November 01 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £43.70
  • Place: £11.20

Form: 444767 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.
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7th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Winter Crown

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Hasn't the best of strike-rates (only turf win came in June 2023) but should improve on last month's sixth at Catterick (6f, good to soft) when returning from a 247-day break; acts on soft.

7/1

6th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Winter Crown

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won his novice after an absence, which is a plus back from nine months off, but he's regressive and hard to win with; some way down the pecking order for a yard also responsible for Pit Boss.

12/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

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8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 150601 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Trip and track no issue and he arrives on the back of a hard-fought win at Redcar two weeks ago (6f, good); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.
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9th

4

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Hard to predict and was out the back over C&D last time but he scored at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June and was successful off 1lb higher in this race last year; comes with risks attached but has claims if he can bounce back again.

16/1

12th

15

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Peter Niven

Back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June and comes here on the back of a resurgent fifth of 11 over C&D 24 days ago; scored twice here in 2025 (including over C&D) so ought to be thereabouts.

20/1

5th

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Peter Niven

Back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June; well held in 6f handicaps at York and Pontefract since, however, so this C&D scorer needs to get back on track.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 581433 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Useful 5f form here early in his career; running well on turf in recent months and more appealing than many.
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5th

7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Dinmont

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f handicap at Beverley in May off a 3lb higher mark; generally disappointing since but he's fine on Tapeta and he can't be discounted; stable also run Muker.

16/1

10th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

Form: 984402

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when second of nine over 7f here five weeks ago; he has 3lb rise, shorter trip and deeper opposition to worry about today.
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6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

Form: 985711 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper in 2023; emerged from the doldrums on second run for Philip Kirby, running out the easy winner of a C&D handicap in September; followed up back over C&D nine days later; another 4lb higher tonight but still has handicapping scope.
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

50/1

Form: 500500 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; down the field here two weeks ago (7f) and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.
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5th

5

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sole success came on Kempton AW in 2023 when trained by the Crisfords; hasn't been placed since joining this yard in 2024 and didn't offer enough in two comeback outings over 6f last month to suggest that's likely to change now.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Neapolitan

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sole success came at Kempton AW in 2023 when trained by the Crisfords; hasn't been placed since joining this yard in 2024; first-time visor worn for last week's reappearance is retained, but easy to look elsewhere.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Neapolitan

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sharply regressive for this yard and goes in another new form of headgear back from the best part of a year off; would be a surprise winner on just his third turf start.

33/1

Form: 314654 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
His Carlisle win in July (6f, soft) was a comfortable one and he is only 3lb higher tonight; not far behind Sugar Baby at Redcar a fortnight ago but this will require more.
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2nd

9

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Showtime Mahomes

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Grant Tuer

Eight-time winner with six on turf and two on Tapeta; his last success was at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago and he ran respectably back at 5f at Pontefract last time; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher than for that recent win and he's in the mix back up in trip.

8/1

6

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Showtime Mahomes

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Back to winning ways with a narrow success at Ripon (6f, good) nine days ago; 2lb rise manageable and blinkers are now given a go.

7/1

1st

6

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Showtime Mahomes

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Scored at Southwell (6f, AW) in January; back from a five-month layoff in good form, third of 11 in 7f Catterick handicap 18 days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark.

6/1

8/1

Form: 422753 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
No win since a 7f success here in January 2024 (has won over C&D as well); often ran well for Daniel and Claire Kubler this year without winning; one to consider on stable debut (same owners).
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7th

2

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Winning yard debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June before finishing second off the same mark next time but he hasn't figured in two starts since, the latest coming after an awkward start over this C&D; could run well if things drop favourably.

7/1

9th

6

(10)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Convincing winner at Windsor (6f) on first run for this yard but he couldn't follow up off the same mark next time and never showed back at Windsor last month; had three AW wins earlier in his career but mostly underpowered over the winter and has a double-figure draw today.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:11 Windsor

Beelzebub

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Exploited reduced mark on yard debut over C&D but was beaten at odds-on when escaping a penalty at Ffos Las; that was a missed opportunity as he's now 6lb higher.

4/1

12/1

Form: 709516 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.
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9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Two wins this season, the latest a comfortable success at Newcastle (for today's apprentice) 16 days ago; enjoyed a clear run there while a few of those in behind got in the way of each other but a 2lb rise is still fair enough; more appealing than many.

7/2

Form: 6-4096

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; looked one that her new yard might find races for when keeping on for sixth over C&D 11 days ago; this race might be a shade too competitive though.
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5th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just 1-22 but scores good marks for her consistency since 6f AW win in January; denied clear run before keeping on for fifth in recent C&D contest won by Jkr Cobbler; each-way claims at least.

9/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was third over 6f at Hamilton on her last two appearances; also suited by this longer trip and won't mind if the ground is slower than good; probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Penny Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was respectable third of seven when dropped back in trip for C&D (good to soft) amateur riders' race a fortnight ago; probably won't be far away.

6/1

12/1

Form: 275405

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year but he has gone without success in 12 runs in 2025; down the weights and last month's Pontefract effort can be upgraded, making up ground towards the middle of the track (slowly away after the blindfold was removed late too); dropped 1lb despite the promise of that effort and his dam was an AW winner; cheekpieces replace the blinkers worn on his last two starts; could be interesting.
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9th

3

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Profiteer

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

7f handicap winner in 2024 but he scored twice over 5f at Pontefract (soft) that autumn; no wins last year and he suffered heavy defeats when failing to beat a rival in two starts over 6f this term, including in today's returning cheekpieces; career-low mark.

33/1

12th

11

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Profiteer

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win last season and he reappeared with a heavy defeat over this trip at Redcar (last of 11) in May; continues to drop down the weights but he needs a major revival after another break; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

11th

12

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Profiteer

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win last season and absent since 17l defeat in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on AW in November; others have much less to prove.

25/1

12th
14 (7)
Quercus

16/1

Form: 620121 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has run to form only once on AW but that did yield a C&D win last October; won 6f handicaps at Catterick this summer on two of his last three starts; lower mark in this sphere and can't be discounted.
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10th

10

(10)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Quercus

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Ann Duffield

Eight C&D wins on varying ground, mostly from the front and the latest when back with a former trainer; that was the highest mark he's won off though and he's gone back up 3lb since so the task looks a tough one.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Quercus

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Multiple C&D winner, including this race back in 2021; well drawn to attack but he is yet to fire in 2026; now back in the care of Ann Duffield.

14/1

5th

7

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Quercus

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel Wilson

Loves it here, with all but one of his eight wins coming over C&D; however, failed to build on reappearance when well last of six over C&D at the end of May so his hopes are pinned on a change of stable (has left Stephen Hanlon) sparking a return to form.

25/1

10/1

Form: 341456 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won stable debut at Ayr in August (5f, good) and has run creditably in defeat since, meeting some trouble at a crucial stage here 11 days ago before running on late; effective over 6f too and not impossibly treated.
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5th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Harb

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Down the field when making a quick return to the track at York recently but in peak form previously, showing better form with his wins at Beverley (5f, heavy) and on the AW than when slightly hampered against Thistle Nil over this C&D in August; respected.

6/1

15th

20

(21)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Harb

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Chasing a hat-trick after wins at Beverley and Newcastle in the last week; only 4lb higher than for Thursday's comfortable win and of obvious interest; high draw a possible negative.

9/1

1st

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Three wins in 2026, including C&D, with the latest an emphatic win in the mud at Beverley on Sunday; a 4lb penalty shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

11/10

Form: 470011 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.
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7th

2

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Back-to-back C&D wins last October but form has dipped markedly since those, with absences a feature; reservations for now.

12/1

5th

5

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won two 6f handicaps at Newcastle last October but ended his 2025 campaign with a poor run and it a similar story on his seasonal return in May; absent since and likely vulnerable.

20/1

10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £364.20
Straight Forecast £342.10
Tricast £4187.88

Selections

The Guardian:

Quercus

SPOTLIGHT:

Profiteer

The Sun:

The Green Man

RP RATINGS:

Showtime Mahomes

Telegraph:

Neapolitan

The Times:

Dandy Dinmont

Daily Mirror:

Bellagio Man

D Express:

Profiteer

Daily Record:

The Green Man

POSTDATA:

Showtime Mahomes

Daily Mail:

Quercus

The Star:

Quercus