February 16 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface:

Weather:

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -31111 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Record of 13-60 on AW and 9-26 over C&D; registered comfortable wins at Wolverhampton and Lingfield early last week to complete a four-timer; incurs a double penalty but Ryan Kavanagh takes off a useful 5lb; highly respected in current form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Beauzon

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Expertly placed to reel off a seven-timer on AW earlier in the year; winning spree came to an end at Wolverhampton in March and he returns to turf (1-13) off a tough mark.

10/1

6th

1

(1)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Made it an amazing seven wins for the year, all from the front, over C&D on Friday; subsequent 1lb rise and 4lb penalty sees him still just below his highest successful mark and there's every chance he can complete a two-month eight-timer.

7/4

1st

1

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

He was recording his 11th course win when making all in a Class 5 over C&D ten days ago, completing a six-timer in the process; 1lb well in under his penalty, well drawn and dropping in grade, so a seven-timer is beckoning.

2/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 67-620

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Always towards the rear in the Lingfield event won by Beauzon last Tuesday, failing to back up her penultimate effort and taking record to 0-13; not the percentage call.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Salisbury

Dark Sun

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: James Bennett

Plenty of near-misses before finally off the mark over 5f at Bath four weeks ago; the cheekpieces have had a positive effect and the extra furlong looks fine; upped 5lb; needs considering.

6/1

1st

4

(15)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Dark Sun

9st 8lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: James Bennett

Is 0-18 but she arrives in good nick, cheekpieces fitted when fourth of 13 in 6f Brighton handicap 15 days ago; not out of things with headgear retained.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Dark Sun

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

0-17 record includes a near miss over 7f last summer and two over 6f early this year; Windsor 6f fourth three weeks ago confirms her place claims but it's not surprising that connections now reach for cheekpieces.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 75-723

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-13 for Grant Tuer, the win at Southwell in October; placed at Newcastle the last twice; sold for 8,000gns since; could be involved, provided he remains in form for new yard.
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3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner but below par of late, beating one in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; it's now 13 starts since that victory too.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Regularly on the premises but he has just one win (over 7f on this course) from 18 attempts, and first-time cheekpieces failed to galvanise him over 6f here last time.

15/2

5th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:43 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Ran well on his first three starts for this stable but last week's Wolverhampton effort was disappointing; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 65/7-7

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden who seemed to need the run when 25-1 for C&D contest on stable/seasonal debut, having been absent for over a year; however, the market signals may again prove best guide.
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1st

2

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Sonic Si

10st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Made it 14th-time lucky at Nottingham (5f, good to soft) last month and followed up under a positive ride at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) on Monday, taking his turf record to 33211; respected despite his 5lb penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Sonic Si

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive on the AW earlier in the year for this yard, having missed a year, but the return to turf and drop to 0-55 company did the trick under Rossa Ryan last time; going back up 7lb will test him but he's only had a handful of starts on grass and may well be up to it.

7/4

1st

3

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Sonic Si

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

13-race maiden but he's reached the frame in sprint handicaps on AW in his last four starts; remains unexposed on turf and he could go well again off a sliding mark back in this sphere.

7/1

Form: 493-51 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Got up in the final strides over C&D last time, recording his first win since joining current stable and taking AW strike-rate to 5-17; still attractively treated, having defied an 11lb higher mark two years ago (final leg of four-timer); major contender.
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5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has won six times on the AW, but 0-15 on turf; creditable second at Wetherby two runs back (5.5f, good to firm) but well beaten last time (6f).

8/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Hes An Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Back in better form (over 5f/5.5f) this month, winning AW classified event then solid second (behind a rival who was on the middle leg of hat-trick) in Wetherby handicap; has won over 6f; 0-14 on turf but holds a fighting chance.

8/1

Form: 3307-5

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Turf winner who was placed twice over C&D in October; now 5lb lower and Taryn Langley takes off a bonus 5lb; fighting chance provided he's back in similar form.
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1st

3

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

1-26 but generally consistent; didn't show any obvious improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago and likely to be competing for minor honours.

2/1

3rd

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

1-25 but he went close over 7f at Wolverhampton in March and his Bath third last month (5.7f, good to firm) was another sound effort; should remain competitive with first-time cheekpieces added.

5/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 46570-

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden who failed to beat a rival when 40-1 for C&D event in sole start for new yard; returns from another break; the betting may again help to ascertain the likely outcome.
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1st

9

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

No wins in 23 but has been banging at the door in recent months and won't mind returning to 7f.

11/4

3rd

3

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

0-22 but he has been banging at the door in recent months, most recently a close second over C&D nine days ago; cheekpieces were absent there but they return tonight; should go well again.

9/4

2nd

9

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Record stands at 0-21 but he has been banging at the door on AW and turf since April; well drawn for one that races prominently and he should be in the thick of it once again.

7/2

Form: 3159-U C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Short of room and unseated rider in the early stages last time; likely to be more persuasive when he's back down the weights, having gained both wins off 4lb lower.
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1st

3

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Havana Club

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Went down by only a head over C&D (firm) in April; things didn't go his way (slightly hampered) when fourth of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago; likely to go well.

3/1

4th

7

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Havana Club

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Got behind after a slow start at Bath (1m, firm) on penultimate start but still got to within a head of the winner; hampered there when the hood was absent next time; 2-26 overall but one to consider.

11/2

6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Havana Club

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Got behind after a slow start here last time but still got to within a head of the winner; the hood is removed but one to consider.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.50
Straight Forecast £33.67
Tricast £65.18
Trifecta £112.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Beauzon

SPOTLIGHT:

He's An Angel

The Times:

He's An Angel

Daily Record:

He's An Angel

POSTDATA:

Beauzon

Telegraph:

Beauzon

The Guardian:

Beauzon

Daily Mail:

Beauzon

D Express:

Beauzon

Daily Mirror:

Beauzon

The Sun:

Beauzon

The Star:

Beauzon