2:40 Newbury Tips

Has been running consistently well in these types of races. Off for a year and has had just the 3 runs since June 2024. Should be at peak fitness now and is the one to beat.

3-year-olds have a good record in this recently, winning 3 of the last 5 runnings, and it's Night Step that catches the eye for Owen Burrows. Has looked progressive this season before being beaten into 2nd over C&D last time, but the winner slipped the field to make all, and the selection wasn't given a hard time once the race was gone. He's 2 lbs higher here but has the benefit of the 3-year-old allowance back in open company and hails from a yard that remains in flying form this season.

Theory Of Tides was a close 4th of 12 at York behind Zain Blue, where Dante's Lad was 2nd. That was his first race of the season 13 days ago, and he should come on for the run. He should at least be placed.

This horse won this race last year after being well-backed. It is only 1 lb higher than last year, and with the ground in his favor, he should run a big race here.

Was a consistent sort prior to stepping up the classes. Ran a good 5th place last time out. Slow starter stops it from being NAP choice.