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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1st

10

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Harb

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hindered by traffic issues on his return to turf from AW but latest effort is harder to forgive; otherwise remains well treated on best form, albeit now goes back up in grade.

8/1

8th

2

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Harb

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tristan Davidson

C&D winner off this mark last August (good); also won at Newcastle in February; needs to bounce back after two below-par runs.

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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10th

3

(11)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Magic

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

4lb above her last winning mark (over C&D); pipped on post over C&D on penultimate start, and again in the mix (third, with True Promise behind) over 5f here last week; virtually guaranteed to remain competitive; live contender.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

19th Feb 2026

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Magic

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

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.

5/1

2nd

2

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:05 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Magic

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Has gained both AW wins over C&D, the latest in November; ran respectably over 5f here last time, without quite landing a blow; possibilities back up in trip.

11/2

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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6th

5

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle in March but well held back on turf at Doncaster later that month; freshened up since.

10/1

17th

14

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Our Absent Friends

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle 24 days ago; should give his running but others may prove better treated.

12/1

2nd

10

(8)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Our Absent Friends

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a third C&D success in December and largely in good nick since, fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

10/1

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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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

2nd

3

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

String of good AW runs for current yard since December; his turf record is less compelling but he has been placed on good ground; others are preferred for win purposes.

100/30

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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4th

1

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Boasts a decent record around this time of year; below par on turf last time but he's bounced back from blips before and he's in off the same mark as when going close over C&D in March; one to consider.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Close third, despite traffic issues, in AW contest when last seen two months ago; defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and warrants respect back here.

13/2

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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7th

6

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner whose five AW wins include two this year; often slowly away; has been running respectably off his lower turf mark of late but probably needs a bit more for the adding of a visor.

16/1

6th

11

(9)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Dark Kestrel

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time AW winner who was unable to take advantage of his lower turf mark last time and it remains three years since his only success in this sphere; others preferred.

16/1

4th

10

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Dark Kestrel

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Kept busy on the AW this winter and already a dual 5f winner at Newcastle; not out of things if translating that form but he's yet to show his best form on turf.

8/1

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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1st

3

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his seven runs since December.

14/1

11th

13

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his six runs since December.

33/1

12th

17

(16)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well treated if proving resurgent but otherwise looks far from solid on his form for current yard, most recently always towards the rear in C&D contest last weekend.

33/1

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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