Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (Div I)

No win since April 2023 and his AW score is 0-11; clocked up some minor honours in the autumn, including at this track, but well beaten on latest start; recent equipment is removed; unraced over this far and can race freely, so there have to be doubts.

1-25 AW record (1m4f winner here in 2022); continues to slide in the handicap and there was a bit more encouragement again last time, but it's not hard to look elsewhere; usually wears headgear but this is first-time visor.

0-21 on Flat and 0-6 over hurdles; two minor honours over 1m4f here last March but tailed off over hurdles last month and basically opposable.

Sole AW win came off 7lb higher at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last January; two of three starts last month also suggest he can figure.

Both wins were at classified level on AW early last year; tongue tied last two starts but not today; probably stays 1m4f and can go well fresh, so needs a second look on first run since July.