January 23 / 12.57 Wolverhampton (AW)

12.57

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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 521-35 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D and at Southwell towards the end of last year; didn't fire back at Southwell (1m4f) last Saturday but he had a wide trip round the bend and this 5yo is generally reliable; still looks on a workable mark and he's in the mix.
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6th

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:39 Yarmouth

Mr Nugget

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

All six wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in February; he was in fair form when last seen four months ago but has failed to beat a rival home in each of his three starts on turf.

9/1

5th

8

(1)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.

9/2

9th

3

(7)

21st Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1223-6 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Frequent slow starter but he finished first past the post three times here in November/December (demoted on final occasion); never involved over C&D last Friday but a rival's blindfold caused some issues at the start and he's a player if he can get back near his best.
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2nd

9

(13)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Dingwall

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time winner (8.5f-1m2f) who is often slowly away; ran well when third at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) last time in a race won by a subsequent winner; has since left Iain Jardine having been bought for £5,000; has the hood removed for his stable debut and has stamina to prove.

10/1

3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 146-61 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough over C&D early last month and she doubled her tally when finishing well to land an apprentice handicap here (9.4f) last Friday; escapes a penalty for that success and is a major player again if she can repeat the form.
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6th

9

(4)

1st Sep 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Runner

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins came over C&D in the winter; hasn't been in the same form since returning on turf last month but 2lb lower than her last winning mark so cannot dismiss.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Magic Runner

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won twice on AW off higher marks over the winter; she has more to prove on turf but a big run wouldn't be a huge surprise.

33/1

5th

4

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Magic Runner

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won twice over 9.4f on the AW during the winter; probably okay on turf (0-4) but last two runs were heavy defeats and she's been off since March.

8/1

Form: 7841-7 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a reduced mark when dead-heating over C&D on Boxing Day; didn't shine under a penalty on his return visit a week later but he had a tough draw and that was behind a dual subsequent winner; up another 2lb but he remains well treated on old form and is not ruled out.
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7th

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ian Williams

Six-time winner, the latest coming at Bath (1m, good) in April off a 2lb lower mark; had an excuse when below his best at Thirsk and bounced back to form when third of seven behind Jack Sparowe at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) 24 days ago; could go well.

13/2

3rd

1

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

His good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk last time but he can be given a pass as he was tight for room at a crucial stage; Billy Loughnane back on board today and his record for him reads 4111; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

2

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his Wolverhampton win on Boxing Day; added further wins at Wolverhampton (twice) and Bath (1m, good) since; similar form when fourth at Nottingham two weeks ago (1m2f, good); shouldn't be far away if the ground is deemed suitable (untried on faster than good).

3/1

Form: 095-22

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-13 but he was was demoted to second after forcing a dead-heat in 1m handicap at Kempton on Monday (bumped rival close home); 2lb well in off the same mark here and he chased home a subsequent winner at this track (8.6f) on his penultimate run; big player.
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3rd

8

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Apache Green

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Second to one who went on to complete a hat-trick next time before being demoted to second after dead-heating over C&D; beaten a little over a length, but managed only fifth, in muddling contest just four days later; this test should suit better.

9/2

5th

4

(1)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

12:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apache Green

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

0-13 but he was was demoted to second after forcing a dead-heat in 1m handicap at Kempton on Monday (bumped rival close home); 2lb well in off the same mark here and he chased home a subsequent winner at this track (8.6f) on his penultimate run; big player.

5/2

2nd

1

(8)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Apache Green

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

0-9 in handicaps since joining this yard, but a much better effort when chasing home a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; a player from the same mark.

7/2

Form: 46780-

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well held in all five runs including two AW handicaps (1m3f) last month; mark continues to fall but that was a heavy defeat last time and he needs a transformation back in trip.
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7th

5

(5)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

El Ghaawy

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Loughnane

Low-mileage 4yo who failed to build on earlier promise when beating one home in 1m5f Chelmsford handicap in March; blinkers are reached for now.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

El Ghaawy

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Seven-race maiden; ran well (close fourth) over 1m4f at Wolverhampton most recently; in the mix, provided he backs up that effort.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Ghaawy

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Unplaced all six starts; didn't run badly when sixth of nine here (9.4f) in January, but needs improvement on this first venture beyond 1m3f.

8/1

25/1

Form: 0890-8

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won at Down Royal (10.6f, good) for Jim Bolger last July but she's struggled since including when beaten 15l on stable debut at Kempton (Apache Green second) on Monday; passed over.
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4th

9

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Purple Sky

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

A number of modest efforts since an Irish win over further last summer; others safer.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Purple Sky

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Joe Ponting

String of poor efforts since an Irish win over further last summer, finishing well behind Volendam on the AW last time; first-time headgear will need to make a big difference on this return to turf.

50/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Sky

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Won at Down Royal (10.6f, good) last July but she's not come close to that form since and has been quiet in three runs for new yard this year; record is now 1-16 and others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 05167- C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a runaway win here (1m4f) in November but he shot up the weights after that success and his form has nosedived in two runs since; now returns to a Class 6 event but he has plenty to prove back at this trip.
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5th

8

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Three Yorkshiremen

10st 10lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Runaway winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last November, but he's struggled since and was tailed off on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last month; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he needs a major revival back in trip.

9/1

7th

5

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

11st 0lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Hit with a sharp rise in the weights after running away with a 0-55 here last backend and has struggled since, including in one go over this far; has moved yards yet again (new trainer also runs Shopaholic) which needs to have helped.

4/1

5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

Form: 64090-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-13 for Ben Brookhouse and he's struggled at big prices here (8.6f/9.4f) in both runs for current yard; hard to fancy.
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7th

13

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Redhot Whisper

8st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Adrian Wintle

Seems to go on most ground and made it 21st-time lucky with a short-head success from The Bureau Club over C&D this month; 4lb out of the weights so 7lb higher, which may be enough to anchor him.

12/1

1st

7

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:26 Chepstow

Redhot Whisper

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Good 2yo form; remains a maiden after 20 starts but he's fallen a long way in the weights and, at odds of 4-1, was a clear second over C&D 55 days ago; considered.

9/2

2nd

3

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Redhot Whisper

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Useful as 2yo but hard to place since and remains a maiden; found his level again of late and would be suited by ground softer than good, having been inclined to lug left round Bath the last twice; shortlisted.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.00
Straight Forecast £19.61
Tricast £97.23
Trifecta £109.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Magic Runner

NEWMARKET:

Apache Green

POSTDATA:

Mr Nugget

Telegraph:

El Ghaawy

D Express:

Three Yorkshiremen

RP RATINGS:

Magic Runner

Daily Mirror:

Magic Runner

The Sun:

Magic Runner

Daily Record:

Magic Runner

The Guardian:

Apache Green

Daily Mail:

Apache Green

The Times:

Mr Nugget

The Star:

Mr Nugget