18.45
StandardMidnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £4972.3
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: 390-72 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 22 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look. |
12/1 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
All four wins have been here but over 6f; he appears to stay 7f but had a shocker over C&D last time; that was too bad to be true in fairness. |
7/1 |
|
11th 9 (3) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
All four wins over 6f here, gaining the latest when leading late on 15 days ago; placed a few times at 7f and ought to remain very competitive off only 2lb higher. |
13/2 |
16/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 9-3300 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (13) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle in March and added to his tally with a Thirsk win last month (6f, good); better form when a close third in a Class 3 at Newbury three weeks ago and a 1lb rise is manageable; conditions won't be an issue having finished third in a Wokingham in his prime; high on the list. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 16 (3) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to popping up at Newcastle (5f) last month; ran well at Doncaster ten days later and back on the scoresheet with a Thirsk win last week (6f, good); won that apprentice race (no penalty today) last time with more authority than the winning margin might suggest but he is up in class today. |
10/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 1-3276 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (13) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Three-time course winner who's been in good form here this spring; no obvious reason he won't go well again, having split Lord Capulet and King's School last month, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 (5) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Close up behind Beale Street here in March (6f) and produced a similar effort from off the pace to be runner-up over C&D 11 days ago; needs a good pace to chase (stays 1m) and no guarantee that he'll get one here. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 (1) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
His last three wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a powerful finish when going close in a Class 4 here (6f) last month; looks interesting off only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and his last success was over C&D. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 03040- D
Last run: 157 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (10) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Still on career-high mark but latest effort (when bidding for 6f double) suggests he remains in form, and his Pontefract record is largely consistent; solid contender. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has won on a range of surfaces but two 6f wins in 2025 came on good to firm and he was racing on that surface for the first time since when winning at Thirsk last week; back up 3lb and has another good run in him. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Two 6f wins on fast ground last season; made a pleasing return to action at Newcastle (6f) in March and raced away from the main action when well held back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) since; not discounted. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 710-23 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (7) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has two wins over C&D and has been placed here on his two starts this year; should not be far away. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Two course wins, the latest over this trip last October off a 4lb lower mark; good second two weeks ago and this veteran can make another bold bid. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (7) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
He was ending a losing run when scrambling home in a C&D handicap last October; finished lame when down the field here one month later; others are more appealing. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: -67424 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Beaten 13 times since last win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but close fifth of seven at Ayr (1m, good to firm) recently and he may appreciate the return to 7f; his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away. |
15/2 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Has done his winning over 6f/7f, the last five times on AW (hasn't scored on turf since 2023); kept mostly to Newcastle since last September; not the percentage call in this scenario. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 516-47 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 (12) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Two 6f wins on AW and he's continued in reasonable form since the latest of them in October; has a 5lb lower turf mark but he didn't come up with much on grass last summer and this is the first time he's worn headgear. |
11/2 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner off 1lb higher last autumn; not beaten far at Newcastle of late, most recently when forced to challenge on the far flank; non-runner when due to wear headgear here last time; no aids this evening. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 79002- D
Last run: 155 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered. |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 (6) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his two AW runs for Paul Midgley have both been encouraging enough; no issue with the return to turf; type to win races sooner rather than later. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 (8) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
All four wins when trained by Craig Lidster; drew a blank for Ivan Furtado last year but was second over 6f at Kempton on final start; faded as if his first outing for this yard was needed when eighth of 11 over 6f here 15 days ago; should last longer this time. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 6288-2 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (9) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
All three wins on turf when trained by Kevin Ryan; beaten a head over C&D in February but below that level twice since; may do better back at this track. |
12/1 |
|
18th 19 (10) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
8st 6lb |
Weighted to reverse October's Pontefract form with Fine Interview; best run for new stable came when second at Kempton last month; raced too freely at Newcastle since; cheekpieces replace blinkers. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 090-30 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 5 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides). |
10/1 |
|
4th 10 (8) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day. |
16/1 |
|
10th 2 (10) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 8511-6 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (10) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 9 (2) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £82.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £65.50 |
| Tricast | £652.30 |
| Trifecta | £942.40 |
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