February 10 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Classified Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 990-74 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
On a losing streak but arrested his decline with respectable C&D handicap fourth three weeks ago and has possibilities today if the refitted cheekpieces help him to build on that performance.
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1st

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Handy sort who has been successful three times on the AW this year; has won four times on turf, but was found to have bled at Ayr last time; others more convincing.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 3lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Successful three times over 6f on Newcastle AW this year; ran well at Musselburgh (7f, good; neck second) returned to turf last week; now 2lb higher but Cara Tuke removes 7lb; respected in current form.

13/8

2nd

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made it three wins in his last four starts (all 6f at Newcastle) when seeing off ten rivals in an apprentice race last week; former C&D scorer so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue and he escapes a penalty.

2/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7-0972 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner (twice over C&D); well below best form since returning from a break in December but gave it a good shot from the front when second in this grade at Southwell (6f) on Thursday.
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6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 09-577 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Won in this grade on turf in summer 2024 but is 0-26 on AW; made the frame twice off her basement handicap over C&D in the autumn and didn't run badly when seventh in this grade here last month but others look stronger.
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3rd

8

(9)

10th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won in this grade on turf in summer 2024 but is 0-26 on AW; made the frame twice off her basement handicap over C&D in the autumn and didn't run badly when seventh in this grade here last month but others look stronger.

20/1

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Came up short in similar event at Newcastle on Tuesday, taking AW record to 0-26; gained sole turf success in 2024.

7th

8

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Yet to win on AW (0-25); far from convincing since finishing fourth to Bishop's Glory over 6f here (7-1) in November; last of seven over 6f here ten days ago; clear and obvious risks.

16/1

Form: 52209-

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in this grade here (6f/7f) last February/March but returned from break with two down-the-field handicap runs in the autumn and has been off for another three months since; refused to enters stalls latest intended start.
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

4/1

Form: 35-455

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 15 starts but returned from layoff with three very respectable handicap runs here last month (5f-6f) and now dips into this basement grade for the first time; high on the list.
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1st

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Auntie Jo

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Only win was over C&D in March when wearing a visor for the first time; best run since when second at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm); chance.

15/8

2nd

4

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Auntie Jo

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

1-23 and her very best form has come on the AW, but she was only beaten just over 2l into fourth of 14 from 3lb higher at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) on her penultimate outing; possibilities if back to that sort of form.

100/30

9th

6

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Auntie Jo

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Running well since the visor went on, most recently keeping on for fourth at Doncaster 13 days ago (5f, good to firm); each-way shout with a promising 7lb claimer enlisted.

4/1

7/1

Form: 94-273 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.
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4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

Form: 108-00 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Suited by the strong pace when coming from the rear to cause 66-1 shock in C&D handicap in November but unable to land any sort of blow on next four outings.
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9th

2

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Damien Wingrove

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 for Alan Brown but yet to fire this term, only fifth of eight in 6f classified event here on her yard debut in March; lots more required after a break.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

Won a 6f classified at Newcastle for Alan Brown in November but has rather lost her form since; sold for 1,400gns last month; stable debut.

10/1

7th

4

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alan Brown

Suited by the strong pace when coming from the rear to cause 66-1 shock in C&D handicap in November but unable to land any sort of blow on next four outings.

20/1

8th
7 (10)
Nazca

33/1

Form: 0988-8 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Gained three of his six wins over C&D but the latest was nearly two years ago, and his recent efforts have been very disappointing.
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8th

9

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Linda Perratt

Three of his six wins have been over C&D but last one was back in March 2024; has been out of sorts on his last two starts.

20/1

6th

10

(4)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Linda Perratt

Runner-up in a classified event over C&D last month but he's hard to predict and was last of eight in a handicap here two weeks ago; finished behind three of today's rivals in that race and that took his losing run up to 18; others preferred.

12/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

His handicap mark has bottomed out and there have been more encouraging signs on his last two starts, second in a 0-50 classified over C&D 15 days ago; more required today.

14/1

4/1

Form: 0-7942 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Regressive 8yo who has been campaigned over longer trips since the summer, most recently when second over 1m in this grade here on Wednesday; should cope with this drop back to 6f, though, and enters calculations.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

50/1

Form: 40-977 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
8yo who last won in June 2023; soundly beaten in this grade on his last two outings (1m/7f) and today's drop back in trip is probably not in his favour; look elsewhere.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.50
Straight Forecast £45.38
Trifecta £766.50

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The Gay Blade

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Sir Maxi