January 19 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

Standard

Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Classified Stakes

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5745-3

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-24 on AW but respectable efforts in last three starts, including when third behind an emphatic winner in classified event at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last Saturday; should get a decent tow into this race; each-way claims.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Al Baahy

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Turf winner back in May 2023 who found classified company his thing when going back-to-back on AW (9.5f/1m2f) in January; forced out of that grade subsequently and has found handicaps a stretch on last three starts.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5170-5

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-29 but his win was at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in September; finished down the field in last three starts but he's been forced wide in last two runs and has possibilities if things go more to plan this time.
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8th

1

(5)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Shabab

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Currently 1-33 and the fact he's been beaten at 7-2 or shorter ten times tells its own story; will again be popular under Rossa Ryan after a solid second to Arlecchino's Rex in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago though.

5/2

6/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 98-221

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Nothing like the force of old but in excellent form in classified events for new yard at Southwell and Newcastle, coming home strongly to beat an in-form rival at the former track (1m) on Saturday; solid claims.
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7

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Enjoyed a successful winter on Tapeta at a lowly level and is back on a workable mark; again didn't look to quite see out 9.5f here three weeks ago; may well be dropped in from a wide stall.

12/1

6th

1

(2)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Enjoyed a successful winter on Tapeta at a lowly level and is back on a workable mark after a couple of runs on turf; inclined to pull hard and hasn't seen it out in a handful of tries over this sort of trip though.

12/1

8th

9

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Relevant Range

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Ivan Furtado

Already a dual 1m AW winner in 2026 but he saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 1m2f handicap here four weeks ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: 0000-8 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
C&D winner two years ago but he's beaten a total of two rivals in six starts for new trainer following an absence; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a major revival.
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8th

8

(1)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Lingfield (AW)

Racing Country

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who showed his first worthwhile form following a long absence when fourth, beaten 3.25l, behind Al Baahy at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (cheekpieces first time); far from certain to be in the same form again.

20/1

4th

7

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Racing Country

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Damien Wingrove

C&D winner two years ago but he's beaten a total of two rivals in six starts for new trainer following an absence; cheekpieces are now added and he needs a major revival.

20/1

13th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Racing Country

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Damien Wingrove

Three-time winner, most recently over 9.4f at Wolverhampton early in 2024, but has very weak form claims on what he's shown this year.

66/1

20/1

Form: 973-07 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Placed in a C&D handicap on Boxing Day but he's not matched that in two subsequent starts and losing run is now up to 21.
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7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

10/1

Form: 03907- C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Slow starter who is not easy to predict but she didn't get much luck in a handicap here (8.6f) last month; could be dangerous if she gets the breaks this time and she's not ruled out.
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6th

2

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Boujee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Often slowly away; beaten 6l when third of ten in a handicap over this C&D last month but she never featured in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) nine days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

7/1

7th

1

(6)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boujee Gold

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner (8.6f), but she's not been at her best this winter and was beaten 6l when third in a Southwell handicap last time; has something to prove and she meets most of today's rivals on unfavourable terms.

8/1

25/1

Form: 84447-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Several creditable efforts on AW since September but her form nosedived over C&D on Boxing Day and she's now 0-17; down the list.
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6th

9

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spinning Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Winless as yet; some good AW runs in the second half of 2025, including over C&D, but well held on last two starts; others preferred.

25/1

7th

12

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spinning Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Several creditable efforts on AW since September but her form nosedived over C&D on Boxing Day and she's now 0-17; down the list.

25/1

12

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Spinning Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

14-race maiden; fair second over 1m at Wolverhampton last month and not disgraced at Kempton four days ago (1m); stamina is a concern, but excuses for poor run on only go at 1m2f (saddle slipped).

8/1

Form: 541/5- CD

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
9yo who reappeared after long absence with encouraging fifth on stable debut at Yarmouth (1m classified) in August; back on the sidelines since then but two of his wins have come at this track (8.6f/9.4f) and he needs checking in the market back on AW.
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7th

9

(1)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Wayne Lukas

Five-time AW winner; ran well when fifth at Yarmouth on his stable debut, his first run back from a 519-day absence; not hit that level so far this winter but there is still time.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago and he's finished down the field at biggish prices in two runs this winter; others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner (also 9.5f here) who returned last August from a lengthy absence and showed there was still minor ability there; didn't see the racecourse again until being beaten 11l in a similar event to this here (9.5f) recently; bit to prove at present.

14/1

25/1

Form: 7554-9

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 20-race maiden who finished last of nine in a classified event over C&D last Monday; others preferred.
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10th

1

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bondi Man

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Sarah Hollinshead

22-race maiden who is far from solid on his form, all at Wolverhampton, this winter.

40/1

8th

12

(11)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bondi Man

9st 11lb

J: Mr Cameron Hillhouse

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Inconsistent 21-race maiden who has finished ninth in classified events here (9.4f) in his last two runs; has plenty to prove again and he's struggled in three attempts at this trip.

33/1

9th

3

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bondi Man

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Inconsistent 20-race maiden who finished last of nine in a classified event over C&D last Monday; others preferred.

25/1

20/1

Form: 5670-8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who hasn't finished closer than 8l to a winner and was never involved on recent stable debut at Southwell (7f); now drops into a classified event but she needs to show more back up in trip.
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10th

11

(5)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Margret

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Lightly raced 4yo who hasn't finished closer than 8l to a winner and was never involved on recent stable debut at Southwell (7f); now drops into a classified event but she needs to show more back up in trip.

20/1

12th

6

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Margret

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Regressive form on first three outings; today's longer trip could suit but would want to see plenty of market support before getting involved on this handicap debut.

25/1

9

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Margret

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Well held in her first two starts over 1m on turf; handicaps may be more suitable after this.

33/1

16/1

Form: 20610-

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All 14 runs have been on AW; off the mark with 18-1 win at Chelmsford (1m2f classified) in August but was tailed off in her follow-up bid at Lingfield in September; more to prove after 118 days off.
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7th

8

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dors Delight

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dean Ivory

Sole win from 16 starts came in a classified event at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last August; solid fifth of eight in a C&D classified event 23 days ago but better is needed back in a handicap.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dors Delight

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Inconsistent mare who's been off since losing her action behind Al Shabab over C&D in January; could well be all or nothing again, and others are more reliable.

20/1

11th

5

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dors Delight

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Dean Ivory

All 14 runs have been on AW; off the mark with 18-1 win at Chelmsford (1m2f classified) in August but was tailed off in her follow-up bid at Lingfield in September; more to prove after 118 days off.

16/1

Non-runners

Port Noir

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.40
Straight Forecast £23.47
Trifecta £69.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Relevant Range

RP RATINGS:

Al Baahy

Daily Mirror:

Boujee Gold

The Guardian:

Star Of St Louis

The Times:

Relevant Range

Telegraph:

Relevant Range

Daily Mail:

Relevant Range

D Express:

Relevant Range

The Star:

Relevant Range

Daily Record:

Relevant Range

POSTDATA:

Al Baahy

The Sun:

Al Baahy