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StandardMidnite Are Upping The Betting Game Apprentice Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £7851
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £13.80
- Place: £3.00
Form: 8617-2 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (1) |
16th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more. |
16/1 |
|
10th 9 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again. |
3/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 22236- CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta. |
8/1 |
|
9th 1 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Wasn't winning out of turn when taking a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in May; didn't get the clearest run at Chester three weeks ago but that took his turf record to 0-11; others are more appealing. |
10/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 796-23 BF
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
All his three successes have come on the AW; off since a below-par fifth at Musselburgh (7f) in April and others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 (3) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
In good form on the AW this year including two wins over 6f; 0-12 on turf, but has gone close on a couple of occasions and should have no problem with this sharp 7f; player. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 46224-
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
In excellent form in April, winning at Wolverhampton (blinkered) and over C&D (visor); could still have more improvement to come but subsequent 145-day break may have checked his momentum. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 33698- CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (2) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest eight days ago (good ground); still on workable mark under 4lb penalty and ought to be right in the thick of things again. |
2/1 |
|
1st 4 (6) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Gained four of his eight wins over this C&D; made the frame off today's mark on consecutive starts at Carlisle last month (7f, soft/1m, good) and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; respected. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 08860- D
Last run: 83 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Has won twice over 7f this year, the first at Newcastle in January, the latest at Musselburgh in April (good); creditable third on last three starts, latest over C&D three weeks ago; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (10) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three. |
5/1 |
6/1
Form: 50774-
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (3) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got up late to win Bath novice (5f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in June; 0-9 for this yard (majority 6f, turf/AW) and first-time cheekpieces (removed) didn't spark an improved effort last time; career-low mark and second go at this trip (first is easily excused) the straws to clutch at. |
16/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Should be well handicapped now but he hasn't built on a good fourth at Newcastle in December in three subsequent runs; connections reach for cheekpieces tonight. |
9/1 |
|
5th 1 (4) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dips into a 0-70 for the first time but hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to be cashing in on his reduced mark. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 50544- D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won on the Rowley Mile in May (6f, good; 4lb lower) and last time finished sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood, which wasn't a bad run; usually ridden from behind so needs a strong pace which he might get. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 (13) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Bounced back to form to win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but two lesser runs have followed on the July Course there since. |
20/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 3806-6 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 143y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Not proving the easiest to catch right since going in at Newcastle (5f) in February but he comes here on the back of a good second of six in 5f Newmarket handicap a week ago; in the mix if on his A-game again. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Yet to win on turf, but is now 2lb lower than when scoring on Tapeta at Newcastle (5f) in February and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 11 at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago, faring best of those from off the pace (started slowly); a rare Newmarket runner for his Scottish stable. |
13/2 |
|
4th 5 (11) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to win on turf, but is now 1lb lower than when winning at Newcastle in February (5f); could go well, although was beaten 10l here last time (6f, soft). |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £37.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £49.89 |
| Tricast | £133.27 |
| Trifecta | £144.20 |
Selections
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