March 19 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

  • Prize money: £13189.68
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1270-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made a fine start to his handicap career when second of 18 in a traditionally strong 3yo race at York (6f) last summer; his progress stalled at Ascot on his next two outings but got his career firmly back on track after a gelding operation with a reappearance success over 6f at Lingfield (AW debut) three weeks ago; surprise if there isn't a bit more to come after only seven starts.
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1st

2

(1)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Fast Track Harry

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Inconsistent since returned to turf; came up short over C&D in March when bidding to take AW record to 3-3 but he's now 7lb lower and may still have more to offer in this sphere; one to consider.

4/1

5th

5

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Fast Track Harry

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Has come up short in major handicaps this summer but he ran a fine race when second over C&D (good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in July; Ripon may not have suited last time and he's not discounted.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 912-U5 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Looked a sprinter to follow when scooting clear at Wolverhampton (6f) in December; has had possible excuses for his defeats since (did too much too soon when leading from a wide stall at Kempton last time) and is worth another chance to show he's still on a good mark.
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3rd

7

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Stratusnine

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Heavy ground was no help to him in the Ayr Gold Cup last time but he's been a stalwart in highly competitive 6f handicaps this year; sole run here was 7f but he wouldn't be an entirely forlorn hope if back to his best.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Stratusnine

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win as a 2yo; took a while for things to fall his way this year but his win at York (6f, good to firm) in July was followed by a second-place finish in the Stewards' Cup; ran two fine races at York's Ebor meeting (not ideally drawn on first occasion) but he clearly needs more to defy this mark; talented apprentice's 5lb claim is helpful.

14/1

6th

1

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Stratusnine

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Form figures of 22216 at York; Wednesday's sixth can be upgraded as he was comfortably on top of those drawn high; returning to 6f should suit and he is proven on slow ground, for all that his best efforts have been on good to firm; high on the list.

12/1

7/1

Form: 004-79 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than when winning a valuable prize over C&D last Good Friday but below par on both starts this year and got to be a chance Easter is the main target again.
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22th

21

(15)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

We Never Stop

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Suited by AW; both turf wins on good to firm and although he's 10lb lower than when last to finish in the Gold Cup 12 months ago he has not yet indicated that he handles anything slower than good.

33/1

7th

8

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

We Never Stop

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

On a losing run but he posted a very good second after wind surgery at Chester (6f) in June; went without his usual cheekpieces when last of 21 in 6f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him bounce back.

25/1

21th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

We Never Stop

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Three poor runs to begin his turf campaign but he underwent wind surgery in June and returned to form with a close second at Chester (6f, good) four weeks ago; not certain to confirm those placings with Stratusnine.

20/1

10/1

Form: 54/3-9 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.
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9th

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Albasheer

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

14/1

2nd

2

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.

10/1

Form: 21-152 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Scooped a big pot over 7f at this venue last Easter and has shown her versatility by adding course wins over 5f and 6f this winter; recorded a career-best RPR when second (Paddy's Day third) of 14 over 5f last time but her mark went up another 4lb on the back of it.
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6th

11

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a fine race in the Group 1 King Charles III over C&D in June but unable to match it since; the balance of her form suggests she is up against it here.

16/1

9th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Heavenly Heather

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a stormer when close sixth of 26 in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); unable to match that form before or since but she was beaten only 4l when mid-division in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to soft) last time and is a key player in this lower grade; effective on soft ground.

5/1

Form: 16132- CD

Last run: 371 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has a 6-12 course record but all bar one of the wins came at 7f and he hasn't been seen for 12 months; a watching brief is the percentage call.
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9th

2

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

William Dewhirst

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not seen on turf since 2024 but is well treated on best Newcastle AW form and has won over this C&D; admittedly needs to stage a revival judged on 2026 efforts.

14/1

7th

5

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

William Dewhirst

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Prolific here during the 2024/25 AW season but he's beaten one rival in two starts after an absence; couldn't support with any confidence.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: /1110- D

Last run: 340 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £11.10
Straight Forecast £8.62
Tricast £33.80
Trifecta £43.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stratusnine

RP RATINGS:

Heavenly Heather

LAMBOURN:

Fast Track Harry

The Star:

Beauty Destiny

Daily Mirror:

Albasheer

TOPSPEED:

Heavenly Heather

Daily Mail:

Heavenly Heather

The Sun:

Heavenly Heather

Daily Record:

Heavenly Heather

POSTDATA:

Stratusnine

The Times:

Stratusnine

Telegraph:

Stratusnine

The Guardian:

Stratusnine

D Express:

Stratusnine