October 25 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00

Form: 994124 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has finished behind a couple of these over C&D in his last two starts (albeit in the frame), but remains 8lb higher than when winning over C&D last month; not the best of draws and may again find a few too strong.
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7

(14)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Invincible Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Chasing a hat-trick after two recent wins at Newcastle; probably a better horse on Tapeta though and he has stall 14 to overcome.

8/1

1st

1

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Crown

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Enhanced his good strike-rate on AW when winning a C&D handicap last week, keeping on well from off the pace; has a 5lb penalty to shoulder (only due to go up 4lb) but there is still mileage in his mark; dangerous at this level.

7/4

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 332-70 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a Catterick maiden (5f, soft) for Craig Lidster in July last year and finished second of four in a novice over this C&D two months later, but needs to show a lot more than in her two starts for this yard since returning from a year off last month.
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10th

10

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

J Street

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins in the summer (5f, AW/good to firm) and she would have finished closer at Southwell (5f, AW) last Saturday if she'd had a clear run; won soft-ground 2yo maiden in 2024 on sole previous encounter with ground slower than good to soft; she's worth a second look.

12/1

6th

3

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Catterick

J Street

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Wandered around late, but had her head in front where it matters at Doncaster (5f, good to firm; from 3lb lower) in July; not far off that level of form at Chester and Thirsk (5f, good; fourth to the thriving Azuinthejungle) since; must enter calculations.

6/1

4th

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

J Street

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

In-form 4yo who has won twice over 5f (AW/good to firm) this summer and she didn't get the best of runs when a close fourth of 11 at Chester (5f, good) last time; on same mark here and she should be in the thick of things again.

5/2

9/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 332405 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Was having only her second start on the AW when narrowly winning a Southwell maiden (5f, Tapeta) in April; mainly running well in turf handicaps since then and interesting now returned to this surface.
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12th

5

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Alondra

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Back to winning ways in 5f handicap at Doncaster in July; up 3lb and off since but has gone well fresh so not out of things.

8/1

1st

6

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Alondra

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Consistent filly who's been inclined to pull hard over 6f here the last twice; did well to get as close last Friday, given she fluffed the start and had to switch for a run, and has a chance of breaking her duck on turf (0-13; three-time winner on Tapeta).

8/1

4th

9

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Alondra

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Has done her winning over 5f on AW; behind a few of today's rivals over C&D most recently, taking turf record to 0-12; enough reasons to oppose her.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 264011 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Looks best on the AW and bids for a hat-trick from a 3lb higher mark after wins at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in August and over this C&D three weeks ago (beating Invincible Crown by a neck); no reason why she shouldn't go well again; stable also runs Haziym.
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5th

5

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Hint Of Humour

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Three AW wins in the second half of last year but she's 0-8 on turf; last two efforts on grass were respectable, however, including when third of nine over C&D (good) 19 days ago; taken out on account of soft ground here on Friday and her prospects would be boosted by drying conditions.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Hint Of Humour

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to her three 6f AW wins last backend but she's run several good races this year, including when third at Ffos Las (5f, good) in June; returns after a short break but she's respected with Rossa Ryan booked.

9/2

Form: 566250 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) the last twice but record over this C&D reads 231323214112 and he is 1lb lower than for his latest success here in April; respected.
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3rd

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Should be on a very good mark and was a close fourth at Newcastle last week (5f) after a prominent position throughout; that was his best run for a while.

7/1

4th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Course winner (6f); most recent wins have come around the bend at Wolverhampton; prominent in the betting but left the impression the run would bring him on when seventh of 12 at Southwell last week (after three months off); due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but still looks on a good mark.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has a course win (6f) on his record but better known for his exploits at Wolverhampton more recently; odds-on to hang to his right but he returns from a break on a dangerous mark; market to guide.

14/1

Form: 511153 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four wins over 5f-6f on turf this year since the blinkers went on; 0-11 on the AW, but he was beaten less than a length into third of seven over C&D a week ago so can't be dismissed off the same mark.
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12th

9

(3)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Silky Robin

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Toomey

All six wins have been in Class 6s but he was close up in a Class 5 at Newmarket last time off 1lb higher; he was keeping on that day over 5f and now returns to 6f; respected.

8/1

3rd

2

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Silky Robin

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Toomey

0-7 on the AW between September and April, but he has won his last five races on turf; patiently ridden as usual and led late at Brighton (5f, good to firm) six weeks ago; edging up the weights only slowly and in the mix once more.

100/30

1st

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Silky Robin

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Mark eased after a fruitless spell on the AW and made it four wins on the spin on turf when going in off 5lb lower five weeks ago; currently 2-2 round here and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

11/1

Form: 219707 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Bit of a mixed bag this year, but has dropped 1lb lower than when winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in July and is 4-9 over this C&D; not a big surprise were he to go well; stable also runs Invincible Crown.
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3

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

No problem with conditions and he followed a close second over C&D by winning an amateur rider handicap at Catterick (5f, good) by daylight last week; 5lb higher today but he is likely to go up more than that when reassessed; key player from stall 1.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Catterick

Jojo Rabbit

11st 1lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Nine-time winner who was 2l fourth to Albegone at Musselburgh last month; claimed in the final stride by his old nemesis at Pontefract (again 5f, good) on Thursday; same terms and it should be close between them again.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:32 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

8yo who has shown patchy form of late and was well beaten at Leicester last time but this C&D winner is on a dangerous mark, 7lb lower than when runner-up over C&D in May; not ruled out.

4/1

Form: 947441 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Responded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning her first handicap at Redcar (5f, good) eight days ago; 3lb rise fair enough and she has run well on Tapeta, but has been handed a duff draw.
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6th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Storm Call

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has won twice over 5f but has been below her best this year; has dropped to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Storm Call

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Reponded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning at Redcar (5f, good) last October, but not matched that form since; also has something to prove over this stiffer 5f.

12/1

4th

2

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Storm Call

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Redcar last October (5f, good) off 2lb lower when blinkered for the first time; not quite so good in two runs on the AW since; may need the run on first outing since March.

10/1

Form: 0800-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Useful in France as a 3yo, but 0-17 since joining this yard despite a plummeting mark; not sure dropping to 5f will make much difference.
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6

(12)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Haziym

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-24 in Britain; now 5lb lower than when finishing well for third at Kempton (6f) in December but this year's form has been disappointing; others are much less risky.

9/1

11th

8

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Haziym

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-23 in Britain; perked up with a close third over C&D (20-1) in December but he's struggled in last two runs and others carry fewer risks.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Haziym

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow-starter who is 0-22 in Britain; he has the ability to feature off his lowly mark but others carry fewer risks.

14/1

Form: 183577 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) and is 5lb lower than for the latest in January; hasn't enjoyed the smoothest of runs in two of his last three starts and could go well from the inside stall granted a kinder trip.
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10th

3

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blazes Boylan

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Both wins have come at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) and is 5lb lower than for the latest in January; hasn't enjoyed the smoothest of runs in two of his last three starts and could go well from the inside stall granted a kinder trip.

8/1

7th

7

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Blazes Boylan

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

All ten runs over 5f on AW, winning a novice and a Class 5 handicap at Chelmsford; cheekpieces didn't have a positive effect back at Chelmsford last month though and others are more appealing; first run at Southwell.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £282.50
Straight Forecast £287.77
Tricast £2353.11
Trifecta £2688.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hint Of Humour

D Express:

Storm Call

SPOTLIGHT:

Phoenix Beach

POSTDATA:

Hint Of Humour

The Times:

Hint Of Humour

Telegraph:

Hint Of Humour

The Guardian:

Hint Of Humour

Daily Mail:

Hint Of Humour

Daily Mirror:

Hint Of Humour

The Sun:

Hint Of Humour

The Star:

Hint Of Humour

Daily Record:

Hint Of Humour