Wolverhampton Race 7 - Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap
Three-time course and distance winner MR NUGGET (6) continued the strong form when making it three from six under Rowan Scott gaining a 0.75L Southwell success. Up in trip and grade but foolish to dismiss maintaining current condition. Top chance. Six of the ten AW wins by ARCADIAN NIGHTS (3) have been when tackling the trip here. Improved for fourth over 2000m at Lingfield attempting latest and rates an obvious danger off the same mark. TOWERLANDS (2) is four from eight on the AW. Battled gamely for third among better company at Lingfield two-weeks-ago. Shortlist. WAY OF LIFE (5) is usually on the scene and merits consideration racing first-up.

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Southwell All Weather on February 20 over 1600m, 14 len behind Dosman carrying 59.5kg at $13. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on January 31 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Zryan with 62.5kg at $3. Impossible to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 20/02/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $99,820.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 59.5kg | 1:39.92 | 1-1-12 | 12 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 62.5kg | 2:19.84 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | 55 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Jack Doughty | 64.5kg | 2:22.94 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 10/13 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 2:03.42 | 2-4-10 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $145,200.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Jason Watson | 55.5kg | 2:21.17 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 63.5kg | 2:17.93 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Nicola Currie | 61.5kg | 2:11.79 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Chester | 2075m | Good Soft | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60kg | 2:08.03 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $41,110.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 65.5kg | 2:10.10 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Nicola Currie | 58.5kg | 2:06.38 | 3-2-7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 31/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 1:58.30 | 13-10-3 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on February 21 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Paradias with 56kg at $11. The start before that won by 1.75 len at this track February 3 over 1900m defeating Commander Of Life carrying 61kg at $6. Tough to beat on best 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 18 | APP HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 56kg | 2:28.57 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $17,530.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 2:00.07 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 1:38.33 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 1:28.93 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/4 | 19/12/2025 | 11 | HCP 3 | $12,490.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 62.5kg | 1:41.53 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/10 | 08/12/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $14,110.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 1:36.81 | 5-7-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/10/2025 | 60 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | 1:40.79 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good | William Carson | 59kg | 1:36.02 | 8-6-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 1:25.04 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.91 |
| 9/13 | 21/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $13,280.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Soft | William Carson | 59kg | 1:46.90 | 5-5-9 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good Firm | William Carson | 59.5kg | 1:43.61 | 9-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on February 10 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Wyld Bill carrying 61kg at $7. The race before that failed to make an impression; 5th of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1900m, 6 len behind Parlando carrying 61kg at $19. Winning chance.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 10/02/2026 | 46 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:05.89 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | APP HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 61kg | 2:00.51 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/12/2025 | 76 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 64kg | 1:58.79 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/09/2025 | 143 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:10.80 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 30.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/14 | 08/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:13.52 | 13-10-10 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/04/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 2:04.73 | 3-4-5 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $18,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:58.22 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/02/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:07.29 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $21,910.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | NS | David Probert | 62kg | 2:04.39 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/12/2024 | 62 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 60.5kg | 1:58.53 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 63kg | 1:57.84 | 9-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on February 10 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Wyld Bill with 61kg at $6.50. The race before that got back early 6th of 9 at this track on January 30 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Hitched with 63kg at $7. Expect he will make amends.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:05.89 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Thomas Greatrex | 63kg | 1:47.77 | 8-9-6 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/01/2026 | 250 | HCP 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 56kg | 2:11.24 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2025 | 3 | HCP 3 | $59,960.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61.5kg | 2:12.46 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 62kg | 2:04.27 | 3-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/14 | 18/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 2:06.13 | 3-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 02/04/2025 | 186 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:40.06 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/09/2024 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Soft | Kevin Stott | 59.5kg | 1:44.23 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 9/14 | 20/09/2024 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $24,740.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Soft | Sean Levey | 55.5kg | 1:26.98 | 7-6-9 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2024 | 21 | NSY HCP 2 | $38,050.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Liam Keniry | 58kg | 1:40.52 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 17/08/2024 | 10 | MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Thomas Greatrex | 60.5kg | 1:25.78 | 6-6-6 | 16 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Olivia Tubb
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by nose Southwell All Weather October 23 over 2220m defeating His Finest Hour with 61kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at this track February 17 2025 over 1900m, 8 len behind Charlie's Choice carrying 56kg at $11. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 135 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 2234m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 2:22.28 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Olivia Tubb | 60kg | 2:41.10 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2025 | 23 | HCP APP 4U | $24,860.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Mckenzie Graham | 70kg | 2:40.94 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 2:30.51 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/14 | 03/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Olivia Tubb | 56kg | 2:33.86 | 10-1-7 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 2:30.77 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Joe Leavy | 57kg | 2:31.85 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/05/2025 | 27 | HCP APP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Joe Leavy | 60kg | 2:22.41 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
| 4/16 | 18/04/2025 | 60 | HCP APP 4U | $90,750.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Olivia Tubb | 60.5kg | 2:30.15 | 11-8-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/02/2025 | 88 | HCP 4U | $29,840.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Olivia Tubb | 56kg | 1:58.82 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Olivia Tubb | 60kg | 2:36.84 | 3-2-5 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Southwell All Weather February 24 over 1600m defeating Selection with 59kg at $4.30. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1740m, head behind American State carrying 61kg at $5. Tough to beat on best form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:40.96 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 17/02/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:49.02 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60kg | 1:49.45 | 9-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61.5kg | 2:01.42 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,280.00 | Southwell | 2427m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 63kg | 2:37.82 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | NS | Hector Crouch | 63.5kg | 2:33.68 | 8-5-3 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 28/12/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 2:24.32 | 7-6-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 2:00.39 | 9-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/12 | 01/12/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $11,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 2:01.29 | 9-11-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 21/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | David Egan | 60.5kg | 2:24.40 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 04/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 2:00.15 | 11-9-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |