February 15 / 13.42 Newcastle (AW)

13.42

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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface:

Weather: Rain and snow

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7840-7

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all ten starts and he has suffered heavy defeats over 1m4f on the last two (raced too freely); the hood is left off today and he needs to rediscover his best.
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6th

4

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Staffordshire

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February, pulling clear with a next-time-out winner, and didn't get the chance to show what he could do back there in March (saddle slipped); probably acts on turf and he's in with a chance.

13/2

9th

7

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Staffordshire

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jennie Candlish

Had his usual hood removed when getting off the mark over this C&D 24 days ago; the form has since been franked by the runner-up and he holds good claims off this 6lb higher mark.

11/4

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 7/91-4 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways when scraping home in a 1m handicap here in December (blinkered for the first time); not beaten far into fourth in a blanket finish at Southwell 40 days ago; has won over 1m2f and he is more appealing than some.
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2nd

1

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Showmedemoney

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Again no sign of the tongue-tie he wore for most wins; two runs this season were his first on turf since June 2024 and he needs to return to February's AW levels.

14/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Showmedemoney

10st 12lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

Again no sign of the tongue-tie worn for most wins as he has a rare run away from the AW; bit better at Lingfield recently on his second run for this yard but needs more back on turf.

12/1

6th

9

(10)

1st Jun 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Showmedemoney

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Craig Benton

Goes back to the blinkers worn for both Newcastle wins, latterly off 3lb lower, for Iain Jardine in the winter but again no sign of the usual tongue-tie; big price and well held for his new yard on turf a few weeks ago.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 354-13 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Looked a hard ride but eventually wore down Hijo De La Luna in a 1m3f classified race at Southwell last month, coming home 2l to the good; beaten at short odds at Wolverhampton ten days later (1m4f) but still ran okay (easy winner has since followed up); now has cheekpieces fitted for the first time.
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12th

7

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Highfield Comrade

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 41333 since switched to AW, the win in a Southwell classified over 1m3f in January; respectable third on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in August, however, and he won't lack for fitness back on grass.

7/2

3rd

6

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Highfield Comrade

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 4133 since switched to AW, the highlight an account-opening success over C&D (classified event); may have more to offer back in this scenario and remains of interest at a modest level.

11/2

3rd

5

(12)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Highfield Comrade

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Looked a hard ride but eventually wore down Hijo De La Luna in a 1m3f classified race at Southwell last month, coming home 2l to the good; beaten at short odds at Wolverhampton ten days later (1m4f) but still ran okay (easy winner has since followed up); now has cheekpieces fitted for the first time.

11/4

16/1

Form: 4044-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Record currently stands at 0-20 and he has only been placed once; may come on for last month's midfield finish here (1m4f; first run after wind surgery) but he needs to.
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7th

8

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Millbuie

8st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

27-race maiden; creditable third in a C&D classified event eight days ago (good); this is tougher.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Millbuie

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

Placed in similar event on AW two starts ago (1m2f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts on turf; remains a longstanding maiden.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Millbuie

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

25-race maiden; had run of the race at Newcastle (1m2f; third, 16-1) last week but was unable to make it count; no reason to think that this return to turf can unlock the door; others are more convincing.

20/1

Form: 675P-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all eight starts; edging down the weights and now tries a new trip with headgear reinstated; not a solid option.
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7th

8

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oh So Cool

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Rebecca Menzies

Out of the frame in eight completed starts but shaped as though worth a go over this far when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last time; a couple of winners have come out of that race and he drops in grade; worth a second look.

8/1

5th

6

(10)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Oh So Cool

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Rebecca Menzies

Unplaced in all eight starts; edging down the weights and now tries a new trip with headgear reinstated; not a solid option.

14/1

6th

9

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Oh So Cool

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Rebecca Menzies

Poor form in seven starts last year; absent since pulled up in a 6f handicap at Catterick in late October; plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 4050-9

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
The odd good run this winter and a wind op since his latest run could have a positive effect; stamina for this trip still to be confirmed.
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9th

4

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Donald Whillans

AW winner for previous stable; far from solid on his form for current yard; drops back to 1m after attempting 1m5f at Ayr last time.

33/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who has been out of sorts in his three runs (1m/1m2f) this year; overall record is now 1-25 and he has plenty to prove at this new trip.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Freak Encounter

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who is 1-24 and showed no benefit for wind surgery when last seen in February.

20/1

16/1

Form: 49-676 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m classified event at Southwell last March; not firing on all cylinders this winter and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.
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5th

5

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Three C&D wins to his name, including this race 12 months ago; arrived in good form on that occasion whereas he has been struggling this winter; new headgear not enough to tempt.

9/1

7th

11

(2)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Won a 1m classified event at Southwell last March; not firing on all cylinders this winter and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

16/1

6th

5

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Simon West

Kept on for fourth in 1m Southwell handicap in October, after a break, but this 9yo was not in the same form on any of his three subsequent appearances there; cheekpieces removed after one use.

14/1

Form: 268-23

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
He has returned from a 200-day break with a couple of creditable efforts in 0-50 classified events at Southwell and Lingfield; more will be needed if he is to shed his maiden tag at the 29th time of asking.
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3rd

5

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Hijo De La Luna

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Finally gained a first win in 9.5f classified event at Wolverhampton in February; not proved easy to catch right since and beat one in 1m6f Redcar handicap last time; others are preferred.

9/1

6th

7

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Hijo De La Luna

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Won a classified race at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February in a first-time visor; creditable fourth of ten in 1m2f Beverley handicap (good) on Tuesday, staying on again after getting outpaced; that suggests a return to further could suit but this is a big jump in trip.

6/1

4th

6

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Hijo De La Luna

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won a classified race at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February in a first-time visor; from the front, he was just behind Dandy's Angel at Hamilton last time; must have some chance.

15/2

Form: 888-00 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hasn't taken long to drop 21lb in the weights; hardly solid but he was a multiple winner in Europe in his youth and he needs a market check dipping his toe into 0-55 waters.
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9th

1

(4)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Bavaria Iron

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Hasn't taken long to drop 21lb in the weights; hardly solid but he was a multiple winner in Europe in his youth and he needs a market check dipping his toe into 0-55 waters.

25/1

11th

1

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Bavaria Iron

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Multiple winner at up to 1m2f in Europe; barely beaten a rival in four runs for new yard after a 433-day absence; drops into a 0-60 but with plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

9

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Bavaria Iron

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Ex-German 6yo who is an eight-time winner; market check advised on stable debut but it comes after a long absence and he may be best watched.

33/1

40/1

Form: 74459-

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; showed promise on AW for Richard Fahey but she looks best watched returning from a 174-day absence.
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4th

4

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Sweet Cicely

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Is 0-22 and she came in last of six in 1m4f handicap at Beverley 26 days ago; has her stamina to prove here too.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Mike Sowersby

21-race maiden and she beat only rival home here over 1m2f in first-time blinkers a week ago; steps back up in trip in a switch of headgear and others have stronger claims.

50/1

9th

10

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Mike Sowersby

Has the odd bit of competitive form but very quiet of late and now 0-20; tries blinkers; 1lb wrong.

50/1

Form: 213/05

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
1m turf win for Craig Lidster as a 2yo; unfancied and beaten 9.25l+ in two runs this winter; only of interest if stronger in the betting.
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11th

2

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Force Of Honour

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

1m turf win for Craig Lidster as a 2yo; unfancied and beaten 9.25l+ in two runs this winter; only of interest if stronger in the betting.

8/1

5th

1

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Force Of Honour

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

1m turf winner (good), when 1lb lower and with Craig Lidster; 50-1 when returning from a lengthy layoff over C&D recently and beaten over 15l; visor goes on; plenty to prove at present.

50/1

10th

6

(5)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Force Of Honour

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Won a 1m Redcar nursery for Craig Lidster in September 2024 off a 3lb lower mark; gelded during his 477-day absence; not fully exposed and he is worth a market check on his belated return.

12/1

66/1

Form: 77860-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden; little to recommend her back from a 201-day absence.
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10th

11

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Rajawail

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

1lb out of the weights and this longstanding maiden hasn't been remotely threatening this season.

50/1

6th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Rajawail

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

25-race maiden who was well held here over 8.5f (good to soft) 23 days ago; steps back up in trip and others are preferred.

40/1

10th

15

(15)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Rajawail

8st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

24-race maiden who has been tried at all manner of different trips and was never involved when dropped back to 1m at Pontefract (good; 150-1) last week; opposable.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £56.40
Straight Forecast £41.88
Tricast £107.29
Trifecta £339.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Showmedemoney

The Times:

Staffordshire

Daily Record:

Hijo De La Luna

The Star:

Highfield Comrade

D Express:

Staffordshire

RP RATINGS:

Showmedemoney

POSTDATA:

Showmedemoney

Telegraph:

Showmedemoney

Daily Mirror:

Showmedemoney