Wolverhampton Race 5 - Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
ABBEY BARTLET (8) First time at the races 3yo by Starspangledbanner for trainer Terry Kent and can save some energy from the draw. Watch the market moves. WOSTA (10) Placed 2nd last start at Kempton and fitter for debut run. Oisin Murphy and John Thady Gosden & Gb Thady Gosden rate highly together. Has been racing in stronger company. Goes close. WATCH THE KING (6) First up after a break. Finished 5th last time at Compiegne. Giving another chance here and facing weaker opposition. Racing for a new trainer. Likely to be well placed early. Has the ability to figure. RUTHLESS AMBITION (4) Initial race appearance 3yo by Violence for David M Simcock. Watch for a sign in the market.

Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly. Started at $251.00 and was ordinary when 8th last start at Kempton but will appreciate the drop in class. Gets back and needs luck. Dropping in distance. Podium finish seems unlikely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/10/2026 | - | 3 | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 2413m | STANDARD TO SLOW | William A Carson | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.72L | $251.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/10/2026 | - | 3 | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 2413m | STANDARD TO SLOW | William A Carson | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 72.69L | $251.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | - | 2-1-1-2-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 34.85L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Hereford | 5138m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 69kg | - | 7-7-7-6-7-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ludlow | 4785m | GOOD | James Bowen | 75kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 74kg | - | 4-4-4-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 23.05L | $13.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 99/11 | 24/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,574.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | James Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | - | 2-1-1-3-3-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.75L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | 6-5-5-6-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | D A Jacob | 71kg | - | 4-4-3-3-2-4-5 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $34.00 and disappointing effort when 11th last start at Nottingham but lining up against easier rivals. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Can't back with any confidence.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 14/10/2026 | - | 3UP CL4 MDN | $9,837.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | GOOD TO SOFT | James Doyle | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11.21L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Windsor | 1637m | GOOD TO SOFT | James Doyle | 59kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-5-5-4 | 7 |
| 27.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $5.50 and came in 5th last start at Nottingham but having second race start. Facing a weaker group of contenders. Place best.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 14/10/2026 | - | 3UP CL4 MDN | $9,837.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | GOOD TO SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.94L | $5.50 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo debutant sired by Violence for trainer David M Simcock. Watch early betting.

Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Started $51.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last time at Newbury but was a debutant last start. Goes down in grade. Will need to find a new peak.
Last Starts 171 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 | 15/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $14,755.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | - | 6-5-4-6-5-5-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Jumped at $7.50 and ran 5th last time at Compiegne. Giving another chance here and will find this grade more suitable. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $24,700.00 | Compiegne | 1599m | SOFT | Clement Lecoeuvre | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $24,700.00 | Chantilly | 1599m | SOFT | Clement Lecoeuvre | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $24,700.00 | Saint Cloud | 1599m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.85L | $17.00 |
| 4/13 | 16/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $24,700.00 | Chantilly | 1599m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.75L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Taylor Fisher
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $151.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 7th last start at Kempton but having second career run. Taking on a lower class of opponents. Has a positive draw. Very weak selection.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | STANDARD TO SLOW | Taylor Fisher | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 20.21L | $151.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo by Starspangledbanner having first race appearance for trainer Terry Kent and drawn well. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Started $5.00 and average performance when 5th last run at Leicester but having second career run. Could feature here.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/09/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Leicester | 2011m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last start at Kempton and having second race start. Oisin Murphy has a good track record with the John Thady Gosden & Gb Thady Gosden stable. Can take this out.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/10/2026 | - | 3UP CLASS 4 FILLIES MDN | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | STANDARD TO SLOW | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.37L | $4.50 |