1m2f in January; not disgraced on his last two starts but others make more appeal.

9/1

5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 334-51 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ended his losing run when narrowly defying the late thrust of Iftikhaar over C&D ten days ago; no surprise were he to confirm the placings.
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6th

9

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Monks Mead

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Mark Usher

His only win since 2023 came in a classified at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January; has made the frame in four of his last five starts and holds place claims.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

15th Aug 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Monks Mead

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Usher

Ended long losing spell when holding on by a nose in C&D classified in January and has made the frame here (1m, AW/1m1f, turf) on his last two appearances; likely contender.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5268-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
27-race maiden; bits of form that give him claims at this level, including when second at Southwell 25 days ago (1m3f; first run after a break); each-way claims again.
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4th

6

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:45 Sedgefield

Hijo De La Luna

11st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

AW Flat winner when visored for the first time, in February (8.5f); sound run back over hurdles when keeping-on third at Kelso this month (2m2f, good to firm); 2m4f should suit; each-way chance.

5/1

3rd

4

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:25 Kelso

Hijo De La Luna

11st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Has a poor strike-rate of 1-38 under rules; stayed on when the race was all over when fourth of ten at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm) last month; others look more likely.

8/1

4th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Hijo De La Luna

11st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Poor strike-rate (1-37), finishing down the field at Ripon (1m2f; 25-1) a fortnight ago; nothing special over hurdles either (0-5; beaten 34l at Market Rasen in April), so difficult to consider.

40/1

Form: 7/4-04 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins in late 2022; had a long absence prior to his reappearance last month; latest Chelmsford fourth was a sign he retains some ability; not discounted.
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6th

4

(8)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come To Pass

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since his 3yo days but has gone close a few times over C&D; patchy since returning from an absence, cracking late in first-time cheekpieces latest having made a lot of the running.

16/1

8th

2

(10)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Lingfield (AW)

Come To Pass

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won two C&D handicaps at the end of 2022, but 0-25 since; fourth in a couple of similar contest last month including over C&D and holds frame possibiltities again with cheekpieces given a go.

7/1

3

8th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Come To Pass

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

6/1

Form: 1088-2

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Gained a belated first success at Chelmsford (1m) in September; badly out of sorts afterwards until running on for a close second behind Monks Mead over C&D ten days ago; no guarantee he'll back it up.
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12th

2

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Iftikhaar

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Went desperately close in a similar event over C&D in January; nothing comparable since and this is his first run since a lacklustre display at Leicester in April.

25/1

13th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Iftikhaar

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: J R Jenkins

Back to form with a near-miss at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but he's taken backward steps in two runs since; overall record is now 1-37 and others are preferred.

33/1

Form: 8-2858

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Second in a similar race at Southwell (1m3f) early in the month but that hasn't been a springboard to better things.
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7th

3

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time course winner who made the perfect start for his new yard when scoring by almost 4l over C&D last month; held in third behind Satyress at Newcastle (1m4f) last time but he didn't get the best of runs and that was another good effort; respected off unchanged mark.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Landed a Catterick handicap in May on his second start for Joey Ramsden and got off to the perfect start for this stable in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) eight days ago, winning decisively; returns to handicap company with strong claims under a 4lb penalty.

11/4

1st

5

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jessica Macey

Four of his seven wins have come over 1m4f/1m6f here and showed he retained ability when winning a handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good) in May; now makes his debut for his eighth different trainer (same owners) and his course record makes him of interest.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5659-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Exposed 29-race maiden; not beaten far over 7f last time but wait for elusive first success set to continue over this trip.
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7th

2

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Lingfield (AW)

Capallcliste

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Simon Hodgson

Exposed 29-race maiden; not beaten far over 7f last time but wait for elusive first success set to continue over this trip.

16/1

9th

6

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Capallcliste

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Hodgson

Exposed 27-race maiden; stays this trip and has run well at Chelmsford in the past (7f) so he's not without hope in an uncompetitive race.

8/1

11

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Capallcliste

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Simon Hodgson

Still a maiden after 26 starts but he went close at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month and has run respectably over 7f there in last two starts; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if this sets up for the closers.

12/1

Form: 000-84

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran who showed his first worthwhile form following a long absence when fourth, beaten 3.25l, behind Al Baahy at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (cheekpieces first time); far from certain to be in the same form again.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Lingfield (AW)

Racing Country

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who showed his first worthwhile form following a long absence when fourth, beaten 3.25l, behind Al Baahy at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (cheekpieces first time); far from certain to be in the same form again.

20/1

4th

7

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Racing Country

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Damien Wingrove

C&D winner two years ago but he's beaten a total of two rivals in six starts for new trainer following an absence; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a major revival.

20/1

13th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Racing Country

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Damien Wingrove

Three-time winner, most recently over 9.4f at Wolverhampton early in 2024, but has very weak form claims on what he's shown this year.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.20
Straight Forecast £6.26
Trifecta £23.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Monks Mead

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Baahy

The Star:

Hijo De La Luna

The Times:

Iftikhaar

POSTDATA:

Monks Mead

LAMBOURN:

Monks Mead

Daily Mail:

Monks Mead

The Sun:

Monks Mead

Daily Record:

Monks Mead

Telegraph:

Al Baahy

The Guardian:

Al Baahy

D Express:

Al Baahy

Daily Mirror:

Al Baahy