March 07 / 17.35 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.35

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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.80
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 74351- C

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has gained all wins over 1m3f/1m4f, including at Southwell (narrowly) in October when last seen; the 8yo is still competitively treated on historical data but has something to prove back down in trip.
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6th

2

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Way Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

He's had a long career but never been better than this season, winning on AW at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m4f); they were in March/April but he returned from a break with creditable third of six here (1m2f, good to firm) 15 days ago, again under Olivia Tubb; probably not far away.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:58 Newmarket (July)

Way Of Life

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

He's had a long career but never been better than this season, winning at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m4f) with a close third in between; they were all on AW in March/April under Olivia Tubb and he's not raced since, with turf runs in the last two years hinting that he's not quite so good in this sphere; also, the last time he raced on firmer than good was 2022.

10/1

1st

2

(1)

27th Apr 2026

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1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and backed it up with a good third of 12 in another 9.5f handicap there since; this C&D scorer can go well again off the same mark.

5/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 351121 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Southwell most recently, making it three wins from his last four starts and taking strike-rate since November to 5-11; has a particularly good record at Wolverhampton in that period; progressing well with age and warrants respect off bottom weight upped further in class.
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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

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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

Form: 20-230

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Did too much up front last time (doesn't normally lead); generally consistent otherwise for current yard and could go well but whether he's going to defy top weight is another matter; still has a modest strike-rate.
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4th

1

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Londoner

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Triple AW winner who is 0-24 on turf but he ran well to finish second behind an unexposed improver at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

100/30

2nd

1

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Lingfield

Londoner

10st 3lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won off today's mark on Polytrack here (1m2f) in April; not quite at same level on turf since but was persistently denied clear run when fourth of six at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm; behind Percival) nine days ago and has possibilities if his luck improves.

7/2

4th

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

Londoner

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April and he produced one of his better turf runs when close fifth of eight at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last time; however, a record of 0-22 on grass doesn't inspire confidence.

13/2

8/1

Form: 13-968

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Solid spell on AW last spring; not in the same form since being gelded and returning from a layoff but latest effort was a resurgence of sorts; however, he's 2-2 at Chelmsford compared to 0-11 elsewhere.
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4th

2

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Sandown

Cristo

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

First turf win when a neck victor over C&D earlier this month (good) and might have followed up off this 3lb higher mark had he not been carried left late on at Windsor; 2lb higher in future; player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Cristo

10st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Prevailed by a neck at Sandown (1m, good) last time, registering a first success on turf; back up 3lb but remains well treated on the pick of his AW form; gained his other wins back-to-back.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Cristo

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has broadly respectable form since returned to turf, notably a good effort behind Dovey Moon; however, still may be more interesting when back on Chelmsford AW; 2-2 there compared to 0-18 elsewhere.

8/1

11/4

Form: 12-413 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Maiden prior to producing form figures of 1112413 since racing in AW handicaps, the most recent success over C&D; ran creditably in higher grade at Lingfield (1m4f) last time; solid claims off unaltered mark.
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4th

3

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Towerlands

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Improved once returned to AW and bagged a hat-trick across October and December (1m); on the scoresheet again upped to 9.5f at Wolverhampton (career-best form) in February; form took a slight dip on last two starts, while his earlier turf form isn't comparable so interesting to see how he fares back on grass.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Towerlands

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Record in AW handicaps reads 11124135; pulled his chance away at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last month, but may settle better in this bigger field; one for the shortlist.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0045-4 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record of 10-33 on AW features six wins at Wolverhampton, including in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; close fourth at Lingfield for an encouraging start to his 2026 campaign; fighting chance.
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5th

3

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Arcadian Nights

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has a good 10-34 record on AW but his turf strike-rate is only 2-19; has a lower mark in this sphere but off since finishing last of six at Wolverhampton in March and a watching brief is the percentage call.

25/1

6th

3

(5)

7th Mar 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-33 on AW features six wins at Wolverhampton, including in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; close fourth at Lingfield for an encouraging start to his 2026 campaign; fighting chance.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £61.60
Straight Forecast £78.67
Trifecta £314.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Nugget

POSTDATA:

Towerlands

LAMBOURN:

Way Of Life

TOPSPEED:

Londoner

RP RATINGS:

Arcadian Nights

The Times:

Towerlands

Daily Mail:

Towerlands

The Sun:

Towerlands

NEWMARKET:

Mr Nugget

D Express:

Mr Nugget

Daily Mirror:

Mr Nugget

The Star:

Mr Nugget

Daily Record:

Mr Nugget

Telegraph:

Way Of Life

The Guardian:

Way Of Life