16:14 Southwell

Wednesday 11 February 2026

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Off time: 16:20 | Winning time: 1m 14.74s

(5)

Azure Zain⁹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 75| BF| D

6/1

Sole career win came last June and is best forgiven his latest run when fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (10/3) in November, hampered 3f out and forced wide. A little less exposed than most of these, so needs taking seriously.

Form: 400335-

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(7)

Blue Lakota²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: K A Ryan| OR: 74| CD

11/1

Has been successful on 2 of his last 4 starts, including in 6f handicap at Newcastle (10/1) 26 days ago, always in control from the front. Big chance if he can back that up.

Form: 8617-21

(1)

Fan Mail¹¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 73| CD

11/1

Secured first handicap success at this C&D last October but wasn't in the same form when sixth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (5/1) 111 days ago, racing off the pace and proving one paced. Needs to bounce back following a break.

Form: 700516-

(4)

Em Four¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J A Osborne| OR: 73| D

9/1

Returned to winning ways at Chelmsford (6f) in January, doing well to overcome interference. Has proven inconsistent since, though.

Form: 93-1527

(3)

State Of Madness²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: Charlie Clover| OR: 73| D

5/4

Made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts at Newcastle in December. Ran another solid race when third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (4/1) 21 days ago, shaping better than the bare result from his high draw. His current mark may not be beyond him.

Form: 11214-3

(6)

Dicko The Legend¹⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Billy Garritty| T: L Bailey| OR: 72| D

12/1

Won at York in July after breathing operation and wasted no time getting back on track when fourth of 10 in C&D handicap (9/1) on final outing in September, doing well under the circumstances given the ground he made up and perhaps doing too much too soon. Has run well fresh before.

Form: 455104-

(10)

Dark Side Thunder^v⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: George Wood| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 72| CD

14/1

Won at Chelmsford in December and shaped as if back in form when fourth of 9 back there on most recent outing, racing closer to pace than ideal. One to consider.

Form: 55710-4

(8)

Vince Lombardi^t²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: D Swift| T: S Spencer| OR: 72| CD

12/1

In good form on AW, resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (16/1) 23 days ago, controlling matters from the front. Should remain competitive.

Form: 11225-1

(11)

Jesse Luc^p,t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Rob Hornby| T: M Murphy| OR: 71| CD

16/1

Won 6 times in 2025, including three at this C&D. Shaped as if retaining all ability when fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (12/1) on recent comeback, going with zest. Interesting returned to this venue .

Form: 39236-4

(12)

Pianoforte²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Dylan Hogan| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 71

18/1

Yet to fully fire for current connections after changing stables last summer, running out of steam having been keen when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (13/2) 26 days ago. Bit to prove.

Form: 50774-7

(2)

Thankuappreciate³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Zak Wheatley⁽³⁾| T: D Carroll| OR: 67| C| D

28/1

Has been gradually finding his form again, finishing a creditable fourth of 10 in 5f handicap at Southwell (7/1) on most recent outing.

Form: 26304-4

Non-Runners

(9)

Lequinto¹⁸

Weight: 9-7| Age: 9

T: A W Carroll J: William Carson

Forecasts

State Of Madness (5/4), Lequinto (5/1), Azure Zain (6/1), Em Four (9/1), Fan Mail (11/1), Blue Lakota (11/1), Dicko The Legend (12/1), Vince Lombardi (12/1), Dark Side Thunder (14/1), Jesse Luc (16/1), Pianoforte (18/1), Thankuappreciate (28/1)

JESSE LUC made an encouraging comeback at Chelmsford recently and looks most interesting now dropping back in grade, especially now returning to a track he goes well at. Blue Lakota isn't the most consistent but is sure to be on the premises if backing up his latest win at Newcastle, with the shortlist completed by Dark Side Thunder and State of Madness.