February 11 / 16.14 Southwell (AW)

16.14

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £42.00
  • Place: £6.10

Form: 6304-4 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Overall record of 3-42 and his last win was 14 months ago; went close off 4b higher here (5f) in September but he's been up and down since and has faded at this track in last two runs; others preferred.
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5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1214-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 112143 for his current yard and that latest third was a close call from a tough draw at Kempton (6f) three weeks ago; on same mark here and he's strongly respected back on Tapeta.
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8th

7

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

1-18 on other AW tracks (unraced here) but there's plenty on turf and AW to suggest that he has each-way claims.

6/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual 6f course winner for Charlie Clover in October; 0-6 for current stable since April but posted sound effort when second of five over C&D (good to firm) in June and is another 1lb lower today.

15/2

2nd

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Not had a lot of luck with one thing and another lately and won't mind going back up to an easy 7f as he bids to take his course record to 3-3; higher in the weights than when twice winning easily here for Tom Clover last backend but he's respected.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 3-1527 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2025 and added to his tally when defying this mark at Chelmsford (6f) early last month; finished down the field at Wolverhampton 12 days ago but that was from a wide draw and he's capable of bouncing back.
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5th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Em Four

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Prominent racer; arrives on the back of a Brighton win (5.3f, good to firm) last week, form boosted by the runner-up's win on Friday; took this race 12 months ago off a 7lb lower mark; lots to like but the suitability of ground slower than good is still to be proven.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Back on his last successful mark (AW) and wins at Epsom and Chepstow (both on good ground) last summer suggest today's course should be fine; won't mind the return to 5f, either, having been pestered in front last time, and is one to consider.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Em Four

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two turf wins last summer and three AW wins this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in April; ran well when third of five at Salisbury next time but three lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 00516- CD

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has patchy profile and was well held at Chelmsford when last seen in October, but he produced a strong finish when scoring over C&D on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and needs a close look on his reappearance.
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9th

9

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made it 0-11 for the year when down the field here (7f) a fortnight ago; however, he was in pretty good heart previously and his last win came over C&D last October; not written off.

11/1

12th

10

(10)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Two 6f wins on Tapeta in 2025 and he's had just three goes at this trip, all on turf; he didn't do badly when fourth on Carlisle's stiff track last time out so perhaps he's worth another shot at 7f, albeit his AW mark is 5lb higher than on turf.

14/1

4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

5th
10 (11)
Jesse Luc

11/2

Form: 9236-4 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All six of his wins have been on the AW, including three over C&D; never involved on Chelmsford reappearance two weeks ago but he had some traffic issues and was beaten less than 3l; should benefit from that run and he could be in the mix.
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6th

10

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Hold-up sprinter who boasts a good record over C&D; things haven't panned out his way in a couple of runs since wind surgery but he's well treated now and quite capable if things fall right.

10/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mike Murphy

Beaten on his last 12 starts and only sixth at Wolverhampton last month, but he was returning from a break and was slowly away; could be sharper for that latest outing and he ran well in third over C&D in April; this three-time C&D winner is capable of having a big say.

9/2

6th

5

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

All six wins have been at 6f on AW; consistent sort who ran his usual game race when third of eight at Southwell (6f) in April; has had wind surgery since and must be of interest if it sparks any improvement.

13/2

11/2

Form: 617-21 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved his AW record to 5-13 when making all at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month; didn't have much in hand over the runner-up but he found more progress with that game win and is only 2lb higher here; key player.
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8th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Blue Lakota

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Blue Lakota

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.

3/1

Form: 55104- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return from wind surgery when beating 21 rivals at York in July; down the field at Ripon next time but he bounced back with a creditable fourth over C&D in September; had a break since then but he should get a good tow into this race and could be dangerous on his return.
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8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Liam Bailey

Frequent slow-starter who's run well a few times over C&D without winning and is on a handy mark; fared best of the near-side group at York before a solid effort from a wide stall at Wolverhampton; goes on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

Form: 5710-4 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Recorded his eighth AW win when justifying favouritism at Chelmsford (6f) in December; no impact in two subsequent runs but he lost a shoe at Chelmsford (7f) last time and this drop back in trip is a positive; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

25/1

Form: 0774-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
On reduced mark but sole win was in a Bath novice last June and he has form figures of 507747 in handicaps; overall record is now 1-13 and this is highly competitive; down the list.
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9th

3

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Julie Camacho

Got up late to win Bath novice (5f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in June; 0-9 for this yard (majority 6f, turf/AW) and first-time cheekpieces (removed) didn't spark an improved effort last time; career-low mark and second go at this trip (first is easily excused) the straws to clutch at.

16/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Julie Camacho

Should be well handicapped now but he hasn't built on a good fourth at Newcastle in December in three subsequent runs; connections reach for cheekpieces tonight.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Dips into a 0-70 for the first time but hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to be cashing in on his reduced mark.

14/1

8/1

Form: 1225-1 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.
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7th

12

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Vince Lombardi

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

First three wins were on turf but last three have come on Tapeta; only 1lb higher than for his Wolverhampton win in January but that was a Class 5 and he finished out the back in his final run during the winter; now goes back up in grade and he has work to do after 189 days off.

25/1

10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.

10/1

12/1

Form: 00335- D BF

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Easy win in 6f novice at Wolverhampton last June but he's not matched that form since; finished placed in two turf events in the autumn, but he didn't fire when favourite at Chelmsford in his final run last year; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-7 in handicaps and others are more convincing.
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3rd

1

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Azure Zain

10st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Doubled his tally at Ascot (6f) in May but has twice failed to back it up, only sixth of nine in 6f Ayr handicap last month; has a bit to prove now.

9/1

6th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Azure Zain

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ran well over C&D last September; beat 17 rivals when landing a Class 4 handicap at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May but he was unable to build on it at Pontefract last month; perhaps vulnerable once more.

13/2

6th

5

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Azure Zain

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in big field at Ascot (6f, good to firm) on return from break, opening his turf account; rested a further six weeks since, keeping him fresh; one of two last-time winners for his yard in this field; shortlisted.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £133.60
Straight Forecast £65.93
Tricast £377.30
Trifecta £570.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

State Of Madness

RP RATINGS:

Azure Zain

TOPSPEED:

Em Four

D Express:

Fan Mail

Daily Record:

Blue Lakota

Telegraph:

Jesse Luc

The Times:

Azure Zain

The Guardian:

Azure Zain

Daily Mirror:

Em Four

The Sun:

Em Four

POSTDATA:

State Of Madness

NEWMARKET:

State Of Madness

Daily Mail:

State Of Madness

The Star:

State Of Madness