October 27 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 010484 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Made the most of his first C&D attempt when winning cosily in April and although he hasn't gone on from that, or even equalled it, the ability is there to go well now back on the same mark; can't dismiss.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Outer Edge

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Christopher Mason

C&D winner; shaped quite nicely at Windsor on his seasonal return but he failed to build on it at Ffos Las 17 days ago; others appeal more for the win.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Ffos Las

Outer Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Went close second time out as a 3yo and won on his second start last season, which bodes well off the back of a pleasing Windsor comeback five weeks ago; needs considering at this lower level off a career-low mark.

6/1

5th

16

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Outer Edge

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Well held first time out in his three previous seasons; resumes on a winning mark but this race looks too competitive after his seven months off.

25/1

Form: 265075 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Most wins over 6f but the latest two have come over 5f and this is the first time he's run over C&D since the January success; respectable effort behind one who was ahead of his mark at Chelmsford on Thursday and primed for a good effort on third run back from break.
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5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Alafdhal

8st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Enjoyed a hot spell in late 2025, winning three times (5f) either side of a close second over C&D; it has been tougher going this year and although Billy Loughnane's booking heightens interest, the draw could have been kinder.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Last five wins have been over 5f, the most recent at Wolverhampton (AW) in December; below his best in four starts since and now returns to turf for the first time since October 2024 following a 120-day break; best form on grass has been on soft/heavy.

25/1

Form: 790621 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Speedy in Ireland when winning three on AW, over 6f and 5f, and the return to Polytrack suited when he made all in a Chelmsford classified (5f) in August; off since, back up 8lb and he lacks experience of Tapeta but he won after a break in Ireland and could be hard to peg back.
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5th

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield

Sams Xpress

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Four wins on the AW since finishing second in a classified at Yarmouth last summer (0-10 on turf) and he is 26lb higher than that day; would be a surprise winner back from a few months off.

12/1

9th

3

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Productive front-runner whose largely consistent record for current yard features four wins, including twice over C&D, and four placed efforts; out of the money last time but may rebound.

11/2

6th

8

(4)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

He has made giant strides for this yard, winning four handicaps since August (two over C&D); solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts but Alondra scooted past him here 24 days ago and he will need to raise his game a level to resume winning ways.

6/1

Form: 555840 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has form on Tapeta but her win came on Lingfield Polytrack (5f) in April and she seemed to reach her peak that day; wasn't far away back there last month but not in the same form at Southwell since (first-time cheekpieces, now discarded) and seems rather becalmed now.
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6th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

She Went Whoosh

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Best of the rest behind Neptune Legend over C&D in May (sole course run) but she's struggled since.

20/1

10th

8

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

She Went Whoosh

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Just one win to her name (5f, AW) from 35 starts and she has finished out the back on her last two starts; steps up to 7f with a point to prove.

25/1

8th

7

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

She Went Whoosh

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Just 1-34 and her latest Wolverhampton effort (5f, AW) was modest, but she had previously run well under a positive ride when second of 12 in a 0-55 handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm); each-way claims if producing her best.

9/1

Form: 608255

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark but she nearly changed that with her narrow defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in August and she's weighted to be involved on best C&D form; often wears cheekpieces, first-time visor today.
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4th

6

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Magic

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

Has done well since dropped to 0-50 classified company (2161), her latest win coming over C&D 19 days ago; needs to show she can mix it back in a handicap, but a player if she can.

6/1

1st

6

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Magic

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

Broke her duck at the 20th attempt when keeping on to score in a similar event at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month; blew any chance of following up back there when slowly away latest and not written off if she avoids a repeat.

11/2

Form: 045566 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Six course wins, at 6f and 5f, and a useful type for this level even if he's had some disappointing results here since back from a break; hard to predict revival after finishing last of six over C&D this month.
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

Form: 614386

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of 6f classified race on Lingfield AW in June (first-time blinkers) and she might have needed the sharpener when attempting 5f for the only time in August; overall, has work to do after minor efforts of late.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sarabi

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Keady

Won a 6f classified event here last summer (blinkered first time); up and down since but the switch to a visor helped when second here 17 days ago (6f); worth another go at 7f.

8/1

8

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sarabi

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Keady

Ready winner of 6f classified race on Lingfield AW in June (first-time blinkers) and she might have needed the sharpener when attempting 5f for the only time in August; overall, has work to do after minor efforts of late.

16/1

8

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sarabi

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Keady

Ready winner of 6f classified race on Lingfield AW in June (first-time blinkers) and she might have needed the sharpener when attempting 5f for the only time in August; overall, has work to do after minor efforts of late.

16/1

Form: 493336 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Often leads; three C&D wins since last September and she's run some good races in defeat since the latest of them in June; below best at Southwell recently when turned out quickly but can play more of a part now.
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5th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Joe Ponting

Three-time C&D winner who's well drawn for one happiest up front; only won one of her last 29 starts, which include 18 defeats at 6-1 or shorter, and she has a bit more on coming out of handicap company, but she usually gives her running round here.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock her consistency since winning over C&D last June but her losing run is up to 22; should run her race again but more minor money could be here best hope.

7/1

4th

11

(11)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock on the consistency front and Saturday's third over C&D (visored first time) was another solid effort; set to run her race once again but it might not be enough to end a losing run which stands at 21.

10/1

Form: 226685

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-12 for Darryll Holland but she had two close calls over 5f in early spring, at Chelmsford and over C&D; sold for 1,000gns in July; goes without regular tongue-tie (blinkers added latest, now discarded) and entitled to need the run for new yard.
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10

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameko Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Anthony Carson

0-12 for Darryll Holland but she had two close calls over 5f in early spring, at Chelmsford and over C&D; sold for 1,000gns in July; goes without regular tongue-tie (blinkers added latest, now discarded) and entitled to need the run for new yard.

25/1

10

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameko Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Anthony Carson

0-12 for Darryll Holland but she had two close calls over 5f in early spring, at Chelmsford and over C&D; sold for 1,000gns in July; goes without regular tongue-tie (blinkers added latest, now discarded) and entitled to need the run for new yard.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Kameko Spirit

8st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Placed in three consecutive AW handicaps (5f) at start of this year but she was well held at Southwell 11 days ago and that took her record to 0-11; has something to prove again and her turf form lags well behind her best AW efforts; blinkers added.

20/1

Non-runners

Beauzon, Kento

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.70
Straight Forecast £18.04
Tricast £76.35
Trifecta £88.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sam's Xpress

POSTDATA:

Dubai Magic

D Express:

Alafdhal

The Times:

Dubai Magic

RP RATINGS:

Sam's Xpress

Telegraph:

Sam's Xpress

The Guardian:

Sam's Xpress

Daily Mail:

Sam's Xpress

Daily Mirror:

Sam's Xpress

The Star:

Sam's Xpress

Daily Record:

Sam's Xpress