November 18 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

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Join The Midnite Movement Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Form: 237562

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ran well to finish second of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; only 1lb higher, but she does have a bit to prove back over 5f for the first time since her debut.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(11)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Hathaway

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ran well to finish second of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; only 1lb higher, but she does have a bit to prove back over 5f for the first time since her debut.

9/1

6th

6

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Miss Hathaway

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Best form at 6f, including a couple of good-ground wins this term, latest in July; mostly creditable efforts since; perhaps not crying out for this return to 7f but the sharp scenario is a plus.

8/1

Form: 235835 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
1-14 in handicaps, the win coming at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) in July, but she hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green the last twice; half-sister to a Polytrack winner and worth a second look on AW debut.
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16th

14

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Brazilian Belle

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In good form on the AW early this year, winning over 5f at Southwell and Wolverhampton, but she was well held behind Castan back at Southwell last time and could be vulnerable off her current mark.

16/1

6th

7

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.

9/2

1st

5

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In-form filly who opened her AW account in Southwell event (5f) last time and remains much less exposed in this sphere than on turf; may build on that success; respected back up just 2lb.

5/1

5th
8 (5)
Fierce

12/1

Form: 181005 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Went close on his reappearance here in March and has since won a Pontefract handicap (6f, good) and a Wolverhampton claimer (6f, Tapeta); gave the impression a return to further may suit when fifth of nine behind Dark Kestrel over C&D last month.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in all three runs this year, racing wide when third of nine at Beverley (5f, good) ten days ago; trainer, who also saddles Tiriac, has won the last two runnings of this race.

7/1

3rd

3

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Fierce

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Came good twice last summer and he's knocking at the door again, doing his best work late on when second at Carlisle (5f, good) four weeks ago; one of the likelier candidates.

9/2

2nd

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in AW contest on reappearance and has a fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; still well treated on his two wins (handicap/claimer) last summer.

10/1

12/1

Form: 590767 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has finished out of the frame in his last eight starts, though he didn't enjoy much luck when behind Blue Lakota over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb below his last winning mark and a big run wouldn't be the greatest surprise.
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6th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, latest on AW in March (6f); fair running-on third over 5f here last time (good; Woohoo, who runs in the 2.30, was second); contender back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner; returned from a break with a solid fifth in 5f Hamilton handicap last month; this reliable sort is a player off a 2lb lower mark here with Eireann Cagney up.

4/1

5/1

Form: 806861 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has won four times on the AW during the past year, the latest by a head over C&D 11 days ago; a 4lb rise in a better race may just find him out.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Blue Lakota

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Blue Lakota

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.

3/1

Form: 526263 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beaten just over 2l into third of nine behind Alligator Alley over C&D last month and 7lb better off, albeit his recent form has an uneven look to it; still a player, though, especially if benefiting from the first-time tongue-tie.
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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

10/1

Form: 874914 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
2-16 over C&D, his latest win coming early last month; finished fourth of nine (behind Alligator Alley and Thankuappreciate) back here 18 days later when missing the break (not for the first time); could play a part if getting away on terms.
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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

7th

6

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner whose five AW wins include two this year; often slowly away; has been running respectably off his lower turf mark of late but probably needs a bit more for the adding of a visor.

16/1

Form: 1-2000 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Finished second of 20 on his stable debut/reappearance at York (6f, good) in May, but not built on it in three subsequent starts; won four times on Tapeta late last year including twice here, but they were over 6f and he hasn't raced over 5f since he was a 2yo; enough to prove; stable also runs Nazron.
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1st

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

A four-time 6f AW scorer in 2025; built on earlier promise to gain a first turf victory in 7f Chester handicap a week ago, making all and drawing right away last 1f for 8l success; major shout under a 5lb penalty.

5/4

1st

2

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Alfa Whiteburd

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Four-time AW winner who returned to form on his second run after wind surgery when a front-running second at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month; record of 0-14 on turf but he's 6lb lower than last time and is well handicapped on his second at York last spring; respected.

11/2

2nd

2

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Well handicapped on peak form and his midfield finish at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, on first run after wind surgery, was encouraging; he has a higher mark to contend with back on AW but this represents a drop in class and he shouldn't be underestimated.

7/1

Form: 244717 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 174649 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
3-9 on the AW, though events conspired against him at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) last time (headgear worn then now removed); has won on Tapeta (at Wolverhampton) and could be given a chance if producing his best form.
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13th

11

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Fidelius

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robert Cowell

Six wins and five seconds from 17 AW runs; unplaced on turf on his last two starts and although this scenario will suit better, a few others look better handicapped.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Fidelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Record of 6-17 on AW includes two wins in a consistent 2026 campaign; not disgraced back on turf last time but finished only fifth of six and took record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

9/1

16/1

Form: 724009 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Was having his first start after a second wind operation when down the field at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; 2lb lower then when just missing out at Chester (5f, soft) in June and each-way claims if reproducing that sort of form.
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4

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Nazron

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Was having his first start after a second wind operation when down the field at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; 2lb lower then when just missing out at Chester (5f, soft) in June and each-way claims if reproducing that sort of form.

16/1

14th

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Nazron

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ivan Furtado

Short-headed by Copper Knight at Chester (5f, soft) last month and close fourth of eight there (5.5f, good) since but well beaten in May on sole previous visit here and down the field at Yarmouth on Thursday.

14/1

10th

8

(11)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

19:40 Yarmouth

Nazron

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Ivan Furtado

Only handicap win was off this mark last season (5f, good to firm); close up in Chester sprints the last twice, the penultimate one on soft ground; has each-way claims.

8/1

Form: 345738 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three wins on Tapeta and 2lb lower than when scoring at Southwell (5f) in May; form since has been patchy, though, and he was behind four of these over C&D last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

12th

11

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Lions House

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

A contender on his AW form this year but latest fourth to Parisiac at Hamilton (5f, good) doesn't suggest he is the answer this time.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £34.62
Tricast £555.67

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Blue Lakota

SPOTLIGHT:

Alligator Alley

RP RATINGS:

Brazilian Belle

The Guardian:

Thankuappreciate

The Times:

Lion's House

D Express:

Alfa Whiteburd

Daily Mail:

Brazilian Belle

POSTDATA:

Blue Lakota

THE NORTH:

Blue Lakota

Telegraph:

Blue Lakota

Daily Record:

Blue Lakota

The Star:

Thankuappreciate

Daily Mirror:

Alligator Alley

The Sun:

Alligator Alley