4.50 Join The Midnite Movement Handicap (1m 4f 98y)
| Rank | Horse (Age) | Trainer | Jockey | TimeWise Master Total Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxi King (5yo) | K P De Foy | David Egan | N/A (Ranked 1st) |
| 2 | Warrant Holder (3yo) | J & T Gosden | Daniel Tudhope | N/A (Ranked 2nd) |
Recent Form and Comments Summary
Maxi King (5yo, Held Up)
- Lightly raced for a 5yo.
- Has made the frame twice since returning from a seven-month absence in June.
- Finished fourth of 13 in the Mallard at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) last month; the runner-up of that race subsequently won the Cesarewitch.
- Previously placed in both starts on the All-Weather (AW) as a 2yo, including one here.
- Not dismissed in this race.
Warrant Holder (3yo, Pressed Leaders)
- Consistent across four starts since debuting in February.
- Achieved a win in a 1m2f novice here in March.
- Was third of nine at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, possibly unsuited by the lack of pace.
Spotlight Verdict
The vote goes to the unexposed dual course winner BRAGBOR, whose breeding suggests stepping up to this trip may suit. Cape Breton could be dangerous if allowed an uncontested lead, but the main threat may come from Warrant Holder, another course winner who may find this panning out better for him than at Leicester last time.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups (W-Pl-R): 3yo 2-0-2, 4yo+ 0-4-19.
- Fate of Favourites: 01.
- Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Not listed in the source material.
Assessment of Top Two Chances
Maxi King
- Strengths: Solid recent form (Doncaster fourth). AW placing includes this course. Proven over the distance.
- Weaknesses: Generally lightly raced.
- Suitability: Highly suitable, with AW form and distance aptitude.
Warrant Holder
- Strengths: Consistent form; course winner. Expected to benefit if the pace is stronger than his previous run.
- Weaknesses: Might be prone to being unsuited by a slow pace.
- Suitability: Course winner; trip suitability depends on race pace.
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| Rank | Horse (Age) | Trainer | Jockey | TimeWise Master Total Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beny Nahar (2yo) | Charlie Johnston | Jason Hart | N/A (Ranked 1st) |
| 2 | Moonlight Warrior (2yo) | A M Balding | P J McDonald | N/A (Ranked 2nd) |
Recent Form and Comments Summary
Beny Nahar (2yo, Pressed Leaders)
- A prominent racer.
- Ran to a useful level when second in a C&D maiden and a 7f novice at Haydock in his first two outings.
- Disappointed subsequently at York’s Ebor meeting, although that was a hot race.
- A leading contender back in calmer waters.
Moonlight Warrior (2yo, Held Up)
- Made a pleasing start when finishing fourth of seven in a 1m maiden at Newmarket last month.
- Open to improvement, and his pedigree suggests the switch to AW will not be a problem.
Spotlight Verdict
Beny Nahar came up short in an historically strong York maiden in August but his first two starts, including C&D, were good enough to think a similar race was well within his range. He has to be feared but MOONLIGHT WARRIOR ran with more promise than the bare figures at Newmarket last month and he appeals as a potential big improver.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups (W-Pl-R): Not listed in the source material.
- Fate of Favourites: Not listed in the source material.
- Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Charlie Johnston 1-0-1.
Assessment of Top Two Chances
Beny Nahar
- Strengths: Demonstrated useful form earlier, including a second over C&D. Should benefit from dropping in class.
- Weaknesses: Disappointing result at York.
- Suitability: Proven ability on AW and over the distance.
Moonlight Warrior
- Strengths: Promising debut, open to significant improvement. Pedigree suggests AW surface suits.
- Weaknesses: Only one career run.
- Suitability: Switch to AW is supported by pedigree; distance is appropriate.
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| Rank | Horse (Age) | Trainer | Jockey | TimeWise Master Total Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balkadisha (2yo) | Charlie Johnston | Silvestre De Sousa | N/A (Ranked 1st) |
| 2 | Harriet Quimby (2yo) | Simon Crisford | Callum Rodriguez | N/A (Ranked 2nd) |
Recent Form and Comments Summary
Balkadisha (2yo, Pressed Leaders)
- Came within a nose of winning her debut over C&D this month.
- That run was highly encouraging, although it is noted the odds-on winner was reportedly hanging in the closing stages, potentially flattering her.
- She is considered a contender.
Harriet Quimby (2yo, Held Up)
- On debut at Nottingham (8.3f) this month, she was only beaten by runners who had the benefit of a run or two.
- She looks likely to have learnt plenty from that initial outing.
- She is judged to be the one to beat.
Spotlight Verdict
The two to focus on are the once-raced pair Balkadisha and HARRIET QUIMBY. Balkadisha fairly powered home over C&D this month but the gelding who beat her once again didn’t convince with his finishing effort and she may have been ever so slightly flattered. The Crisford filly gets the nod having shaped well at Nottingham on the same day.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups (W-Pl-R): Not listed in the source material.
- Fate of Favourites: Not listed in the source material.
- Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Not listed in the source material.
Assessment of Top Two Chances
Balkadisha
- Strengths: Excellent C&D debut performance.
- Weaknesses: Debut performance might have been slightly flattered by the winner’s behaviour.
- Suitability: Proven over C&D.
Harriet Quimby
- Strengths: Shaped well on debut against more experienced rivals. Expected to show significant progress.
- Weaknesses: None explicitly noted, but only once raced.
- Suitability: Distance (1m) is suitable following her 8.3f debut.
6.30 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap (5f)
| Rank | Horse (Age) | Trainer | Jockey | TimeWise Master Total Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newyorkstateofmind (8yo) | Mrs R A Carr | James Sullivan | N/A (Ranked 1st) |
| 2 | Uncle Sam (3yo) | D W Thompson | Oisin Orr | N/A (Ranked 2nd) |
Recent Form and Comments Summary
Newyorkstateofmind (8yo, Held Up)
- Conditions are not an issue for him.
- He has run several good races in defeat since his C&D victory 13 months ago.
- Runs today for the first time in a visor.
- Unlikely to be far away from the action.
Uncle Sam (3yo, Pressed Leaders)
- His previous course win was over 6f for a former trainer.
- His solid placed efforts for his current stable have been over 6f and 7f.
- He is handicapped to run well.
Spotlight Verdict
Low-grade fare but most of the field can have a case argued. Pockley, Gustav Graves, intriguing Irish raider Cavalier Approach and Soul Seeker lurk on dangerous marks, while Wee Mary could have more to offer for her new stable. A Lady Forever, Newyorkstateofmind (second choice) and MASTERCLASS bring solid recent form into the race and the latter is tentatively preferred after good runs on his last two attempts on Tapeta.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups (W-Pl-R): 3yo 1-1-5, 4yo+ 0-1-7.
- Fate of Favourites: 01.
- Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Paul Midgley 1-0-2.
Assessment of Top Two Chances
Newyorkstateofmind
- Strengths: Previous C&D winner; proven suitability to conditions. Running in a first-time visor.
- Weaknesses: Win came 13 months ago.
- Suitability: Highly suitable for track and trip.
Uncle Sam
- Strengths: Handicapped effectively. Has achieved solid placed form recently (at longer trips).
- Weaknesses: Dropping back to 5f is a slight concern given his better recent form was at 6f and 7f.
- Suitability: Course experience; concerns regarding trip suitability.
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| Rank | Horse (Age) | Trainer | Jockey | TimeWise Master Total Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selection (3yo) | Ivan Furtado | Jason Hart | N/A (Ranked 1st) |
| 2 | Terrapin (3yo) | A M Balding | P J McDonald | N/A (Ranked 2nd) |
Recent Form and Comments Summary
Selection (3yo, Pressed Leaders)
- Left a poor stable debut behind when succeeding on her AW debut over C&D a week ago.
- Remains open to improvement on this surface.
- Shortlisted, despite carrying a 6lb penalty from her last win.
Terrapin (3yo, Pressed Leaders)
- Won emphatically by 4l on handicap debut back over C&D 19 days ago.
- Though 9lb higher in the weights now, he likely has plenty more to offer.
Spotlight Verdict
Both Selection and TERRAPIN (nap) are unexposed 3yos who come into this off the back of C&D wins. The former is respected, but Andrew Balding’s colt was especially impressive on his handicap debut 19 days ago and even a 9lb rise may not stop him from following up. Travis looks best of the rest.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups (W-Pl-R): 3yo 2-4-29, 4yo+ 8-16-86.
- Fate of Favourites: 0231125106.
- Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Geoffrey Harker 1-1-2.
Assessment of Top Two Chances
Selection
- Strengths: Recent C&D winner on AW debut; still open to improvement on the surface.
- Weaknesses: Carries a 6lb penalty. Last victory was steadily run.
- Suitability: High suitability due to recent C&D win.
Terrapin
- Strengths: Highly impressive debut handicap win (4l clear). Expected to progress further.
- Weaknesses: Faces a 9lb rise.
- Suitability: Highly suitable C&D winner.
7.30 Midnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Handicap (5f)
| Rank | Horse (Age) | Trainer | Jockey | TimeWise Master Total Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonnies Boy (3yo) | R A Fahey | Oisin Orr | N/A (Ranked 1st) |
| 2 | Ganesha (4yo) | Phillip Makin | Rowan Scott | N/A (Ranked 2nd – Joint with Wen Moon) |
Recent Form and Comments Summary
Bonnie’s Boy (3yo, Held Up)
- Is 0-13 but retains a good deal of the ability that earned him a mark of 80 after his first three starts.
- Both of his C&D runs have been encouraging.
- He is high on the list, with this potentially being the day he breaks his maiden.
Ganesha (4yo, Maiden)
- Won over C&D in March when rated 3lb higher.
- Comes into the race following fair placed efforts on turf.
- Expected to appreciate the return to the AW surface.
Spotlight Verdict
Plenty of these like to get on with it and it could set up for something coming from off the pace, especially with a headwind forecast. Ganesha (second choice) and Harb are closely matched on a couple of recent runs and can feature but this could be the day that BONNIE’S BOY finally sheds his maiden tag. He retains plenty of ability and both his runs over C&D have been encouraging.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups (W-Pl-R): Not listed in the source material.
- Fate of Favourites: Not listed in the source material.
- Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Not listed in the source material.
Assessment of Top Two Chances
Bonnie’s Boy
- Strengths: Retains good ability; encouraging C&D form. Expected to suit a potentially fast pace.
- Weaknesses: Still seeking his first win.
- Suitability: C&D runs are positive, suggests high suitability.
Ganesha
- Strengths: Previous C&D winner off a higher mark. Expected to relish returning to AW.
- Weaknesses: Recent runs were on turf.
- Suitability: C&D winner, conditions should suit.
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| Rank | Horse (Age) | Trainer | Jockey | TimeWise Master Total Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raft Up (4yo) | Harriet Bethell | Joe Fanning | N/A (Ranked 1st) |
| 2 | Tickets (6yo) | B M R Haslam | Paul Mulrennan | N/A (Ranked 2nd) |
Recent Form and Comments Summary
Raft Up (4yo, Held Up)
- Boasts an excellent strike-rate of 3-5 over C&D.
- His best work came late when narrowly defeated here last week, finishing between two rivals who had dropped significantly in the weights.
- Has good claims.
Tickets (6yo, Held Up)
- Is a dual course winner over 7f and 6f (last October and January).
- Has not been seen since winning off a lower turf mark at Redcar in April.
Spotlight Verdict
Bellagio Man looked in good heart when winning over C&D last time out and going back up 4lb isn’t too offputting but RAFT UP only just failed in a better race than this here last week which was his only C&D defeat since being fitted with a hood. Tomorrow Day is well treated on his C&D form this year but the absence of his usual tongue-tie raises a question, while Tickets has a layoff to overcome.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups (W-Pl-R): Not listed in the source material.
- Fate of Favourites: Not listed in the source material.
- Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Not listed in the source material.
Assessment of Top Two Chances
Raft Up
- Strengths: Exceptional C&D record (3-5). Comes into this off the back of a near-miss in a higher-quality race. Hooded form is very strong.
- Weaknesses: None noted; in excellent current form.
- Suitability: Highly suitable C&D specialist.
Tickets
- Strengths: Dual course winner.
- Weaknesses: Has a layoff to overcome (unseen since April).
- Suitability: C&D is suitable, pending fitness after layoff.
8.30 Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Apprentice Handicap (6f)
| Rank | Horse (Age) | Trainer | Jockey | TimeWise Master Total Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asadjumeirah (7yo) | Antony Brittain | Alex Jary | N/A (Ranked 1st) |
| 2 | Carolus Magnus (7yo) | M W Easterby | Oisin McSweeney | N/A (Ranked 2nd) |
Recent Form and Comments Summary
Asadjumeirah (7yo, Pressed Leaders)
- Well suited by strongly run races over C&D, boasting five wins here, including a victory ridden by the current jockey in February.
- Ran to his recent best when finishing runner-up here 12 days ago.
- Expected to be in the thick of the action again.
Carolus Magnus (7yo, Pressed Leaders)
- Was useful in his prior career over longer distances.
- Won comfortably at Musselburgh (7f; visor off) last week.
- The ability exists to easily cope with a 4lb penalty.
Spotlight Verdict
This should be truly run which will suit Asadjumeirah while Carolus Magnus (second choice), with a ready Musselburgh win last week under his belt, also makes some appeal. However, PROFIT STREET is back on home territory and he can take advantage of a tempting mark on his second run for this yard.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups (W-Pl-R): 4yo+ 1-2-12.
- Fate of Favourites: 1U312P1.
- Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Antony Brittain 1-1-3.
Assessment of Top Two Chances
Asadjumeirah
- Strengths: C&D specialist (five wins). Relies on a true pace, which is expected. Recent runner-up effort highlights strong current form.
- Weaknesses: None noted when racing under suitable conditions.
- Suitability: Highly suitable for a strongly run C&D race.
Carolus Magnus
- Strengths: Demonstrated high ability recently with a strong win last week. Expected to defy the subsequent penalty.
- Weaknesses: Recent winning distance (7f) is slightly longer than this trip.
- Suitability: Talent overcomes potential minor trip preference.
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