February 28 / 13.00 Lingfield (AW)

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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -13451 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D win in January and landed another course success when getting up in the final strides over 1m5f last Saturday, both under Taryn Langley; a 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won three handicaps at Lingfield (1m4f-1m5f, AW) this winter; never a threat when fourth back on turf at Windsor last month; others hold stronger claims.

14/1

4th

6

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Charlies Choice

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

All eight wins have been on AW but he's lost his way with heavy defeats at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in last two runs; still lightly raced on turf but he needs a major revival back in this sphere.

20/1

11th

2

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Three-time winner over 1m4f/1m5f here and Taryn Langley gets on well with him, but he has never attempted this far before and he must put an uncharacteristically poor effort at Newcastle 13 days ago behind him.

16/1

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 664-21 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had a bit so spare when seeing off ten rivals in a 1m4f Southwell handicap last week; has a bit of class for this level and he's likely to make another bold bid.
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3rd

5

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

Thriving since the cheekpieces went on, scoring at Southwell (1m4f) in February and bettering that form when beaten 1l by Son Of Man over C&D 24 days ago; enjoys a 2lb weights pull now so he's a likely player.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

Running well this year, winning at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in February and going down by a neck in two starts over this C&D either side; up another 1lb, but another big effort is expected.

9/2

Form: 201-12 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins in a row when edging out Wonder over C&D last month; extended his run of good form when second of ten at Wolverhampton (1m4f) four weeks ago; should figure again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Damascus Steel

10st 6lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Gihan Arnolda

Did well on AW last winter and even better form when the cheekpieces replaced a visor at Goodwood (1m4f, good) four weeks ago, leading over 1f out to score with rather more authority than the half-length winning margin suggests; used to act on good to firm; up 3lb but firmly in the picture.

5/1

1st

6

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Damascus Steel

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two 1m4f AW wins for Denis Quinn in the winter and a respectable fifth at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in April on sole starts for John Ryan; left the impression he's still in form at Thirsk 19 days ago on his first start for this yard and cheekpieces now go on.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Damascus Steel

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two 1m4f AW wins last winter for Denis Quinn and respectable fifth of 15 at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month on sole run for John Ryan; however, it's a long time since he ran well on turf and has something to prove back on grass; stable debut.

12/1

12/1

Form: 54-346 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really been threatening to take advantage of his reduced mark, finishing sixth of 11 to Wonder over 1m4f at Southwell eight days ago; others are preferred again.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Pleasant Man

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Ended a lengthy losing run when making all at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last month but found out off 3lb higher at Yarmouth since, albeit another creditable effort.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

14:39 Yarmouth

Pleasant Man

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joey Ramsden

Can lead; course winner who ended a lengthy losing run when making all at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; a 3lb rise for that success still leaves him well treated on old form.

3/1

1st

3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Pleasant Man

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Joey Ramsden

On a long losing run but he comes here in good nick, third of 11 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap four days ago; his best recent form is on the AW though.

7/1

Form: 0228-4 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner who was also runner-up twice over C&D towards the end of 2025; made good ground to briefly hit the front entering the final furlong when fourth of 13 over 1m3f at Kempton last time; gets belated first-time cheekpieces on the back of that; likely to be on the premises.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Party Island

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Bath (1m2f, firm), beating Galaxy Wonder by half a length on the latest occasion; up another 2lb, but still a big player in his current mood.

5/1

1st

5

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Party Island

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Most wins on the AW but it was his third success on the grass when coming home 2.5l to the good over C&D two weeks ago; defying the 5lb rise shouldn't be beyond him.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Party Island

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but he's in form, creditable third at Lingfield on Good Friday last time; gained last win off 5lb higher (in July 2024); shortlisted.

2/1

6th
8 (5)
Tatmeen

25/1

Form: 550-96 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Kempton (1m4f) last May but his more recent form is far less encouraging, beating only one home in his last three starts; has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular hood.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Tatmeen

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Got off the mark at Kempton (1m4f) last May but he's been regressive since and was tailed off over C&D last time; record is now 1-12 and he needs a big turnaround.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tatmeen

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Got off the mark at Kempton (1m4f) last May but his more recent form is far less encouraging, beating only one home in his last three starts; has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular hood.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:23 Lingfield (AW)

Tatmeen

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Got off the mark at Kempton (1m4f) last May but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of nine over C&D 19 days ago; hood goes back on now with work to do.

14/1

20/1

Form: 207-57

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a Windsor handicap (11.5f) last May, but he's generally struggled since, including never involved in two 1m course handicaps in recent weeks; this trip is more suitable but would need to see market support to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Kingkeer

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Won a Windsor handicap (11.5f) last May, but he's generally struggled since, including never involved in two 1m course handicaps in recent weeks; this trip is more suitable but would need to see market support to consider.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kingkeer

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Won a Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) last May, but he's generally struggled since and was never involved on stable debut over C&D last month; has something to prove and he's still 3lb higher than for his win.

20/1

1

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Kingkeer

10st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Won on turf in the spring and was creditable second of 14 here (1m3f) in first-time blinkers in June; clearly wasn't himself when struggling here last month, after a break, and has a big role to play if back on song in first-time visor.

8/1

Non-runners

One Cool Dreamer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.10
Straight Forecast £5.99
Tricast £6.93
Trifecta £9.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Wonder

SPOTLIGHT:

Charlie's Choice

POSTDATA:

Damascus Steel

D Express:

Kingkeer

The Guardian:

One Cool Dreamer

Daily Mail:

Party Island

Telegraph:

Wonder

Daily Mirror:

Wonder

The Star:

Wonder

Daily Record:

Wonder

RP RATINGS:

Charlie's Choice

The Times:

Charlie's Choice

The Sun:

Damascus Steel