January 16 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.40
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 3146-6 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (15th attempt) when scoring over C&D last month but she hasn't threatened in three subsequent runs; had some traffic issues here last time but this is a competitive race for the grade and others are more persuasive.
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6th

9

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Runner

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins came over C&D in the winter; hasn't been in the same form since returning on turf last month but 2lb lower than her last winning mark so cannot dismiss.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Magic Runner

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won twice on AW off higher marks over the winter; she has more to prove on turf but a big run wouldn't be a huge surprise.

33/1

5th

4

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Magic Runner

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won twice over 9.4f on the AW during the winter; probably okay on turf (0-4) but last two runs were heavy defeats and she's been off since March.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 133-11

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 4213311 for current yard and he had a bit in hand when scoring at Lingfield (1m) last Saturday; has a penalty but he remains well treated on old form and is 3-5 under Myla Coppins; big player again in hat-trick bid.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 13353- CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Completed a double when scoring over C&D in September and he's been placed in three of his four runs since; usually comes from off the pace, and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.
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2nd

5

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Stipulation

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Had a prolonged consistent spell until showing a dip in his form this spring/summer; well treated if getting back to his peak but others are preferred on recent evidence.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Stipulation

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won twice last season, first time over this trip on good to firm at Yarmouth; hasn't done as well this term; now back on last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 9563-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Bounced back with a creditable third in cheekpieces at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month but he wasn't in the same form on his return visit 13 days ago; has bit to prove again after that and he's now 0-7.
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10th

3

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Arths Gold

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

Capable of the odd howler but he opened his account in Southwell handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in April and similar form when third in an amateur riders' race back there three weeks later; wasn't at his best in another amateur riders' race last time but he's recovered from blips before.

10/1

6th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Richard Hannon

Finally opened his account at Southwell in April and he followed it with a solid third of eight there eight days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Richard Hannon

A few near-misses around here before finally off the mark three weeks ago off 6lb lower (boasts a much better record on Tapeta than Polytrack); holds obvious claims under the vastly experienced Simon Walker.

2/1

12/1

Form: 85388-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; went close at Kempton (1m4f) on his penultimate run for Richard Hannon but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; should be fine back at this trip but he needs to bounce back near best.
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2nd

1

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Seventy

10st 1lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Ross Burdon

Building up a solid record for this yard, including one win on AW (this February) and two at Windsor (May and June); the latest win was in tidy style over almost this far 11 days ago and, although not well-in under his penalty, he has major claims again.

2/1

1st

6

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Seventy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Building up a solid record for current stable and was beaten only narrowly by Mrembo over C&D (good to firm) last time when bidding for a Windsor double; major contender.

11/4

11/2

Form: 11223- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Frequent slow starter but he finished first past the post three times here in November/December (demoted on final occasion); held on Polytrack and Tapeta in last two starts but those were solid placed efforts and he still looks on a workable mark; dangerous back at this track.
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2nd

9

(13)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Dingwall

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time winner (8.5f-1m2f) who is often slowly away; ran well when third at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) last time in a race won by a subsequent winner; has since left Iain Jardine having been bought for £5,000; has the hood removed for his stable debut and has stamina to prove.

10/1

3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

Form: 093-21 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Went very close over C&D two weeks ago before scoring at Chelmsford (1m2f) on Sunday; has a penalty in this deeper race but that was a stylish win and he remains feasibly treated on his best form; strongly respected.
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3rd

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Seraphic

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won twice on the Flat this year and was competitive over hurdles during the opening half of last year; belatedly tries a hood this afternoon; considered with so little weight to carry.

12/1

5th

5

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:52 Leicester

Seraphic

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won at Brighton (1m2f) on almost this day last year and has scored twice (1m2f/1m3f) on AW in 2026, including at Kempton on latest start; also effective at 1m4f and well capable of another bold show.

4/1

1st

6

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Seraphic

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Can flatter to deceive, like when trading at 11-10 in-running before giving best to Enthused at Southwell two runs ago having beaten him at Chelmsford in January; ran better than finishing position suggests latest but is two poor runs from two here.

6/1

25/1

Form: 4409-7 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
All six wins have been on Tapeta but he's been well held here in his last four runs; now 6lb lower than for his last success but he needs to turn things around.
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1st

4

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Prince Ali

9st 5lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Well held at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time, but finished first and second over 1m here in his two starts prior to that; the win came on soft ground, but he is now 5lb higher so will need to find a bit extra.

8/1

9th

2

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Ali

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

First and second in his last two starts on varying ground at Chepstow (1m) under regular rider Zoe Lewis, but there has to be a doubt over the suitability of a fast 7f like this back on the AW.

9/1

2nd

7

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Prince Ali

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

First six wins came on the AW, but he gained his first success on turf in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (soft) under Zoe Lewis (who knows him well) last month; drops to this level for the first time, but fast ground is a big question mark.

11/4

Form: 3/098-

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Flat (1m4f) and hurdle winner (1m7f) but he's been out of sorts under both codes in six runs for his current yard; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival back on the Flat; equipment removed.
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10th

5

(9)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Move

10st 12lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Christopher Kellett

Flat (1m4f) and hurdle winner (1m7f), but he's been out of sorts under both codes in seven runs for his current yard; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival back up in trip; first-time blinkers.

33/1

9th

2

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Move

9st 12lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Christopher Kellett

Flat (1m4f) and hurdle winner (1m7f) but he's been out of sorts under both codes in six runs for his current yard; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival back on the Flat; equipment removed.

25/1

5

(5)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Move

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Christopher Kellett

Won a 1m4f handicap for Richard Fahey in July 2023 and was subsequently sold for 215,000gns to go jumping; won a Wincanton handicap hurdle for Paul Nicholls last December, but hasn't achieved anything of note for this yard; makes AW debut.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £86.70
Straight Forecast £87.00
Tricast £305.36
Trifecta £895.70

Selections

The Times:

Dingwall

SPOTLIGHT:

Francesi

POSTDATA:

Seraphic

RP RATINGS:

Stipulation

The Guardian:

Dingwall

Daily Mirror:

Dingwall

The Sun:

Dingwall

The Star:

Dingwall

NEWMARKET:

Seraphic

D Express:

Seraphic

Telegraph:

Francesi

Daily Mail:

Francesi

Daily Record:

Francesi