17.15
StandardMidnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Handicap
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 008009 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (10) |
18th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he shaped better than his placing suggests in 5f handicaps at Redcar and Lingfield on his first two runs this term; went without headgear when only sixth of eight in 5f Newcastle handicap last time but no surprise to see him play a prominent role here in refitted blinkers. |
7/2 |
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6th 2 (7) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Only win was a 5f handicap at Chelmsford in March 2025 when visored for the first time; would have a chance on his C&D second off 8lb higher last November, but below-par recently; no visor this time. |
6/1 |
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8th 8 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Had a BHA mark 26lb higher than today when starting out for this yard last summer but he's struggled to make much of an impact; did finish second at Newcastle in November (well backed) but that form hasn't worked out at all; recent Redcar reappearance is easy to excuse (went off hard and raced in a group of two, finishing sixth and seventh, on the far side); stable looks to hold stronger claims with Birkenhead. |
16/1 |
Form: 121040 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 7 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Won twice in minor 5f events last summer (AW and good to soft); also ran well when second to Crocus Time over C&D last August; recent return to action at Redcar may have been needed but there wasn't enough encouragement to earn him the vote this time. |
16/1 |
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9th 5 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
5f wins on AW/turf in August/September last year and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, his campaign concluded with two disappointing runs and he needs to get back on track on this reappearance outing. |
14/1 |
Form: 5438
Last run: 140 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (7) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Got off the mark in a classified here (7f) last month; has more on his plate back in a handicap and up in trip. |
11/2 |
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1st 7 (7) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-11; has made the frame a few times over 6f here and makes his debut at this level, but he does have something to prove back up in trip; tongue-tie removed after one use. |
16/1 |
Form: 241400 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (8) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark. |
13/2 |
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7th 5 (6) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW. |
7/1 |
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15th 8 (2) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up. |
7/1 |
Form: 870446
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Infrequent winner (2-29); placed six times on AW since narrow win at Wolverhampton (6f; 18-1) in early January; failed to figure from a wide draw at Catterick (7f) latest so needs to bounce back; more appeal than stablemate Kitaab. |
16/1 |
|
9th 10 (10) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Doesn't find winning easy (2-28) but is consistent for the level; third in four of his last five AW starts, including when keeping on behind Mount Ruapehu at Southwell (6f; 14-1) 23 days ago; wide draw isn't ideal for turf return; stablemate of Indy's Angel. |
10/1 |
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3rd 9 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Can miss the break and tends to pull hard; still deserves some respect after a recent third over C&D. |
10/1 |
Form: 489403 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (6) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Winner at Newcastle last November, but disappointing since; blinkers now tried (well beaten in a visor last time); plenty to prove at present. |
20/1 |
|
6th 13 (14) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won off 4lb higher here (5f) last November; she's failed to get competitive subsequently but has a nice mark to work with if the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompts a revival; watch the betting. |
25/1 |
Form: 409080 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (6) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
5f and 6f Tapeta winner who's been placed over C&D; in poor form in all five starts for his current trainer; much more needed. |
50/1 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
27th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two course wins (5f/6f) for Kevin Ryan last winter but has struggled in four runs for current stable. |
20/1 |
Form: 77-300 BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (14) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Contrasting efforts over C&D since returning from layoff and switched to handicaps, finishing third then well held; may progress if rebound materialises. |
12/1 |
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8 (1) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Unexposed after just four runs; looked green as a 2yo and appeared a much improved model when third of eight over C&D (good ground) 18 days ago, fading after eight months off; the hood (omitted on return) goes back on today; in good hands and has far more potential than most of today's rivals. |
7/2 |
Form: 360390
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (2) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
22-race maiden; third in a Leicester classified two runs ago (cheekpieces on first time) but well beaten last time. |
25/1 |
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7th 12 (8) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Proved resurgent in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester (classified race) most recently but has her limitations and remains a maiden. |
33/1 |
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3rd 6 (4) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
20-race maiden who has finished down the field in her three runs (5f-7f) this season; cheekpieces are now added but this looks a tough assignment on the figures and others are preferred. |
33/1 |
Betting Forcast
6/1 Desert Champion, 7/2 Sanbona, 14/1 Mythical Isle, 4/1 What What What, 11/2 East Tyrone, 20/1 Invincible Annice, 9/1 Causin A Commotion, 4/1 Crackinthunder, 20/1 Zivas Star