March 02 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

Standard

Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 4-3715 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Below form and behind Optimistic when fifth at Southwell on Tuesday, but managed a narrow win in this grade here (5f) two starts ago and is also suited by 6f; a possible if back on song.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Seven-time AW winner who was a creditable third in classified event at Wolverhampton (5f) two weeks ago; this step back up in trip is no problem but he's 0-17 on turf and was tailed off at Doncaster on his penultimate run.

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 945-3

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only four starts and recovered from slow start to take third in this grade at Southwell (5f; first-time visor; hung lef throughout) on Tuesday; moves back up in trip here; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(5)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Optimistic

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Improving with racing, beaten a head into second in a three-way photo finish (Alyara fourth) to a similar event over C&D three weeks ago; still has time to do better.

6/1

2nd

8

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Optimistic

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Unexposed after only four starts and recovered from slow start to take third in this grade at Southwell (5f; first-time visor; hung lef throughout) on Tuesday; moves back up in trip here; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

6

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Optimistic

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Well beaten at 250-1 in his three races so far (6f/7f; wore a hood); down in trip with hood swapped for a visor on handicap debut.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 900-69 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on form shown in early 2025, but this regressive 6yo has generally been very disappointing since returning from a break in October; visor the headgear of choice today; needs to turn a corner.
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6th

1

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Usher

Five-time AW winner including over C&D; his last success was 17 months ago but he returned after a short break with an eye-catching fourth in a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, Tapeta) last week; didn't get much luck in that race and he's in the mix back up in trip; visor reapplied.

11/2

4th

9

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

His C&D third in March was his only effort of note since wind surgery last summer; it hasn't been a springboard to better things and he's not a solid option.

12/1

4th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Conquest Of Power

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jacintha Hynes

T: Mark Usher

Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best.

20/1

4th
1 (9)
Alyara

20/1

Form: -55485

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Outran 80-1 odds when staying-on for respectable fifth off her basement handicap mark at Southwell (6f) on Tuesday, but remains on a long losing run and is not the percentage call here; usual blinkers left off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alyara

8st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Alyara

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Joe Ponting

On a long losing sequence and she failed to beat a rival in a 6f Salisbury handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Alyara

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Two of her three wins have come on turf, but seen much more often on the AW these days; latest efforts have been respectable, but a losing run of 26 sounds a note of caution.

8/1

Form: -52363 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but kept on for third in this grade at Newcastle (6f) recently and has now been placed on four of his last six appearances; holds good each-way claims again.
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6th

8

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Only one of his ten wins has been on turf (record of 1-27); beaten less than 2l when fifth of 12 at Redcar on most recent turf run, but poor effort back on AW next time; others preferred.

8/1

9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

8/1

Form: 8-2653

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for close third in this grade at Newcastle 11 days ago and has obvious each-way claims if able to replicate that performance here, but his strike-rate is now 0-20.
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4th

6

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daley T

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed 25-race maiden; creditable third in a classified stakes at Brighton in June (5.5f, good; cheekpieces tried) but not so good at Chepstow on Friday; blinkers now tried.

16/1

7th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Daley T

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

24-race maiden but he's been runner-up on three occasions and was beaten only a neck when third in a classified event at Brighton (5.5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; place claims.

4/1

Form: 0-3512 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Led close home to win C&D handicap in January and ran at least as well when close second here last month; drawn on the outside today but still commands respect in current form.
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2nd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Landed this race off 7lb higher last year; couldn't get involved over the bare 5f here 18 days ago but his two previous runs over this slightly longer trip were encouraging; likely there or thereabouts.

7/1

9th

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

C&D winner who comes here in decent nick, fourth of nine in 5.7f classified event here eight days ago; not out of things back in handicap company.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:50 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Last three turf wins came on this track, on extremes of going; went quiet on the AW earlier in the year but he came from a long way back to take a late third over C&D in May and has better claims than most.

3/1

9/2

Form: -55434 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her 2yo turf win but has been pretty consistent this winter, making the frame on her last three appearances (5f-6f); ought to make her presence felt again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Sole win in 24 races was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); fair run last time at Wetherby but others appeal more for the win.

20/1

5th

8

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a 6f Brighton maiden in 2024; has had plenty of chances since then, and was only fifth at Pontefract last Monday (5f).

16/1

5th

8

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Isla Bella

8st 10lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); best recent run was when third at Wolverhampton in April but has been mainly disappointing this year; others stronger.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 06-757 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Without a win since summer 2024, despite several attempts over C&D off basement handicap marks since the autumn; look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Coast

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple 6f winner, including on fast ground; losing run now at 31 (placed twice at Brighton this year); not written off but has yet to win over this shorter trip.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Coast

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't won for nearly two years and showing no signs of a renaissance.

33/1

5th

4

(12)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Coast

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Winner of six races and ran well when third of nine in a 0-55 handicap here (5f, good to firm) last month, but current losing run now up to 29; drawn widest and others are more compelling.

16/1

10th
9 (5)
Poet

66/1

Form: 0-9899 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Last of nine over 5f here a fortnight ago and has now failed to beat a rival six consecutive times; cannot be recommended.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

14

(14)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Poet

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ended a run of finishing last when seventh of 11 at Brighton nine days ago; easy enough to swerve.

66/1

7th

10

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Scott Dixon

Has finished stone last on his last nine starts; impossible to recommend.

100/1

7th

7

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Poet

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Scott Dixon

Has failed to beat a rival in his last eight races; hard to fancy back from a three-month break.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.30
Straight Forecast £50.37
Trifecta £665.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sisters In The Sky

Daily Mirror:

Optimistic

POSTDATA:

Isla Bella

Telegraph:

Daley T

The Star:

Conquest Of Power

Daily Mail:

Fircombe Hall

RP RATINGS:

Sisters In The Sky

The Times:

Sisters In The Sky

The Guardian:

Sisters In The Sky

D Express:

Sisters In The Sky

Daily Record:

Sisters In The Sky