February 10 / 15.18 Lingfield (AW)

15.18

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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 60-311 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW wins include two over C&D; more modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he's been back on song with two 6f classified wins this year before making all in clearcut style at Wolverhampton last night; strong contender under small penalty.
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11th

2

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Beauzon

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Expertly placed to reel off a seven-timer on AW earlier in the year; winning spree came to an end at Wolverhampton in March and he returns to turf (1-13) off a tough mark.

10/1

6th

1

(1)

16th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Made it an amazing seven wins for the year, all from the front, over C&D on Friday; subsequent 1lb rise and 4lb penalty sees him still just below his highest successful mark and there's every chance he can complete a two-month eight-timer.

7/4

1st

1

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

He was recording his 11th course win when making all in a Class 5 over C&D ten days ago, completing a six-timer in the process; 1lb well in under his penalty, well drawn and dropping in grade, so a seven-timer is beckoning.

2/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 975-62

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All races at 5f, sole win in a turf novice here as a 2yo; went handicapping off a high mark after but she's a lot better treated now and only just failed here last month; now needs to show she can do it at 6f.
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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

7th

2

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Desdemona

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Attwater

Tough filly who took time to find her form again but won two in a row in early spring, over C&D (overcame a wide draw) and at Chelmsford (5f), and subsequent defeats came over 6f then very slowly away here in April; form claims.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 5640/7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 7f on AW in 2022; not entirely forlorn off current mark on his best 2024 form but he was soundly beaten on his return from an absence last month and has a tricky draw now back at 6f.
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7th

10

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dayman

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who is without success in over four years; went close over C&D in March when 3lb higher but needs to bounce back after being well beaten (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) at Chepstow latest.

16/1

11th

7

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dayman

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.

8/1

Form: 4676-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-11 on AW but has shown enough over 5f, including at Wolverhampton (first-time eyeshield, retained) recently to suggest she won't be a maiden for long; unlucky with the draw today though and ultimately onepaced in one previous 6f handicap on Polytrack.
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7th

1

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Spendmore Lane

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Notched a third AW victory of 2026 when prevailing at Lingfield (5f) in April and she posted another good effort when third of ten in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up once more.

6/1

3rd

3

29th May 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spendmore Lane

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Often leads but can be slowly away; took a steep rise in the weights for two 5f wins in early spring but she absorbed it and added another win, from the fast-finishing Ancient State, on Lingfield AW in April; another solid effort back on turf there 11 days ago; strong showing likely back at 5f on AW.

6/1

3rd

4

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Spendmore Lane

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who's had plenty of moments at the stalls; got it right when registering her third AW win of the year last time, but returns to turf on a career-high mark upped 4lb and the extra furlong is a concern.

4/1

Form: 605-12 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sixteen AW wins, all bar one on Polytrack; wasn't on his game late in 2025 but back to form with a wide-margin win at Chelmsford (6f) last month and there wasn't much he could do about one on a three-timer there (5f) three days later; up 2lb; drawn widest.
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10th

6

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has had 16 wins on AW, in January most recently; sole turf win (from 19 attempts) was at Yarmouth in 2022 but he came within a neck of another in a classified at same track (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, which was the first time this year that he's worn his usual cheekpieces; has a shout if that form is repeated.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has won 16 times on AW; his sole turf win came at Yarmouth but he failed to beat a rival over C&D (good) when last seen in April and needs to bounce back after that 16l defeat; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/2

8th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Chelmsford specialist who ran another sound race there on final start in March; only 1-17 on turf but has course form and this mark gives him a chance.

10/1

14/1

Form: 1750-2 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.
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5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.

14/1

25/1

Form: 42-668 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2384-4 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Nine AW wins, the latest three over 6f and 5f here last winter (in tongue-tie/visor), but no aids for much of 2025; should come on for recent run, after a break and wind surgery (tongue-tie back on without visor); weights chance off reduced mark.
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7

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Coolagh Magic

8st 8lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Anthony Carson

Veteran who gained a first win on turf in Yarmouth classified event (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; work to do back in a handicap but this isn't the deepest of contests.

9/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Coolagh Magic

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Nine-time AW winner who is 0-23 on turf, but he's versatile ground-wise and has finished runner-up in two of his five starts at Yarmouth; hasn't threatened back on turf in last two runs but he ran respectably over C&D last time and he's in the mix back in a classified event.

15/8

4th

7

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Coolagh Magic

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Veteran who is 9-46 on the AW, but 0-22 on turf while his losing run is up to 16 despite a plummeting mark; others preferred.

7/1

8/1

Form: 107-43 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four of five AW wins have come over C&D, the latest quite readily in October off today's mark; has had some excuses since and may well show his best side this time.
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5th

8

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Harry Brown

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Peter Crate

Scored at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in May and probably bettered that performance when very close second at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) last month; recent Windsor run is best overlooked (saddle slipped); slightly out of the weights but the return to 6f won't be a problem; probably won't be far away.

14/1

13th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Harry Brown

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Nothing like the force of old but he won at Lingfield in May and has been bang there at Newbury and Brighton (beaten a nose) on both starts since, all over about 5f on good to firm; should go well again.

5/1

2nd

4

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Harry Brown

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Peter Crate

Useful 3yo who's come back to form since dropped to 5f on turf, minus the blinkers, following up his Lingfield win off 3lb lower with a solid effort at Newbury; needs considering but wants a proper test at this trip and a bigger field would have helped.

7/2

8/1

Form: 467-62

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden who was thereabouts in 7f turf handicaps last year; not bothered by the return to 6f on AW this year, hampered on the first occasion, then came home strongly for a close second over C&D last month; should go well.
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4th

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Salisbury

Dark Sun

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: James Bennett

Plenty of near-misses before finally off the mark over 5f at Bath four weeks ago; the cheekpieces have had a positive effect and the extra furlong looks fine; upped 5lb; needs considering.

6/1

1st

4

(15)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Dark Sun

9st 8lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: James Bennett

Is 0-18 but she arrives in good nick, cheekpieces fitted when fourth of 13 in 6f Brighton handicap 15 days ago; not out of things with headgear retained.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Dark Sun

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

0-17 record includes a near miss over 7f last summer and two over 6f early this year; Windsor 6f fourth three weeks ago confirms her place claims but it's not surprising that connections now reach for cheekpieces.

10/1

5/1

Form: 425-35 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All three wins over 5f on turf but recent AW form, despite being a beaten favourite on last three starts, puts him in the picture; however, he rarely tackles 6f and when he has, his form has been inconclusive.
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10th

1

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Son Of Astar

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Scored three times (including over C&D) in 2025; back to his best in refitted blinkers with head second of nine in 5f Chepstow handicap a week ago; up 3lb but holds very good claims with talented 3lb claimer Jack Callan up.

100/30

2nd

6

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Son Of Astar

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tony Carroll

A three-time 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, going without headgear after three months off when last of 12 in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; blinkers return but he needs to get back on track.

14/1

12th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Son Of Astar

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Three 5f wins on turf include his last start on grass in good-ground Haydock handicap (first-time blinkers; has won on heavy) in October; didn't quite match that in seven AW starts subsequently but now 2lb below that winning mark; placed just once from five starts at 6f and no headgear today, however.

10/1

14/1

Form: 119-57 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All wins at 6f up to two years ago but last five successes at 5f, most recently off much the same mark at Wolverhampton before Christmas; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts, however, so more needs to be done back at 6f; cheekpieces refitted in place of a visor.
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5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Alafdhal

8st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Enjoyed a hot spell in late 2025, winning three times (5f) either side of a close second over C&D; it has been tougher going this year and although Billy Loughnane's booking heightens interest, the draw could have been kinder.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Last five wins have been over 5f, the most recent at Wolverhampton (AW) in December; below his best in four starts since and now returns to turf for the first time since October 2024 following a 120-day break; best form on grass has been on soft/heavy.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.10
Straight Forecast £32.53
Tricast £381.50
Trifecta £556.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harry Brown

Telegraph:

Beauzon

RP RATINGS:

Dark Sun

NEWMARKET:

Coolagh Magic

POSTDATA:

Son Of Astar

Daily Mail:

Alafdhal

Daily Mirror:

Sir Rodneyredblood

D Express:

Dark Sun

The Times:

Harry Brown

The Sun:

Harry Brown

The Guardian:

Beauzon

Daily Record:

Beauzon

The Star:

Coolagh Magic