March 26 / 17.07 Southwell (AW)

17.07

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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 8-4186 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ended his losing run in a C&D handicap in January; only 1lb higher today but his form hasn't been at the same level in two runs since (met trouble on first occasion); others look more persuasive.
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1st

3

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Dual C&D winner who is back to the mark he was successful from at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; fair fourth over C&D 19 days ago; sports first-time cheekpieces on this 107th start and he warrants consideration.

9/2

4th

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -82222

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 12 starts but she has finished second on her last four outings, including over C&D; no obvious reason why she wouldn't give her running once again.
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1st

9

(11)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Insuspense

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Exposed 16-race maiden; ran to form when third of nine at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) on her stable debut and could strip fitter with that first run for 12 weeks behind her; each-way shout.

7/1

3rd

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Insuspense

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

A maiden after 15 runs but came second five consecutive times on AW for Oliver Cole at start of this year and was unlucky not to finish closer than fifth at Goodwood (6f, good to soft; denied clear run) on latest outing in June; changed hands for 18,000gns last month and drops in grade for stable debut; no surprise if she features.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 608-75 C

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his 2025 best and he hasn't always enjoyed much luck this winter; creditable fifth at Lingfield (6f) when last seen in January; not a solid option but has the ability to feature.
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10th

8

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Winchurch

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Notched a third victory of the season at Nottingham (5f) in July; not at his best in a pair of handicaps at Goodwood (6f) and Thirsk (5f) since though; has a bit to prove returning from a break in refitted cheekpieces.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 90159- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran out the ready winner of a 6f handicap at Lingfield (well supported at big odds) when dropped into Class 6 company last August; not so good in two subsequent runs but dropping back into this grade will help; one to consider starting out for Adam Kirby.
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10th

3

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Travel Agent

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Triple AW winner who completed a double at Lingfield (6f) in April; now 1lb lower than for the latest success but he's been up and down since and has struggled in three turf runs this season; others preferred.

8/1

Form: 51538-

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Improved for the switch to handicaps when winning a 7f event at Newcastle last September; better form when third in a Class 5 handicap over C&D in November; had wind surgery after a weak finishing effort here (7f) 88 days ago; not fully exposed and he commands respect.
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11th

11

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Ziggys Angel

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but has suffered heavy defeats back on turf the last twice; first-time cheekpieces need to make a difference.

40/1

8th

4

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Ziggys Angel

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September, but there was a heavy defeat on his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) five weeks ago.

16/1

15th

8

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Ziggys Angel

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Improved for the switch to handicaps when winning at Newcastle (7f) in September and bettered that form when third over 6f at Southwell (also AW) in November; had wind surgery before respectable comeback over latter C&D one month ago; unexposed on turf and worth a second look.

12/1

Form: 511235 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice (6f/7f) in February and he was a good second to a thriving rival over C&D in his bid for a hat-trick; beaten off a lower mark twice since and more minor money perhaps his best hope.
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6th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

20/1

Form: 46-490 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; he does need to bounce back from a couple of low-key runs in February though.
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9th

13

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan Brown

Has conditions to suit and he has run well in two of his last three starts; should give his running but likely a few of today's field will have his measure.

14/1

3rd

6

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Rarely runs at this track but has won six times over 6f on Tapeta at Newcastle/Southwell and belied 33-1 odds when close third over 7f here in July; could not get involved from off the pace at Southwell (6f) last month but a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light.

12/1

14th

10

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and gave it a good go under a front-running ride last month at Wolverhampton (7f; just behind On Key); better known for his exploits at this trip; an exposed 9yo but not without hope.

14/1

16/1

Form: /460-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran okay on his stable debut at Kempton 24 days ago and that run should have sharpened him up; can win races for his new stable but may need a bit more weight off his back.
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6th

11

(11)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

Dragon God

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Morland

1-16, the win coming at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month; not far behind a couple of these when third of nine over C&D three weeks ago and would have gone even closer with a clear run; has since left Tony Carroll but still respected if things pan out more kindly.

5/1

3rd

8

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Dragon God

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Off the mark at Yarmouth (5f) in August and didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when a good third of seven under a 5lb penalty at Brighton (6f) 17 days ago; a player off a 2lb lower mark here.

7/2

12/1

Form: 12543- D

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Returns from a five-month break on a competitive mark but still seeking a first AW success and this perhaps not the day to catch him.
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2nd

7

(3)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Pontefract

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Paul Midgley

Has added four 5f wins this year (ground ranging from good to soft) but he hasn't been on this high a mark for over two years and it seemed to tell when third of ten at Doncaster last month; likely more needed.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Rock Of England

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Made it four wins from his last eight starts when scoring at Ripon recently (5f, soft; versatile ground-wise); there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and this thriving 6yo could play another leading role.

7/2

Form: 8-7644 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He has never been prolific but lurks on a dangerous mark and his latest unlucky-in-running fourth over C&D served notice he was ready to strike; high on the list.
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7th

2

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Winning yard debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June before finishing second off the same mark next time but he hasn't figured in two starts since, the latest coming after an awkward start over this C&D; could run well if things drop favourably.

7/1

9th

6

(10)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Convincing winner at Windsor (6f) on first run for this yard but he couldn't follow up off the same mark next time and never showed back at Windsor last month; had three AW wins earlier in his career but mostly underpowered over the winter and has a double-figure draw today.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:11 Windsor

Beelzebub

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Exploited reduced mark on yard debut over C&D but was beaten at odds-on when escaping a penalty at Ffos Las; that was a missed opportunity as he's now 6lb higher.

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.30
Straight Forecast £27.02
Tricast £125.59
Trifecta £226.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Insuspense

SPOTLIGHT:

Travel Agent

POSTDATA:

Ramon Di Loria

Telegraph:

Rock Of England

The Times:

Good Earth

LAMBOURN:

Insuspense

D Express:

Insuspense

The Star:

Insuspense

Daily Record:

Insuspense

Daily Mail:

Travel Agent

Daily Mirror:

Travel Agent

The Guardian:

Ramon Di Loria

The Sun:

Ramon Di Loria