February 02 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

Standard

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: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 841-74 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy profile but he forced a dead-heat over C&D on Boxing Day and didn't get much luck when a close fourth here (9.4f) ten days ago; ties in closely with Magic Runner on that form and he's an interesting contender off unchanged mark.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1332-3 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won on AW debut over C&D in October and he's been placed in all four runs since, including a close call here on penultimate run; still on a workable mark and both wins have come under Laura Coughlan; shortlisted.
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4th

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Dark Baron

9st 7lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Kathy Turner

Turf and dual Tapeta winner who justified favouritism with a narrow success at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he flopped at Bath (1m, firm) last time and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

The Dark Baron

9st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Course winner (1m2f, good to soft) last September and he has made good progress since, adding two AW successes (9.4f/7f) to his tally; close third over C&D last month (good ground) but not in the same form at Kempton three weeks ago; can't ignore if as effective on today's faster ground.

7/2

6th

7

(1)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

The Dark Baron

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321) and ran well back on turf when beaten a length into third of 11 at Bath (1m, good) last month; gets on well with Laura Coughlan; respected.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3353-3 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Reliable type who completed a double when scoring over C&D in September and was an eyecatching third behind Magic Runner here (9.4f) last month; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he gets the breaks.
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7th

4

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Stipulation

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Generally consistent sort on turf/AW; still 2lb higher than for his last win (September 2025), but he ran better than the bare facts when returned to this sphere at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month; has claims if he gets some luck and his turf win was over this trip.

6/1

6th

5

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Stipulation

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Generally consistent sort on turf/AW at up to 1m3f, albeit gets little respite from the assessor; form dipped last time but he may well rebound and pick up prize-money.

10/1

Form: 52224-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Losing run is up to 21 but he's had some close calls at Newcastle this winter and ran another solid race when fourth of 12 there (1m) last time; should go well back up in trip and he's in the mix.
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6th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Powerful Response

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Powerful Response

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.

8/1

4/1

Form: 46-613 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two wins over C&D this winter and she ran another good race when a close third here (9.4f) ten days ago; 2lb rise has now kicked in but she was short of room at a crucial stage last time and still looks feasibly treated; big player.
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10th

10

(12)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Magic Runner

10st 6lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins at Wolverhampton (9.4f) this winter and she is on the same mark as for the latest success; wide draw to deal with but she is usually held up; not discounted.

14/1

7th

6

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Runner

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has two C&D wins to her credit, the latest in January; not been in quite such good form since, but beaten only 2l over 8.5f last time and the step back up to this trip will suit; chance.

7/2

5th

3

(2)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Runner

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Campaigned mostly over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton for current stable, winning twice; last two efforts suggest she remains in form; likely player if coping with drop back in distance.

100/30

12/1

Form: 235-45 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Veteran who took advantage of a lower turf mark when winning twice at Brighton (7f/1m) last summer; prolific AW winner but he's not scored in this sphere since March 2023 and was well held at Chelmsford 18 days ago; others look stronger.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8535-9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won Southwell handicap (1m, Tapeta) last March but he's been generally disappointing since and was tailed off at Southwell 16 days ago; on dangerous mark on this drop back in trip but he's now 1-13 and others are more convincing; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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4th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Spec Of Light

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since; latest start was a rare turf race and (poor form in this sphere) and overall score is 1-19.

20/1

8th

3

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Spec Of Light

10st 0lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since and needs something extra today.

33/1

8th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.

20/1

Form: 00046- CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner but he's struggled in five runs for current yard and was beaten 18l here (1m4f) last time; mark continues to fall but he needs a major revival back in trip.
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8th

6

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Tiger Beetle

10st 8lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Thomas Faulkner

On the downgrade for this yard since missing a year; running fairly well on Wolverhampton AW (always liked it there) of late, often in races not run to suit, but only holds each-way claims.

12/1

7th

9

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three-time C&D winner who's getting on and been on the downgrade since missing a year; found his level again lately but is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

5th

2

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Used to stay this sort of trip; very low-key start for this yard but has gradually found his level and was blinkered when third in 9.5f course selling handicap ten days ago; cheekpieces, previously worn without success, are refitted.

10/1

33/1

Form: 9/249-

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has struggled at massive prices over hurdles in his last three runs; this is more realistic back on the Flat but he has only one piece of solid form in this sphere and others are preferred.
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4th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Launceston

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

15-race maiden who has been out of sorts over hurdles and on the Flat this year; hasn't been with Tony Carroll for long but he was beaten 8l in a classified event at Brighton (1m2f) last week and others are preferred; stablemate of Masqool.

8/1

4th

4

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:20 Brighton

Launceston

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

0-14 under rules and has been out of sorts over hurdles and on the Flat this year for Joe Ponting; makes his debut for shrewd yard but hard to make a case for.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Launceston

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

0-13 under rules; runner-up in one of his nine starts for Sir Mark Prescott, but has shown nothing in five outings for this stable, four of them over hurdles.

25/1

Non-runners

Corundum

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.60
Straight Forecast £22.32
Tricast £48.05
Trifecta £117.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Corundum

SPOTLIGHT:

Magic Runner

RP RATINGS:

Law Supreme

Daily Mail:

Stipulation

Daily Mirror:

Magic Runner

Daily Record:

Magic Runner

NEWMARKET:

Corundum

Telegraph:

Corundum

The Guardian:

Corundum

D Express:

Corundum

The Sun:

Corundum

The Star:

Corundum

The Times:

Law Supreme