March 19 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

  • Prize money: £13189.68
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1270-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made a fine start to his handicap career when second of 18 in a traditionally strong 3yo race at York (6f) last summer; his progress stalled at Ascot on his next two outings but got his career firmly back on track after a gelding operation with a reappearance success over 6f at Lingfield (AW debut) three weeks ago; surprise if there isn't a bit more to come after only seven starts.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Fast Track Harry

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Only seventh when favourite for this race last year; posted two successive career bests on AW in February and March but those efforts haven't been matched since, on the last three occasions in turf handicaps; drops in grade with cheekpieces added to his tongue-tie.

12/1

11th

22

(21)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Fast Track Harry

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Won two AW races over 6f in early spring but he's had shortcomings in turf handicaps off marks in the 90s before and since, including over C&D, and looks to have his share of weight.

40/1

11th

7

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Fast Track Harry

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Clive Cox

Lightly raced 4yo who, having been gelded, won two in a row over 6f on AW earlier this year; further progress cannot be ruled out but he's finished seventh on his last two starts and needs something extra today.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 912-U5 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Looked a sprinter to follow when scooting clear at Wolverhampton (6f) in December; has had possible excuses for his defeats since (did too much too soon when leading from a wide stall at Kempton last time) and is worth another chance to show he's still on a good mark.
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3rd

1

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Stratusnine

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Hugo Palmer

Finished strongly and nearly got up from a difficult position in 5f contest at York (good) last month; respectable eighth of 28 when stepped back up to 7f for the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (good to firm) last week; enters calculations.

10/1

31

(25)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Stratusnine

8st 13lb

T: Hugo Palmer

Reserve; versatile trip-wise and although most of his best form is on the AW he was only just foiled in a competitive 5f race at York (good) in May; this is altogether more difficult; due to run in the 7f Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

33/1

8th

23

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Stratusnine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

Finished strongly from a difficult position in 5f contest at York last time and nearly got up, looking in need of a return to further; however, he may find this stiff 7f too much of a stretch and still needs to prove he can win over distances other than 6f.

28/1

7/1

Form: 004-79 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than when winning a valuable prize over C&D last Good Friday but below par on both starts this year and got to be a chance Easter is the main target again.
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2nd

5

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

We Never Stop

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last three turf outings; his hopes hinge on a recent wind operation having a positive effect.

14/1

16th

8

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

We Never Stop

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last two turf outings, including here; others make more appeal.

50/1

19th

13

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

We Never Stop

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two-time turf winner who ran well when third at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March; however, the AW seems preferable nowadays and he finished last at Newmarket (5f, good) last month when back on grass.

50/1

10/1

Form: 54/3-9 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.
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9th

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Albasheer

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

14/1

2nd

2

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.

10/1

Form: 21-152 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Scooped a big pot over 7f at this venue last Easter and has shown her versatility by adding course wins over 5f and 6f this winter; recorded a career-best RPR when second (Paddy's Day third) of 14 over 5f last time but her mark went up another 4lb on the back of it.
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12th

10

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Heavenly Heather

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Began her career in handicaps with a BHA mark of 60 and has improved in leaps and bounds since; seemed to excel herself when never-nearer sixth of 26 in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; had run creditably over C&D the time before; big chance if repeating Ascot form.

6/1

6th

17

(22)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Useful handicapper whose three wins have all come on the AW, most recently over 5f in January; faces a daunting task this time.

100/1

Form: 16132- CD

Last run: 371 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has a 6-12 course record but all bar one of the wins came at 7f and he hasn't been seen for 12 months; a watching brief is the percentage call.
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9th

2

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

William Dewhirst

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not seen on turf since 2024 but is well treated on best Newcastle AW form and has won over this C&D; admittedly needs to stage a revival judged on 2026 efforts.

14/1

7th

5

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

William Dewhirst

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Prolific here during the 2024/25 AW season but he's beaten one rival in two starts after an absence; couldn't support with any confidence.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: /1110- D

Last run: 340 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £11.10
Straight Forecast £8.62
Tricast £33.80
Trifecta £43.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stratusnine

RP RATINGS:

Heavenly Heather

LAMBOURN:

Fast Track Harry

The Star:

Beauty Destiny

Daily Mirror:

Albasheer

TOPSPEED:

Heavenly Heather

Daily Mail:

Heavenly Heather

The Sun:

Heavenly Heather

Daily Record:

Heavenly Heather

POSTDATA:

Stratusnine

The Times:

Stratusnine

Telegraph:

Stratusnine

The Guardian:

Stratusnine

D Express:

Stratusnine