February 24 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Classified Stakes

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 760-45 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins in November 2024; hasn't scored since, but two fair C&D runs in cheekpieces last twice; should go well down in grade with a visor now tried.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 92-585 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; not the force of old and on a long losing run; needs to improve on recent form.
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4th

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to win away from Tapeta, and while June's half-length second in a Doncaster handicap (6f, good to firm) represents his nearest ever miss on turf, it's been diminishing returns from him again since.

8/1

7th

14

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time AW winner but 0-14 on turf; his last two runs on grass have offered hope that he can win a small race on fast ground though and he is one for the shortlist.

9/1

4th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won three times on AW, but 0-13 on turf; however, went close last time when beaten 0.5l at Doncaster (6f, good); each-way chance.

9/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 945-

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at 250-1 in his three races so far (6f/7f; wore a hood); down in trip with hood swapped for a visor on handicap debut.
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10th

8

(5)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Optimistic

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Improving with racing, beaten a head into second in a three-way photo finish (Alyara fourth) to a similar event over C&D three weeks ago; still has time to do better.

6/1

2nd

8

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Optimistic

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Unexposed after only four starts and recovered from slow start to take third in this grade at Southwell (5f; first-time visor; hung lef throughout) on Tuesday; moves back up in trip here; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

6

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Optimistic

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Well beaten at 250-1 in his three races so far (6f/7f; wore a hood); down in trip with hood swapped for a visor on handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 3-5543

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-7 on AW; two fair runs when in the frame in classified events over 6f here and over 5f at Wolverhampton on last two starts; each-way chance
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5th

8

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Sole win in 24 races was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); fair run last time at Wetherby but others appeal more for the win.

20/1

5th

8

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a 6f Brighton maiden in 2024; has had plenty of chances since then, and was only fifth at Pontefract last Monday (5f).

16/1

5th

8

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Isla Bella

8st 10lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); best recent run was when third at Wolverhampton in April but has been mainly disappointing this year; others stronger.

12/1

Form: 54-371 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Back to form when beating My Turn Now by a neck to win similar event at Wolverhampton last time (third has won since); has an each-way chance.
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3rd

6

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Seven-time AW winner who was a creditable third in classified event at Wolverhampton (5f) two weeks ago; this step back up in trip is no problem but he's 0-17 on turf and was tailed off at Doncaster on his penultimate run.

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

Form: 26-648 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in March 2024; hasn't been in top form in three runs this year and was behind two of today's rivals at Wolverhampton last time.
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1st

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

All five turf wins have been gained on galloping sprint courses, and he's netted a neck second (off 64) and a win in handicaps from two C&D starts; yet to pick up a classified in nine attempts, however, and not an unlucky loser in one at Southwell latest despite running short of room.

3/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Multiple 5f/6f winner; has made a promising start to life with Ben Haslam this season, set a lot to do when fourth of nine in 5.5f Wetherby handicap two weeks ago; drops back into classified company now and this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

Form: -65484 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Yet to win in 19 runs on the AW but looked unlucky when fourth in a 5f Wolverhampton handicap last week; could go well.
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3rd

5

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Standing dish here having recorded seven of his eight wins at the track, three over this trip; best of three efforts for this trainer was the first of them here (5.5f, good) last month; it's hard to rule him out here but he needs to be much better than his last two starts.

12/1

4th

7

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Won seven times here; back with Grace Harris last two starts; lasted pretty long in front over C&D but was then beaten a fair way out when ridden the same way over the bare 5f here 18 days ago (just held off reopposing stablemate Sisters In The Sky for eighth).

12/1

8th

11

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Grace Harris

Gained the last of his three C&D victories in 2024; rejoined former yard and got back on track with third of nine in 5.7f classified event here eight days ago; considered.

12/1

Form: 845-62 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has four AW wins to her credit; neck second to Lion Ring at Wolverhampton last time (third has won since); each-way chance.
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8th

5

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

My Turn Now

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Has four AW wins to her credit; neck second to Lion Ring at Wolverhampton last time (third has won since); each-way chance.

11/2

2nd

7

(9)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Turn Now

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Won a classified event over C&D last March but she's not come close to that form since and was well held on her reappearance here last month; others preferred.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Turn Now

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Four wins include two over C&D; however, she wasn't at the top of her game when last seen three months ago.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.20
Straight Forecast £27.79
Trifecta £499.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Isla Bella

The Times:

Lion Ring

POSTDATA:

My Turn Now

SPOTLIGHT:

Fortunate Star

Daily Mail:

Optimistic

D Express:

Isla Bella

The Sun:

Isla Bella

The Star:

Isla Bella

Daily Mirror:

My Turn Now

The Guardian:

Fortunate Star

Telegraph:

Lion Ring

Daily Record:

Lion Ring