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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7th

8

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Havachoc

9st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Three wins on the AW earlier this year (1m4f); some fair form since, best turf runs being when placed over 1m4f at Beverley; stays 1m6f; a possible.

12/1

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

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

OUR TIP

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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6th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Took this race last year and landed a handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in March; well beaten over 1m here last Saturday and, although this trip should suit him better, he needs to put that performance behind him; blinkers return.

7/1

10th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come on Tapeta but over longer trips, the latest (1m3f, Southwell) in March off 3lb lower; could prove vulnerable back at 1m.

10/1

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

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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4

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Landed a Catterick handicap in May on his second start for Joey Ramsden and got off to the perfect start for this stable in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) eight days ago, winning decisively; returns to handicap company with strong claims under a 4lb penalty.

11/4

1st

5

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jessica Macey

Four of his seven wins have come over 1m4f/1m6f here and showed he retained ability when winning a handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good) in May; now makes his debut for his eighth different trainer (same owners) and his course record makes him of interest.

9/1

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

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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2nd

4

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Celebrating Ethel

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Has a patchy profile but she's won twice this year including a comfortable one under Myla Coppins at Brighton (1m2f classified) last time; hard to rule out another good run, but her turf wins have been on good/good to firm and it would be a concern if the conditions become testing.

9/2

1st

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won this last year and a weak 0-50 on Tapeta in March; has never been anything close to consistent but ran respectably, beaten only 2l despite traffic issues, returned to classified level here (1m) on Wednesday.

8/1

4th

2

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won in this grade at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in March and is also suited by this track but her recent handicap form has been disappointing; tried in a visor on latest outing; cheekpieces are refitted today.

9/1

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

1

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Belle Of Kt

10st 4lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: J S Moore

Thriving mare who has won four in a row this summer and hit another personal best with her emphatic success here (1m5f, AW) on Saturday; turns out quickly under a double penalty but she still looks ahead of the game and is unexposed at this trip; key player.

10/11

1st

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Lingfield (AW)

Belle Of Kt

9st 8lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: J S Moore

Came away with an in-form rival when completing the hat-trick at Ffos Las on Wednesday (enjoyed the run of the race; now 2-2 for Millie Wonnacott); maybe won't go up by as much as the 5lb penalty when reassessed but a fair chance of going in again.

5/2

1st

4

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

18:10 Ffos Las

Belle Of Kt

9st 8lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: J S Moore

Back in prime form with two wins in July, the latter by a nose in small field at Bath (1m6f, good to firm); only 1lb higher here and can cope with the drop back in trip; probably won't be far away.

9/2

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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