Lingfield Race 8 - Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap (Div 2)
SHALFA (1) recorded a fifth career success three months ago winning by 1L tackling this handicap grade over 2000m at Brighton. Maintaining a progressive profile throughout 2025 rates a leading chance. JUDGE FRANK (7) ran with credit last week finishing 2.25L fifth in a 1600m handicap at this track. Providing second attempt at this journey. Makes appeal. BOWNDER (2) could bounce back following a below par seventh contesting a higher level 1800m handicap at Newmarket five weeks ago. Warrants a market check. TOMMY'S PROMISE (8) brings placed form tackling track and trip. Racing second up after a small break. May improve to fill fourth spot.

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Brighton September 1 over 2010m defeating Racing Demon with 60kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Windsor July 21 over 2000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ghost Story carrying 60.5kg at $34. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/09/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 1999m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 60kg | 2:04.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2025 | 25 | HCP APP 3U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Rose Dawes | 60.5kg | 2:05.59 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 21/07/2025 | 310 | HCP 4U | $13,280.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Soft | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:12.40 | 1-1-2 | 16 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 65kg | 2:03.09 | 1-2-10 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2024 | 32 | APP HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Good | Ross Birkett | 69.5kg | 2:01.82 | 1-2-7 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/07/2024 | 49 | APP HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 65.5kg | 2:07.67 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2024 | 22 | HCP 4U | $16,240.00 | Brighton | 1999m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60.5kg | 2:02.89 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/05/2024 | 34 | WFA HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 68.5kg | 3:45.05 | 5-3-5 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/04/2024 | 17 | HCP F 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 64kg | 2:09.20 | 1-4-7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/03/2024 | 46 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 2:07.99 | 4-1-7 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/02/2024 | 32 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:07.60 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Olivia Tubb
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 14 at Newmarket (Rowley) on October 31 over 1800m, 12 len behind Phone Tag with 60kg at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 13 at Bath on September 30 over 2000m, 8 len behind Annexation carrying 59kg at $8. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 31/10/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | Hector Crouch | 60kg | 1:54.40 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/13 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good Firm | Ashley Lewis | 59kg | 2:07.93 | 12-3-6 | 14 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 18/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Joe Leavy | 61.5kg | 2:20.66 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Heavy | Joe Leavy | 61.5kg | 2:18.63 | 8-7-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 3U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Olivia Tubb | 59kg | 2:05.59 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 1:44.65 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Olivia Tubb | 61kg | 1:39.19 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/4 | 23/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 59.5kg | 2:08.80 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/13 | 13/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Jack Callan | 56kg | 2:07.22 | - | 14 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/05/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 3 | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 1:44.41 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 16/05/2025 | 37 | HCP 3 | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 2:05.88 | 6-1-5 | 16 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Ten Club with 62.5kg at $7. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on October 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Marquis Pompeo carrying 57kg at $21. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 04/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 62.5kg | 1:24.37 | 13-13-13 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/10/2025 | 51 | HCP APP 3U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 57kg | 1:36.43 | 11-12-11 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | HCP APP 3U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 64kg | 1:38.42 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good | Taryn Langley | 60kg | 1:54.55 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:43.50 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $25,830.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 1:37.85 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,020.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:23.73 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
| 9/13 | 21/05/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | 1:38.11 | 8-11-9 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 14/16 | 18/04/2025 | 179 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 59kg | 1:36.85 | 14-15-14 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/10/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | 1:40.63 | 8-5-8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Heavy | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:28.21 | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 7th of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on November 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Clouds Hill carrying 59.5kg at $10. At only start last preparation struggled in the run home; 9th of 13 at Wolverhampton on May 27 over 1700m, 14 len behind Nahraan carrying 58.5kg at $11. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/11/2025 | 175 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 59.5kg | 1:41.65 | 1-4-7 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/13 | 27/05/2025 | 270 | OPEN NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 58.5kg | 1:47.59 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2024 | 13 | MDN C 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:29.87 | 2-3-8 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/08/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 1:26.43 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jack Dace
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Chelmsford July 1 over 2700m, 10 len behind Deep Water Bay with 56kg at $12. On debut fourth of 9 at this track March 5 over 1600m, 13 len behind Big Sip with 64.5kg at $81. Should run well.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $18,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2715m | NS | Jack Dace | 56kg | 2:51.21 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,020.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 57kg | 2:33.31 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 21/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NS | Jack Dace | 59kg | 2:34.00 | 12-11-1 | 14 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 53kg | 1:36.69 | 4-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/14 | 07/04/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Dace | 61kg | 1:40.10 | 10-13-9 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $251.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/03/2025 | 23 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 61kg | 1:25.54 | 12-10-11 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 64.5kg | 1:40.90 | 9-8-4 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run failed to make an impression; 11th of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather on November 3 over 2400m, 13 len behind Maywedance carrying 61.5kg at $17. Before that 6th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 15 over 2400m, 7 len behind Buxted Too carrying 63.5kg at $19. Unlikely to trouble this field.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 03/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 61.5kg | 2:34.74 | 1-1-11 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 63.5kg | 2:33.02 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 63kg | 2:00.30 | 2-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 03/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58.5kg | 2:06.24 | 3-4-7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/08/2025 | 340 | HCP APP 3U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Fred Daly | 62.5kg | 2:05.59 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 31.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2024 | 85 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 59kg | 1:49.33 | 1-3-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 16/06/2024 | 24 | FLAT HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 2:09.62 | 3-4-9 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/05/2024 | 54 | HCP 4U | $17,510.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 62kg | 2:05.41 | 6-7-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/03/2024 | 43 | HCP 4U | $24,680.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 58.5kg | 2:01.50 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:47.93 | 4-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/01/2024 | 22 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Aidan Keeley | 59kg | 1:50.59 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ten Club with 59kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Arthur Rose carrying 61kg at $7. Hard to beat on his best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 1:37.95 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/13 | 04/11/2025 | 80 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | William Carson | 59kg | 1:24.37 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | William Carson | 61kg | 1:38.80 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Good | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 1:46.72 | 1-3-8 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 21/07/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $13,280.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Soft | George Downing | 62kg | 1:46.90 | 2-10-12 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 14/06/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | George Downing | 61kg | 1:39.69 | 6-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/05/2025 | 215 | HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 55.5kg | 2:05.64 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
| 12/14 | 01/10/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Bath | 1609m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:44.11 | 4-5-12 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/09/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $13,280.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 1:43.13 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2024 | 8 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good | Joshua Bryan | 60.5kg | 1:21.28 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/08/2024 | 64 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 1:22.50 | 4-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 13 at Wolverhampton on November 25 over 1700m, 6 len behind Dingwall with 62kg at $13. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Perth April 25 over 3250m. Among the better chances in this line up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 25/11/2025 | 85 | APP HCP 4U | $10,650.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Lewis Kent | 62kg | 1:50.91 | 4-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 1606m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 58.5kg | 1:38.17 | 7-5-8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 8/12 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | OPEN 3U | $12,180.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Firm | Stevie Donohoe | 61kg | 1:34.85 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Louis Burke | 60.5kg | 1:28.31 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 13/14 | 22/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Soft | Christian Howarth | 60kg | 1:24.87 | 8-8-13 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $13,280.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 58.5kg | 1:38.02 | 6-6-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/06/2025 | 8 | OPEN 3U | $13,380.00 | Yarmouth | 2032m | Good | Stevie Donohoe | 61kg | 2:07.90 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/06/2025 | 55 | HCP APP 4U | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Paul Hainey | 66.5kg | 2:07.62 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |
| 0/9 | 25/04/2025 | 49 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 4:01.67 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 0/9 | 07/03/2025 | 476 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Danny McMenamin | 68kg | 4:13.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/11/2023 | 36 | NOV 2 | $11,980.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:27.86 | - | 5 |
| 25.3L | $151.00 |