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

Surface: —

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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5th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Harb

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Down the field when making a quick return to the track at York recently but in peak form previously, showing better form with his wins at Beverley (5f, heavy) and on the AW than when slightly hampered against Thistle Nil over this C&D in August; respected.

6/1

15th

20

(21)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Harb

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Chasing a hat-trick after wins at Beverley and Newcastle in the last week; only 4lb higher than for Thursday's comfortable win and of obvious interest; high draw a possible negative.

9/1

1st

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Three wins in 2026, including C&D, with the latest an emphatic win in the mud at Beverley on Sunday; a 4lb penalty shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

11/10

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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10

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:23 Pontefract

Dandy Magic

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Creditable third when favourite for similar event over 7f at Musselburgh last Monday; consistent over the last few months and holds a solid chance back down in trip; has gained all wins over sprint distances, the most recent in August.

5/1

4th

13

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Dandy Magic

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

Better than ever when only just losing out at Doncaster (6f, good) two weeks ago; she's also won on good to soft but has more to prove with this rare run on soft.

10/1

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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14th

4

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Our Absent Friends

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins at Catterick (5f, good to firm/good) this summer and he's run some good races since (including on sot ground), most recently runner-up at Redcar (5f, good); has won over C&D and he's in with a chance.

11/1

2nd

12

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Our Absent Friends

8st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and has mostly remained in form; took a bump at the start when only mid-field at Ripon last week; may well bounce back with a tongue-strap refitted.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and comes here on the back of a solid third of nine over C&D last month; also took this prize in 2024 so he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

9/1

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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8th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

True Promise

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Five wins all on Tapeta and he usually gives his running round here; however, there's little leeway off this mark (5lb higher than when winning in lesser company in the spring) and he doesn't arrive in the best of form.

20/1

17th

7

(16)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

True Promise

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf (5-28 as opposed to 0-12) and others have much stronger claims this time.

25/1

7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

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

13

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Hover On The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Notched a pair of 5f Pontefract handicaps in midsummer; not so good since but he was badly hampered last 1f when seventh of 11 over C&D last time; no forlorn hope off a slipping mark.

25/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Hover On The Wind

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 5f Pontefract handicaps this summer but he's been well below par there and at Thirsk (5f) since; needs to bounce back.

16/1

7th

7

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Hover On The Wind

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Beat the same horse in bagging two Class 5s at Pontefract (both by a length) but he trailed home last there four weeks ago in a Class 3; might be high in the weights now.

10/1

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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6th

8

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Dark Kestrel

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly; not beaten far at Wetherby on his penultimate start but this is a better race and he has since finished down the field at Wolverhampton.

16/1

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