February 24 / 15.42 Newcastle (AW)

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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 80790- CD

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Silver Trophy winner at Ripon (6f, good) in August 2024, and beaten a head by The Turpinator over C&D (when rated 11lb higher) around 10 months ago; freshened up since string of mostly poor turf efforts in 2025; lurks on a dangerous mark if ready to roll.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

9

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Grant Wood

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

In and out since two Newcastle wins early in the year, down the field at Carlisle most recently; others preferred.

20/1

10th

12

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Grant Wood

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Almost as good as ever at the age of seven and went down narrowly at Ripon (6f, good) earlier this month; hard to knock but this is a warm race and he faces some unexposed rivals.

14/1

3rd

5

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Began this year with two Newcastle wins (6f, Tapeta) but he was only eighth of ten there last month; has won over C&D but has a patchy profile and needs to step up again on this return to turf.

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 3390-7 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins, the most recent from a 2lb lower mark (100-30 favourite) just over a year ago; was returning from a four-month absence when seventh of 11 over C&D (Class 4; 8-1) recently; now sits 2lb lower.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better.

9/2

2nd

9

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted.

10/1

13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 17-216 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all and held off True Promise over C&D (10-1) on penultimate start; failed to recover from a tardy start when only sixth at Southwell (6f; with Fan Mail fourth) a fortnight ago; Kevin Stott takes over; shouldn't be discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Blue Lakota

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Blue Lakota

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.

3/1

11/2

Form: 6-6742 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Back on a competitive mark, 3lb lower than when successful over 7f here (11-1) in September; kept on for second over 7f here recently; the 5lb claimer Mohammed Tabti retains the ride, and dropping back to 6f shouldn't pose a problem; merits respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Iain Jardine

Second to an in-form subsequent winner over C&D (good to firm) last month and again ran well when close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) nine days ago; remains on a workable mark; must be considered.

6/1

3rd

6

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Iain Jardine

On the go since the turn of the year but largely in good nick and he came second of nine in 7f Ayr handicap three weeks ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.

11/2

Form: 6-2325 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck by Blue Lakota over C&D in January and has posted some solid efforts since; not far off the principals (fifth) when a beaten 3-1 favourite over 5f here last week; this trip is potentially a better fit; on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 41-327 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Eyecatching third - no luck - over 1m here (Class 4) on New Year's Day, and could have done with a stronger gallop when a beaten favourite next time; marginally less competitive (seventh of nine) over 7f here latest; back to 6f now (a dual C&D winner) with Billy Loughnane booked.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

5/1

Form: 0516-4 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to reel in True Promise at Southwell (6f) in October; hasn't seen much competitive action since, so there were positives to take from his recent comeback run at Southwell (11-1; with Blue Lakota behind); 1-3 at Newcastle; place claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Fan Mail

10st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Tim Easterby

Two AW wins to his name and his close second over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in May was up with his best turf form; back on that latter mark after two lesser efforts so can't be readily dismissed.

7/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well.

3/1

Form: 0223-8 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Winless since October 2024; form figures of 223 here through December (6f/7f) suggested he was near to ending that barren sequence; however, his latest effort (eighth) was a step backwards, leaving this 9yo stablemate of True Promise work to do against Dandy Magic; easing mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Only turf win was at Yarmouth on his debut in 2019 (6f, good to firm); best runs this season have been over 6f/7f here, including last time when 2.5l fourth over 6f; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive since returning from almost a year off and has struggled in a couple of runs back on turf (said to have been restless in the stalls last time); this is easier than he's used to, dropping back from 7f, but he has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

11

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Maxi Boy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up.

11/1

Form: /5131- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Notched second win for Julie Camacho at Redcar (6f, good to firm; from 4lb lower) in August; absent since, a non-runner on four occasions (including when upset in the stalls here in November); yet to compete off a mark in the 70s; bit to prove off a 185-day absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Alpine Girl

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won this last year off 7lb lower, when rank outsider in a small field; possible she didn't take to Ripon last time, after a career-best effort at Pontefract, but she's often done for early pace over this trip and needs to get it bang on off this mark.

7/1

7th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Good record on turf for new yard, winning cosily at Pontefract 18 days ago (5f, good); a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Alpine Girl

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Five-time turf winner; only 2lb higher than for her Redcar win last summer (6f, good to firm) and her two AW runs this year aren't the ones to judge her on (blindfold slow to be removed last time); leading contender.

9/1

9/2

Form: 38-523 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

Form: 94-164 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Southwell (6f; 10-1, from a 2lb lower mark) early in the New Year, having regularly caught the eye here prior; no obvious excuses when fourth over C&D latest (14-1); others more appealing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

11

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Resumed winning ways at Southwell (6f; 10-1, from a 2lb lower mark) early in the New Year, having regularly caught the eye here prior; no obvious excuses when fourth over C&D latest (14-1); others more appealing.

20/1

4th

4

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Came from off the pace to score at Southwell last month, his seventh success; probably still on a workable mark but his latest run was below par and his record in recent months is very mixed.

8/1

12th
12 (3)
Kitaab

10/1

Form: 27-984 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
No win since October 2024, although his nearest-at-the-finish fourth at Southwell latest (5f; 25-1, with True Promise second) hinted he might be returning to better form; the move back to 6f is a positive but stablemate The Green Man remains the likeliest of the Kirby pair.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

10

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 but he's on a reduced mark and showed signs of a revival when fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's effective at this trip.

12/1

4th

10

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 (Newcastle); weakened quickly on turf return at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; the only real glimpse of life this year was when a never-nearer fourth at Southwell (5f; 25-1) in February; stablemate of East Tyrone.

33/1

8th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner but he's generally struggled this year and was beaten 10l at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he has plenty to prove and is 0-11 on turf.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £77.80
Straight Forecast £65.97
Tricast £512.20
Trifecta £773.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

True Promise

Daily Mirror:

Fan Mail

Daily Mail:

The Green Man

POSTDATA:

Novak

Telegraph:

Dandy Magic

The Guardian:

Beale Street

RP RATINGS:

Kitaab

D Express:

Showtime Mahomes

The Star:

Fan Mail

TOPSPEED:

True Promise

The Times:

True Promise

The Sun:

The Green Man

Daily Record:

Novak