14:42 Lingfield 25 Feb 2026
Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap
Class 6 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,140 - 10 declared to run
Standard (AW - Polytrack)
Draw Advantage: High
Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: 7.9° - 15.2°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 4.5 mph S
Last Update: 24/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Desdemona
- W/O Second Collection
- W/O Desdemona And Second Collection
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 117.55%
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Never competitive on stable debut following a wind op when beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; this is his second run after a wind op. Effective at 5/6f and most consistent in Ireland, he needs to leave that effort behind.
A winner at 6f on polytrack. Beaten 7l behind El Bufalo at 25-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f last month.
Never competitive on stable debut following a wind op when beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; this is his second run after a wind op. Effective at 5/6f and most consistent in Ireland, he needs to leave that effort behind.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 1 | 4 | 6.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S D Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | F Brennan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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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
Below form up in class when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap here last time; trainer in form. Effective at 5/6f; unreliable these days.
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 6l behind Thecoffeepoddotco at 16-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Below form up in class when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap here last time; trainer in form. Effective at 5/6f; unreliable these days.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 61 | 6 | 17 | 9.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 39 | 4 | 10 | 10.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alistair Rawlinson | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| T | M J Attwater | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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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
Scored by a head off this mark here three starts back; effective at 5/6f and may not stay beyond. C&D winner three starts back but struggling since.
A winner at 5f on polytrack. Beaten 14l behind Thecoffeepoddotco at 66-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Scored by a head off this mark here three starts back; effective at 5/6f and may not stay beyond. C&D winner three starts back but struggling since.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5.9% | |
| Flat (AW) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gina Mangan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J & S Best | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
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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
Scored by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell in January; ran to form when just flattening out late, finishing fifth beaten 3l off 60 last time and 1lb lower here. Suited by 5f and remains on a workable mark.
Has won 14 races from 5f to 6f including 11 wins on the all-weather (1 FB, 1 PO). Finished 2 3/4l behind Brazilian Belle when fifth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f earlier this month.
Scored by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell in January; ran to form when just flattening out late, finishing fifth beaten 3l off 60 last time and 1lb lower here. Suited by 5f and remains on a workable mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 99 | 15 | 23 | 15.2% | |
| Flat (AW) | 70 | 12 | 19 | 17.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 86 | 14 | 22 | 16.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 68 | 12 | 18 | 17.7% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 48 | 7 | 7 | 14.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 57 | 11 | 18 | 19.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 24 | 3 | 7 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ethan Tindall | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| T | P Morris | 84 | 13 | 20 | 15.5% |
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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 beaten 2l off a 2lb higher mark here last time; effective at 5/6f and seems best on AW. In decent form and the handicapper is relenting.
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f including 4 wins on the all-weather (3 PO). Finished 1 3/4l behind Manhattan Chute when fourth of 8 at 10-3 on his latest outing over this course and distance last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Ran to form when beaten 2l off a 2lb higher mark here last time; effective at 5/6f and seems best on AW. In decent form and the handicapper is relenting.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 47 | 6 | 12 | 12.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 33 | 4 | 9 | 12.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 31 | 4 | 9 | 12.9% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (V only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 37 | 5 | 11 | 13.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 19 | 2 | 5 | 10.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Cox | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J & S Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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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
Keen and poorly placed in a race dominated from the front when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; usually held up. Effective at 5/6f; back below his last winning mark but in moderate form.
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather (1 FB, 6 PO). Beaten 5l behind Beauzon at 22-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f earlier this month.
Keen and poorly placed in a race dominated from the front when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; usually held up. Effective at 5/6f; back below his last winning mark but in moderate form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 64 | 9 | 13 | 14.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 43 | 9 | 9 | 20.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 16 | 5 | 4 | 31.3% |
| D | Distance | 18 | 3 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 36 | 7 | 8 | 19.4% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 19 | 6 | 5 | 31.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 38 | 4 | 8 | 10.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 38 | 6 | 8 | 15.8% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 34 | 6 | 7 | 17.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Carson | 23 | 2 | 5 | 8.7% |
| T | A Carson | 25 | 3 | 5 | 12% |
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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 just unable to wear down the all-the-way winner, beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; trainer in form. Effective at 5-6f; back in form and her latest effort has been boosted.
A winner at 5f. Beaten 2 1/2l by Beauzon when second of 12 at 22-1 on her latest outing here over 6f earlier this month.
Ran to form when just unable to wear down the all-the-way winner, beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; trainer in form. Effective at 5-6f; back in form and her latest effort has been boosted.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | L Morris | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | M J Attwater | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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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
Improved on recent form when winning a classified race at Southwell by 1 1/4l last time; effective at 5/6f and best on AW. In form but a touch more is required back in a handicap.
Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather (1 PO). A winner at 7-1 at Southwell over 6f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Beneficiary by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Chelmsford City this season.
Improved on recent form when winning a classified race at Southwell by 1 1/4l last time; effective at 5/6f and best on AW. In form but a touch more is required back in a handicap.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 23 | 2 | 5 | 8.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 17 | 2 | 5 | 11.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Kavanagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Crawley | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
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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
Overcame trouble and ran to form when landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; top course trainer. Suited by 5f; in form and still on a competitive mark.
Has won 11 races from 5f to 6f including 5 wins on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Wolverhampton over 5f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Forever Noah by 1l. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success.
Overcame trouble and ran to form when landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; top course trainer. Suited by 5f; in form and still on a competitive mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 94 | 10 | 24 | 10.6% | |
| Flat (AW) | 55 | 5 | 14 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 49 | 6 | 11 | 12.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 48 | 5 | 13 | 10.4% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 37 | 2 | 12 | 5.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 40 | 4 | 13 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 38 | 3 | 7 | 7.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Myla Coppins | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A W Carroll | 94 | 10 | 24 | 10.6% |
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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
Every chance and ran to form when fourth, beaten 5l in a handicap here latest; suited by 5f. Needs to dominate.
Has won ten races at 5f including 8 wins on the all-weather (6 PO). Finished 5l behind An Laochmor when fourth of 6 at 17-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Every chance and ran to form when fourth, beaten 5l in a handicap here latest; suited by 5f. Needs to dominate.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 89 | 10 | 22 | 11.2% | |
| Flat (AW) | 44 | 8 | 11 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 18 | 3 | 5 | 16.7% |
| C | Course | 19 | 3 | 6 | 15.8% |
| D | Distance | 85 | 10 | 21 | 11.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 43 | 7 | 11 | 16.3% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 31 | 6 | 8 | 19.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 34 | 2 | 8 | 5.9% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 36 | 2 | 8 | 5.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 35 | 7 | 10 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 42 | 8 | 10 | 19.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Dace | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5.3% |
| T | L A Dace | 39 | 2 | 9 | 5.1% |
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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
SECOND COLLECTION built on a string of consistent efforts to score at Wolverhampton last week and a 4lb penalty doesn't appear likely to stop the 10-year-old from backing that performance up. Desdemona has been knocking on the door at this venue recently and has to enter the reckoning once again. Others for the shortlist include The Defiant and Street Life.
Expert View Verdict
DESDEMONA has placed off similar marks at this venue on her last couple of outings and she looks set to gain a first victory since her 2yo days here. The form of her recent runner up effort has been boosted by the winner and she should appreciate this slight drop back in trip. Her biggest threats may be a couple of veterans who have sparked into life recently in Street Life and Second Collection. Both remain very well treated on their best form and the latter snapped a long losing run last time.
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Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 5f 6y | 0:56.37 |