Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap.
Wolverhampton · Monday, 15 Dec · 23:00
· 2m 120y
· Class 6
· ALLWEATHER
WEIGHEDIN
Status
19:00
Off time
12
Runners
Standard
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 12 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
2.63
13/8
02 · 🥈 2nd
3.50
5/2
03 · 🥉 3rd
6
5/1
04 · —
9.50
17/2
05 · —
17
16/1
06 · —
21
20/1
07 · —
21
20/1
08 · —
21
20/1
09 · —
23
22/1
10 · —
34
33/1
11 · —
34
33/1
12 · —
126
125/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 1 | 8 |
Fascinating Shadow (G)
[V]
Has been working his way back to form for current yard, returning to winning ways in 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 11/8) a week ago. Remains unexposed at this trip, so he's respected under a penalty.
|
P Cosgrave | James Owen | 7 | 63 kg |
3.50
5/2
|
| 4th | 2 | 3 |
The Craftymaster (G)
[BT]
C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2024, faring no better in first time blinkers/tongue strap when seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 28/1) 13 days ago. Has enough to prove at present.
|
T Eaves | A W Carroll | 5 | 62.6 kg |
17
16/1
|
| 11th | 3 | 12 |
Alex The Great (G)
[T]
Successful twice on all-weather early this year. However, he has been struggling for form since returning from 5 months off, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 28/1) 25 days ago.
|
Jack Doughty | A W Carroll | 5 | 62.6 kg |
34
33/1
|
| 9th | 4 | 1 |
Sneaky Blinder (G)
[P]
Made it 2 wins at this C&D from last 3 starts when digging deep for success in 9-runner handicap (10/1) 58 days ago. Enjoying a fine season and he can make his presence felt once more.
|
L Morris | R Stephens | 4 | 62.1 kg |
9.50
17/2
|
| 7th | 5 | 5 |
Sophar Sogood (G)
[B]
Opened account for the year at Catterick in August. Down the field last 2 starts, though, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Bath (17.1f, good, 25/1) on latest outing in October. Bounce back called for returned to all-weather.
|
George Wood | J Butler | 8 | 62.1 kg |
23
22/1
|
| 5th | 6 | 11 |
Queensland Boy (G)
[P]
Recorded back-to-back wins at this C&D and Lingfield in May. After 7 weeks off, below form when seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 7/1) 25 days ago, but he could fare better with recent run behind him.
|
Edward Greatrex | Ian Williams | 5 | 62.1 kg |
21
20/1
|
| 1st | 7 | 7 |
Arc Zoosve (G)
[P1]
Remains a maiden, but making second start for current trainer he showed aptitude tried hurdling when fourth of 6 in claimer at Huntingdon (15.8f, good, 50/1) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces now applied back on the level.
|
Rob Hornby | N B King | 4 | 61.7 kg |
6
5/1
|
| 8th | 8 | 10 |
Tequila Star (G)
Still looking for a first victory and was never dangerous dropped in grade when eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 10/1) 51 days ago. Has something to find as he goes significantly up in trip.
|
D Nolan | D J S Ffrench Davis | 3 | 60.3 kg |
21
20/1
|
| 12th | 9 | 2 |
Pomeriggio (M)
Thirteen runs in this sphere since only win in 2023. Third of 7 at Lingfield (13f, good to firm) in August, but back over hurdles she ran no sort of race when last of 7 in handicap at Warwick the following month. Others more persuasive.
|
Aidan Keeley | Mrs N S Evans | 4 | 59.9 kg |
126
125/1
|
| 10th | 10 | 4 |
Koko Blue (F)
[P]
Produced best effort since entering handicaps when third of 11 at Lingfield (13f, AW, 16/1) 12 days ago, headed only late on having set a solid pace. Task is now to build on latest effort upped further in trip.
|
Taryn Langley | W Muir & C Grassick | 3 | 59.4 kg |
21
20/1
|
| 6th | 11 | 9 |
Ice Opera (M)
[H]
Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Fared no better ridden more positively when ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 50/1) 41 days ago. Failed to last home on only previous try at around this distance.
|
Finley Marsh | G Harris | 4 | 58.5 kg |
34
33/1
|
| 3rd | 12 | 6 |
Break Point (G)
FAV
Winner over hurdles on second start for current yard and shaped well back on the Flat when second of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 7/2) 48 days ago. Longer trip in this sphere promises to suit and he's a major player.
|
Darragh Keenan | O Murphy | 5 | 57.6 kg |
2.63
13/8
|
Betting forecast: Break Point (13/8), Fascinating Shadow (5/2), Arc Zoosve (5/1), Sneaky Blinder (17/2), The Craftymaster (16/1), Queensland Boy (20/1), Tequila Star (20/1), Koko Blue (20/1), Sophar Sogood (22/1), Ice Opera (33/1), Alex The Great (33/1), Pomeriggio (125/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 3140.0 GBP |
| P2 | 1474.0 GBP |
| P3 | 736.0 GBP |
| P4 | 368.0 GBP |
| P5 | 184.0 GBP |