February 14 / 16.25 Newcastle (AW)

16.25

Standard

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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9th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Nine-time winner, the most recent coming on the AW at Newcastle in February off a 1lb lower mark; beaten 1l when runner-up at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April and his last two efforts have been respectable; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Bearwith

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout.

2/1

OUR TIP

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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10th

10

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-18 but has shown ability as when second of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) ten days ago; return to this trip not a problem and he holds each-way claims again.

7/1

2nd

1

(4)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

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.

6/1

4th

7

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Free-goer who came from the rear for a close third behind Soames Forsyte over C&D last month and may not have been suited by the much more positive tactics when below that form at Wolverhampton (8.6f; ran without usual hood) a few days later; however, he's 0-16 now and has become frustrating.

10/1

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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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

Standard

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

1st

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Jack Sparowe

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

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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7th

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Mao Shang Wong

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Gained a third win of 2026 at Beverley (1m2f) in May; comes here on the back of a good second of five in another 1m2f handicap there 12 days ago so must enter calculations.

9/1

2nd

2

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Mao Shang Wong

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Gained his third success when winning over this C&D last month off 3lb lower but wasn't at his best at York (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; unexposed on good to firm but needs to bounce back.

4/1

13th

9

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Mao Shang Wong

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three 1m2f wins already this year, the latest at Beverley last month (good to firm); has gone up a total of 11lb but only 3lb higher than last win so could go well despite a tricky draw.

5/1

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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8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

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.

6/1

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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3rd

7

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Patrick Morris

AW regular who scored here (1m2f) in December and was a solid second over C&D in March; blew the start but ran respectably when fourth on turf at Chester a fortnight ago and he's handicapped to be competitive again.

10/1

4th

10

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Golspie

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Patrick Morris

Captured a third success when winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December but he's still 3lb higher despite going 0-12 subsequently; has run well on plenty of those occasions, and today's conditions should be fine, but others are more interesting for win purposes.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Golspie

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Kept busy in 2026 and running well without winning, in the frame for the sixth time with third of nine in 1m2f Haydock handicap 19 days ago; not out of things on his Polytrack debut.

8/1

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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1st

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took form to whole new level at Chester (1m2f, soft; also suited by good) a week ago, storming 7l clear, and has now won five times this year; 3lb well in under 5lb penalty; obvious contender.

7/4

1st

7

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Chester

Star Cast

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Is enjoying a fine season and she bagged a fourth success at Ripon (1m2f) in May; posted another good effort when beaten a short head in 1m1f Carlisle handicap four days ago; well in the mix again off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Generally progressive on AW/turf this year, winning four times over 1m2f; creditable third over 1m4f at Musselburgh last time; remains in form and may still have more to offer at this level; shortlisted.

4/1

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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2nd

3

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Up The Jazz

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Up The Jazz

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless since November 2024 and tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of 12 in 1m Redcar handicap last month; needs to bounce back with headgear retained.

11/4

6th

5

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Up The Jazz

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

5/1

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