March 24 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 414323 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made most to win a 5f classified race at Chelmsford in January and she has held her form in defeat since, including over this trip; unlikely to be too far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(9)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flickas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Made most to win a 5f classified race at Chelmsford in January and she has held her form in defeat since, including over this trip; unlikely to be too far away.

6/1

3rd

6

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flickas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Won a similar event over 5f at Chelmsford in January; creditable runs since, last time finishing second over 6f back there after not getting the best of runs; chance.

3/1

2nd

4

(9)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Flickas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Resumed winning ways in 5f classified event here in January and not discredited after a tardy start when a running-on third of six in 5f Lingfield handicap two weeks ago; she's proven over this longer trip so rates a big player back in this company.

9/4

2nd
12 (1)
Top Star

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 64/528

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; ran well for second at Southwell (5f) last month but he failed to back it up at Chelmsford 17 days ago; more to prove at 6f.
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5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Top Star

9st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Dean Ivory

Longstanding maiden who missed a chunk of his career; tried in three forms of headgear this year, including when fourth behind two of these over C&D a month ago, and is given another try without today.

12/1

10th

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Top Star

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Runner-up twice on Tapeta (5f/6f) this year but he's been well below form on AW in his last two runs; overall record is now 0-12 and he has something to prove back on turf; new headgear.

9/1

4th

5

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Top Star

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

0-11 but gave good account when second in 6f Wolverhampton classified last month and his recent defeat over 7f there is not viewed harshly; swaps hood for first-time cheekpieces; could have a say.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -24376 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Over 14 months since her last success and she has been coming up short in this level as well as in handicaps; has the ability to play a part and Rossa Ryan is a good booking; each-way shout.
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1st

10

(13)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Carroll

Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

On a lengthy losing sequence but she fared better than of late when third of 11 in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering.

7/1

10/1

Form: 20000-

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 36

Form & Verdict
0-15 in Ireland but she finished second of 17 in a Navan handicap (6f, good) in October; former stable have gone 490 days without a winner and interesting to see how she fares in the market starting out for Daragh Bourke (sold 2,600gns in January); no tongue-tie today but the hood returns.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(12)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month but well behind The Gay Blade at Newcastle last month; hood off, refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces combination on.

14/1

9th

10

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and there may be some improvement in her.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-15 in Ireland but she finished second of 17 in a Navan handicap (6f, good) in October; former stable have gone 490 days without a winner and interesting to see how she fares in the market starting out for Daragh Bourke (sold 2,600gns in January); no tongue-tie today but the hood returns.

10/1

OUR TIP
5th
1 (10)
Alyara

14/1

Form: 548547

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Reinvented as a sprinter in recent weeks, running a solid race when fourth over C&D three weeks ago; well beaten last time though and others have more pressing claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 96750-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well on his handicap debut here (7f) last October; didn't build on it at Lingfield two weeks later (1m) and now returns from 140 days off; drop to 6f not sure to suit but he is still worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Was Thinking

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Shaped quite well on his handicap debut here (7f) last October; didn't build on it at Lingfield two weeks later (1m) and now returns from 140 days off; drop to 6f not sure to suit but he is still worth a market check.

16/1

11th

6

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

I Was Thinking

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Pleasing start to his handicap career when plugging on for fifth at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (7f; first run for seven months); the step up in trip should suit and Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle.

10/1

Form: 972272 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

Form: 842478

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
She ran well when second to the thriving Beauzon over C&D in January but little to shout about in three runs since; drawn wide and others have more compelling claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

She Went Whoosh

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Only gone whoosh once, when winning a Polytrack handicap for Richard Hannon last spring; regressed since, often from the front, but holds claims on her latest turf second to a subsequent winner.

8/1

2nd

11

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

She Went Whoosh

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Just one win from her 32 starts and recent efforts on AW and turf don't suggest she is primed to double her tally; down the list.

16/1

5th

10

(6)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

She Went Whoosh

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Just one win from her 31 starts; recent efforts don't suggest she is primed to double her tally; now tongue tied.

20/1

Form: 648-52

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
21-race maiden; he finished second over C&D three weeks ago on his first attempt in 0-50 company and he won't be far away if able to back that performance up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Mullineaux

Yet to get his head in front and tried in different headgear when only ninth in 5f Nottingham handicap two weeks ago; headgear is changed again now.

11/1

9th

10

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Mister McGregor

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Inconsistent 23-race maiden who has finished out the back at Wolverhampton and Thirsk in his last two runs; visor is now tried and he needs a major revival on this drop back in trip.

33/1

14th

12

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Mister McGregor

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

0-22 and he beat just two in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton last time; blinkers are now tried on this unreliable sort.

16/1

6/1

Form: 945-32

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

Form: 659-66 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; not found his best form in two runs back from a break and unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead in this field.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(13)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Top Biller

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Most of his best efforts have come from the front but he just raced in touch when second at Yarmouth (6f) on latest outing, his best show this year; well handicapped if judged on peak 2025 efforts.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Top Biller

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Front-runner who got upset in the stalls and was slowly away last time at Wolverhampton; his previous two runs were also below best form and easy lead looks unlikely with Grand Citadel in the field.

12/1

11th

11

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Top Biller

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Front-runner; not found his best form in two runs back from a break and unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead in this field.

8/1

Non-runners

Shatin Venture

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £95.70
Straight Forecast £96.93
Trifecta £415.60

Selections

The Times:

Optimistic

NEWMARKET:

Top Biller

Daily Mirror:

Flicka's Girl

D Express:

I Was Thinking

SPOTLIGHT:

Gimmieminnie

RP RATINGS:

Top Star

POSTDATA:

Beneficiary

Daily Mail:

Autumn Angel

Telegraph:

Optimistic

The Guardian:

Optimistic

Daily Record:

Optimistic

The Star:

Top Biller

The Sun:

Flicka's Girl