January 16 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

Standard

Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Classified Stakes (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Classified Stakes (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4439-6

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-11 but was placed in a Newcastle handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in November and he took a strong hold when a respectable sixth over 1m6f here on Monday; should appreciate this drop back in trip and he has possibilities.
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2nd

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Havachoc

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Completed a hat-trick of wins in January/February, the third off 2lb lower over C&D; has continued in good form and is 2lb better off having been beaten 0.5l by Rubellite at Wolverhampton last time; interesting.

4/1

2nd

1

(7)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havachoc

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Won three times on the AW earlier in the year, including in a classified event here over 1m4f; third over this C&D in March and posted another solid effort when filling that same position at Beverley (1m4f, good to soft) 23 days ago; claims back on the AW.

11/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 73506- BF

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well when third at Doncaster (1m2f) in June but he's not gone on from that and was a disappointing favourite over C&D in October; overall record is now 0-26 and he's not the percentage call on his return; cheekpieces removed.
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9th

10

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Warrior Lion

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

29-race maiden who has struggled back over hurdles in his last two runs; finished second in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in January but was beaten 6l and that took his AW record to 0-12; down the list.

7/1

8th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

10st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up in basement-grade AW race in January but pulled up over C&D (good to soft) when back over hurdles last month and now 0-28 overall; stable has much more obvious chance with Captain Cool.

25/1

8

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

11st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up on AW last month and now has first hurdle start for current yard; however, that recent Flat form is very modest, he's achieved little in this code, and he's yet to win after 27 attempts (seven over hurdles).

15/2

OUR TIP

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6354-1

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt with a rallying win in classified event at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta; 9-4) ten days ago; concedes weight all round this time but he's still unexposed at middle distances and is open to more progress; key player.
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12th

7

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Highfield Comrade

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 41333 since switched to AW, the win in a Southwell classified over 1m3f in January; respectable third on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in August, however, and he won't lack for fitness back on grass.

7/2

3rd

6

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Highfield Comrade

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 4133 since switched to AW, the highlight an account-opening success over C&D (classified event); may have more to offer back in this scenario and remains of interest at a modest level.

11/2

3rd

5

(12)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Highfield Comrade

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Looked a hard ride but eventually wore down Hijo De La Luna in a 1m3f classified race at Southwell last month, coming home 2l to the good; beaten at short odds at Wolverhampton ten days later (1m4f) but still ran okay (easy winner has since followed up); now has cheekpieces fitted for the first time.

11/4

15/2

Form: 75156-

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ended a 41-race losing run in a classified event at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in August but he struggled in his final two runs during the summer; has something to prove again after a break and others are more convincing.
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5th

9

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Arranmore

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

9/2

2nd

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Arranmore

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Kept on well to score over C&D (16-1; from 3lb lower) five weeks ago; that came as a bit of a surprise, only his second win since August 2021, but the form was given a boost with the third (Moon Over The Sea) winning at Bath on Monday; needs considering.

9/2

1st

9

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Arranmore

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Bagged a classified contest last August, ending a long losing spell, and has proved consistent at the same level this year; however, this 9yo hasn't won a handicap since 2021.

10/1

Form: 908-28 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
8yo who turned things around with a creditable second in a classified event a Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta; 66-1) ten days ago; that was his best effort for some time and his last four Flat wins have come at this track but he was quickly back in the doldrums at Kempton on Wednesday.
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4th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Won on his second stable start (and second run since wind surgery) in 14-runner handicap at Catterick (1m4f) last month, getting up late having lost a lot of ground when hampered around half a mile out; big player here.

3/1

14

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 10lb

T: Joey Ramsden

1st

12

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Lawmans Blis

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Joey Ramsden

Five-time Flat winner who landed a novice hurdle last March; it's been slim pickings in the main since and he was soundly beaten on his recent stable debut at Southwell; however, he was sent off the 4-1 joint-favourite and it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

8/1

Form: 77689- C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three of his five wins have come over C&D, including a division of this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not shone yet this winter and he arrives with a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

20/1

11

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Black Smoke

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well to score off this mark at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in July and also has a soft-ground success on his record but both runs last month were below par and conditions are probably not ideal for him today.

16/1

Form: 1630-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner but she's 0-15 on AW and was tailed off in a classified event at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) ten days ago; others preferred.
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9th

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Landed her second win on turf when picking up 1m2f course classified in August; similar trip and grade when winning at Wolverhampton (AW) in March but two lesser efforts followed; drops back in distance.

9/1

6th

7

(6)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Celebrating Ethel

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on well to win a 9.4f 0-50 classified race at Wolverhampton in March (for Rossa Ryan); not so good when seventh behind Haveagobeau at Lingfield (1m2f) six weeks ago; others are stronger for win purposes.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Celebrating Ethel

9st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tony Carroll

Inconsistent mare who responded well to second-time cheekpieces when winning for Rossa Ryan (rides stablemate Myna) on Tapeta early last week (has a penalty for that); yet to finish anywhere near after seven runs on Polytrack.

6/1

25/1

Form: 6530-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo but she's not finished closer than 9l to a winner and was out the back on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; now steps up to 1m4f and she needs a transformation on this switch to Tapeta.
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3rd

2

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Belle Of Kt

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Lightly raced 5yo who made the breakthrough when defying a wide draw in classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f) two weeks ago; that was a brave win over a clear second and she's open to more progress back on Polytrack; key player.

4/1

1st

1

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Belle Of Kt

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

0-8 but running well lately and was only a short head behind Starfighter when third of eight in a similar contest over C&D last month; shouldn't have an issue with dropping back in trip and shortlisted.

11/4

3rd

7

(7)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Belle Of Kt

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

0-7 but has been placed here on her last two outings (1m4f/1m6f), losing out only by a head on latter occasion; has to take recent 2lb rise on the chin but might have more to offer over this longer trip.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £16.50
Trifecta £67.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Highfield Comrade

RP RATINGS:

Warrior Lion

POSTDATA:

Havachoc

Daily Mirror:

Lawmans Blis

Telegraph:

Celebrating Ethel

D Express:

Highfield Comrade

The Star:

Highfield Comrade

Daily Record:

Highfield Comrade

The Times:

Havachoc

The Guardian:

Warrior Lion

Daily Mail:

Warrior Lion

The Sun:

Lawmans Blis