March 12 / 16.28 Newcastle (AW)

16.28

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Midnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Midnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 56860-

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
String of ordinary efforts at big prices last year (7f-1m1f), latterly in headgear; this is easier but would want to see some market interest before considering him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Wicklow Way

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won over 1m2f at Newcastle in March, and creditable third over 8.5f here last time (good); each-way chance

9/1

7

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Wicklow Way

10st 8lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Mark Walford

1m2f classified event here in March was his only win from 12 races; returned to some form when third at Beverley (8.5f) on latest start; return to 1m2f should suit if this is another of his good days.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Wicklow Way

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Record remains far from solid and he has something to prove on a few counts; showed best form when winning 1m2f AW classified event in March.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5-3478 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Trainer-jockey took this last year; this C&D winner has claims, running in 0-50 company for the first time, but he's only landed one of his last 36 starts and been beaten at 4-1 or shorter 11 times during that spell.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

9th

11

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Seemingly exposed gelding who has suddenly got on a roll since going back up in trip, scoring on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f), Musselburgh (12.5f) and over C&D last month; has to defy a further 4lb rise in a better race from the widest stall but he can't be ignored attempting a four-timer.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 47-152 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent gelding who was nabbed on the line at Wolverhampton last time (Millbuie fourth) following a lesser effort without the usual hood; holds obvious claims on that.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:20 Brighton

Myna

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Has won twice this year and did well after a slow start to claim fourth in a similar race at Lingfield (1m2f, good) last month; if he breaks on terms then he holds strong claims.

5/2

10/1

Form: 43136- CD

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Better once cheekpieces went on last summer and holds claims on either of her C&D efforts in the autumn; one of the more interesting contenders back from five months off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Heartened

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Gained a first win over C&D in September; got back on track despite not enjoying the smoothest of passages when third of 12 in 1m2f handicap at Redcar eight days ago so she must enter calculations.

6/1

3rd

8

(13)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Heartened

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

0-12 on turf, although solid run when third at Beverley last June (1m2f, good to firm); plenty to prove after finishing 35l fifth of six at Pontefract last time (1m2f, good).

12/1

5th

6

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Heartened

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ollie Pears

One win from 17 attempts came over 1m2f (AW; acts on sound turf) in September; reappearance fourth in AW classified wasn't a bad effort in March and she likely didn't stay 1m4f last time; still has work to do from out of the handicap back on grass.

10/1

10/1

Form: 156-44 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Surprise winner of a similar race over C&D, when ending a long losung run, in first-time cheekpieces last August; not as good since and is again some way down the pecking order.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

6th

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Arranmore

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

First and second in 1m3f handicaps at Southwell before unsuited by the drop back to 1m at Ripon; he's fine on turf and could be given another chance.

11/1

5th

9

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Arranmore

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

9/2

8/1

Form: 942834 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

Form: 0-8774 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Regressive, inconsistent mare who's tried in first-time blinkers having gone in cheekpieces once before; latest Wolverhampton fourth in better company gives her obvious claims but she was likely flattered that night in a messy affair.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Celebrating Ethel

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Landed a classified here (9.5f) in March but well held in three handicaps since May; sports first-time visor but her best chance of further success is in classifieds.

12/1

9th

14

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Last two wins have come in 0-50 classified events, the latest over C&D (good) last August; down another 3lb but others look more solid.

12/1

12/1

Form: 44-644

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who's only ever finished placed once; one of his better runs, down to 0-50 company for the first time, behind Myna at Wolverhampton but he's no certainty to repeat the effort.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Millbuie

8st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

27-race maiden; creditable third in a C&D classified event eight days ago (good); this is tougher.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Millbuie

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

Placed in similar event on AW two starts ago (1m2f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts on turf; remains a longstanding maiden.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Millbuie

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

25-race maiden; had run of the race at Newcastle (1m2f; third, 16-1) last week but was unable to make it count; no reason to think that this return to turf can unlock the door; others are more convincing.

20/1

8/1

Form: 3724-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
More than three years since her sole win but she's shown enough in four runs for Roger Fell to suggest she's up to winning at this level; entitled to have come on for her recent Wolverhampton comeback and goes on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Regal Glory

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Made it 2-40 when winning by a neck at Beverley (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; wouldn't normally be an obvious one to follow up, but she is only 2lb higher and the runner-up has won since; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

9

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Regal Glory

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Only 1-39 and last two runs over 2m and 1m4f were underwhelming; did run quite well in two starts during April so can't be dismissed; 1lb out of the weights.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Regal Glory

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Sole win from 38 starts came over 7f at Lingfield in 2022 but she has posted some good efforts this year, including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last month; however, she was disappointing at Southwell (2m, AW) 29 days ago and needs to bounce back returned to this shorter trip.

8/1

8/1

Form: 31227- CD

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Blinkers helped in the second half of last year, with him making all in a C&D handicap and faring well enough in defeat subsequently; one of the likelier winners if ready to go after a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Record of one win from 23 starts; close second at Hamilton this month but was quickly left behind by the winner when filling the same position there on Thursday; passed over.

13/2

2nd

6

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

10st 3lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Katie Scott

Just one win from his 22 starts and beaten 6l when fourth in first-time visor (retained) at Ayr (1m5f, soft) last Friday; however, that trip-and-ground combination may have stretched his stamina and two starts ago he was short-headed by Uncle Liam here (1m4f, good); he's not discounted.

7/1

4th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Falaise Blanc

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Record of 1-21 but he had a near-miss in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

11/2

10/1

Form: 0770-7 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow for John Butler, aside from a C&D win last February, and has struggled in five runs for this yard (won this in 2024); maybe the returning blinkers and drop in class will do the trick.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Nine-race maiden on turf, best recent run when third at Catterick in April (1m4f, good); hasn't done as well since.

14/1

6th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Just one win from his 25 starts but he was a good third over C&D last month and didn't see out 1m6f when fifth to Free Pic here last time; each-way claims back down in trip.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Rock Armour

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

In the hands of John Butler when sporting first-time blinkers to score at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February; that's her only success but a keeping-on third here (1m4f, good) was a respectable effort a fortnight ago and this new trip is probably worth a go.

9/2

Form: 8-569

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in four runs to date (6f-7f); much hinges on the new trip (half-sister to the yard's three-time 1m6f Wolverhampton winner Chipiron).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Trouble In Chicago

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Ivan Furtado

Huge prices and well beaten in five runs to date (6f-1m2f); takes a significant step up in trip on her handicap debut in first-time blinkers; one to keep an eye on.

20/1

12th

11

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Trouble In Chicago

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Huge prices and well beaten in four runs to date (6f-7f); much hinges on the new trip (half-sister to the yard's three-time 1m6f Wolverhampton winner Chipiron).

25/1

9th

12

(4)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Trouble In Chicago

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Well beaten at big odds in three maiden and novice events.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.20
Straight Forecast £32.52
Trifecta £543.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Myna

The Times:

Alpine Sierra

D Express:

Wicklow Way

RP RATINGS:

Rock Armour

SPOTLIGHT:

Regal Glory

POSTDATA:

Sir Maxi

Daily Mirror:

Myna

The Sun:

Myna

The Star:

Myna

Daily Record:

Myna

The Guardian:

Alpine Sierra

Daily Mail:

Alpine Sierra