March 13 / 17.05 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.05

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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

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2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 111111 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
He was recording his 11th course win when making all in a Class 5 over C&D ten days ago, completing a six-timer in the process; 1lb well in under his penalty, well drawn and dropping in grade, so a seven-timer is beckoning.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Beauzon

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ian Williams

Won seven in a row over 6f on AW at start of this year but has returned from a break with three down-the-field turf runs, the latest here (6f, good to firm) eight days ago.

33/1

11th

6

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Beauzon

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a seven-timer on the AW earlier this year; rated lower on turf but he's failed to beat a rival at Chester (5f, good) in his last two starts and is now 1-15 on grass; opposable.

40/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4-8222 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-11 but she is reliable enough and comes into the race on the back of three second-place finishes, the latest over C&D; should make another bold bid back down into Class 6 company.
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3rd

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Insuspense

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

A maiden after 15 runs but came second five consecutive times on AW for Oliver Cole at start of this year and was unlucky not to finish closer than fifth at Goodwood (6f, good to soft; denied clear run) on latest outing in June; changed hands for 18,000gns last month and drops in grade for stable debut; no surprise if she features.

11/2

5th

9

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Insuspense

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Oliver Cole

Forced to challenge widest of all last time at Windsor so forget that; she's a consistent maiden but whether she wants slowish ground is questionable (withdrawn the once on account of such conditions).

10/1

7th

2

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Insuspense

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Cole

Consistent maiden who's had plenty of chances in handicaps and often been turned over at short prices; won't mind being back on turf and tonight's big field should suit her come-from-behind style, though, and she looks set to go well again.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0-3513 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Blinkered for the first time when delivering a dominant front-running display at Kempton last month (6f); sent off favourite for the C&D handicap won by Beauzon ten days ago and could only manage third; 4lb turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender.

4/1

3rd

7

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Enjoying a consistent year, winning twice from the front at Kempton since the blinkers went on (doesn't have to lead); nothing wrong with his clear second at Southwell a month ago and holds decent claims despite a further 2lb rise.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Got the better of a rival who has won twice since when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); not in the same form at Nottingham last time but it was 5f and he had an inexperienced apprentice on board; high on the list back at 6f and returned to AW.

5/2

16/1

Form: 0495-7 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when winning twice last spring (5f here and 6f on fast turf); ended his 2025 campaign quietly and he finished down the field on his return to action (C&D) 18 days ago.
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Verdict Starting price

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: 1197-4 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last autumn and latest C&D run was a step back in the right direction after lesser efforts over 5f and 7f; well drawn but has Beauzon to worry about up front.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:37 Ffos Las

Macarone

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

A two-time 6f winner in 2025 for Ivan Furtado; largely below par for his current yard this season, including when fifth of seven in 6f Chepstow handicap 18 days ago; not out of things at these weights if on his A-game though.

7/1

5th

8

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Macarone

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Grace Harris

Nutted on the line when backed at Ffos Las 12 days ago (6f, good) and gets in off the same mark, which is very favourable on peak form.

9/2

2nd

7

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

Macarone

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Wins for two previous yards came in the autumn, mainly on the AW, and he's regressed in recent times; the step back up from 5f is a plus off a career-low mark, though, for a trainer who holds more obvious claims with Symbol Of Hope.

10/1

16/1

Form: 1536-8 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had a good spell on turf last year and although he is 0-16 on AW, he was a close third over 5f here in October; should come on for last month's return to action at Chelmsford but others are still more appealing.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Silky Robin

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Toomey

0-7 on the AW between September and April, but he has won his last five races on turf; patiently ridden as usual and led late at Brighton (5f, good to firm) six weeks ago; edging up the weights only slowly and in the mix once more.

100/30

1st

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Silky Robin

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Mark eased after a fruitless spell on the AW and made it four wins on the spin on turf when going in off 5lb lower five weeks ago; currently 2-2 round here and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

7/1

Form: 5473-3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Promising stable debut when a close third behind two in-form sprinters at Lingfield (6f) 16 days ago, finishing his race off well; looks well up to winning a race of this nature.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Just Jump

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Refused to race here in May but he has since won over C&D and posted a good third of ten in 6f AW Lingfield handicap when hindered by a customary slow start; likely player if on his A-game again.

3/1

3rd

6

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Just Jump

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tony Carroll

Dual turf winner who is 0-16 on the AW; often starts slowly and/or races too freely, and refused to race three outings ago; did win at Windsor in June but off 6lb lower and others are probably safer propositions.

7/1

20/1

Form: 214-37 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
7f AW winner for Charles Byrnes in October; satisfactory start for new stable when third of nine at Chelmsford last month but he was unable to build on it at Kempton 11 days ago; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:25 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Trainer won with three of his last five runners coming into today, all three doing it easily, two at big prices; this triple AW winner has shown enough since returned to turf to suggest he can be a factor at this level.

11/4

5th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Drafted

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Has run some fair races in defeat for his new stable but he is essentially regressive; surprising if there weren't a few stronger in today's field.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Three-time AW winner; 0-5 for new stable since February but put in a good front-running shift before fading into fourth behind No Gain here (7.6f, good) last month; each-way claims if handing the forecast slower ground.

13/2

14/1

Form: 38-318 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
6f wins at Newcastle and Lingfield this winter; not at his best at Newcastle (5f; tried in a visor) last month and the return of his usual cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Em Jay Kay

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Scored at Lingfield (6f) in January but below par since, only tenth on a rare turf start at Newmarket (6f) ten days ago; not easy to make a case for.

40/1

10th

12

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Em Jay Kay

8st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Five of his six wins have been on AW and latest was on Polytrack at Lingfield (6f) in January; 4lb lower here but he's struggled at Wolverhampton in last three runs and has plenty to prove back on turf.

33/1

Form: 13220- CD

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Only five ran when he won at Bath last August (5.7f, firm) and he posted higher RPRs in defeat afterwards; absent since a poor run back at Bath in September and his record fresh doesn't point to this being his day.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Notched a third win over C&D earlier in the month; that race rather fell into his lap, though, with the leaders going off too hard, and he'll find today's company tougher off a 6lb higher mark; not disgraced, having made late headway, here (6f) on Sunday.

4/1

5th

6

(10)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Multiple course winner, the latest 18 days ago when he was far too strong for five rivals over 5.3f (good to firm); up 6lb in a deeper race but still feasibly weighted.

13/2

1st

3

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Gallagher

Returned to form with narrow win at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in June; remains on workable mark after 3lb rise and is very well suited by this track (four-time C&D winner) but managed only fifth of six at Bath (5f, firm) three weeks ago and has become unreliable.

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £14.60
Straight Forecast £22.34
Tricast £80.73
Trifecta £54.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beauzon

Daily Mirror:

Insuspense

RP RATINGS:

Just Jump

POSTDATA:

Initial Blue

NEWMARKET:

Em Jay Kay

The Star:

Insuspense

Daily Record:

Insuspense

The Times:

Just Jump

The Guardian:

Just Jump

Telegraph:

Beauzon

Daily Mail:

Beauzon

D Express:

Beauzon

The Sun:

Beauzon