January 16 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

Standard

Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Classified Stakes (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Classified Stakes (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4439-6

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-11 but was placed in a Newcastle handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in November and he took a strong hold when a respectable sixth over 1m6f here on Monday; should appreciate this drop back in trip and he has possibilities.
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4th

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havachoc

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Consistent; won three on the bounce on AW over 1m4f in January/February; fair second at Beverley on Friday; stays 1m6f; each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Havachoc

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Did well on AW earlier in the year and he ran well back on turf when third of 12 over C&D (good to soft) in April; latest Chester run easy to excuse (Class 4) and this is far more suitable; respected, for all there is a slight question mark surrounding fast ground.

5/1

6th

12

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Havachoc

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Patrick Morris

Completed a hat-trick of 1m4f AW wins in January/February; has continued to run well since and he sported first-time cheekpieces when just held over that C&D 11 days ago; 2lb 'wrong' but acts on turf and likely to go well again.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 73506- BF

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well when third at Doncaster (1m2f) in June but he's not gone on from that and was a disappointing favourite over C&D in October; overall record is now 0-26 and he's not the percentage call on his return; cheekpieces removed.
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9th

10

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Warrior Lion

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

29-race maiden who has struggled back over hurdles in his last two runs; finished second in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in January but was beaten 6l and that took his AW record to 0-12; down the list.

7/1

8th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

10st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up in basement-grade AW race in January but pulled up over C&D (good to soft) when back over hurdles last month and now 0-28 overall; stable has much more obvious chance with Captain Cool.

25/1

8

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

11st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up on AW last month and now has first hurdle start for current yard; however, that recent Flat form is very modest, he's achieved little in this code, and he's yet to win after 27 attempts (seven over hurdles).

15/2

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5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6354-1

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt with a rallying win in classified event at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta; 9-4) ten days ago; concedes weight all round this time but he's still unexposed at middle distances and is open to more progress; key player.
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12th

7

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Highfield Comrade

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 41333 since switched to AW, the win in a Southwell classified over 1m3f in January; respectable third on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in August, however, and he won't lack for fitness back on grass.

7/2

3rd

6

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Highfield Comrade

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 4133 since switched to AW, the highlight an account-opening success over C&D (classified event); may have more to offer back in this scenario and remains of interest at a modest level.

11/2

3rd

5

(12)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Highfield Comrade

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Looked a hard ride but eventually wore down Hijo De La Luna in a 1m3f classified race at Southwell last month, coming home 2l to the good; beaten at short odds at Wolverhampton ten days later (1m4f) but still ran okay (easy winner has since followed up); now has cheekpieces fitted for the first time.

11/4

15/2

Form: 75156-

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ended a 41-race losing run in a classified event at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in August but he struggled in his final two runs during the summer; has something to prove again after a break and others are more convincing.
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7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

6th

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Arranmore

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

First and second in 1m3f handicaps at Southwell before unsuited by the drop back to 1m at Ripon; he's fine on turf and could be given another chance.

11/1

5th

9

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Arranmore

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

9/2

Form: 908-28 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
8yo who turned things around with a creditable second in a classified event a Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta; 66-1) ten days ago; that was his best effort for some time and his last four Flat wins have come at this track but he was quickly back in the doldrums at Kempton on Wednesday.
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6th

9

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Lawmans Blis

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Joey Ramsden

Won on his second start for this stable (and second run since wind surgery) at Catterick (1m4f, good) last month and did best of those from off the pace when fourth in a classified at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 11 days ago; stepping back up in trip looks a good move and he's a contender.

4/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Won on his second stable start (and second run since wind surgery) in 14-runner handicap at Catterick (1m4f) last month, getting up late having lost a lot of ground when hampered around half a mile out; big player here.

3/1

14

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 10lb

T: Joey Ramsden

Form: 77689- C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three of his five wins have come over C&D, including a division of this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not shone yet this winter and he arrives with a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

20/1

11

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Black Smoke

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well to score off this mark at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in July and also has a soft-ground success on his record but both runs last month were below par and conditions are probably not ideal for him today.

16/1

Form: 1630-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner but she's 0-15 on AW and was tailed off in a classified event at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) ten days ago; others preferred.
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11th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Celebrating Ethel

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Landed a classified here (9.5f) in March but well held in three handicaps since May; sports first-time visor but her best chance of further success is in classifieds.

12/1

9th

14

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Last two wins have come in 0-50 classified events, the latest over C&D (good) last August; down another 3lb but others look more solid.

12/1

25/1

Form: 6530-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo but she's not finished closer than 9l to a winner and was out the back on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; now steps up to 1m4f and she needs a transformation on this switch to Tapeta.
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3rd

3

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Belle Of Kt

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Beaten 19l at Ffos Las (1m2f) three weeks ago but won in this grade at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March and was placed on turf here (1m2f) two starts ago; a possible if back on song.

10/1

7th

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Ffos Las

Belle Of Kt

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has 3.5l to find with Pureis King on their Lingfield clash but her consistency ticks a big box at this level.

15/2

3rd

1

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Belle Of Kt

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has been placed on her last five starts, all on AW, and got off the mark on the fourth of those in a similar event at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; drops back in trip on her turf debut but is in form and should not be far away.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £16.50
Trifecta £67.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Highfield Comrade

RP RATINGS:

Warrior Lion

POSTDATA:

Havachoc

Daily Mirror:

Lawmans Blis

Telegraph:

Celebrating Ethel

D Express:

Highfield Comrade

The Star:

Highfield Comrade

Daily Record:

Highfield Comrade

The Times:

Havachoc

The Guardian:

Warrior Lion

Daily Mail:

Warrior Lion

The Sun:

Lawmans Blis