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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3rd

2

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:27 Nottingham

Merrijig

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John Berry

Adaptable regarding ground and tactics; this looks less competitive than the Ffos Las 0-65 in which he finished second last time (hampered; two of these behind) and his claims are obvious.

7/4

2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Merrijig

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Done a lot of his winning later in the year but offered more in the returning blinkers last time, back from a couple of months off; boasts a decent record when dipping below 0-70 company and won't mind any rain.

5/1

3rd

1

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Merrijig

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Was 2-3 on the AW until disappointing at Kempton two months ago but he had been running well in the blinkers (reapplied) and he's a three-time turf winner on a competitive mark.

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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3rd

2

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's; travelled well but didn't see things out as well as the first two when third at Redcar (1m6f, good; first-time visor) last month and has solid claims returned to the AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Educate

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-29, with both wins on AW; has been running no more than respectably on AW since joining Micky Hammond; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces back on turf.

10/1

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

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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5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Arcimboldo

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-11 on the Flat and has been contesting low-grade handicaps at about 2m; unlikely to be winning this on hurdle debut.

100/1

9th

12

(12)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Arcimboldo

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Started off for Mike Sowersby with three good runs last autumn (all 2m, Tapeta) but his form then dipped and he's returning from a lengthy break; remains a maiden.

25/1

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

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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3rd

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Prince Quattro

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdle winner who was second in a Cheltenham handicap last October on final jumps run; 2lb lower now and he was a recent 2m winner at Newmarket; should go well.

11/2

1st

3

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Prince Quattro

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdles winner whose first Flat success came on Southwell AW (1m6f) in January; has kept his form pretty well, including over 2m, and is considered seriously in this small field despite having had just two races (2025) on Flat turf.

3/1

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

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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2nd

4

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Speechman

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

His losing sequence continues but he's dropped down the weights and his third of five at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last Friday in a first-time visor (retained) was slightly more encouraging; could build on that.

8/1

3rd

5

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Speechman

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Two AW wins in France but little to celebrate in Britain; two AW runs last autumn were respectable but nothing comparable this year; the new headgear needs to prove transformative.

20/1

8th

9

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Speechman

9st 13lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to win for this trainer (0-16), in rear throughout on last visit to this track (1m2f) in May; subsequent Newcastle effort no better; stablemate of Yurinov; far better to focus elsewhere.

50/1

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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1st

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Billy Bathgate

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

A four-time scorer (including here in 2025); in good nick without winning this season, finding drop to 1m4f against him when a staying-on sixth of 12 at Newcastle last time; this veteran needs considering back up in trip.

4/1

6th

14

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Billy Bathgate

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Four wins last season included two here at 2m; never figured in this race last term but he's been in the frame all nine starts this year and was unlucky when fifth at this track in December on his last go at 1m4f; each-way prospects.

14/1

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

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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7th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Billy No Mates

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Began this season with two perfectly respectable 1m6f runs last month (good/soft) and continues to edge down the weights but his last win was in 2023 and he's not the percentage call in this field.

20/1

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

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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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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Non-runners

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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