13.05
StandardMidnite Are Upping The Betting Game Apprentice Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £7851
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.90
- Place: £2.30
Form: 46781- D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (9) |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Three C&D runs, winning two (soft and good to firm) and a solid third of eight last month; made the running and faded at Chester since but he's better judged on the earlier runs; on the premises. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 (9) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Notched a fourth success of 2026 at Salisbury (6f) in August and posted another good effort with third of eight there (6f) eight days ago; handles this track well and has won on soft ground so must enter calculations. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 (8) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins this year include two over C&D (soft/good to firm), which makes him 2-2 here; normally reliable sort who can be excused his sixth at Windsor last time, when he was one of two that pursued a fruitless exploration of the far rail; could well bounce back. |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 5138-5 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (6) |
19th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Creditable third when favourite for similar event over 7f at Musselburgh last Monday; consistent over the last few months and holds a solid chance back down in trip; has gained all wins over sprint distances, the most recent in August. |
5/1 |
|
4th 13 (9) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Better than ever when only just losing out at Doncaster (6f, good) two weeks ago; she's also won on good to soft but has more to prove with this rare run on soft. |
10/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 0107-6 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won on turf for Andrew Balding last year but started off for this stable with three low-key Polytrack runs this summer; needs to up his game. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 (3) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Emphatic winner of a Leicester novice (6f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in July last year, but inconsistent since and well held in both starts since returning for this yard last month; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 (12) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Novice winner over 6f on turf last summer and finished third of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January; left Andrew Balding for 10,000gns and beat only one home at Kempton a month ago (6f; 66-1). |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 22399- CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip. |
11/1 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims. |
4/1 |
11/2
Form: 6514-3 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (1) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in). |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 45995- CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Multiple sprint wins but has run only three times over 7f, returning to the trip for the first time in three years when outstayed late after making the running at Thirsk 12 days ago; won over 6f next time but stamina still in question over this far. |
13/2 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Both his wins in 2026 have come over C&D, the latest last month off a 2lb lower mark; beaten favourite off the same mark back here 11 days ago but ran okay; new mark has kicked in but likely to give a good account |
5/1 |
|
4th 16 (1) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Prominent racer who took his C&D form figures to 1131 when seeing off 11 rivals in an apprentice race on good last Thursday; same mark here so ought to make a bold bid, particularly from the inside draw. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 35385- D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (4) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Currently 2-4 over C&D (also finished fourth in this last year off 4lb lower); a disappointing effort last time will need forgiving but the return here will help, this time with 7lb being taken off by Jake Dickson. |
8/1 |
|
9th 4 (5) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Scored three times off lower marks in May-July last term (ended up with a peak mark 7lb higher than current one); generally consistent since, running-on third at Nottingham (6f, good) most recently; in the mix. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won three times last season, the most recent coming at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in July; respectable third over this C&D on his return in April and kept on for fifth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; contender if things drop right. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 00223- C
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Only turf win was at Yarmouth on his debut in 2019 (6f, good to firm); best runs this season have been over 6f/7f here, including last time when 2.5l fourth over 6f; each-way chance. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive since returning from almost a year off and has struggled in a couple of runs back on turf (said to have been restless in the stalls last time); this is easier than he's used to, dropping back from 7f, but he has it to prove now. |
10/1 |
|
11th 11 (1) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 44176- C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Prolific winner at up to 1m; more miss than hit in 2026 but that is reflected in a much-reduced handicap mark; today's trip is a query. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 (5) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Won this two years ago; inconsistent this season but has been competitive on a couple of occasions and he'll handle the ground. |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 (10) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Eight-time turf winner; rather inconsistent this season; has a chance on his third here in August (1m, good) but this softer ground against him. |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £38.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.85 |
| Tricast | £312.67 |
| Trifecta | £429.70 |
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