15.20
StandardMidnite AWC Sprint Trial Handicap
- Prize money: £23193
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £58.90
- Place: £10.40
Form: 07046- CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 9 (6) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Seven-time AW winner who is 0-24 on turf and usually races over 6f; currently in form, however, and has frame possibilities provided the return to 5f doesn't prove an issue. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 5 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All his seven victories have come on the AW but he wasn't discredited with fourth of ten in 6f Newmarket handicap 15 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb. |
11/2 |
|
4th 9 (2) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Multiple AW winner; has shown most of his turf form at Ayr, not disgraced last time; 0-22 in this sphere, so the booking of Oisin Murphy (up for first time) needs to make a significant difference. |
10/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 5322-1 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 (10) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
All wins on AW but he is fully effective on turf; unplaced in two C&D runs this year, however, and hopes appear to rest on the return of a visor giving him a lift. |
14/1 |
|
14th 1 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Rated 5lb higher than when a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; has done well on AW since, winning at Southwell (well backed) on New Year's Day and finishing a good fourth at Newcastle four weeks ago; not obviously thrown in but could still have a bit more to come. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 (9) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Heavily backed when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell on New Year's Day; ran well over C&D a fortnight later but short of his best twice since, including after wind surgery when eighth of 22 at York last month; returning to AW can help and seems highly likely to run his race. |
15/2 |
25/1
- Place: £10.50
Form: 2660-9 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Four-time AW winner who is 1-29 on turf, but he's on a much lower mark in this sphere and didn't get the breaks when a close fifth at Hamilton (5f, good) last month; has claims if he can back that up and this return to 6f is a positive. |
12/1 |
|
6th 13 (14) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
He is a better horse on AW than turf; a much lower mark in this sphere reflects that but his 1-28 record on the grass doesn't mark him down as the likely winner of this. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 45060- CD
Last run: 118 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (9) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Usually races over 6f, runner-up at Pontefract most recently; no certainty to go one better, having failed to score for over two years and with the return to a stiff 7f presenting a question mark. |
12/1 |
|
5 (4) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Had a good 3yo campaign but not won since; went close over 7f at Thirsk in May but neither run since has been comparable; slower ground would be preferable. |
14/1 |
|
9th 6 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
2024 went well but no joy since; did go close behind Brighton Boy at Thirsk in May (7f, good) before struggling in a Class 2 on the AW; could be dangerous off this mark if he did get an easy lead, though that seems unlikely. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 6221-1 CD
Last run: 3 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (7) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
Ran a fine race in the Group 1 King Charles III over C&D in June but unable to match it since; the balance of her form suggests she is up against it here. |
16/1 |
|
9th 5 (1) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Ran a stormer when close sixth of 26 in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); unable to match that form before or since but she was beaten only 4l when mid-division in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to soft) last time and is a key player in this lower grade; effective on soft ground. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 83/7-0 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 2 (13) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Blessed with significant ability but his tendency to fluff the start makes him an unreliable proposition; produced late to win a valuable handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW; first run after wind surgery) on Good Friday but down the field on all three outings since. |
20/1 |
|
24th 8 (22) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Blessed with significant ability but his tendency to fluff the start makes him an unreliable proposition; produced late to win a valuable handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW; first run after wind surgery) on Good Friday and if anywhere near that level he would have a squeak. |
33/1 |
|
11th 10 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Had wind surgery prior to an impressive performance over C&D on Good Friday; struggled in a Newbury handicap six weeks ago; stable sent out the winner of this race in 2022, 2023 and 2024; work to do at this level. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 3112-6 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (19) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Yet to score this season but latest two placings in big York handicaps have been career-bests, most recently strong-finishing third (beaten little over 1l) of 20 behind Sondad after being switched; 4lb better off with that rival so certainly has his chance. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 20 (20) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he has the ability to win a big prize when things pan out favourably; latest C&D second has been well advertised since and he wasn't well drawn there; 2lb rise should be fine and he has form on slow ground; one to consider. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 6 (20) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Made good progress in the second half of 2025; the handicapper has held the upper hand more recently though and this might not set up ideally for his style of racing. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 0341-4 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 18 (13) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
All races over 7f until running a screamer in a close third of 28 (good to firm) in this race last year; ready winner of his next 6f start, on the AW last October; has had some trip and aids switches for new yard but looked back on a better path when a close, staying-on second in a 5f Carlisle Listed race (first-time cheekpieces replaced regular tongue-tie) last time; 3lb well in and has a big run in him back over C&D. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
5-10 at 6f/7f for Harry Charlton; unplaced all four outings since joining current stable, finishing in midfield in Victoria Cup at Ascot most recently; unproven at 5f; wears headgear for the first time; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
13th 4 (29) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Broadly progressive for previous yard but proved disappointing in this race last year, having raced freely; ran well in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot next time; not particularly solid on his 2026 form for new stable and it remains to be seen whether he settles returned to this C&D. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 00601- CD
Last run: 60 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (11) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Best form has been on AW, with a career high at Newcastle in January (5f); 0-12 on grass and well down the field in a Class 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 9172-3 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (9) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Prevailed by half a length in similarly big field at York (5.4f, good to soft; Class 4) two weekends ago, taking record to 9-39; yard has landed this race for the last two years; respected back down in grade, even with 5lb penalty. |
3/1 |
|
1st 19 (2) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
The bulk of his winning has been done on AW and although he went close behind Little Mi Mi at Hamilton last month, he looks vulnerable in this field. |
20/1 |
|
6th 12 (6) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Most wins on the AW but able on turf and stayed on well for second here 20 days ago (good; might not prefer it softer); this is a better race but he'll appreciate chasing a strong pace if ground conditions are suitable; 2lb out of the weights. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 0230-5 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 18 (3) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Returned from a break with a win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May but he hasn't come up to scratch in his four outings since; back on that successful mark but many others arrive with less to prove. |
25/1 |
|
7th 3 (10) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Returned from a break with a win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May but he hasn't come up to scratch on his three outings since. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 14024- CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Has a good record in this sphere, including a win and eyecatching third on AW finals day in 2025/2026; regressive since returned to turf but could well prove resurgent in this scenario; mark is attractive. |
10/1 |
|
13th 5 (6) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
He has done all his winning on AW (3-8) and has never finished better than fourth in his five starts on turf; hung badly right when behind in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood latest and connections now turn to cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
23th 21 (19) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
He has done all his winning on AW but his fourth at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April is a comparable standard; can win races on the grass but perhaps not this one. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 4141-2 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (10) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Four wins from 37 starts, the most recent at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in December; got behind early at Southwell last time after short of room leaving the stalls but then kept on into seventh; each-way contender with refitted cheekpieces replacing regular hood. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 (9) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Seen much more often on turf than the AW but he did win on sand at Chelmsford (7f) last December and has since shown useful course form over 6f and 7f; down the field at Doncaster most recently but would have a squeak if back to his C&D form in March. |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 (9) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 53971- D
Last run: 118 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Signed off last season with a head success off this mark on the Rowley Mile (6f, good); he appeared to be running into form before the new cheekpieces backfired at Doncaster; makes the shortlist. |
9/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended last season with a win off just 1lb lower; has steadily found his form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark for this stable at Newmarket in September; lively in the betting for both starts this spring and he built on a midfield finish at Newbury when fourth of ten at Ascot (again 6f, good) four weeks ago; respected from the same mark. |
4/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £315.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £139.50 |
| Tricast | £3320.24 |
| Trifecta | £3387.60 |
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