October 27 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

Standard To Slow

Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

Form: 034573 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on AW, latest at Southwell (5f; 66-1) in May off today's mark; has made the frame four times since but tends to be slowly away which may compromise his chance here.
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6th

9

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Lions House

8st 11lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Linda Perratt

Not proving the easiest to catch right since going in at Newcastle (5f) in February but he comes here on the back of a good second of six in 5f Newmarket handicap a week ago; in the mix if on his A-game again.

9/1

2nd

5

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Lions House

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf, but is now 2lb lower than when scoring on Tapeta at Newcastle (5f) in February and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 11 at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago, faring best of those from off the pace (started slowly); a rare Newmarket runner for his Scottish stable.

13/2

4th

5

(11)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Lions House

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf, but is now 1lb lower than when winning at Newcastle in February (5f); could go well, although was beaten 10l here last time (6f, soft).

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 931307 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All three wins on turf, latest at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) in August off 4lb lower mark; has run poorly on last two starts but her third over C&D in August would bring her right into the reckoning with Ethan Tindall taking off a useful 7lb.
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5th

1

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

C&D winner who has returned to form on her last two starts, finishing third over C&D (good) then winning at Ayr (5f, good); remains well treated on her old form and she's respected.

9/4

1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Should be making a big impact off her lowly mark but her 2026 campaign has been underwhelming thus far; has won over C&D and dropping into a Class 6 will help; still not entirely convincing.

8/1

Form: 405622 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
At his best on AW and all three wins have been at this track; last success was over C&D in March off today's mark; has been running well on turf recently and was only beaten half a length at Redcar (5f, good) ten days ago; augurs well for this return at AW and holds claims.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

100/30

Form: 543311 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

Form: 346600 CD

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has five wins here (three over C&D) but out of sorts in a couple of York handicaps in July when last seen; well-handicapped if the break and return to this track can do the trick.
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9th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Mondammej

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

9yo who has dropped down the weights and showed spark when second of four at Nottingham last month; however, well beaten at Thirsk since and he's winless on turf since September 2021; others appeal more.

50/1

12th

9

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Talented veteran but has temperament to match his ability; no turf win since 2021 and when second at Nottingham 11 days ago there were only four runners; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

9/1

2nd

1

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Mondammej

10st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless on turf since 2021 but showed more on his second run back from a break last time, is now 2lb lower and this is easier than the handicaps he's used to contesting; tends to be held up and a speed-favouring 5f in a small field may not be optimal but he's capable.

6/1

Form: 787491 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when recording his second win over C&D 18 days ago; up 4lb and holds claims if able to back up that win.
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6th

8

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Dark Kestrel

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly; not beaten far at Wetherby on his penultimate start but this is a better race and he has since finished down the field at Wolverhampton.

16/1

8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

Form: 222447 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.
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8th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

9yo who was well beaten at 33-1 at Redcar a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that first run since January and he completed an AW hat-trick late last year, the first leg coming over this C&D; he's won here three times and could bounce back with a bold show returned to Southwell.

10/1

9th

2

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Enjoyed a terrific spell on AW at the end of 2025, winning four times; given a break since a lesser effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Southwell in January; runner-up in this race last year but off 14lb lower.

25/1

2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

Form: 052626 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Doesn't have a great strike rate (3-38) but was only beaten a head at Southwell (5f, AW) last month; has had limited opportunities on AW and may well have more in his locker.
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5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

Form: 266590 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
11 wins, including two at this track, but has finished stone last in a couple of Musselburgh handicaps this month since returning from a short break; Paul Mulrennan back on board tonight and a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.
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12th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £62.70
Straight Forecast £58.82
Tricast £584.99
Trifecta £974.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monks Dream

Telegraph:

Mattice

RP RATINGS:

Dark Kestrel

Daily Mail:

Lion's House

The Star:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Thankuappreciate

D Express:

Alligator Alley

The Times:

Monks Dream

The Guardian:

Monks Dream

Daily Record:

Dark Kestrel

Daily Mirror:

Mattice

The Sun:

Mattice