Wolverhampton Race 8 - Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap
THREE ON THURSDAY (2) was a well-fancied favourite last time when delivering a 0.5L second over 1700m at the course. Climbs in trip and could be set to go one better. Serious player. DESIDERATA (6) arrives in good form following four consecutive placings at this venue. Racing off the same mark rates as a main danger. TWOFORTHEGUTTER (4) added a third turf triumph with a 1L win under Jason Hart at Hamilton preceding a close third at Catterick. Watch for any market moves competing first-up. MAYWEDANCE (3) finished fifth of nine over 2800m here last month and since changed yards. Each-way chance. Something for the Multiples: BIGZ BELIEF (8)

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track on February 16 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Samra Star with 53kg at $3. The race before that 5th of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on February 10 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Seventy with 61kg at $3.10. Nice effort last time. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | HCP F 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 53kg | 1:50.72 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/02/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 2:35.93 | 3-7-5 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $3.13 |
| 3/5 | 11/01/2026 | 1 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 60.5kg | 2:10.43 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.63 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 1:38.51 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:41.33 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 15/12/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 2:08.02 | 2-1-1 | 13 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/11 | 04/11/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | William Carson | 60.5kg | 1:38.11 | 6-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60kg | 1:37.67 | 6-7-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Heavy | Rhys Clutterbuck | 55.5kg | 2:35.29 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60.5kg | 2:28.71 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1810m | Good | Jack Doughty | 57.5kg | 1:57.52 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 2820m, 2.25 len behind Word Of Mouth carrying 58kg at $23. The start before that 4th of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on January 22 over 2500m, 6 len behind Time Turner with 61kg at $5. Has ability and is one of the chances.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 58kg | 3:03.47 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:46.91 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:00.39 | 10-11-9 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 03/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Kieran O'neill | 57.5kg | 2:34.74 | 6-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 06/10/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 3 | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 61kg | 1:48.32 | 5-10-11 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 59kg | 1:58.71 | 11-12-11 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Kieran O'neill | 59.5kg | 2:34.80 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/08/2025 | 56 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 58.5kg | 2:11.11 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 29.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 57kg | 3:04.44 | 7-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/05/2025 | 15 | HCP MDN 3 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2816m | Good Firm | Jack Nicholls | 56.5kg | 3:03.12 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/05/2025 | 17 | HCP F 3U | $14,770.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 57.5kg | 2:27.79 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Mr Nugget with 59kg at $6.50. The race before that second last of 13 at Southwell All Weather on December 18 over 2200m, 24 len behind Hackney Diamonds carrying 61.5kg at $11. Has been racing well. One of the chances.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 23/01/2026 | 36 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 2:01.42 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 12/13 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 61.5kg | 2:25.43 | 5-7-12 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/12/2025 | 174 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Edward Greatrex | 58.5kg | 2:19.30 | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/06/2025 | 68 | OPEN MDN 3U | $20,620.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 58.5kg | 2:02.93 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/04/2025 | 47 | NOV 3 | $21,950.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Jim Crowley | 59kg | 2:06.83 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $14,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 2:03.43 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Zoe Lewis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on February 23 over 1900m, neck behind Hijo De La Luna carrying 58kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1900m, 0.8 len behind Port Noir with 58kg at $6.50. Winning chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Zoe Lewis | 58kg | 2:02.26 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Zoe Lewis | 58kg | 2:02.03 | 8-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/01/2026 | 14 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 2:39.61 | 10-6-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 2:03.81 | 6-6-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/01/2026 | 11 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 2:25.95 | 10-4-4 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 2:00.18 | 1-1-8 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 06/12/2025 | 220 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 1:49.03 | 6-3-7 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/14 | 30/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | NS | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:38.25 | 12-6-6 | 14 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/04/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 2:00.28 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 0/7 | 06/03/2025 | 59 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 57.5kg | 2:18.26 | - | 5 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2025 | 2 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 2:41.01 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.38 |

Jockey: K T O'neill
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on January 16 over 2400m, 6 len behind Ice Opera carrying 61kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Krissy with 59kg at $26. Better than last start so he deserves another chance.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 61kg | 2:39.11 | 2-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 2:41.33 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/11/2025 | 16 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Jack Stenhouse | 68kg | 4:49.17 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $15,360.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Heidi Palin | 71kg | 3:53.61 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2025 | 64 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Elizabeth Gale | 57.5kg | 2:40.67 | 8-6-5 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2313m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | 2:29.29 | 8-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/07/2025 | 85 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2313m | Fast | Elizabeth Gale | 57.5kg | 2:28.29 | 5-5-3 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/04/2025 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 68kg | 3:49.00 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $251.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/03/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | David Probert | 59.5kg | 2:39.21 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 27/02/2025 | 38 | HCP 4U | $13,750.00 | Chelmsford City | 2715m | NS | David Probert | 60.5kg | 2:51.37 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/01/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 2:40.35 | 4-3-7 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Gina Mangan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on January 26 over 2400m, 7 len behind Knight Of Magic with 61kg at $13. The start before that 8th of 14 at Taunton on January 17 over 3800m, 22 len behind Bel Ombre with 69kg at $13. Will struggle to compete.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/01/2026 | 9 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 61kg | 2:39.61 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 69kg | 4:53.26 | 2-9-8 | 0 |
| 22.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE SELL 48 | $15,900.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | Fern O'brien | 67.5kg | 5:32.91 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.33 |
| 10/13 | 27/11/2025 | 247 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Firm | Tom Broughton | 70kg | 4:36.90 | 1-7-10 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $4.50 |
| 8/14 | 25/03/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Tom Broughton | 74kg | 4:02.36 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/03/2025 | 64 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 75.5kg | 3:54.50 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 0/8 | 01/01/2025 | 10 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Edward Vaughan | 76kg | 5:21.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2024 | 9 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 72.5kg | 4:15.63 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2024 | 15 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $23,060.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Paddy Barlow | 67.5kg | 4:16.98 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 28/11/2024 | 37 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 76kg | 4:45.70 | 9-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/15 | 22/10/2024 | 12 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $12,430.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | Martin McIntyre | 75kg | 4:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at Newcastle All Weather on February 15 over 2500m, 8 len behind Tupero with 57kg at $5. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on February 5 over 2400m, 7 len behind Smokey Malone with 57kg at $23. Looks safely held.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 57kg | 2:46.88 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 2:40.97 | 9-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 4U | $12,790.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Natasha Cookson | 62.5kg | 2:13.76 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 55.5kg | 2:24.32 | 1-7-10 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/12/2025 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 54.5kg | 2:38.70 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/11/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 56.5kg | 2:11.89 | 6-4-8 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/10/2025 | 221 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 55.5kg | 1:59.22 | 6-9-9 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $12,120.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 60kg | 2:36.30 | 3-2-6 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/03/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 60kg | 2:01.03 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 24/02/2025 | 23 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 60kg | 2:00.09 | 7-5-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $12,610.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Nicholls | 61.5kg | 2:13.14 | 6-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |