16.35
StandardMidnite Aint Your Grandad’s Bookie Handicap
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 1m 3f 23y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 49352-
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (7) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Eight-race maiden who has largely encouraging form since handicapping, solid second at Newcastle (12.5f; behind subsequent winner) most recently; enters calculations off same mark. |
5/2 |
|
5 (6) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
All four starts on AW; displayed little in her qualifying races but made late headway into fourth of 14 when upped in trip on recent handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f), where he was short of room late on; very much of interest if taking to turf. |
11/4 |
|
9 (13) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Beaten a long way in his qualifying races (1m-1m2f) and comes with risks on handicap debut. |
20/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 2606-4 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (3) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four-time turf winner who last scored at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; has won at this trip) two years ago; went close on two occasions at 1m3f (visored) during latest AW campaign but his latest effort when last of ten at Southwell (1m4f; raced freely) wasn't an ideal springboard for this switch back to grass; blinkers (has won in them before) go back on. |
8/1 |
|
10th 10 (9) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Just 1-30 on the AW, but the win came over C&D and he was only beaten a head by Jack Andrea here (1m3f) last month; 5lb pull makes him a player even though his losing run is mounting up. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 2 (9) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Only 1-29 on AW but gained the win at Southwell (in 2022) and is currently in a consistent vein of form, mainly here and most recently at Chelmsford; frame possibilities. |
13/2 |
2/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 9051-3 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (9) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Record over C&D reads 1233 and he's back off the same mark as when successful at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in February; player in the returning cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
18th May 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Scored over C&D in December (off 3lb lower) and at Chelmsford in February; has run respectably since, including when beaten favourite at Bath last time; remains on a competitive mark and won't be far away. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Dual winner on the AW since joining this stable; pulled hard and unfortunate not to finish closer at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) four days ago, denied a clear passage; may settle better with the hood back on (visor removed) and is one to consider seriously. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: D4709-5
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 1 (1) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Is 0-16 and he beat only one in 1m4f Southwell handicap in February; needs to bounce back after a break. |
25/1 |
|
10th 7 (2) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Inconsistent 15-race maiden but he made some eyecatching late progress when fourth here (1m3f) two weeks ago; finished behind Night Bear in that race but he could be dangerous back up in trip. |
10/1 |
|
4th 8 (6) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Still a maiden and inconsistent for current stable; shaped quite encouragingly in C&D classified event most recently but isn't guaranteed to back up that effort. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 70/30- D
Last run: 267 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (11) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sole success came when trained by Andrew Balding in 2023; plenty of water under the bridge since but showed signs that another win may not be far away when second of ten over C&D last month, running on after her path was blocked; place claims at least. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 7 (6) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
1-22; didn't run badly when fifth of 12 on her return from nine months off here (1m3f; first-time tongue-tie) in January; should stay this far on breeding, but improvement is required. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 (9) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Inconsistent sort but she was placed over C&D in the first of her two starts last year, which offers hope for a big effort on reappearance; three years since sole win, however. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 0/000-
Last run: 142 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 (5) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference. |
28/1 |
|
10th 8 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Campaigned at Southwell this year, hinting at a revival in two starts prior to a heavy defeat; remains a long time since sole win; chance depends on how well he reacts to first-time visor. |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 (9) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
1-23; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in both starts here (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in January; needs to find a bit more for the longer trip. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 48823-
Last run: 131 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Four wins came on turf later in the year and made it 0-16 on the AW when tailed off over 1m6f here five weeks ago; on a career-low mark now but it's hard to find any other positives. |
33/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-15 on AW but not beaten far when seventh of 13 on comeback run here (1m3f) 16 days ago; steps back up in trip and down to a career-low mark so not out of this. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (8) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Veteran who is a four-time winner on turf; 0-14 on AW but was a good second at Chelmsford on most recent attempt in this sphere; absent since September. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 0/879-
Last run: 136 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (10) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who holds weak claims on the form she showed last year for new yard; ruled out unless the market speaks positively. |
25/1 |
|
9th 11 (12) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
A modest 1m2f maiden for Geoff Oldroyd but she's shown little in a pair of handicaps at Beverley and Doncaster for her current yard this summer; others are preferred. |
50/1 |
|
7 (7) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Made an encouraging start in handicaps when third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last March but she's had only two runs since and has finished out the back in both of them; still lightly raced but has plenty to prove on second run for current yard. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 5687-9
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (7) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Poor maiden who's never gone close to finishing placed (7f-1m6f); the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers didn't make any difference back on turf one month ago. |
33/1 |
|
6th 9 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
13-race maiden and was tailed off over 1m6f at Wolverhampton 71 days ago; drops back markedly in trip with blinkers applied. |
50/1 |
|
9th 9 (9) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
11-race maiden who has finished ninth here in his two runs this winter and was behind several of today's rivals two weeks ago; passed over. |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 3040-6 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (4) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Modest sixth in similar event over C&D on reappearance, extending his losing run, but may fare better with the outing under his belt; scored twice at Southwell in 2023. |
16/1 |
|
7 (6) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Beaten just under 7l when fourth of eight in Bath handicap over an extended 1m3f seven weeks ago, extending his losing run to 17; others are more persuasive. |
16/1 |
|
9 (11) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Last won over C&D last May; first-time blinkers (retained) replaced visor for his last two starts and he responded with a creditable third in a classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) on first occasion; tailed off on latest, however, which was a poor show notwithstanding the 1m2f. |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: /97/9-
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (1) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Placed for the first time when second of nine at Newcastle (12.5f, AW; 100-1) in February in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); beat only one home when beaten 26l here (1m4f) 20 days ago; has possibilities if able to show his best form. |
20/1 |
|
9th 10 (6) |
5th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
0-13; first placing when beaten just over a length into second of nine in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta; 100-1) seven weeks ago; remains to be seen if the form can be repeated. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 666-9
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (2) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Four-race maiden whose form has got progressively poorer; well beaten in C&D classified event most recently; first-time headgear needs to have major effect. |
25/1 |
|
2 (2) |
11th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Arizona gelding; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Pipers Note (useful 5f-6f including 2yo) and Fast And Loose (6f), out of unraced half-sister to multiple 7f-8.6f winner Bold Diktator and 2yo winners Rigsby (5f) and Miss Vivien (6f); some appeal on breeding but the stable looks to hold stronger claims with the experienced Pacifist. |
11/2 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
11th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
slowly away, hampered start, never going well, always behind |
11/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.14 |
| Tricast | £13.21 |
| Trifecta | £25.90 |
Selections
The Star:
Night Bear