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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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

4th

1

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Made it 4-7 since cheekpieces went on when seeing off ten rivals back on turf at Bath (1m, good) 13 days ago; a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing in his current mood.

100/30

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

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

3rd

11

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

The Dark Baron

8st 13lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321; most under Laura Coughlan) with the wins at Wolverhampton over 9.4f and 7f; creeping up the weights and although he had a 1m2f turf win last September, there is something for him to prove in this discipline.

6/1

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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8th

4

(2)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stipulation

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Completed a brace when scoring over C&D last September off 4lb lower; has run consistently since and looks capable of winning another race such as this.

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stipulation

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

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.

7/2

3rd

3

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stipulation

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Mark Loughnane

Completed a double when scoring over C&D in September and he's been placed in three of his four runs since; usually comes from off the pace, and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

6/1

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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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

5th

3

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Patchy form since gaining his sole success here (1m) 13 months ago, but has run well on a couple of occasions over middle-distances on this track during that period; each-way claims if producing his best.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Gained sole success for previous yard at Southwell (1m); ran creditably, finishing half-length second to Chicago Storm, over C&D (on debut for new stable) most recently; in the mix.

8/1

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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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

3rd

4

(2)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three over C&D and once on turf when trained by Mark Rimell; has not been in the same form since and blinkers now replace cheekpieces; down to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

12/1

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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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

6th

8

12th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Launceston

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Joe Ponting

Modest Flat maiden for Sir Mark Prescott; yet to show much for his current yard over hurdles and last of nine back on the Flat at Wolverhampton in February; hard to warm to.

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