Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Looked a candidate for top sprint handicap honours last spring and his close fifth in the Wokingham came off a 5lb higher mark than today's; didn't run badly on his final two starts in 2025 and he is back in calmer waters on this return from a 73-day break; Ryan Moore booked and a big run is expected.

Useful 2yo; not at his best in two runs this winter but he has dropped 4lb and last time isn't the run to judge him on (too keen in a race not run to suit); not solid but too soon to write him off.

Not sure whether the gelding operation or the drop in the weights kickstarted his revival but he had been threatening prior to outclassing Class 4 opposition at Wolverhampton in November; up 7lb but one to take seriously.

Arrives in top form, completing a 6f AW hat-trick when landing a valuable Chelmsford handicap last month; 3lb rise not insurmountable but while this is officially a drop in class, that latest Class 2 was effectively a 0-85; others appeal more.

Well backed when winning over C&D last month; failed to back it up at Wolverhampton 18 days ago and others are more appealing.