Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (Div 2)

Course winner who likely needed the run at Southwell last month and while he isn't the easiest to catch right, he looks to have plenty in his favour eased in grade.

Matched a 30-year modern-day record of 8 straight handicap wins when scoring at Southwell early last month and did enough to suggest he's still in form in better race at this track last time. Makes rare start over 6f but forecast strong pace should help.

Ended turf season in fine heart, hitting the frame in 4 consecutive handicaps. Has won off a break previously and needs considering with sights lowered.

Returned to form when making a winning reappearance over C&D last month and while this is a better race, he remains fairly treated on old form.

Nowhere near his useful best for current connections but there have been signs of a revival here recently.

Won a similar C&D handicap in January. Well held both starts since, though his latest run can be forgiven (raced wide), and he has a better draw this time.

Won twice on turf last year and while his sole all-weather win came over C&D, he typically needs his reappearance run.

4-time winner for previous yard but failed to build on promise shown on turf when finishing last over 7f at this track in September. Market can guide following 165 days off.

Back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap on Tuesday. Will find this tougher under a penalty but does have a good record over C&D.

Below form both starts since the turn of the year and this a stronger race than he need contest.