Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Twice runner-up at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in January including in stronger company; no problem with the longer trip, but his losing run is up to 16 and he isn't the only front-runner in the field.

Has made the frame in all five starts on the AW, the latest when fourth of eight here (1m4f) last month (third has won since); hasn't always looked the easiest, but he is down another 2lb and this stiffer test may eke out a bit more improvement (dam won over this trip); leading player.

Ultra-consistent mare whose two wins in the autumn included one over C&D; still 6lb higher than for that success but likely to give her all once again.

Front-runner who was well beaten over hurdles last time but had previously twice finished runner-up here (1m6f/16.5f); may be happier back in this sphere, but likely to face competition for the lead.

3-6 in AW handicaps, his latest win a convincing success at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) in January; raised 8lb for that but still hard to rule out.