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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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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

1st

15

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Successful off 1lb higher at Carlisle in May; went close at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) nine days ago; shouldn't be too far away with a repeat.

7/1

2nd

5

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Harb

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tristan Davidson

Exposed sort; 2lb lower than when winning at Carlisle in March (5f, good) but wasn't at his best at Ayr last time.

10/1

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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3rd

8

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Dandy Magic

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Several creditable efforts this summer before getting back on the scoresheet with a strong finish over C&D (good; second-time cheekpieces) last week; this is tougher under a penalty but that was a personal best last time and she should get a good tow into this race; respected.

100/30

1st

13

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Dandy Magic

8st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win on turf came at Ayr (5f, good to soft) last September; has ran to a similar level on her last four outings, most recently when third of nine at Ascot (5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) 18 days ago; stepping back up in trip will suit and she's considered.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ascot

Dandy Magic

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jim Goldie

Solid efforts to finish fourth in each of her last three starts (6f, good or faster), running to a similar level on each occasion; Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle and cheekpieces are now given a go; she'll need a good pace back at 5f if she is to come out on top.

7/1

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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3rd

1

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Acts on good to firm and soft; nine-time winner who scored by 4l at Catterick two weeks ago but was disappointing under a penalty there last Wednesday; up another 4lb, but he was as good as ever on his penultimate run and is a player if he can recapture that form.

5/1

5th

9

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Our Absent Friends

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Failed to beat a rival home at Thirsk (5f, good) but he's won over this C&D either side of that, including when coming 4l clear nine days ago; looks well treated under a 4lb penalty but this is a step up in class.

4/1

1st

3

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Our Absent Friends

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tristan Davidson

Wins his share and he got off the mark for the year over C&D last month; well held at Thirsk three days ago but in a Class 4; this should be more suitable.

6/1

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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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

9th

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Wasn't winning out of turn when taking a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in May; didn't get the clearest run at Chester three weeks ago but that took his turf record to 0-11; others are more appealing.

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

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

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

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