Wolverhampton Race 8 - Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
RASTNET (7) shed the maiden tag on fourth and latest outing scoring narrowly by a short-head at this venue after runner-up finishes prior at Kempton Park AW and Chelmsford. Can gain the double making handicap debut. SHRIMP SHADY (8) holds some attraction from bottom of the weights. Missed the placings when fourth at Kempton Park AW. Second at Lingfield Park AW start prior. Will be thereabouts. LADY OF ARABIA (4) failed to land a hat-trick when fifth in the Winter Oaks Fillies Handicap at Lingfield Park AW. Might bounce back. PRIDE OF DONEGAL (6) is quickly turned out after finishing fourth at Newcastle AW last Saturday.

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 11th of 13 at Newcastle All Weather on January 16 over 2000m, 7 len behind King's Code with 57.5kg at $34. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on December 15 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Duke's Command carrying 59kg at $13. Tested again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 16/01/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 57.5kg | 2:11.24 | 6-5-11 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/12/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $46,490.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 2:09.90 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 13/13 | 27/11/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63kg | 2:03.42 | 12-12-13 | 13 |
| 22.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/10/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $29,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63.5kg | 1:37.43 | 2-2-8 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 2:36.02 | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $83,030.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | NSL | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | 2:02.87 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/06/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:14.17 | 5-4-10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/05/2025 | 85 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 1643m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:41.61 | 5-2-11 | 9 |
| 21.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/02/2025 | 237 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | David Probert | 62.5kg | 2:04.04 | 7-1-7 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/07/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $90,060.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Soft | Callum Hutchinson | 58kg | 2:10.00 | 9-7-8 | 11 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/17 | 14/06/2024 | 59 | HCP 4U | $132,170.00 | York | 2112m | Good Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 58.5kg | 2:13.42 | 12-8-10 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 23 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track March 16 2024 over 2450m, 4.5 len behind Intinso with 56.5kg at $7. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at this track November 23 2023 over 2800m, 3 len behind Prydwen with 60.5kg at $4.20. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 692 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/03/2024 | 6 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 56.5kg | 2:38.14 | 4-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/13 | 10/03/2024 | 22 | HCP 4U | $50,820.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 63.5kg | 2:37.39 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 17/02/2024 | 43 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 57.5kg | 2:37.73 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/01/2024 | 27 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 63kg | 2:36.04 | 8-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 09/12/2023 | 16 | HCP 3U | $17,790.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 64.5kg | 2:35.90 | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/11/2023 | 75 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 60.5kg | 3:03.78 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/14 | 09/09/2023 | 28 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Clifford Lee | 56kg | 3:02.61 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2023 | 15 | HCP 4U | $132,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Hayley Turner | 60kg | 2:34.14 | - | 5 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/07/2023 | 20 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Harry Davies | 60kg | 2:40.85 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 08/07/2023 | 14 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Haydock Park | 2414m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 57kg | 2:34.52 | - | 17 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/06/2023 | 48 | HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 58.5kg | 2:46.84 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 11 at Catterick on February 25 over 3100m, 57 len behind Ballyvango with 67.5kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign 7th of 12 at Sandown Park on April 26 2024 over 2000m, 6 len behind Goodwood Odyssey carrying 58kg at $9. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 346 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/02/2025 | 137 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 67.5kg | 3:54.00 | 4-7-9 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $2.10 |
| 8/15 | 11/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Soft | Richard Kingscote | 57.5kg | 2:32.81 | 2-5-8 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/09/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Heavy | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 3:13.30 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 3:04.54 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 14/16 | 24/08/2024 | 30 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 57kg | 2:57.85 | 2-14-14 | 7 |
| 44.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2024 | 12 | HCP 3 | $31,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 58.5kg | 3:07.27 | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 13/07/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 56.5kg | 2:36.64 | 1-2-4 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/06/2024 | 22 | HCP 3 | $44,680.00 | Salisbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 2:33.75 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2024 | 39 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 2414m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 2:36.00 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 26/04/2024 | 184 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 2:14.09 | 7-6-7 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/10/2023 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | 2:09.22 | 5-7-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on January 17 over 2000m, 5 len behind Morrophore carrying 54.5kg at $29. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track December 22 over 1900m defeating Post Rider with 61kg at $2.30. This easier and should run well here.
Last Starts 20 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 | 17/01/2026 | 26 | HCP F 4U | $202,950.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 54.5kg | 2:02.62 | 10-9-5 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | 18 | HCP F 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:00.84 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 04/12/2025 | 30 | HCP F 3U | $17,890.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | 2:04.91 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | HCP F 3U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:38.43 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | 13 | HCP F 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 1:41.71 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 03/10/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:40.70 | 9-8-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2025 | 23 | HCP F 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 62kg | 1:39.90 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 63kg | 1:42.44 | 7-10-9 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 58.5kg | 1:46.89 | 9-11-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 4U | $28,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Nicholls | 62kg | 1:38.56 | 6-8-10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/06/2025 | 210 | HCP 4U | $24,750.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 62kg | 1:45.09 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start didn't finish the race at Warwick December 31 over 5200m. The start before that 5th of 7 at Uttoxeter on November 27 over 4700m, slow going 31 len behind Pike Road with 73kg at $29. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 31/12/2025 | 34 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | 6:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 73kg | 6:03.65 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/10/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | 4:19.44 | 5-8-5 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 15/19 | 11/10/2025 | 105 | HCP 3U | $322,880.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 51.5kg | 3:47.95 | 15-19-15 | 18 |
| 42.5L | $201.00 |
| 16/19 | 28/06/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | Sam James | 62.5kg | 3:39.65 | 17-18-16 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
| 12/15 | 09/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $313,650.00 | Chester | 3749m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 55.5kg | 4:05.76 | 13-14-12 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/04/2025 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Firm | Callum Pritchard | 74.5kg | 3:53.87 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/3 | 04/03/2025 | 77 | HCP 4U | $27,440.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 63.5kg | 3:44.07 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 17/12/2024 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 4:59.50 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 18/11/2024 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 71.5kg | 4:17.28 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.67 |
| 1/16 | 27/10/2024 | 10 | MHDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:37.28 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on January 31 over 2000m, 6 len behind Zryan carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Before that 4th of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on January 3 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Charlie's Choice with 63kg at $4.50. Key chance expected to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | APP HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | 2:19.84 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.88 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 63kg | 2:30.81 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:14.83 | 2-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 11/13 | 29/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $24,490.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NSL | Jack Callan | 60.5kg | 2:31.57 | 4-6-11 | 13 |
| 18.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Neil Callan | 61.5kg | 2:31.09 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/4 | 25/09/2025 | 247 | MDN 3U | $13,280.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 2:12.37 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/01/2025 | 61 | NOV 3U | $14,540.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:42.88 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/11/2024 | 14 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:41.79 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:40.40 | 3-10-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at this track December 22 over 1900m defeating Time Loop carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Chelmsford on December 11 over 1600m, neck behind Champagne Powder with 58kg at $4.30. Strong chance despite going up 2.0kg from last start.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/12/2025 | 11 | APP NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 56.5kg | 1:59.14 | 1-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2025 | 38 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:39.11 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | 24 | NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Neil Callan | 57kg | 1:39.69 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Neil Callan | 56.5kg | 1:38.10 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on December 22 over 2000m, 2 len behind Port Of London carrying 58kg at $13. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on January 21 over 2220m, 5 len behind Umbria carrying 60.5kg at $2.20. Rates highly and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 2:22.94 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 22/12/2025 | 88 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 2:05.77 | 4-6-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/09/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 2:35.90 | 2-1-7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/08/2025 | 352 | NOV 35 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Jason Watson | 61kg | 2:32.72 | - | 5 |
| 13.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 02/09/2024 | 21 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:41.78 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 12/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:27.34 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |