November 20 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 130080 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
More miss than hit since the end of the summer, including back on AW last time, but has plenty of good C&D form and this mark is well within range if he's on song.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Badri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Badri

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off a 3lb higher mark last July; none too consistent on AW over the winter but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back to form returned to turf.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Went down by only a neck over C&D off 1lb higher in January but his two efforts since have been no more than respectable.

8/1

Form: 361805 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Five wins over C&D in 2025, notably the Gosforth Park Cup in June off 1lb lower; has had wind surgery since finishing a respectable fifth of 14 at Southwell (5f) 12 weeks ago; his excellent Newcastle record makes him a must for the shortlist.
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7th

5

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps here in 2025; only 1lb higher than for the latest of them but he is rarely seen over 6f and connections now turn to a tongue tie for the first time.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Boasts a fine record over 5f here, winning in December and reaching the frame on all three outings this year; 6f AW winner for previous stable but has raced almost exclusively at the minimum trip for Nigel Tinkler; should be on the premises if still fully effective at 6f.

8/1

Form: 912805

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Edged out a subsequent three-time winner at Leicester in August and he bumped into the thriving Eternal Sunshine (subsequently won the Portland) at Thirsk later that month; not quite so good since but his AW debut fifth of 13 at Southwell three weeks ago was respectable and he's back on a workable mark if first-time cheekpieces give him a lift; all bar one of his 14 starts have been over 6f but he should be speedy enough for 5f here.
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4

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Had a solid 2025, winning three times (5f/6f), but hasn't finished in the first eight this year; dropping in the weights but needs to turn a corner; perhaps a change of headgear will help.

25/1

16th

15

(10)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three handicap wins during last season's 3yo campaign (6f/5f, including on good/good to firm) and the return of cheekpieces may be a plus; however, he's been unplaced on both runs this year; has to raise his game.

25/1

9th

8

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner who ended his 2025 campaign with a success and creditable effort over 5f at Newcastle (AW); was as good as ever in those two runs but he was well below form on his reappearance at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; may have needed that run but he needs more progress to defy this mark.

14/1

Form: 602007

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Good second over 5f at Southwell in August but three lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.
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6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

Form: 280112 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Did well in the mud on turf last month, winning twice and also a good second; that run of fine form has taken him back up to joint career-high mark, though, and his AW form to date (six starts) is well below his peak efforts on turf.
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4th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Marching Mac

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seven turf wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; not in peak form on AW this year but last autumn's wins at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Leicester (5f, soft) make him of firm interest off this mark.

9/2

10th

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

On a difficult mark and has done all of his winning on turf, mostly over shorter than 6f; mixed RPRs since returned to AW; not the percentage call in this competitive race.

40/1

4th

2

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Had a good spell in the mud on turf last autumn but ended his year with a lesser run at Newcastle in November, taking his AW record to 0-8; might be best watched after 97 days off.

25/1

Form: 302066 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Very useful sprinter on his day, including four wins on AW; recent stable debut sixth of 11 at Dundalk (6f) was no more than respectable but he may come on for the run and is well handicapped on best form.
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7th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf).

10/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and it's four years since his sole success in this sphere; not the percentage call in this first grass attempt since last August.

12/1

Form: 001721 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In a good vein of form this autumn, winning for a second time when seeing off seven rivals over C&D a fortnight ago; a 4lb rise for that is offset by Warren Fentiman's claim; has to enter the reckoning.
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8th

15

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in this race in 2024, and he warmed up nicely for another bid with a good fourth in a big field over C&D at the Dante meeting; should be in the thick of things once more.

12/1

4th

20

(15)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins last autumn and he's better than he's shown at Pontefract and Ascot of late; however, this is tougher and he needs to raise his game.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Lethal Nymph

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul Midgley

Not handicapped out of things and his latest run at Pontefract, his first start for 12 weeks, was creditable; twice a course winner and likely to make a bold bid.

12/1

Form: 115025 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Front-running 5f specialist; had reopposing pair Monks Dream and Mondammej behind when second over C&D at the beginning of this month but not in the same form when fifth at Wolverhampton 12 days ago.
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1st

8

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Grandlad

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Had an inconsistent spell on AW towards the end of 2025; has a better strike-rate on turf and recorded last year's August double off slightly higher marks; possibilities returned to this sphere on reappearance.

7/1

Form: 11-000 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won 5f maiden/novice events at Wolverhampton for Robert Cowell at the end of 2024 but has struggled in three handicaps since, including finishing behind Michaela's Boy when both debuted for the Ado McGuinness yard at Dundalk three weeks ago; others are more obvious, despite having a good claimer up.
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9th

12

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Elouises Prince

9st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Serial hard-puller who scored for regular partner Jude Fernandes over C&D in February; will always come with risks attached but should get a good pace this time and the return here will help.

20/1

11th

10

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Elouises Prince

8st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Sprung a 25-1 surprise at Lingfield last month and caught the eye with a power-packed finish from too far back when fourth there (also 1m) 18 days ago; that suggests his mark is still workable.

12/1

4th

1

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Elouises Prince

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Sprung a 25-1 surprise over C&D last week (Way To Dubai fourth) when staying on well in the closing stages; not sure to be in the same form again but he is unexposed at a mile and will be a danger to all if in the same form.

3/1

Form: 660024 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Veteran with a mind of his own but he went close over C&D last month; not in the same form when behind Grandlad and Monks Dream back here five days later and he's 3lb higher this time.
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14th

13

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past.

33/1

4th

5

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly.

15/8

Form: 562263 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at Newcastle, the latest off this mark in March; split reopposing pair Grandlad and Mondammej when a creditable third over C&D 19 days ago,
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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

Betting Forcast

10/1 Badri, 7/1 Paddys Day, 6/1 Dark Cloud Rising, 14/1 Queens Guard, 10/1 Marching Mac, 5/1 Michaelas Boy, 4/1 Lethal Nymph, 8/1 Grandlad, 16/1 Elouises Prince, 10/1 Mondammej, 10/1 Monks Dream