Lingfield Race 2 - Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Handicap
VALLEY OFTHE KINGS (3) Was well beaten when 6th last run at Kempton. Likely to bounce back and matched against lesser competition. Looking sharp on the track since coming back from a break. Fights on bravely so consider. MC LOVEN (6) Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 3rd last start at this track and has been racing in stronger company. Likely to be well placed early. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. SOCIETY MAN (1) Didn't threaten when 6th last run around here. Has the ability to turn things around and taking on a lower class of opponents. Will be trying to topple them late. Gets a chance to win. TIGER CRUSADE (2) Back from a break of 27 weeks. Bold effort when winning last run at Brighton and dropping in grade. Winnable race.

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 2 len behind Christian David carrying 60kg at $7.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Kempton Park All Weather October 8 over 1400m defeating One More carrying 58kg at $23. Not far away last time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/12/2025 | 56 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 60kg | 1:23.18 | 5-3-6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/14 | 08/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jack Callan | 58kg | 1:25.48 | 6-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 24/25 | 20/09/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $117,970.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 61.5kg | 1:12.27 | 11-17-24 | 22 |
| 22.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:21.33 | 6-5-8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 20/20 | 30/07/2025 | 186 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 1:25.06 | 10-20-20 | 19 |
| 118.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Newcastle | 1422m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:27.14 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2025 | 220 | HCP 4U | $50,180.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 56.5kg | 1:27.19 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/05/2024 | 23 | CL3 4U | $29,460.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Heavy | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57kg | 1:29.08 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2024 | 21 | CL3 4 | $24,550.00 | Strasbourg | 1400m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 60kg | 1:29.98 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2024 | 201 | CL3 4U | $24,830.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1350m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 56kg | 1:25.95 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/09/2023 | 41 | LR OPEN 3 | $92,440.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57kg | 1:27.18 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by neck Brighton June 9 over 1410m defeating Tea Sea with 61kg at $8.50. Previously first up; third of 7 at this track December 4 2024 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Havanagreattime carrying 56kg at $8.50.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Brighton | 1399m | Good | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:21.99 | 3-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/13 | 21/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:24.66 | 11-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:25.18 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:11.00 | 11-11-10 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/03/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 10-10-9 | 13 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:25.61 | 7-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $47,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Luke Morris | 54.5kg | 1:13.98 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:26.47 | 7-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/01/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $18,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:13.26 | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Luke Morris | 55kg | 1:11.46 | 10-10-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2024 | 76 | HCP 3U | $28,040.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 56kg | 1:23.89 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on December 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Buccabay carrying 61kg at $8.50. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Chelmsford November 6 over 1200m defeating Tyger Bay with 61kg at $5.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/12/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | George Wood | 61kg | 1:11.53 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $21,770.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:11.45 | 3-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 62.5kg | 1:14.04 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | 10 | NOV 3U | $13,280.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:00.06 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 4U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Morgan Cole | 60.5kg | 1:39.59 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/12 | 11/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $21,220.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Soft | Kyle Strydom | 62.5kg | 1:23.76 | 5-12-6 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 61.5kg | 1:22.77 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Kyle Strydom | 63kg | 1:22.04 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Kyle Strydom | 61kg | 1:11.75 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good Firm | Kyle Strydom | 62kg | 1:13.13 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at Southwell All Weather on November 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Dyrholaey carrying 62kg at $4.50. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Southwell All Weather on November 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Sturlasson with 54kg at $34.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | SELL 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 62kg | 1:13.96 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 54kg | 0:57.69 | 2-3-7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | William Pyle | 57kg | 1:11.44 | 3-6-12 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 58kg | 1:11.32 | 2-1-9 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 55kg | 1:09.31 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/17 | 16/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 51.5kg | 1:10.77 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/08/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Soft | Alistair Rawlinson | 64kg | 1:21.60 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/13 | 31/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 62kg | 1:12.66 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Soft | Alistair Rawlinson | 65kg | 1:24.08 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:13.71 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 07/06/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Soft | Luke Morris | 52.5kg | 1:13.01 | 5-7-11 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at Chelmsford on November 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Valley Ofthe Kings with 60.5kg at $17. Second-up won by 1.3 len at this track December 8 over 1200m defeating Sergeant Pep carrying 60kg at $17.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/12/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $18,880.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 60kg | 1:10.75 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2025 | 180 | HCP 3U | $21,770.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:11.45 | 7-5-8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/05/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:11.41 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/04/2025 | 54 | HCP 4U | $18,170.00 | Nottingham | 1012m | Good | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 0:57.98 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1000m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 0:59.10 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2025 | 3 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63kg | 1:01.17 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:00.20 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/01/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:13.87 | 1-1-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/12/2024 | 217 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1000m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 0:57.84 | 3-2-6 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/13 | 10/05/2024 | 30 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Luke Morris | 58.5kg | 1:10.74 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2024 | 78 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59.5kg | 1:24.14 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 9 at this track on December 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Toolatetonegotiate carrying 60kg at $3. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Diomed Spirit with 60.5kg at $2.30.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 60kg | 0:57.52 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 0:58.11 | 2-1-8 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $18,800.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 56kg | 0:57.25 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/10/2025 | 25 | HCP APP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Ashley Lewis | 59.5kg | 1:11.66 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1005m | Heavy | Joe Fanning | 56.5kg | 1:04.57 | 1-2-7 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 62.5kg | 0:58.19 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/08/2025 | 71 | HCP APP 3U | $18,510.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 60kg | 0:57.45 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/05/2025 | 110 | HCP 4U | $36,900.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 57kg | 0:57.59 | 2-3-12 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 0:58.33 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 59.5kg | 1:11.04 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/12/2024 | 99 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 62kg | 0:58.33 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |