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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Selling Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Selling Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 391522 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In good heart at present and landed his fifth AW win at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; second on his last two starts and holds obvious claims with Billy Loughnane on board for the first time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:50 Brighton

Danehill Star

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Prominent racer; won twice on AW earlier in the year and he has run some good races on turf this summer; latest C&D run was disappointing but he's the type to bounce back quickly.

11/2

5th

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Danehill Star

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won twice on AW (1m2f/9.4f) in early part of this year and has made the frame five consecutive times (1m-1m2f) since returned to turf in the spring; holds no secrets from the handicapper and may be better suited by 1m2f but ought to give another good account.

7/2

3rd

7

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Danehill Star

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time AW winner who is 0-12 on grass but he's been placed on turf in his last three runs including when runner-up at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; on same mark here and he should be in the thick of things again.

4/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3560P-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Fair third on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last May but out of sorts when tailed off and pulled up on final two starts on heavy last term; watching brief advised.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Bizou

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) and followed up from the front at Wolverhampton (9.4f), albeit narrowly; however, ground slower than good is looking an issue.

15/2

6th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Bizou

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved to win at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) and followed up from the front at Wolverhampton (9.4f), albeit by the skin of her teeth; only 2lb higher so remains on a competitive mark, but slow ground hasn't looked ideal previously.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bizou

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Showed improved form to get off the mark at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; 5lb higher here and should not be far away.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 046-87 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won three over C&D and once on turf when trained by Mark Rimell; has not been in the same form since and blinkers now replace cheekpieces; down to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

All four wins, including three at Wolverhampton, have come at around 1m2f; this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina, but he drops to this level for the first time so is well worth a second look.

5/1

6/1

Form: -91533 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been in classifieds; has been running well in such events recently and needs to translate that form back in a handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield

Marinakis

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Stephens

Three-time winner at up to 1m2f on AW for Ian Williams but he's yet to click in four starts around 1m4f for this yard; new trip needs to spark a revival.

33/1

4th

7

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Marinakis

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Stephens

Won when cheekpieces were first fitted and again when they were reapplied early in the year, so it's a plus point that they are back on today; not shown much since leaving Ian Williams but soft ground was no good to him last time and he'll be happier back on the AW.

16/1

8th

9

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Marinakis

8st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Robert Stephens

Generally consistent in his time with Ian Williams when he scored three times on AW from 1m to 1m2f; second start for this yard wasn't devoid of promise at Kempton (1m4f) 17 days ago but suitability for the combination of this trip and likely ground is yet to be determined.

12/1

10/1

Form: 4-2740

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has shown glimpses of form but has yet to get off the mark; last of 11 here (8.5f) two weeks ago; headgear worn on last two starts is removed and he steps up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Knightmare

9st 12lb

J: Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Off the mark at the 22nd attempt when landing a classified event here (1m, good) last month and he ran another good race when runner-up at Ffos Las last time; has 4lb rise to deal with back in a handicap, but he's effective at this trip and has form figures of 2522212 since June; in the mix.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ffos Las

Knightmare

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

0-21 before he won a classified at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) four days ago; he'd been knocking on the door with four seconds in his preceding five races this summer, including twice after six-day absences; concedes 5lb all round today but most of the others have been struggling.

6/4

Form: 58-908

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1-22 and has been out of sorts this year, ruining his chance with slow starts; has left Michael Attwater since finishing last of eight at Chelmsford (1m2f) 19 days ago; swaps a visor for cheekpieces on his first start for a new yard.
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Verdict Starting price

12

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Versatile

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: James Owen

He has the ability to make a nonsense of his lowly rating but slow starts have been a recurring theme and he completely disgraced himself at Leicester in May; running okay over hurdles this summer but can't be backed with any confidence.

7/1

4th

3

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Versatile

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

1-25 on the Flat; kept on for third on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) in June but two lesser efforts have followed and it's questionable whether the refitted cheekpieces will make the necessary difference.

14/1

9th

1

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Versatile

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Has modest strike-rate on the Flat and is 0-4 over hurdles; placed off today's mark on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) last month but subsequent run in Worcester maiden was underwhelming; others have more persuasive profiles.

7/1

14/1

Form: 455-8

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hasn't gone on since making an encouraging debut when fourth at Lingfield (1m, AW) last April; eighth of nine on handicap debut back there (1m) last month and first-time hood is now applied.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phyllis Burton

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Tate

Hasn't gone on since making an encouraging debut when fourth at Lingfield (1m, AW) last April; steps up in trip and hood worn last time is persevered with.

10/1

7th

5

(11)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phyllis Burton

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Hasn't gone on since making an encouraging debut when fourth at Lingfield (1m, AW) last April; eighth of nine on handicap debut back there (1m) last month and first-time hood is now applied.

14/1

8th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:27 Lingfield (AW)

Phyllis Burton

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Encouraging debut over C&D last April; two heavy defeats over 1m2f followed; not obviously thrown in for her handicap debut/return from eight-month absence but Rossa Ryan is booked and she needs a close market check.

7/1

6/1

Form: 519332

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on his 42nd attempt on his stable debut in a classified at Chelmsford (1m2f) last month; placed in three classified races since but he wasn't quite at his best when seventh in a classified here last night; he's back in a handicap today.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Man Is King

9st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Flood

Triple course winner over 1m-1m2f, including on firm; placed elsewhere over 1m4f; 1lb higher than when winning a 0-60 here last month; claims if repeating that effort but has a bit to prove after his last three starts.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Man Is King

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Flood

Front-runner who has won three times at Bath (1m/1m2f) since the start of last month, but he didn't get home when fourth of nine over C&D (good to firm) nine days ago; may not face too much competition up front so could still be dangerous.

9/2

4th

4

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Man Is King

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Flood

Front-runner; modest overall strike-rate but not in recent weeks having won three of his last five races, all victories at Bath (1m-1m2f); still on a fair mark and good to soft ground was a feasible excuse at Chepstow last Monday.

11/2

12/1

Form: 7-7474

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Last of four wins came on final start for Adrian Wintle in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last August; yet to be placed from seven starts for current yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

The Pug

9st 11lb

J: Miss Jemima Stewart

T: Olly Murphy

Effective over C&D but he's out of the winning habit, being 0-12 this year; not in the best of form either and was comfortably held in the Brighton event won by Wrist Art.

25/1

5th

6

(5)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

The Pug

10st 3lb

J: Mr Josh Myers

T: Olly Murphy

All four wins have been for previous trainers; hasn't yet gone forward from his opening third at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) in June for this yard.

12/1

4th

7

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:45 Pontefract

The Pug

10st 1lb

J: Miss Jemima Stewart

T: Olly Murphy

1m2f turf winner (good) who has won over 1m3f on AW; holds place claims if back to the form of his third at Chepstow (on stable debut) in June.

9/1

16/1

Form: 8679-5

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest form in five starts in France and Britain; steps down in class and first-time cheekpieces go on; one to keep an eye on in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Abila

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Still early days for her on turf, but well held by Coverbridge and (especially) Clipsham Noble when a weakening 16l sixth over C&D latest (good to firm); 2lb drop doesn't tempt.

25/1

6th

3

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Abila

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Has had few chances but little to show for four handicap runs on AW at 1m1f-1m6f; has dropped 13lb in that time but still not very tempting despite the possibility that the return to turf will suit.

20/1

6th

2

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Abila

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French; has only beaten three rivals in four runs for current trainer; cheekpieces worn when last of ten at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) last month are persevered with; needs to show significant improvement for the return to this longer trip.

12/1

Non-runners

Wyvern

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.80
Straight Forecast £5.90
Tricast £21.75
Trifecta £31.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Danehill Star

The Guardian:

Marinakis

POSTDATA:

Wyvern

NEWMARKET:

Phyllis Burton

The Times:

Versatile

RP RATINGS:

Danehill Star

Telegraph:

Danehill Star

Daily Mail:

Danehill Star

D Express:

Danehill Star

Daily Record:

Danehill Star

Daily Mirror:

Marinakis

The Sun:

Marinakis

The Star:

Wyvern