February 23 / 16.25 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.25

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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 57-778 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than for her last win (6f at Chelmsford last October); she has found it tougher going since but the drop back into Class 6 company and return to 6f should prompt an improved showing.
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2nd

2

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bint Havana Gold

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Not as consistent now but goes well here and she's capable of popping up if the switch from cheekpieces to first-time blinkers helps; pulled hard back up to this trip last time, following a spell sprinting, and will need to settle better.

10/1

11th

1

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bint Havana Gold

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Has inconsistent recent form figures but was hindered by meeting trouble last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton double (6f); scored twice off current mark at Chelmsford (7f/6f) in 2025; fighting chance.

13/2

25/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 69-766 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Yet to find his best form for new stable, including when sixth of eight in a 0-50 classified event at Newcastle on Thursday; more needed back up in grade.
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1st

1

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Classy Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Free-going front-runner who's won five already this year, including a four-timer in high summer (5f-7f); another in-form effort off his revised mark last time and won't mind the drop from 7f or the return to Tapeta.

6/1

2nd

3

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 13lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Six wins this year, including his last four starts; coped well with the return to 5f at Hamilton last month but the return to 7f won't hurt; now moves out of Class 6 company but can't be discounted in current form.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Classy Clarets

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty.

6/5

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 118-29 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins in December and only 1lb higher for the latter, which came over C&D; not quite so good since and others appeal more for win purposes.
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6th

2

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Multiple AW wins include two over this C&D, although his most recent success came on turf in April; has taken rather a drastic wrong turn since, though, and refitting cheekpieces (now discarded) made no difference back on this track last time.

14/1

6th

5

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 7lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Simon Hodgson

Ten-time winner who is effective here but last three runs have been very underwhelming.

33/1

12th

7

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Simon Hodgson

Scored over C&D in December off 2lb lower and landed his tenth career win at Bath (5f, good) in April; last of eight though over C&D when last seen and vulnerable to younger rivals.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 793-12 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Back to form after wind surgery, third at Southwell in December before a 6f win at that track last month; bumped into a well-handicapped opponent over C&D 17 days ago (Woodhay Whisper third and 3lb worse off); solid chance off an unchanged mark.
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9th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Albert Cee

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f at Southwell in March and appreciated the drop to 6f when winning there 20 days ago following a short break; both wins on turf have been on good to soft, and has claims off this 3lb higher mark.

7/2

1st

7

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Albert Cee

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f here in March and is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D in January; off two months, but has won after much longer absences and high on the list.

8/1

Form: 1-1311 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
4-5 this winter, all the wins here (two over this trip); 9lb higher than for her last handicap start but could still have more to offer.
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10th

7

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Midnight Call

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Tony Carroll

Has won two of her last three on the AW, taking overall record on synthetics to 6-14; last time she dictated from the front at Wolverhampton (4lb lower); seemed to handle turf fine in three previous attempts, though not on ground this slow.

9/2

1st

5

(1)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Call

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Promise on turf last summer and has made good progress on AW since November, winning five times here (three over today's distance); came up short over C&D last month and the handicapper may now have her measure.

100/30

10/1

Form: 55-878 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Beat Woodhay Whisper over C&D in November and 7lb better off with that rival today; quiet on his last three starts but there have been mitigating circumstances (5f; two of the runs in Class 5); things look in place for a more potent effort this time.
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14th

4

(11)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Neptune Legend

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Three turf wins (fast ground) since rejoining Tony Carroll, one of them coming over C&D; up in the weights as a result and the recent rain will suit others more.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Neptune Legend

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Hold-up performer who won two in a row in May (5.7f/6f, good to firm) before keeping on for fifth of 13 at Windsor (5f, good to firm), and he was back on the scoresheet at Bath (5.7f, firm) three weeks ago; the return to a bare 5f may not be ideal but the stiff track compensates; respected.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to Tony Carroll and left a couple of quiet AW runs behind when scoring over C&D (beat She Went Whoosh by nearly 3l) and at Brighton (6f) in May; came up short in hat-trick bid at Windsor on Monday but was out of his comfort zone early over the bare 5f before plugging on into fifth; not dismissed if turned out quickly.

9/4

Form: 10495- C

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two sprint wins last spring, including here (5f); not at his best when last in action but he brings low mileage and needs a look in the betting back from 135 days off.
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4th

9

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Trust Sergei

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Gary Hanmer

Back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) this June; not nearly so good on either start since, admittedly trying 7f on first occasion but others bring more solid claims; 7lb claimer recruited.

16/1

9th

3

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Sergei

9st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Probably failed to stay 7f last time and won a C&D handicap the time before; however, he's got a lot on his plate at these weights.

25/1

3rd

7

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Trust Sergei

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Not a straightforward customer but he got back on the scoresheet with a last-gasp success at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 12 days ago; has a penalty but he won off a higher mark at Doncaster last spring and he looks worth another try at this trip; dangerous.

6/1

Form: -34831 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Held by Albert Cee and Neptune Legend on C&D efforts this winter and although she won well here last week, that wasn't a strong Class 5; could prove vulnerable from the widest stall under a penalty.
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7th

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Woodhay Whisper

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Three-time AW scorer who holds weak claims on her two efforts since joining new yard and returned to turf, last of five at Catterick (5f) latest; 0-8 in this sphere; others preferred.

14/1

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Woodhay Whisper

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ron Barr

Ex-Jack Jones (bought for 3,600gns in April); all three wins have been on AW; fair run on stable debut when seventh over 6f at Thirsk (good); well drawn and could go well on a rare run at 5f (races mainly at 6f).

16/1

7th

4

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Woodhay Whisper

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ron Barr

Won twice for Jack Jones, both times over 6f at Wolverhampton; hung right and weakened when last in action at Southwell (5f) ten weeks ago; changed hands for 3,600gns since; best watched on stable debut.

20/1

Form: 224527

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Usually reliable and has finished second on eight of his 20 starts, including over 7f here two weeks ago when beaten a short head; however, he's yet to win and was below par at Chelmsford (6f) on Saturday.
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10th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Well held in 7f Thirsk handicap this month on his first start for Ewan Whillans, taking his record to 0-23.

25/1

10th

11

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Invincible Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Runner-up eight times but left Stuart Williams for 3,400gns and as a 22-race maiden; ran well when trying this headgear combination once before (early last year) but wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

21-race maiden but eight times a runner-up, including over C&D last month; two defeats over 6f have followed and he has the widest stall to overcome; Rossa Ryan returns to the saddle.

5/1

Form: /8962- D

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins (6f/5f) in Ireland in 2023; struggled for Tim Easterby but he had dropped a long way in the weights and returned to form when second of nine over 5f here in September (stable debut); still of interest from a handicapping perspective; high on the shortlist.
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7th

1

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Running Cool

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; well short of that level in three runs this year, including when tried in cheekpieces 19 days ago; risky.

8/1

8th

3

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Running Cool

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Fine second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; not so good in two runs this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces turning things around.

6/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Running Cool

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Dual winner in Ireland for Natalia Lupini but he struggled for Tim Easterby in 2024/25; made a good start for this yard when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in September but he was disappointing following a slow start over 6f there 16 days ago; needs to bounce back.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £145.40
Straight Forecast £295.84
Tricast £2345.33
Trifecta £2832.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Woodhay Whisper

SPOTLIGHT:

Running Cool

Telegraph:

Midnight Call

RP RATINGS:

Bint Havana Gold

Daily Mail:

Albert Cee

NEWMARKET:

Woodhay Whisper

D Express:

Woodhay Whisper

Daily Mirror:

Woodhay Whisper

The Sun:

Woodhay Whisper

Daily Record:

Midnight Call

The Times:

Running Cool

The Guardian:

Running Cool

The Star:

Running Cool