March 19 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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Midnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Midnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -33002

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
No win since summer 2023 but he couldn't have gone much closer over 6f here last Thursday; able to race off 2lb lower this evening so his form claims are obvious.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle in March and added to his tally with a Thirsk win last month (6f, good); better form when a close third in a Class 3 at Newbury three weeks ago and a 1lb rise is manageable; conditions won't be an issue having finished third in a Wokingham in his prime; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

16

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Juan Les Pins

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to popping up at Newcastle (5f) last month; ran well at Doncaster ten days later and back on the scoresheet with a Thirsk win last week (6f, good); won that apprentice race (no penalty today) last time with more authority than the winning margin might suggest but he is up in class today.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 40323- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All 23 starts for Johnny Murtagh in Ireland were on turf, placing in 5f handicaps on her final three outings last year; new connections acquired her 18,000gns in October; the betting should help guide as to whether she's likely to be fully primed for this reappearance and AW debut.
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3rd

5

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Emerald Harmony

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare; ran a cracker on her stable debut at Newcastle in March (5f), beaten a nose by a well-handicapped opponent; mixed fortunes in three runs since; others may have her measure today.

20/1

10th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Emerald Harmony

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Twice a 5f winner in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh, and she has made a solid start for her new yard, close third of seven at Beverley on latest outing; bubbling under and one of the likelier candidates.

8/1

3rd

5

(5)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Emerald Harmony

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Bought for 18,000gns in October having won twice over 5f (good/good to firm) for Johnny Murtagh in Ireland; good AW second on stable debut in March and fair turf run last time; each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 2350-6 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
This 9yo hasn't won his summer 2024 but is on his lowest mark for some time and is entitled to strip fitter for his reappearance sixth over C&D in January.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

9yo who is on an 18-race losing run; good second over C&D last July (good to firm) and is now 3lb lower.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has won two of three C&D starts (good and good to firm), the latest in July 2024; went very close to breaking the losing run when involved in a tight finish on Southwell AW in March; convincing claims.

9/2

9/4

Form: 7-2163 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in November and added to tally when making all over 6f at this course in January; failed to recover from a tardy start at Southwell next time and wasted no time showing he's still in form when third back here (6f again) 23 days ago; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

6

(4)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner in November and added to tally when making all over 6f at this course in January; failed to recover from a tardy start at Southwell next time and wasted no time showing he's still in form when third back here (6f again) 23 days ago; respected.

9/4

Form: 38-620 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Creditable second over 7f at Southwell in January but well held back there (7f again) last month; connections have had a rethink over the trip on the back of that, dropping him to 5f for the first time since his 3yo reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

Form: 500-66 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped but hasn't obviously hinted as if likely to take advantage soon in his two outings this year, finishing last of six at Southwell last Saturday; visored first time.
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2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Bell Conductor

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Well handicapped but hasn't obviously hinted as if likely to take advantage soon in his two outings this year, finishing last of six at Southwell last Saturday; visored first time.

9/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £43.20
Straight Forecast £112.00
Trifecta £212.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Blue Lakota

SPOTLIGHT:

Juan Les Pins

The Times:

Blue Lakota

The Guardian:

Blue Lakota

D Express:

Blue Lakota

The Sun:

Blue Lakota

The Star:

Blue Lakota

Daily Record:

Blue Lakota

RP RATINGS:

Juan Les Pins

POSTDATA:

Juan Les Pins

Telegraph:

Juan Les Pins

Daily Mail:

Juan Les Pins

Daily Mirror:

Juan Les Pins