January 20 / 15.43 Newcastle (AW)

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2113-4 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Series of good runs over C&D since October, including back-to-back wins last month; won't need much of a boost for the addition of cheekpieces to play another leading role.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(8)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Yorkshire Glory

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Gained a superb ninth success of the winter in 6f Newcastle handicap 25 days ago; gamely making all; reverts to turf now off a career-high mark but he's a big player once more.

7/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0332-5 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-13 but he has run several good races at this track; disappointed as favourite here ten days ago (behind two of these) but capable of winning a similar race and the addition of a tongue tie could help.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Instant Bond

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

It took him a long time to get off the mark but he has won three of his last six starts and two of his last three; form of latest Pontefract (6f, good) success couldn't be working out much better (second, third and fourth all won next time) and a 3lb rise is no issue; obvious chance.

15/8

1st

6

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Instant Bond

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Contrasting performances since returned to turf from AW, winning narrowly at Leicester then trailing home last (albeit something was possibly amiss) at Doncaster; a possible player if back on song.

10/1

16th

7

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Instant Bond

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

5yo who has won two of his last four starts including a last-gasp success at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he's still unexposed on turf; shortlisted.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2348-4 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Multiple C&D winner, the latest last September when just 2lb lower; generally held his form since but he finished behind Ramon Di Loria here ten days ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

16

(14)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Asadjumeirah

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but his last turf success was in April 2022 and he returned to this sphere with a well-held sixth at Thirsk (6f, good; 12-1) last month; others are more appealing.

16/1

6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

10/1

Form: 3990-7 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
C&D success one of four wins in 2024; drawn a blank since and needs to up his game if he is to exploit his reduced mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

1st

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who completed a 7f Carlisle double on Monday and has now won five times this year; has 4lb penalty to carry but he won't mind if the ground eases; commands respect in current mood.

11/2

Form: 345-33 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Finished in front of Asadjumeirah and Instant Bond when third over C&D ten days ago (inconvenienced by the runner-up close home); likely to be in the thick of it once again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

Form: 8790-8 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first win for this yard after 33 attempts; yet to get going this winter and others are much stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5/65-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden but he has run encouraging races over C&D on his last two starts, latterly second of 12 in this grade 19 days ago (form boosted by the winner); could still have more to offer.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Newcastle (AW)

Eco Power Boy

9st 7lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

11-race maiden but he has run encouraging races over C&D on his last two starts, latterly second of 12 in this grade 19 days ago (form boosted by the winner); could still have more to offer.

7/2

5

(4)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Eco Power Boy

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Essentially disappointing in four runs for the Quinns (tried blinkers last time) and he's now back with his first trainer for whom he also went 0-4; reduced mark looks warranted.

20/1

5th

2

(9)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Eco Power Boy

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Some ability last term in minor roles but, after 316 days off, he has not beaten many in his three handicaps for new stable; blinkers are enlisted.

10/1

50/1

Form: /8970- CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two runs back from a 292-day absence (big prices); too much to prove for comfort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Newcastle (AW)

Badosa

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Down the field in two runs back from a 292-day absence (big prices); too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

9

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Badosa

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

in rear

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.10
Straight Forecast £14.34
Tricast £51.94
Trifecta £51.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eco Power Boy

RP RATINGS:

Yorkshire Glory

POSTDATA:

Asadjumeirah

Daily Mirror:

Yorkshire Glory

The Star:

Yorkshire Glory

The Times:

Eco Power Boy

Telegraph:

Eco Power Boy

The Guardian:

Eco Power Boy

D Express:

Eco Power Boy

The Sun:

Eco Power Boy

Daily Record:

Eco Power Boy

Daily Mail:

Asadjumeirah