February 19 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

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Weather:

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 604-35 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Creditable efforts in defeat in races won by reopposing rivals on his last three starts; stable may have stronger claims with Our Absent Friends.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Harb

10st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a second win of 2026 at Carlisle (5f) in May but he's been well below par over C&D and at Newcastle since; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

8th

9

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins in 5f Class 5 handicaps in 2026, at this track in February and then when beating Fierce at Carlisle three weeks ago; stable form is a plus but he needs to bounce back from a quiet run at Hamilton.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hit and miss but it was career win number nine when narrowly scoring at Carlisle 17 days ago (5f, good), coming from off the pace; 4lb higher here.

3/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -22151 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
The return of cheekpieces has revived his fortunes this winter and he arrives having won three of his last six starts (all C&D), the latest a front-running win on Sunday; a 4lb penalty in a stronger race asks more of him but he still has handicapping scope.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 138-52 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
6f win here in November off 4lb lower; better form when missing out by a nose here (6f) five weeks ago; will need a good pace back at 5f but should remain competitive.
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8

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Dandy Magic

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Ran well over C&D on her penultimate start; 2-1 joint favourite for a 6f fillies' handicap at Carlisle 11 days ago, making some late headway into fourth; should run her race once again.

6/1

4th

7

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Dandy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

On a competitive mark and ran well for fourth in a good handicap at Ayr (6f, good) on Monday; one to take seriously back against her own sex.

9/2

4th

15

(17)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Dandy Magic

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Placed twice off higher marks on Tapeta (6f/5f) at start of this year and may not have been suited by the soft ground when safely held over C&D last month, after a break; others appeal more all the same, though.

33/1

Form: 51-283 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made all in a Class 6 over C&D in December; good placed efforts in two of his three runs this year (second to Digital last month and 6lb better off today) and another prominent showing seems likely.
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1st

2

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Our Absent Friends

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Respectable third over C&D (good to firm) last month but two lesser Ayr runs have followed, including on Monday.

12/1

9th

9

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Tristan Davidson

Best at 5f, but all his wins have come on AW or good/soft ground on turf; fair third on fast ground at Catterick two runs back (5f) but well beaten after being slowly away and losing a shoe over C&D last week.

12/1

7th

5

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Our Absent Friends

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tristan Davidson

Course scorer who got back on track with third of five in 5f Catterick handicap 13 days ago; needs considering from an easing mark.

5/1

Form: 36-232 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed in five of his six starts for Fionn McSharry, the latest outing a good second over 5f at Southwell 12 days ago; no obvious reason he won't give another good account.
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5th

4

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

True Promise

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Fionn McSharry

Ended losing run with an emphatic success at Wolverhampton (5f) six weeks ago and the runner-up has done his bit for the form since; still seeking a first turf win though and following up off 7lb higher won't be easy.

7/2

1st

4

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Fionn McSharry

Four wins on Tapeta elsewhere, at 5f-7f, all in 2024; has been involved in several tight finishes since December, including for Oisin Murphy at Kempton (6f) in April, and while he's been on much the same mark throughout, he's worth another go over a bare 5f; thereabouts.

4/1

12th

8

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

True Promise

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Yet to win in ten starts for current stable but he has been placed in seven of them, including back on turf at Wetherby 13 days ago (5.5f, good to firm); should run his race but this looks a tough race in which to end his losing streak.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 66342- D

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not added to his debut win but he is more realistically handicapped now and he has run well in defeat on his last three starts; the latest was over C&D 12 weeks ago and he should give it another good go if ready to roll after the break.
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3rd

4

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Binadham

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good efforts on his last three starts, not quite able to peg back Law Of Average's advantage when second at Bath four weeks ago (5f, firm); 2lb better off today and he should give his running again.

11/4

2nd

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Binadham

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Without a win since his debut at Yarmouth in April 2024 but he's posted three solid efforts since returning from an 85-day break, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wolverhampton eight days ago; switches back to turf with good claims.

2/1

3rd

2

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Binadham

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Yet to win on AW (0-7) and hasn't won anywhere since scoring on debut at Yarmouth (5f maiden) in April 2024; thereabouts lately, including when no extra close home over C&D (5-1) 32 days ago; newly applied cheekpieces are worth a go.

5/2

Form: 4481-7 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Gained his first AW success when landing a Class 5 C&D handicap in December; only midfield here on New Year's Day (behind Dandy Magic) and he needs to raise his game.
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7th

7

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Hover On The Wind

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Right back to his best of late, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps; this is tougher under a 5lb penalty but he can't be dismissed in his hat-trick attempt.

6/1

1st

1

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Hover On The Wind

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Made the most of dropping 2lb below his previous winning mark when beating the dead-heaters Betweenthesticks and Dream Deal by a length over C&D (good) eight days ago; 5lb penalty shouldn't preclude another big effort given he has twice won from 1lb higher.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Hover On The Wind

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Attractively treated, having gained all wins off current mark or higher; has rather lacked consistency this year but holds a good chance provided he turns up in top form.

12/1

Form: 48-961 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come over C&D, latterly 13 days ago when leading late on (for today's apprentice Ethan Tindall); has the ability to defy a 2lb rise and this should be run to suit.
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8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

14/1

Form: 2346-7 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in two runs for new stable but they came in Class 4 company and he could prove a more potent force down at this level; usual tongue tie absent this time.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

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Payout
Exacta £83.80
Straight Forecast £56.92
Tricast £192.97
Trifecta £527.70

Selections

THE NORTH:

True Promise

SPOTLIGHT:

Dandy Magic

NEWMARKET:

Binadham

POSTDATA:

Digital

Daily Record:

Dark Kestrel

RP RATINGS:

Pop Star

TOPSPEED:

Harb

The Times:

Dandy Magic

D Express:

Binadham

Telegraph:

True Promise

The Guardian:

True Promise

Daily Mail:

True Promise

Daily Mirror:

Digital

The Star:

Our Absent Friends