October 27 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

Standard To Slow

Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.40
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 585341 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Took 14 attempts to get off the mark, but has recorded four wins on turf since undergoing wind surgery in June, the latest a narrow success at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; up 4lb but still a contender if as effective back on AW.
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8

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two 5f wins last October (good/AW) and runner-up over that trip on last two starts (good/good to firm), finishing well each time and shaping as though this return to 6f is well worth exploring; could play a leading role if conditions suit; best turf efforts have come on good/good to firm.

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Thunderstorm Katie

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual course winner (6f) who also notched back-to-back victories at Musselburgh and Newcastle (both 5f) last October; ran her best race since - flashed home after fluffing the start - at Hamilton on Friday evening; sits 1lb lower, and also has the excellent Lauren Young claiming 5lb.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Scored five times, including over C&D, last year; made some late headway back here last time on return from break and may be back in top form with that outing under her belt.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 378136

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-12 on the AW and 1-23 overall, but has done better since the visor went on and although only sixth of 14 over C&D last time, he was beaten less than 2l and would have gone close to winning with a clear run; might prove the answer.
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5th

1

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bibendum

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Stayed on well to win a 5f handicap here in November; handicapper on top since but his latest 5f run here was in a better race and he was keeping on late; one to consider.

7/4

7/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 612193 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
All six wins over 5f on Tapeta including four here, the latest a narrow success off 2lb lower in July; ran well when third of ten off 1lb higher at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) 16 days ago; high on the list.
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3rd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Hit the line strongly at Wolverhampton (5f; from 6lb lower) over three weeks ago; he's 7-39 on AW, but is yet to win on turf (0-20); handicap mark is still a fair one, particularly with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb, and this is the right type of race; don't discount.

13/2

1st

9

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner; two good runs here last month but he was never in the hunt back here 18 days ago; has the ability to feature but he will need luck in running from stall 1 given his racing style.

9/1

6th

1

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Linda Perratt

Dual C&D winner who has ran well here behind Kento on his last two starts, most recently a close third 16 days ago; holds good claims but his hold-up style means that things need to fall right.

5/1

14/1

Form: 671730 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
First two wins came over C&D, the latest off 1lb higher, and she was able to exploit her lower turf mark at Leicester (5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in June; uneven form since, though, and will need the switch to a visor to have a positive effect.
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6th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time C&D winner, the latest of those coming in first-time blinkers off a 7lb lower mark in January; has been running well since, including when runner-up here 15 days ago, and there's no reason to think she won't go well again.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Narrow C&D winner in first-time blinkers (from 7lb lower) in January; has held her form well since, a close fourth (Shatin Venture second, La Rochette fifth) to Digital latest; likely to give another solid account with Paul Mulrennan aboard.

13/2

4th

7

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Got the better of Digital over C&D last month (blinkered first time) and ran another solid race when a close second at Southwell one week later; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

100/30

8/1

Form: 255375 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Was back off his last winning mark when fifth of 14 at Nottingham (5f, good) 12 days ago, not enjoying the clearest of runs; down another 1lb and not the biggest surprise if he figures.
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3rd

5

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

South Shore

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run goes back nearly a year but he might have won over C&D last July but for being hampered and is on a handy mark now; a recent Tapeta run (hood left off, now refitted) suggests a good run is imminent.

6/1

5th

6

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

South Shore

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Can miss the break and/or pull hard; has performed okay in two runs after a break and each-way claims should he give himself a chance.

4/1

4th

3

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Shore

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Bit unlucky not to win more than once last year and made a fair comeback at Southwell recently; can fluff the start and/or pull hard, however, and it's easy to argue he's more effective over 5f now.

7/1

10/1

Form: 263720 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has run well a couple of times on Tapeta this autumn, including over C&D, but has something to prove after a flat performance back here six days ago; visor replaces blinkers.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

Form: 455251 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Nine wins including two over C&D, the latest when just getting up (second-time cheekpieces) last month; up 3lb, but his previous win came off this mark and another big performance is likely.
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3rd

7

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Ramon Di Loria

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Multiple AW and turf winner from 5f-7f; back on his last winning turf mark from Ayr 13 months ago (has twice won on AW since); below par latest but not ruled out if able to bounce back.

10/1

6th

9

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Ramon Di Loria

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice (6f/7f) in February and he was a good second to a thriving rival over C&D in his bid for a hat-trick; beaten off a lower mark twice since and more minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

5th

9

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ramon Di Loria

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual course winner last month who's continued in form since, faring best of those held up when not far behind Bomb Squad over C&D on Friday; one of the likelier winners.

4/1

8th
4 (12)
Amerjeet

12/1

Form: 660684 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
19lb lower than when making a successful nursery debut for Archie Watson at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in July last year; best effort for this yard when fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) nine days ago, but still needs more.
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6th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Amerjeet

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on some of his winter AW form but was safely held when back on turf at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last week and remains without a win since summer 2024; others preferred.

20/1

5th

8

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Amerjeet

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Michael Herrington

Sole win on AW and his rare turf handicap runs haven't seen him to best advantage, admittedly when higher in the weights than he is now; beaten favourite four times from last six runs though and others higher up the list.

10/1

7th

8

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amerjeet

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

Poor strike-rate and hasn't always looked the most eager under pressure; conditions no problem and on a dangerous mark so can't rule out another prominent showing.

9/2

16/1

Form: 767476 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
8lb lower than when last successful, but just 2-31; could pick up a place if they go hard up front, but others are preferred for the win.
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1st

5

(1)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless in 2025 but he is 3-6 over C&D and has settled matters quite emphatically on his last two starts; back up 3lb but weighted to have another race in him and it could well be this one.

2/1

1st

2

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a lengthy losing run when beating Colors Of Freedom in a classified event over C&D two weeks ago (reported to have bled from nose); has 8lb rise to deal with back in a handicap but he remains well treated on old form and all three wins have been on AW; respected.

9/4

8/1

Form: 152936 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole success in 14 starts came in a 0-50 classified event in August; form since then has been patchy, but she is 1lb lower than when third of 12 at Southwell on her penultimate start, so a case can be made.
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10th

11

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dorothy May

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success in 14 starts came in a 0-50 classified event in August; form since then has been patchy, but she is 1lb lower than when third of 12 at Southwell on her penultimate start, so a case can be made.

8/1

10th

11

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dorothy May

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success in 14 starts came in a 0-50 classified event in August; form since then has been patchy, but she is 1lb lower than when third of 12 at Southwell on her penultimate start, so a case can be made.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Dorothy May

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark in AW classified event in August; subsequent handicap form features placed efforts at Musselburgh and Southwell; each-way possibilities.

12/1

25/1

Form: 013590 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-18 on the AW and 1-27 overall; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts and hard to recommend for now.
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12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

0-18 on the AW and 1-27 overall; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts and hard to recommend for now.

25/1

33/1

Form: 6097

Last run: 126 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
No real promise in four starts including on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; makes little appeal back in trip after four months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fidget Lady

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Five-race maiden who has very weak claims on form; best watched unless the market suggests better is likely.

50/1

12th

14

(13)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fidget Lady

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

No real promise in four starts including on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; makes little appeal back in trip after four months off.

33/1

12th

14

(13)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fidget Lady

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

No real promise in four starts including on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; makes little appeal back in trip after four months off.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-2640 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer whose three AW wins have come on the Polytrack at Chelmsford (5f/6f); makes his debut for another new yard (same owner) after 82 days off; market may provide clues.
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14th

7

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Thank The Lord

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary Harrison

Ended 2025 with two placed efforts on AW and he lines up here off a 6lb lower mark than when second at Newcastle in December; that is a result of four lesser efforts though and he now has a point to prove.

20/1

9th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

Close third over C&D in November off 3lb higher but he's finished down the field in his last three starts and his last win was over two years ago; others preferred.

16/1

10th

5

(7)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Gary Harrison

No win since February 2024; caught late by Latin Five (who, when factoring in riding arrangements, is now 6lb worse off) over C&D three starts back; less competitive at Southwell (6f) and Wolverhampton since; must bounce back.

16/1

10/1

Form: 025525 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.
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8th

7

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner; big player on her 2025 best and she was successful over C&D on her last foray into 0-50 company; absent 80 days but has run well after similar breaks in the past; withdrawn having got upset in the stalls on last intended outing.

9/2

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.20
Straight Forecast £38.28
Tricast £470.49
Trifecta £670.70

Selections

The Times:

Lady Of The Garr

SPOTLIGHT:

Bibendum

Telegraph:

Henery Hawk

RP RATINGS:

Ramon Di Loria

POSTDATA:

Dorothy May

The Star:

Thunderstorm Katie

D Express:

Bibendum

The Guardian:

Lady Of The Garr

Daily Mirror:

Lady Of The Garr

Daily Mail:

Henery Hawk

Daily Record:

Ramon Di Loria