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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6th

5

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Beauzon

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Completed a seven-timer over 6f early in the year; not in anything like the same form since, however, and failed to beat a rival in last four outings; best watched.

33/1

13th

12

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beauzon

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ran up a seven-timer early in the year, mainly round Wolverhampton, all in cheekpieces; completely lost the plot since and there's again no sign of the headgear.

33/1

12th

8

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Beauzon

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Ian Williams

Completed a seven-timer over 6f on AW early this year; not in anything like the same form since, however, and is best watched back up in trip.

50/1

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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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

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

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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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2nd

10

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Spendmore Lane

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Last run was underwhelming but she was performing well prior to that in 5f/6f handicaps; on the downside, she's drawn quite wide on her first visit to this track.

14/1

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

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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7th

3

(11)

18th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nubough

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Mark Pattinson

Veteran who gained all five wins on Polytrack; didn't run badly when seventh at Lingfield (1m) last month, after a break, and ought to be better suited by this shorter trip; could have a say.

14/1

7th

11

(12)

20th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

Five wins include two here over 6f; runner-up here over 7f in January but he hasn't matched that level in three starts since and failed to beat a rival home on his only previous try over 1m; returns from three months off.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

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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

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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4th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Coolagh Magic

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Won a six-runner classified stakes at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in June; however, this 10yo hasn't been able to pose the same threat in his three handicap outings since May.

11/1

6th

5

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Coolagh Magic

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Five wins here, two of which were over today's distance; landed his first turf win in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in June latest; withdrawn (upset in the stalls) five weeks ago; work to do back in a handicap.

5/1

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

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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6th

5

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:25 Brighton

Harry Brown

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Won a fast-ground handicap at Lingfield (5f) in May off 2lb higher; up and down since and when fifth of nine over C&D 17 days ago he had been backed into favouritism; too talented to discount at this level.

6/1

5th

5

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:30 Brighton

Harry Brown

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Peter Crate

Five AW wins but 1-22 on turf and that was at Lingfield (5f, good) in May; has run well in all three course starts, including when losing his lead late on over C&D in June, and although problems at the start can hold him back, he's entitled to be involved.

13/2

7th

10

(10)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Harry Brown

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Peter Crate

Six-time winner who's had issues with the stalls on three of his last four runs; solid in the market off this mark when it went wrong again at Lingfield last time and he holds place prospects if all goes smoothly.

8/1

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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3

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Dark Sun

9st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Some good efforts in defeat in 7f turf handicaps last summer but successfully returned to sprints this year, winning at Bath (5f, good) and 6f (good to firm) on this track; perhaps good to soft ground counted against her last time but needs more off her current mark back at 7f.

16/1

12th

3

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Dark Sun

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Can be slowly away but not last time when a cosy winner at Brighton (6f, good to firm); up 4lb but has competitive form off this sort of mark.

8/1

1st

3

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Dark Sun

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Generally in good form since cheekpieces went on but she's been costing herself with slow starts lately; won't mind coming back up from 5f and much will hinge on how she gets on at the stalls.

14/1

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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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

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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7th

1

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Phil McEntee

Stable stalwart with 13 wins; not the force of old and contests his first classified; can't discount but likely to find one or two too good.

7/2

6th

3

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

11st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Phil McEntee

Both wins on turf have been on ground slower than good and his last four wins have been on the AW; beat only one rival home at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago and now drops back in trip with promising amateur Henry Callan taking over in the saddle; visor back on.

16/1

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

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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