January 20 / 14.43 Newcastle (AW)

14.43

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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0309-3 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
On a losing run which dates back to April 2023; is dangerously handicapped though, now 6lb lower than when tenth of 25 in the Ayr Silver Cup in September; fair third (beaten favourite) under Jack Nicholls at Lingfield (6f) a fortnight ago; Newcastle form figures read 24; needs considering.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 08054- CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Talented sprinter, winner of Epsom's JRA Tokyo Trophy in his prime in 2023; back on his last winning mark - which is 5lb lower than when eighth of 25 in the Ayr Gold Cup in September - and was a running-on fourth over 5f here (9-1) 42 days ago; every chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Badri

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives in fine form and bidding for a hat-trick following back-to-back 6f wins here, emphatically making all on latter occasion; has won over the minimum trip too so rates a big player under a 4lb penalty.

7/2

1st

5

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has performed well in both starts over C&D, including a game success 16 days ago (good); much more exposed than his rivals, but still high on list from 3lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Badri

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Much the oldest contestant in this field, being a 9yo, and he's conceding weight all round; managed to defy top weight at Redcar on penultimate start but that was in a slightly lower grade.

7/1

Form: 0727-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Winner of the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in 2023; isn't the force of old but his overall AW record of 4-38 (includes five second-place finishes) is creditable; lost his way somewhat since finishing runner-up to Heavenly Heather over C&D five weeks ago; others more convincing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

2nd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Aberama Gold

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won off 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April and beat his group when fifth overall in 14-runner Ayr handicap (6f, soft) last month; also suited by fast ground; can make his presence felt.

7/2

5th

7

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three-time C&D winner; successful at Catterick (6f, good) in April but held in more competitive races since; not handicapped out of things but might prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

3/1

Form: 82071- D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Formerly in Ireland with Jack Davison; took advantage of an easing mark to make a winning debut for this trainer at Southwell (6f; 40-1) in November; that form received a boost when the third (Spangled Mac) went close in Bahrain recently; slight rise (2lb) and more offset via Ryan Kavanagh's claim.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Betsen

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

6f AW win on his stable debut in November; added to his tally when seeing off five rivals at Chepstow 16 days ago (Class 4; 5f, good to soft); in deeper today.

25/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 70U03- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Last win was 13 months ago, when produced to lead on the line at Wolverhampton (6f; from 4lb higher); was well down the field in Ayr's Silver Cup in September but back in better shape after a break at Wolverhampton (third) latest; capable if replicating.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well in a 0-90 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and was only beaten around 2l when fifth of seven there nine days ago; now 5lb below his last winning mark but this isn't guaranteed to be run to suit his hold-up style.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Feb 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Conditions suit and he ran well for third in a stronger race over C&D in late December; not so good at Newcastle two weeks ago but he's still a key player dropped into a Class 4.

3/1

Form: 06500- C

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good; sixth of 19) on Derby Day but failed to excel in three subsequent starts in 2025; returns from a 128-day absence from a fast-easing mark and having undergone wind surgery; 5-13 on AW; best watched for now.
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3rd

5

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

The Bell Conductor

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran; goes well on soft ground and ran a fine race when second to Trilby (2lb worse off for 0.5l) at Haydock last time (5f, soft; tongue-tie tried); tongue-tie retained and sound each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

Form: 1447-6 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won from a 2lb lower mark over C&D (Class 4) in August and was on the premises (fourth) in a good-quality Ascot sprint a few weeks later; less productive since, behind Aberama Gold penultimate, and slowly away post wind surgery at Southwell last weekend; a visor is now applied.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £16.02
Trifecta £71.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Betsen

POSTDATA:

Silky Wilkie

SPOTLIGHT:

Badri

TOPSPEED:

Northern Spirit

Telegraph:

Betsen

Daily Mail:

Betsen

D Express:

Betsen

The Star:

Betsen

Daily Record:

Betsen

The Guardian:

Silky Wilkie

Daily Mirror:

Silky Wilkie

The Times:

Badri

The Sun:

Badri