November 18 / 15.45 Newcastle (AW)

15.45

Standard

Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

1st
4 (12)
Merrijig

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 653447 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-8 this term; however, drops back two grades and is far less exposed on AW than on turf, having raced only twice in this sphere (won the first attempt); interesting off current mark.
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6th

6

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Merrijig

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Won first time out on Polytrack two years ago and made it 2-3 on the AW when closing out last season with a Newcastle victory off 4lb lower; perhaps a bit surprising to see no blinkers tonight but he's one to consider.

5/1

1st

4

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Merrijig

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Record of 0-8 this term; however, drops back two grades and is far less exposed on AW than on turf, having raced only twice in this sphere (won the first attempt); interesting off current mark.

9/1

7

(11)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:52 Goodwood

Merrijig

10st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: John Berry

Three wins last season (1m6f-2m1f) and he's now 5lb below his last winning mark; blinkers were enlisted for last two outings, when beaten only about 3l, so he has each-way claims.

8/1

2nd
5 (10)
Educate

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 124422 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Recorded AW wins for previous two yards; in good form, having finished a close second in two middle-distance events at Newcastle for new stable; likely player provided he stays this new trip.
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6th

4

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-28, with the second of those wins coming at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last April; left the impression he could be worth another go at this trip when fifth at that track over 1m6f 37 days ago; each-way contender.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-27 overall, with the second win here (1m4f) last April; three seconds over 1m2f-2m in the autumn, form which he's not quite matched this year but he still has a place squeak.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner who arrives in decent form for his current handler, fifth of 12 in 1m3f handicap here ten days ago; possibilities off an easing mark.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 004732

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; has shown improvement in 2m handicaps at Newcastle (finished third) and Southwell (close second) since joining new yard and switched to AW; turn may be near.
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4th

6

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Arcimboldo

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Nine-race maiden; started off for Mike Sowersby with three good runs in the autumn (all 2m, Tapeta) but form has dipped recently and he's out of the weights in this higher-grade race; needs help from the new cheeekpieces.

8/1

3rd

14

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arcimboldo

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Six-race maiden; has shown improvement in 2m handicaps at Newcastle (finished third) and Southwell (close second) since joining new yard and switched to AW; turn may be near.

10/1

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Arcimboldo

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Low-level form in his four runs for previous yard and they went very steady when he was 4l third of five on stable debut at Newcastle (2m) four weeks ago; questionable what he achieved there.

20/1

Form: 6842

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Went close at Southwell (1m6f) last time on Flat handicap debut; unexposed under this code and still looks well treated based on hurdles form; respected off unaltered mark.
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4th

5

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell (AW)

Prince Quattro

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Registered a first Flat win when scoring over C&D in January and it was a creditable effort when chasing home St Faz at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) six days ago; work to do if he's to turn the tables but still one of the more likely ones.

6/1

2nd

6

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Quattro

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Recorded his first Flat success when scoring at Southwell in January (1m6f); he has run to a similar level in defeat since and he should remain competitive.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prince Quattro

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

4-22 over hurdles but just 1-15 on the Flat, the win coming at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in January; only 1lb higher, though, and should make his presence felt.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7132/6

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Posted two good performances on AW in 2023 and is still fairly unexposed in this sphere; seemed to need the run last month on return from long absence; heed the market signals.
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5th

2

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Different Tone

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

Posted two good performances on AW in 2023 and is still fairly unexposed in this sphere; seemed to need the run last month on return from long absence; heed the market signals.

7/1

6th

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Different Tone

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

The winner of one of his nine starts for Ed Walker, namely a 1m4f Polytrack handicap in August 2023; sold for 42,000gns in October 2023 and finished second of five at Chelmsford on debut for the Horse Watchers (1m6f); absent for 720 days and has now joined Rebecca Menzies; low mileage and the betting should be revealing.

9/1

6th

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Different Tone

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

The winner of one of his nine starts for Ed Walker, namely a 1m4f Polytrack handicap in August 2023; sold for 42,000gns in October 2023 and finished second of five at Chelmsford on debut for the Horse Watchers (1m6f); absent for 720 days and has now joined Rebecca Menzies; low mileage and the betting should be revealing.

9/1

14/1

Form: 314474 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Successful six times at up to 12.5f, mostly on AW; ran respectably over 1m6f at Southwell returned to this sphere last time but didn't shape as if he's crying out for an even longer distance.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

20/1

Form: 000440

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Proved resurgent with a couple of fourth-place finishes at Newcastle (12.5f) but reverted to lesser form last time; 0-12 for current yard and enough to prove over this new trip.
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8th

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Speechman

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Philip Kirby

Two good C&D runs off higher marks in September/October last year, but disappointing since, including back on turf at Ripon last time.

25/1

9th

13

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Speechman

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Philip Kirby

Both wins came when trained in France; yet to be placed in 14 starts for current yard; makes seasonal debut and hard to enthuse about.

33/1

7th

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Speechman

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Proved resurgent with a couple of fourth-place finishes at Newcastle (12.5f) but reverted to lesser form last time; 0-12 for current yard and enough to prove over this new trip.

20/1

Form: 932313 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Generally in good form in 2025, despite his advancing years; last two attempts over C&D comprise wins in May and September; creditable third at Southwell (2m) most recently; solid chance.
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4th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ewan Whillans

10yo whose easily most successful season was 2025, with four wins; the latest was at this track (2m) in December and he's held his form, including over C&D, so has each-way claims once again.

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual C&D winner whose most recent success came at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) off this mark in December; beaten 2l when fourth of seven there nine days ago, despite failing to settle, and there's no reason to suggest he won't go well.

9/2

4th

4

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ewan Whillans

Consistent veteran who made the frame on his last six appearances and is now back on same mark as for C&D win in December; likely to be on the premises.

100/30

Form: 283464

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made the frame, albeit quite comfortably held, over C&D on belated return to AW last time; the 9yo's losing run is mounting up but he remains well treated on plenty of turf form.
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4th

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Billy No Mates

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Rallied for third of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) on seasonal debut and remains well handicapped on historical data; just no certainty to step forward, being a veteran who hasn't won since 2023.

14/1

3rd

3

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Redcar

Billy No Mates

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A veteran who is without a win since September 2023; good weights chance on last season's best but he ended the year with a modest effort; handles good ground but rarely seen on a faster surface.

7/1

9th

3

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Billy No Mates

9st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Michael Dods

Made the frame, albeit quite comfortably held, over C&D on belated return to AW last time; the 9yo's losing run is mounting up but he remains well treated on plenty of turf form.

14/1

11th
10 (2)
Zivaniya

10/1

Form: -53556 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins, the most recent off 7lb higher over C&D in August 2024; inconsistent since but is attractively treated and Jack Callan takes off a bonus 5lb; good chance if back to form.
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11th

10

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zivaniya

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Three AW wins, the most recent off 7lb higher over C&D in August 2024; inconsistent since but is attractively treated and Jack Callan takes off a bonus 5lb; good chance if back to form.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Zivaniya

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won three times on AW last year, including over this C&D in August off a mark 5lb higher than today; beaten 20l here in February and was again well beaten at Kempton when last seen 92 days ago.

10/1

6

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Zivaniya

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won three times on AW last year and first two were over C&D; flopped with a heavy defeat at Newcastle in February but he finished a close third here (2m) on his penultimate run and is a big player if he can recapture that form; in the mix back from a break.

7/2

25/1

Form: 434175 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has done her winning on turf, most recently in May; form has dipped sharply in three runs (hurdles/Flat) since, the penultimate over C&D; not the percentage call.
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12th

7

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Has done her winning on turf, most recently in May; form has dipped sharply in three runs (hurdles/Flat) since, the penultimate over C&D; not the percentage call.

25/1

3

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three-time Flat winner since joining Ben Haslam last summer, most recently at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in May; 2lb nudge for that looks fair but suffered a heavy defeat over hurdles when last seen in June; market support would boost her claims.

8/1

25/1

Form: 512348

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

Form: 23-542 CD

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in C&D contest (sole Newcastle attempt) 14 months ago; largely consistent since, most recently going close at Carlisle (2m1f) in July; respected back at the scene of his win.
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Payout
Exacta £27.00
Straight Forecast £15.24
Tricast £69.02
Trifecta £233.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Quattro

The Guardian:

Different Drum

D Express:

Educate

POSTDATA:

Arcimboldo

The Star:

Different Tone

RP RATINGS:

Zivaniya

Daily Mirror:

Billy Bathgate

The Sun:

Educate

Daily Mail:

Different Drum

Daily Record:

Different Drum

NEWMARKET:

Prince Quattro

The Times:

Prince Quattro

Telegraph:

Prince Quattro