16:30 Wolverhampton 30 Dec 2025
Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Apprentice Handicap
Class 5 | 3YO plus
Winner £3,716 - 8 run
Standard (AW - Tapeta)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: -1.3° - 6.1°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 5.4 mph NE
Last Update: 30/12/2025 12:00
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Francesco Baracca
- Top 2 Finish
- Insure 3 Places
- W/O Francesco Baracca And Gifted Angel
- W/O
- Insure 2 Places
- W/O Circuit Breaker
- W/O Circuit Breaker And Francesco Baracca
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- Finish Exactly 3rd
- Top 4 Finish
- W/O Gold Penny
- W/O Francesco Baracca And Gold Penny
- W/O Gifted Angel
- Not To Be Placed
- Not To Win
Bookies best price percentage = 115.43% | Standard bookmaker terms: 3 places, 1/5 odds
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Made too much use of when beaten 7l in a handicap at York last time; off a short break; effective from 14f to 16f and acts on soft and all-weather; form tailed off in spring, needs to leave reappearance effort behind though return to the all-weather is a plus.
Successful at 1m 2f and 2m including a win on polytrack, but last win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 7l behind Berkshire Sundance at 20-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at York over 2m (good) in October.
Made too much use of when beaten 7l in a handicap at York last time; off a short break; effective from 14f to 16f and acts on soft and all-weather; form tailed off in spring, needs to leave reappearance effort behind though return to the all-weather is a plus.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Dace | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
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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
Never threatened after missing the break when beaten 8l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; had been in good form prior; effective from 10f to 14f and acts on good ground and all-weather.
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on the all-weather (1 PO); has also won three hurdles. Finished 8l behind Twilight Moon when fifth of 9 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f earlier this month.
Never threatened after missing the break when beaten 8l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; had been in good form prior; effective from 10f to 14f and acts on good ground and all-weather.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 25 | 2 | 9 | 8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 4 | 7 | 19.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Warren Fentiman | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Jack Jones | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
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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
Won by 3 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here three starts back; outpaced but ran to form up in class when ninth beaten 7l off 72 last time; stays 2m1f and running well of late.
He has won four times from 1m to 2m including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 7l behind Duke Of Oxford at 9-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m earlier this month. Has won at Wolverhampton and Bath this season.
Won by 3 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here three starts back; outpaced but ran to form up in class when ninth beaten 7l off 72 last time; stays 2m1f and running well of late.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 26 | 4 | 4 | 15.4% | |
| Flat (AW) | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 4 | 3 | 19.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Nicholls | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Eve Johnson Houghton | 26 | 4 | 4 | 15.4% |
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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 and was below form when beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; effective up to 12f and acts on all-weather; likes the track though form is going the wrong way.
Winner of seven races from 1m 1f to 1m 2f including 6 wins on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Cannon Rock when sixth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f earlier this month.
Never threatened and was below form when beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; effective up to 12f and acts on all-weather; likes the track though form is going the wrong way.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 50 | 7 | 9 | 14% | |
| Flat (AW) | 36 | 6 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 16 | 5 | 3 | 31.3% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 26 | 6 | 4 | 23.1% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 19 | 6 | 3 | 31.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 27 | 1 | 6 | 3.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 35 | 6 | 5 | 17.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R A Teal | 38 | 5 | 5 | 13.2% |
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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
Won by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle in October; bit below form but saw out the trip when fourth beaten 11l off 74 last time; effective from 8f to 12f and acts on good to firm and all-weather; generally in good form and unexposed as a stayer.
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Finished 11l behind Mersea Island when fourth of 7 at 15-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Won by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle in October; bit below form but saw out the trip when fourth beaten 11l off 74 last time; effective from 8f to 12f and acts on good to firm and all-weather; generally in good form and unexposed as a stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Kavanagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W Muir & C Grassick | 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
Won by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Southwell three starts back; every chance and ran to form when fourth beaten 3 1/4l off 67 last time; effective from 14f to 17f and acts on a sound surface; in form and still on a competitive mark.
Winner of seven races from 1m 6f to 2m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Weddell Sea when fourth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m earlier this month. Has won 3 times at Southwell this season.
Won by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Southwell three starts back; every chance and ran to form when fourth beaten 3 1/4l off 67 last time; effective from 14f to 17f and acts on a sound surface; in form and still on a competitive mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 31 | 7 | 6 | 22.6% | |
| Flat (AW) | 25 | 7 | 6 | 28% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 7 | 6 | 29.2% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 19 | 7 | 4 | 36.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alec Voikhansky | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| T | K Frost | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% |
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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 in first-time cheekpieces when second beaten 6l in a novice here latest; trainer in form; effective from 10f to 12f and acts on good ground and all-weather; top yard persists and could be well treated back in a handicap.
Placed in four of six starts. Beaten 6l by Codiak when second of 10 at 8-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 4f earlier this month.
Ran to form in first-time cheekpieces when second beaten 6l in a novice here latest; trainer in form; effective from 10f to 12f and acts on good ground and all-weather; top yard persists and could be well treated back in a handicap.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Luke Catton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | J & T Gosden | 6 | 0 | 4 | 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
Returned to form when beaten 3l off this mark at Newcastle last time, having too much to do after meeting trouble; effective from 14f to 16f on a sound surface; in good form in both codes and could come on for latest.
A winner at 2m. Third of 10 behind Weddell Sea beaten 3l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m earlier this month.
Returned to form when beaten 3l off this mark at Newcastle last time, having too much to do after meeting trouble; effective from 14f to 16f on a sound surface; in good form in both codes and could come on for latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 17 | 1 | 5 | 5.9% | |
| Flat (AW) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Aiden Brookes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Neville | 15 | 1 | 5 | 6.7% |
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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
YOUNG ENDLESS is effective over this trip and as a previous course winner, he has plenty to recommend him in this company. Cosmic Soul is also a proven stayer that should not be underestimated from bottom weight. Gifted Angel boasts solid credentials based on peak performances and stepping back up in trip could be a profitable move where he is concerned. Gold Penny is another potential improver over this new trip.
Expert View Verdict
COSMIC SOUL has been in good form in both codes of late and his latest placed effort is worth marking up as he met trouble. He's effectively 3lb lower with his jockey's claim and he should get his desired strong pace to aim at. Francesco Baracca was poor last time but was in good form previously and is a recent course winner. He can provide the main challenge along with the relatively unexposed Gold Penny who surely has more to offer for her top yard.
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Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 5f 219y | 2:57.16 |