February 14 / 16.25 Newcastle (AW)

16.25

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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: —

Weather: Clear

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 738-53 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who got back on track when third of seven in 1m3f Southwell handicap 25 days ago; he needs considering off a 1lb lower mark.
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5th

2

(6)

24th Sep 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bearwith

10st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Turned things around with a win at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in July but he's been well held on Tapeta and turf in his last two starts; has bit to prove again and he needs another bolt from the blue.

10/1

7th

5

(1)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Bearwith

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Back to winning ways at Newcastle (1m2f) in July; only fifth of seven in 1m3f Southwell handicap 16 days ago but this veteran C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back .

13/2

5th

2

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Bearwith

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Proven winner who's turned in two solid efforts for Tom Kiely-Marshall lately, backing up his Newcastle win off 5lb lower with a second on turf (again from the front); hard to discount him in current form.

6/1

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6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 05-344

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-17 but he got right back on track when fourth of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap nine days ago, doing best of those held up off a steady pace; he's effective at this longer trip and is one for the shortlist.
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9th

6

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Forest Caper

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

Nearly all races at 1m+ but he travelled well before winning his first 7f handicap, at Thirsk in September, beating one who was well in under a penalty, pair clear; not clear run on Southwell AW since but looks capable of better back on turf.

11/2

4th

2

(1)

26th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly over further but proved suited by the return to 7f at Thirsk most recently, opening his account at the 21st attempt; another win is far from inconceivable kept to this distance.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Forest Caper

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

He's 0-20 but he went too freely without his usual hood after six months off when fifth of six in 8.5f Wolverhampton AW handicap 13 days ago; can take a step forward now in refitted headgear.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 722-99

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
On a losing sequence and he's been well below par since returning from three months off over C&D and in 1m3f Kempton handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.
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5th

4

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Lingfield (AW)

Jack Sparowe

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Ended a long losing run in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) in May and he's continued the good work with placed efforts in both subsequent runs (AW/turf); still looks on a workable mark and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Jack Sparowe

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Ended a lengthy losing run when winning in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) last month and ran another good race when second of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 15 days ago; up another 2lb but he's a lively contender.

5/1

2nd

6

29th May 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

100/30

Form: 052-83

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo who posted a solid third of ten on just his second go in handicap company at Wolverhampton (8.5f) 12 days ago; he can race off a 1lb lower mark here so must enter calculations with a hood added.
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3rd

2

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Mao Shang Wong

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Gained a third win of 2026 over C&D in May; back to his best with second of nine in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle 13 days ago; can go well in this lower grade.

4/1

2nd

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three wins over 1m2f this year, including at this track; runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in June but below his best in two starts since; drops in grade but others look stronger.

10/1

Form: 5124-4 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb.
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3rd

7

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:08 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

The last five of his six wins were over 1m2f at this track, the latest last November off 1lb higher than today; off five months before well beaten for his minor honours on last two outings (here latest) but he's been runner-up four times over 1m4f and isn't entirely dismissed.

20/1

4th

1

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Five times a C&D winner, the latest last November off this mark; low-key return to action at Thirsk (1m4f, good) six weeks ago but he should be seen in a better light here.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

20:20 Thirsk

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Best known for AW exploits and yet was struggling on Tapeta back in the spring; only 1-22 on turf, lacks a run and he's up against in-form 3yos.

14/1

6/1

Form: 16-255 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways over C&D in December and has continued in good form since, fifth of ten in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month; possibilities eased 1lb.
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4th

3

(1)

29th Sep 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golspie

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Just 2-33 on the AW but proved game when scoring by half a length at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; only 2lb higher and likely to go well again.

7/2

1st

2

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

11st 5lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Modest strike-rate of 1-32 on the AW, and that was at Newcastle, but he does act well over this C&D, having been involved in tight finishes in two of his three attempts and placed in the other; weighted to go well.

9/4

3rd

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Frequent slow starter who's consistent but hard to win with and who will always need things to fall just so; on a fair mark, though, under Billy Loughnane (ordinary 2-33 for the yard), having run well over C&D early in the month.

6/1

7/2

Form: 490-13 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Finally opened her account over C&D in January and backed it up with a good third of 11 back over C&D three weeks ago; she can make her presence felt again.
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4th

2

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Star Cast

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Six wins in the first half of this year, the latest over C&D (soft) in June, and she's continued to run well more recently; in the mix.

13/2

4th

8

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Star Cast

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

It's been some year with six wins on the board already and, holding her form well, she might not be done yet; Jake Dickson has claimed off her in last two races, so has more on at these weights; trip/ground fine.

13/2

3rd

4

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

Star Cast

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Enjoying an excellent year and garnered a sixth success in ten-runner handicap at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in June; good second of 13 there (good to soft) back from a short break 24 days ago; likely to give her running again.

7/1

Form: 75068- D

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2024 and he's been off the track for four months since beating only one home over C&D; he needs to hit the ground running.
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4th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Up The Jazz

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed his fourth win at Musselburgh (1m, good) in June off 2lb lower; mainly creditable efforts since; soft ground may have been against him when below his best at Ayr last month, and he might have found the Redcar race ten days ago a tad too competitive; drops back in grade here.

16/1

11th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Up The Jazz

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Sole success in last two seasons came at Musselburgh (1m, good) in June; possibly unsuited by soft ground when fading into fifth of eight at Ayr two weeks ago; ran well the time before and may rebound.

20/1

5th

2

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Up The Jazz

9st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won an apprentice race at Musselburgh (1m, good) in June; back to form when second at Carlisle (1m1f) where he came from the clouds off a fast pace (Sanafi Zabeel was third having been eased); that perhaps flattered him but considered nonetheless; has won on good to soft.

7/1

Form: 37690-

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form when placed (around 1m2f) last spring but she failed to go on in handicaps and trailed in last of ten at Kempton (1m3f) on her final run for Tom Ward in October; since changed hands for 3,000gns and needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence on her Tapeta debut.
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8th

7

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Lieutenant Lily

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Ten-race maiden; some promise on second start for current yard when sixth over 1m2f at Newcastle last month but well beaten over 1m3f at Southwell since; placed on turf last year.

12/1

9th

1

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lieutenant Lily

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Nine-race maiden; far from solid on overall handicap form but shaped with some promise at Newcastle (1m2f; second start for new yard) most recently; check for market support.

14/1

6th

6

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lieutenant Lily

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Placed in two novice/maiden events (1m3f/1m2f) when trained by Tom Ward last year but she struggled once switched to handicaps, and failed to beat a rival here on her stable debut 25 days ago; dropped another 5lb.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £28.23
Tricast £192.26
Trifecta £156.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Forest Caper

RP RATINGS:

Jack Sparowe

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Achille

Daily Record:

Mao Shang Wong

The Times:

Star Cast

The Guardian:

Golspie

Telegraph:

Forest Caper

Daily Mirror:

Forest Caper

The Sun:

Forest Caper

NEWMARKET:

Jack Sparowe

Daily Mail:

Jack Sparowe

D Express:

Jack Sparowe

The Star:

Prince Achille