13:48 Lingfield 10 Feb 2026
Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap
Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £4,972 - 5 declared to run
Standard (AW - Polytrack)
Draw Advantage: High
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 10.0° - 11.8°
Rainfall: 3.20mm
Wind: 6.9 mph S
Last Update: 09/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O
- W/O Fidelius
- W/O Fidelius And Star Chorus
- W/O Star Chorus
- Top 3 Finish
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 112.79%
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Ran to form second beaten 3/4l off 82 last time, 1lb higher here; enjoys making it; suited by 5f, acts on GS, GF and AW; can go well again.
He has won four times at 5f on the all-weather (2 PO). Beaten 3/4l by Spring Is Sprung when second of 7 at 10-3jt-fav on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f last month.
Ran to form second beaten 3/4l off 82 last time, 1lb higher here; enjoys making it; suited by 5f, acts on GS, GF and AW; can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 21 | 4 | 5 | 19.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 21 | 4 | 5 | 19.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 4 | 5 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Marco Ghiani | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| T | R M H Cowell | 21 | 4 | 5 | 19.1% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when third, beaten 1/4l off 82 last time and is 1lb higher here. Effective over 5f and proven on the all-weather. Another good run looks likely on the back of that effort.
He has won four times at 5f including 3 wins on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Atomic Force beaten 1/2l at 4-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance last month.
Ran to form when third, beaten 1/4l off 82 last time and is 1lb higher here. Effective over 5f and proven on the all-weather. Another good run looks likely on the back of that effort.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 21 | 4 | 5 | 19.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 11 | 3 | 4 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 18 | 4 | 4 | 22.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 4 | 30% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Shepherd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | M Murphy | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Was a bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap at Goodwood last time. Suited by 5f and can be an in-and-out performer, so a return to form would not be a surprise.
He has won four times at 5f including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Finished 10l behind Another Baar when fifth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (heavy) in September last year.
Was a bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap at Goodwood last time. Suited by 5f and can be an in-and-out performer, so a return to form would not be a surprise.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 37 | 4 | 17 | 10.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 14 | 2 | 7 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 20 | 4 | 7 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 5 | 20% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 1 | 7 | 5.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 7.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Billy Loughnane | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Hughes | 37 | 4 | 17 | 10.8% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Didn't quite see it out fifth beaten 2l off 78 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5/6f, may need a sound surface, best AW; bounce back needed but return to this course a plus.
Winner of six races at 5f on the all-weather (4 PO). Finished 2l behind Atomic Force when fifth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance last month.
Didn't quite see it out fifth beaten 2l off 78 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 5/6f, may need a sound surface, best AW; bounce back needed but return to this course a plus.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 30 | 6 | 2 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 21 | 6 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| C | Course | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| D | Distance | 26 | 6 | 2 | 23.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 6 | 2 | 31.6% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 16 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 30 | 6 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| T | S C Williams | 30 | 6 | 2 | 20% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Did well considering a slow start when finishing strongly to land a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark here last time. Trainer is in form, she is usually held up, and remains effective at 5f and 6f on the all-weather.
She has won three times at 5f on polytrack. A winner at 11-4 over this course and distance on her latest outing last month, beating Lequinto by a head.
Did well considering a slow start when finishing strongly to land a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark here last time. Trainer is in form, she is usually held up, and remains effective at 5f and 6f on the all-weather.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 23 | 3 | 10 | 13% | |
| Flat (AW) | 14 | 3 | 6 | 21.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 21 | 3 | 10 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 6 | 23.1% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Millie Wonnacott | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| T | Daisy Hitchins | 23 | 3 | 10 | 13% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
Star Chorus nearly backed up last month's Southwell win with a C&D success but ultimately came out third best in a tight finish. Mike Murphy's charge looks sure to launch another strong challenge, but FIDELIUS could be too strong. The Harry Angel gelding has posted a couple of creditable efforts in two 0-95 contests recently and can show his class in these calmer waters. Conversely, Toolatetonegotiate steps up in class following a narrow C&D triumph, but she should not be underestimated.
Expert View Verdict
TOOLATETONEGOTIATE has won twice over the C&D since the start of December, including last time when overcoming a far from ideal trip. She's taken jus a 2lb rise, which looks fair, and gets on well for her rider who claims a handy 5lb. Star Chorus enters the race in fine form and looks the likeliest threat, a winner two starts back who ran to his best when third over C&D latest. Fidelius boasts similar claims to the danger, being a consistent sort who likes this C&D. He's expected to be there at the business end.
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Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 5f 6y | 0:56.62 |