January 31 / 16.25 Newcastle (AW)

16.25

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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2512-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Creditable second in his bid for a Wolverhampton double (9.4f) on Boxing Day and he had some serious traffic issues in a Class 2 over C&D two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated on his penultimate form and he looks interesting on this big drop back in grade.
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11th

12

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Zryan

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Two AW wins in the winter (9.4f/1m2f); it's possible he's gone off the boil but when beaten 8l in ninth of 13 at Newmarket a fortnight ago he was denied a clear passage before keeping on nicely; not ruled out each-way back up in trip.

25/1

9th

5

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Zryan

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Won twice on the AW over the winter but he seems to have gone off the boil, well beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday; not so effective yet on turf; others make more appeal.

16/1

11th

13

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Zryan

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David O’Meara

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and over this C&D in January; below best at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest and he's running in a higher grade than he's used to, but he has an each-way shout on the pick of his winter form.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 2/02-6 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner (turf) who has also won twice over hurdles; returned to this sphere with an eyecatching second over C&D last month but he flopped on his return visit three weeks later; has something to prove again after that laboured effort and others are preferred; blinkers added.
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5th

5

(6)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inappropriate

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

2-6 in cheekpieces for new stable since the summer, having won at Musselburgh (2m, good) and over hurdles; fourth in good-quality handicap hurdle last month and this return to Tapeta won't be a problem; ought to make his presence felt.

9/1

4th

11

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:30 Market Rasen

Inappropriate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Ex-Jedd O'Keeffe; campaigned on the Flat (3218) by this trainer until returning to hurdles with a bang in Class 4 at Perth (2m, good; won by just over 2l, 15-2); 6lb higher in a more competitive contest but, as the Morebattle Hurdle has shown, this trainer isn't fazed by aiming high.

9/1

1st

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Inappropriate

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Disappointed on the Flat a fortnight ago but had been in good form in that sphere for new stable beforehand, most notably when winning over 2m two starts ago; reverts to hurdling on a good mark; high on the list.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4320-2 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from 34 starts but latest was over C&D last May; that was off 9lb lower but he's been generally reliable since and was a clear second at Kempton (1m3f) ten days ago; respected back on Tapeta.
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3rd

1

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Londoner

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off 1lb lower; ran well over 8.6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start but not in the same form at Southwell three weeks ago; moves back up in trip with Billy Loughnane booked; contender.

7/1

4th

1

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Londoner

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

All three wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming over 1m2f at Lingfield in April off a mark 1lb lower than today's; has been running well in recent starts and was beaten only a neck at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) two weeks ago; solid claims.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Londoner

9st 9lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Triple AW winner who is 0-25 on turf but he's been running well in that sphere this summer; remains feasibly treated off 1lb lower than for his Lingfield win (1m2f) in April and he's respected back on AW.

8/1

Form: 2102-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f) in October and was runner-up over C&D last month; only fourth of nine at Lingfield (1m4f) four weeks ago but he was clear 1f out and probably paid the price for doing too much too soon; still has potential and he could be a big factor back in trip.
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7th

7

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Pride Of Donegal

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

A two-time 1m4f scorer at Wolverhampton in the spring; rare poor effort when last of eight in 1m4f Newmarket handicap last time; the sort to bounce back.

10/1

8th

2

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Pride Of Donegal

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Steady improver on AW who won his third race in that sphere when making all at Wolverhampton in April; bit below that under a penalty when third on his turf debut at Thirsk (also 1m4f, good) but that came just six days later; five-week break should have recharged his batteries and pedigree points to grass being no problem.

4/1

Form: 0146-3 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including two at this track; last success was over 1m6f at Redcar in November but he made some strong late headway to finish third over C&D 11 days ago; now goes back up in grade but has possibilities if he gets a good pace to aim at.
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8th

9

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

Haveyoumissedme

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Newcastle regular but one of four turf wins came in a division of this race two years ago; nothing wrong with his mark, or with recent AW efforts; respected.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Haveyoumissedme

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

8yo who has run 20 times at Newcastle (vastly more than any other track) and had two wins here plus six seconds; latest second was in the 2m Northumberland Vase on latest start, having also been placed at this track three times over 1m2f this year, so he is likely to serve up the same highly competitive show over today's 1m4f.

6/1

2nd

18

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Haveyoumissedme

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

8yo who has run 19 times at Newcastle (vastly more than any other track) and had two wins here plus five seconds; second in this race in 2022 and 12th in 2024; his most fruitful trip this year has been 1m2f but he won over 1m6f last November and was a C&D second last August; has a competitive mark too, for a stable in good form.

14/1

25/1

Form: 00090- C

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off in his last five starts, including on hurdling debut in August; has plenty to prove on his return and last win was almost two years ago.
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5th

2

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Intinso

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Slightly resurgent on reappearance but needs to build on that effort and remains far from solid on his form for current stable; was a useful sort for previous yard.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Intinso

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Useful performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off in his last five starts, including on hurdling debut in August; has plenty to prove on his return and last win was almost two years ago.

25/1

4

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Intinso

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Useful Flat performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off on his last four starts (blinkered on latest); perhaps he'll be sweetened up by hurdling but he carries obvious risks.

10/1

Form: 6162-6 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner but most of his seven wins have been at around 1m; went very close off similar mark at Carlisle (1m, soft) last June but he reappeared with a low-key effort at Southwell 18 days ago; may have needed that run but this step up to 1m2f asks a new question.
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10th

12

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Good Morning Alex

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Proved suited by the return to prominent tactics and held on narrowly in Class 4 contest over C&D (heavy) eight days ago, taking Hamilton record to 3-4; incurs 5lb penalty back up in grade but remains well handicapped on peak form; respected.

8/1

1st

12

(2)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Good Morning Alex

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Dual course winner during his progressive spell a long while ago; out of the frame in selling handicap last weekend and current mark reflects a broad decline in his form.

25/1

5th

5

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Good Morning Alex

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

He's dropped down the weights this year and is one to watch in the betting, but needs to perform considerably better than at Beverley a fortnight ago when returning from a 101-day break.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.80
Straight Forecast £39.64
Trifecta £107.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Londoner

TOPSPEED:

Pride Of Donegal

SPOTLIGHT:

Zryan

The Times:

Pride Of Donegal

The Sun:

Pride Of Donegal

POSTDATA:

Londoner

Telegraph:

Londoner

The Guardian:

Londoner

Daily Mail:

Londoner

D Express:

Londoner

Daily Mirror:

Londoner

The Star:

Londoner

Daily Record:

Londoner