January 24 / 16.35 Newcastle (AW)

16.35

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Midnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Midnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Classified Stakes

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 607-44

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Exposed 15-race maiden; fourth in minor 5f events on her last two starts, latterly when not seeing much daylight against the far rail at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; each-way shout.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Wee Mary

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a second win of 2026 at Musselburgh (5f) in June; only seventh of 11 in 5f Ayr handicap three days ago so she needs to bounce back.

3/1

7th

11

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Wee Mary

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Only turf win came off a 7lb lower mark at Musselburgh in June (5f, good); two decent runs since then, goes well on fast ground and one to consider.

7/1

4th

3

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Made all over C&D (good) at the beginning of the month and very nearly repeated the feat last week, collared only in the final strides; same mark today and another bold bid looks assured in her current mood.

9/4

16/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0977-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all ten starts; dropping back to 5f not enough to tempt this time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Bob

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

0-11; runner-up in a 5f Newcastle classified in January when last seen out; not ruled out but may improve for the run.

12/1

2nd

3

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Bob

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Unplaced in all ten starts; dropping back to 5f not enough to tempt this time.

16/1

7th

10

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Brave Bob

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth on handicap debut over C&D in June but hasn't got close to that form since; risky.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 260-00 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won this race by a wide margin 12 months ago but he went into that race on the back of a good run and he's been well held in three runs this winter; stable also run Beneficiary.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

8

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

9

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

Form: 0106-3 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
All three wins at this track, one over 7f and two over 6f in 2025; respectable third over 6f three weeks ago; drops in trip and likely to give another good account.
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5th

9

(3)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Korroor

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Triple Tapeta winner over 6f/7f; inconsistent since winning at Newcastle in November and was a beaten favourite in this grade latest; one of his better efforts would see him involved again.

6/1

4th

5

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Korroor

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All three wins at this track, one over 7f and two over 6f in 2025; respectable third over 6f three weeks ago; drops in trip and likely to give another good account.

4/1

5

(11)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Korroor

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Last two AW attempts comprise wins over C&D in March and in latest start, taking record in this sphere to 3-12; remains well treated on historical data; respected kept to this scenario.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 60-323 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Back to form for his new yard, winning a 6f handicap here in November (visored first time) and placed over 5f on his last three starts; no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once again.
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5th

1

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bishops Glory

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Well short of his best on turf on his last two starts but perhaps better judged on this winter's AW efforts, which included a 6f win at Newcastle as well as several placed runs; not discounted at this level.

7/1

12th

15

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Bishops Glory

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

6f AW win in November (visored first time) and placed on a few occasions subsequently; neither start since returning from a four-month break has been near that level though.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Bishops Glory

9st 0lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Does most of his racing on the AW; four places from six runs this year; effective at 5f/6f but bit to prove on his turf form.

8/1

16/1

Form: 4670-6 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins over 5f but 0-13 and it has been a while since he has shone on this surface; new headgear tried today and the tongue tie worn on his last two starts dispensed with.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

Ex-Ewan Whillans; sound run on stable debut when second at Wetherby last time (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

8/1

2nd

7

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Suzzanne France

Won a Hamilton seller last June for Ewan Whillans (5f, good; visor first time); disappointing since; stable debut.

50/1

6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Pinpoint

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Three turf wins over 5f but 0-13 and it has been a while since he has shone on this surface; new headgear tried today and the tongue tie worn on his last two starts dispensed with.

16/1

Form: 357-09 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not found his best form this winter but he was in good form here 12 months ago and today's drop into 0-50 company could spark a revival.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

Form: 889-89 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D handicap in November but she has been unable to kick on from that in five runs since; drops into 0-50 company but others have less to prove.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Invincible Annice

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Winner at Newcastle last November, but disappointing since; blinkers now tried (well beaten in a visor last time); plenty to prove at present.

20/1

6th

13

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Annice

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Won off 4lb higher here (5f) last November; she's failed to get competitive subsequently but has a nice mark to work with if the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompts a revival; watch the betting.

25/1

Non-runners

Sixcor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.50
Straight Forecast £34.71
Trifecta £579.60

Selections

The Times:

Bishop's Glory

POSTDATA:

Korroor

SPOTLIGHT:

Wee Mary

Telegraph:

Beneficiary

RP RATINGS:

Wee Mary

Daily Mirror:

Korroor

The Sun:

Korroor

The Guardian:

Bishop's Glory

Daily Mail:

Bishop's Glory

The Star:

Bishop's Glory

Daily Record:

Bishop's Glory

D Express:

Beneficiary