January 24 / 16.05 Newcastle (AW)

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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0545-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-12 but she has run some good races at a modest level, including her plugging-on second at Chelmsford 16 days ago (1m2f, visored first time); likely to remain competitive.
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4th

7

(1)

7th Feb 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Noss Mayo

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Two good runs since the visor went on last month, finishing second at Chelmsford before justifying favouritism in good style at Newcastle two weeks ago; up 4lb in a better race but on the right path now.

9/4

1st

6

(4)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Noss Mayo

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

0-12 but she has run some good races at a modest level, including her plugging-on second at Chelmsford 16 days ago (1m2f, visored first time); likely to remain competitive.

4/1

5th

3

(11)

25th Oct 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noss Mayo

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Edward Bethell

Showed ability on a sound surface in summer but tailed off on last two starts and work to do back on AW from double-figure draw.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0/058/

Last run: 569 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Gained his first hurdle success last May; struggled in three hurdle runs this winter; best Flat run for Sir Michael Stoute came over 7.6f; may do better over 1m2f but not a solid option.
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6th

2

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Maple

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Jefferson

In winning form over hurdles this spring and he posted a good third of nine in C&D handicap last month; enters calculations.

8/1

2nd

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Maple

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and also ran well on the Flat three weeks ago; likely to give another good account here but might find others better handicapped.

7/1

3rd

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Maple

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ruth Jefferson

Solid record this year comprises a couple of second-places finishes at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) then success at Sedgefield (2m1f) returned to hurdles; 0-7 on Flat but has possibilities in current form.

7/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7490-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
13th time lucky when readily accounting for eight rivals, including Alpine Sierra, in an amateur riders' race over C&D two weeks ago; still has handicapping scope up 3lb and Billy Loughnane is booked; high on the list.
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3rd

2

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Star Cast

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Having a fine year, winning for the fourth time when scoring at Ripon 13 days ago (1m2f, good); still feasibly weighted but previous 1m4f efforts haven't seen her convince with her stamina.

5/2

1st

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Star Cast

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Three wins on AW at Newcastle (1m2f) since January including a cosy success last Friday; this is tougher under a penalty but she's still lightly raced on turf and was third in a big field at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on her penultimate run; shortlisted.

4/1

1st

11

(8)

1st May 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Star Cast

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Two C&D wins already this year, latterly off 4lb lower, and continues in form, the drop to 1m working against her when she came home nicely at Doncaster five weeks ago; goes on the shortlist.

6/1

Form: 5355-3 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
C&D win in December 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but down in the weights as a result and his latest C&D third (behind Star Cast) was a solid effort (2-1 favourite); should be in the mix.
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1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

2.25l behind Spirit Catcher here last month (1m1f, good) and he is 2lb worse off with that rival today; did win well at Hamilton (1m3f, good) 18 days ago, however, and likely to be in the thick of it again.

9/4

1st

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Alpine Sierra

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up three consecutive times on Tapeta in March (1m-1m2f) and returned to turf with pretty good third at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) on Wednesday; should be fine over this longer trip; probably won't be far away.

15/8

Form: 3660-7 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at Newcastle but the latest was nearly two years ago; usually blows the start and not sure he is in the form required to exploit his reduced mark.
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7th

3

(3)

11th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three of wins have been at this track (two over C&D) but the latest was over two years ago; reported to have finished lame when a respectable fifth here 46 days ago; often slowly away but he holds each-way claims.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

24th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three wins have come at Newcastle but the latest was nearly two years ago; usually blows the start and not sure he is in the form required to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Hamilton

Brunello Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Third at Haydock in May on final run for Tom Tate and he's of interest on that form; didn't run badly when sixth of seven at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago on second stable start but needs something extra.

20/1

12/1

Form: 3336-7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue.
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7th

9

(10)

24th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Harswell Duke

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something.

16/1

10/1

Form: 00039-

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.
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8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

33/1

Form: 5940-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who has finished well beaten on his last two starts; hard to fancy.
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4th

7

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Muhib

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Olly Williams

0-22 but he arrives in good form, third in minor handicaps at Beverley and Catterick on his last two starts; more minor money could be forthcoming.

8/1

3rd

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Muhib

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Remains a maiden after 21 starts and he's had several opportunities off a similar mark to today's, but he's been running pretty well of late and was third of seven at Beverley last Monday; might have an each-way shout.

8/1

20/1

Form: 3308-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden who has finished tailed off in her two runs at this trip; chance judged on her third here in November (7f) but races keenly and stamina remains a concern.
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7th

8

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Miss Raincloud

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Exposed maiden who was placed over 7f/1m on AW last autumn but had lost her form completely when last seen in January; first-time cheekpieces (replacing hood) need to make a big difference.

25/1

10th

11

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Raincloud

8st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Exposed maiden who has finished tailed off in her two runs at this trip; chance judged on her third here in November (7f) but races keenly and stamina remains a concern.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: /888-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 1m2f in Europe; barely beaten a rival in four runs for new yard after a 433-day absence; drops into a 0-60 but with plenty to prove.
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9th

1

(4)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Bavaria Iron

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Hasn't taken long to drop 21lb in the weights; hardly solid but he was a multiple winner in Europe in his youth and he needs a market check dipping his toe into 0-55 waters.

25/1

11th

1

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Bavaria Iron

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Multiple winner at up to 1m2f in Europe; barely beaten a rival in four runs for new yard after a 433-day absence; drops into a 0-60 but with plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

9

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Bavaria Iron

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Ex-German 6yo who is an eight-time winner; market check advised on stable debut but it comes after a long absence and he may be best watched.

33/1

Form: 646-

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £19.20
Straight Forecast £21.38
Tricast £64.49
Trifecta £62.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Cast

Telegraph:

Alpine Sierra

The Times:

Noss Mayo

The Sun:

Harswell Duke

RP RATINGS:

Star Cast

POSTDATA:

Star Cast

Daily Mirror:

Star Cast

The Star:

Star Cast

Daily Record:

Star Cast

The Guardian:

Alpine Sierra

Daily Mail:

Alpine Sierra

D Express:

Alpine Sierra