19:00 Wolverhampton 16 Feb 2026
Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap
Rider Restricted Race | Class 6 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,140 - 8 declared to run
Standard (AW - Tapeta)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 1.8° - 8.2°
Rainfall: 0.63mm
Wind: 13.7 mph W
Last Update: 15/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Beauzon And Hes An Angel
- W/O Hes An Angel
- W/O Beauzon
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 120.45%
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Poor run when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap here last time; top course trainer; effective at 5f. Form has tailed off since going handicapping and needs to show more.
Placed twice in nine starts. Beaten 9l behind Cargin Bhui at 25-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Poor run when beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap here last time; top course trainer; effective at 5f. Form has tailed off since going handicapping and needs to show more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Surface(Tapeta) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Matthew Slater | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A W Carroll | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
No obvious excuse when down the field in a handicap here most recently; off a short break; suited by 6f. Has a bit to prove from a tough mark.
Placed in four of 11 starts. Beaten 16l behind Addarella at 40-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance in November last year.
No obvious excuse when down the field in a handicap here most recently; off a short break; suited by 6f. Has a bit to prove from a tough mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mikkel Mortensen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Dixon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Did it readily under an aggressive ride when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective at 5/6f. Thriving of late, still on a fair mark and could continue the winning sequence.
Has won 14 races from 5f to 6f including 13 wins on the all-weather (4 PO). Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Lingfield over 6f earlier this month, beating Desdemona by 2 1/2l. Carries a 8lb penalty today for that success. Has won 3 times this season.
Did it readily under an aggressive ride when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective at 5/6f. Thriving of late, still on a fair mark and could continue the winning sequence.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 73 | 14 | 11 | 19.2% | |
| Flat (AW) | 60 | 13 | 10 | 21.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 26 | 9 | 5 | 34.6% |
| C | Course | 36 | 9 | 5 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 49 | 13 | 11 | 26.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 55 | 13 | 7 | 23.6% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 40 | 9 | 6 | 22.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 12 | 5 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 37% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 43 | 6 | 8 | 14% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Kavanagh | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Ian Williams | 43 | 10 | 5 | 23.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never threatened after missing the break when beaten 7l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; suited by 7f. A maiden but had been running into form until that latest effort.
Placed in three of 13 starts. Beaten 7l behind Beauzon at 9-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 6f earlier this month.
Never threatened after missing the break when beaten 7l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; suited by 7f. A maiden but had been running into form until that latest effort.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Surface(Tapeta) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Laura Coughlan | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | J A Bennett | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Back to best and did well to win up in trip when landing a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark here last time; usually held up; effective at 5/6f and acts on AW. Chance despite the penalty.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather (1 PO). Won on his latest outing when 3-1jt-fav over this course and distance last month, beating Master Dandy by a head.
Back to best and did well to win up in trip when landing a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark here last time; usually held up; effective at 5/6f and acts on AW. Chance despite the penalty.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 28 | 5 | 4 | 17.9% | |
| Flat (AW) | 17 | 5 | 3 | 29.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 4 | 1 | 26.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 5 | 2 | 31.3% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 16 | 4 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 22.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oliver Stammers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | K Frost | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Continued in moderate form when beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark here last time; wide draw; effective at 5/6f. Needs to bounce back.
A winner at 5f. Finished 4l behind Betties Bay when fifth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance last month.
Continued in moderate form when beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark here last time; wide draw; effective at 5/6f. Needs to bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 21 | 1 | 6 | 4.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Taryn Langley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A Wintle | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective at 6/7f and acts on AW. Running back into form.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Lord Capulet beaten 1 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Grant Tuer.
Ran to form when beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective at 6/7f and acts on AW. Running back into form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C J Whiteley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Appleby | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Scored by a length off a 4lb lower mark here in December; suited by 7/8f. Bounce back needed.
Successful at 7f and 1m including a win on the all-weather. Unseated rider when 33-1 here over 7f won by Harbour Vision earlier this month on his latest outing.
Scored by a length off a 4lb lower mark here in December; suited by 7/8f. Bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 21 | 2 | 4 | 9.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Murphy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | A Wintle | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
BEAUZON has been in unstoppable form of late and it would be dangerous to assume an 8lb penalty is enough to prevent him from completing a five-timer. Considering that Ryan Kavanagh reduces the burden to 3lb with his claim, connections have given the seven-year-old every chance of extending the winning sequence. Last-time-out C&D winner He's An Angel is still well handicapped, despite going up 3lb, and is very capable of spoiling the party for the selection. Ardaddy and Sioux Warrior can also go close.
Expert View Verdict
BEAUZON can continue the winning sequence here. He had a bit in hand when winning last time despite being ridden very aggressively suggesting that this sharper track will suit. His 4lb rise is more than offset by his jockey's claim so he should be tough to beat. The consistent Ardaddy is just 2lb above his last winning mark and looks an obvious danger along with He's An Angel. That rival snapped a long losing run last time and remains very well treated on his old form.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Div 1) | Standard | 9 | Heartrate | 9 | 5 | 9 3 | 49 | 7340-75 | 18 days | D M Loughnane (16 miles) | Jonny Peate | 7/ 2 | 1:13.50 |
| 2025 (Div 2) | Standard | 9 | Under Curfew | 2 | 9 | 9 5 | 51 | 662530-543 | 15 days | A W Carroll (43 miles) | Molly Gunn | 6/ 1 | 1:13.72 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 6f 20y | 1:11.44 |