March 19 / 17.25 Newcastle (AW)

17.25

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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2-8347

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-7 but reached the frame in two handicaps last month (C&D latterly) and caught too far back when only seventh over C&D a fortnight ago; can't rule out with Danny Tudhope taking the reins on him for the first time.
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1st

3

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Mao Shang Wong

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Got off the mark when winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March and followed up at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on his next start; however, he's been well held on his last three starts and remains 3lb higher than for his latest success.

15/2

8th

2

(3)

1st May 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not seen it out over 1m4f a couple of times since two wins in March, one over C&D; it might just be that his current mark is beyond him but there won't be any excuses tonight.

6/1

4th

1

(5)

20th Apr 2026

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1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Came good with 1m2f wins at Newcastle and Doncaster last month but he didn't fire when upped to 1m4f in his hat-trick bid at Lingfield last time; had a wide trip in that race but he needs to kick on again to make a big impact back on Tapeta.

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 23-622 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has a good Wolverhampton record (including second again last week) but his third to Golspie over C&D in December shows he can also operate well here; likely to be in the shake-up.
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5th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Dingwall

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won consecutive AW races in November (9.4f/8.6f) and has been placed several times since, including a close second off today's mark at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) in early May; needs to get back on track after two below-par runs, though.

6/1

6th

12

(12)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Dingwall

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

Form figures 22362222 since justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Class 6) last November; 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D (6-1, slowly away) 15 days ago; form dipped at Wolverhampton on Monday.

11/1

7th

5

(5)

18th May 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dingwall

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Scored back-to-back wins here (one over today's distance) last November; has finished runner-up on his last four starts and is capable of winning off this mark.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 25226- C

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All four wins around 1m (including twice here) but also runner-up over C&D last autumn; freshened up since a lesser effort at Wolverhampton in December.
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7th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; will want a good test over this trip round here and hasn't been at his best on grass lately.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hashtagnotions

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored twice (around 1m) at Ayr and Beverley last summer; back in decent nick in 2026, fifth in 8.5f Beverley handicap 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again from an easing mark.

5/1

5th

5

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hashtagnotions

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record is 4-23, the most recent win last September in sole C&D attempt (soft); generally consistent since, respectable fifth at Doncaster (1m2f) most recently; gained other turf success on good ground; solid.

11/4

13/2

Form: 556524 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Course regular whose two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks; another solid effort under a typically patient ride when fourth over the extended 1m4f here last Thursday; likely to be on the premises again.
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3rd

8

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Golspie

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

1m2f wins last year at Pontefract (good) in June and Newcastle (AW) in December; pretty reliable and second of 14 at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on return to turf in March showed again that he should be seriously involved.

11/2

2nd

8

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Golspie

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Mostly creditable efforts on Tapeta this winter but the handicapper has been winning the argument lately and he returns to turf off 2lb higher than when successful at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last summer; likely to be on the premises but might be vulnerable for the win.

9/1

4th

1

(7)

19th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Course regular whose two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks; another solid effort under a typically patient ride when fourth over the extended 1m4f here last Thursday; likely to be on the premises again.

13/2

Form: 5003-8

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not been with Faye Bramley long and there were signs of a revival when third, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December; failed to build on that when down the field at Lingfield in January but still dangerous to discount dipping into a 0-65 for the first time.
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13th

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Riyadh Gem

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Not solid on his AW form for current yard and he has regressive results on turf, so chance hinges on physical tweak (gelded since last run) and addition of tongue-tie.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Riyadh Gem

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Faye Bramley

Not been with Faye Bramley long and there were signs of a revival when third, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December; failed to build on that when down the field at Lingfield in January but still dangerous to discount dipping into a 0-65 for the first time.

9/1

7/2

Form: 0-1371 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Second C&D success of the year when seeing off eight rivals under Joanna Mason last Wednesday; likely to be very competitive under a 5lb penalty if showing up in similar form.
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3rd

2

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Star Cast

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Having a fine year, winning for the fourth time when scoring at Ripon 13 days ago (1m2f, good); still feasibly weighted but previous 1m4f efforts haven't seen her convince with her stamina.

5/2

1st

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Star Cast

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Three wins on AW at Newcastle (1m2f) since January including a cosy success last Friday; this is tougher under a penalty but she's still lightly raced on turf and was third in a big field at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on her penultimate run; shortlisted.

4/1

1st

11

(8)

1st May 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Star Cast

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Two C&D wins already this year, latterly off 4lb lower, and continues in form, the drop to 1m working against her when she came home nicely at Doncaster five weeks ago; goes on the shortlist.

6/1

Form: 83121- CD

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
In top form at the end of last summer, including a wide-margin C&D success; raised 9lb for that but it was a dominant front-running display and he could have a big say if fully primed after six months off.
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3rd

1

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Daring Leader

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Christopher Kellett

Ended 2025 with victory at Newcastle (1m2f) in September but he's yet to fire this spring, only eighth in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward despite a slipping mark.

16/1

8th

3

(3)

9th Apr 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daring Leader

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christopher Kellett

Won at Hamilton (8.5f, good) and by 4.75l at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last year; dropped away inside the final furlong at the latter track three weeks ago but may take a step forward from that first start for 189 days.

11/2

Form: 24-457 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.
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8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

33/1

Form: 89900-

Last run: 146 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-27 during his time with Brian Rothwell, failing to place since finishing second on his 3yo debut; possible a change of stable could give him a lift but would need to see market support to consider back from 146 days off with a tongue-tie refitted.
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10th

11

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Wath Court

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden who has been well beaten on all four starts this year and would be a surprise winner today.

50/1

6th

7

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Wath Court

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Philip Kirby

Just one placed effort from 30 starts and and he's struggled in three runs for new yard this spring; has lots to prove and he was withdrawn after bolting before the start at Beverley 12 days ago; stablemate of Recobella.

50/1

12/1

Form: 650-87

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Hard to fancy on recent efforts but placed over 1m2f on turf off 9lb higher last summer and the Liam Bailey stable has hit a purple patch in recent days; no surprise were he to go well under Hollie Doyle.
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10th

9

(5)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Toronto Raptor

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Liam Bailey

Hard to fancy on recent efforts but placed over 1m2f on turf off 9lb higher last summer and the Liam Bailey stable has hit a purple patch in recent days; no surprise were he to go well under Hollie Doyle.

12/1

7th

11

(6)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toronto Raptor

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Liam Bailey

May benefit from this step back up in distance with classified/seasonal debut (1m) under his belt but is difficult to support with confidence, being an inconsistent maiden.

25/1

8th

10

(3)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Toronto Raptor

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Showed a glimmer of promise here (1m2f) in September but well beaten here (1m4f) nine days later and he's now 0-16; drops back in trip following a break; others make greater appeal.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £15.21
Tricast £117.09
Trifecta £139.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dingwall

RP RATINGS:

Daring Leader

The Times:

Golspie

The Star:

Star Cast

SPOTLIGHT:

Toronto Raptor

Daily Mirror:

Prince Achille

Telegraph:

Daring Leader

Daily Mail:

Golspie

The Guardian:

Dingwall

D Express:

Dingwall

The Sun:

Dingwall

Daily Record:

Dingwall