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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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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

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Enjoyed a revival for Charlie Clover between October 2025 and February this year, winning three times; not so good in four runs for current yard but he is slipping back down the weights.

16/1

4th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

State Of Madness

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Three 6f wins towards the end of last year (including on good to soft/good to firm); took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Southwell (7f, AW) last time and may be able to build on that run today; each-way possibilities.

14/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

8th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Em Four

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

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 two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game.

20/1

7th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Has won over 6f and 5f on the AW since March and he's perfectly capable on turf, though perhaps not on ground easier than good judged on latest run at Chepstow.

10/1

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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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

3rd

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Fan Mail

10st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Tim Easterby

Two AW wins to his name and his close second over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in May was up with his best turf form; back on that latter mark after two lesser efforts so can't be readily dismissed.

7/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well.

3/1

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

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

3rd

5

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

Three wins, two seconds and a third to his name from 11 starts over C&D; beaten as favourite (behind Farandaway) here a month ago but is on a workable mark now and one to consider back under Rossa Ryan.

4/1

5th

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Jesse Luc

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Won six times in the first half of 2025, three of them over C&D; close third at Kempton last time and he should go well for a stable who were in fine form in February (6-12).

4/1

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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5th

2

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Yet to score this term but running well, fourth of ten in 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

9/2

4th

2

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Dicko The Legend

11st 2lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest last summer off 1lb lower; found some trouble in running when third at Pontefract last time and has another big effort in him.

13/2

3rd

5

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest a 22-runner handicap last July (good) when back after wind surgery; creditable sixth at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); a possible.

6/1

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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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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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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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

1st

12

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Azure Zain

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Yet to win a handicap and he finished down the field on his seasonal return at Southwell in February; down in the weights but he has more to prove than many of these.

16/1

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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