Newcastle Race 8 - Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Handicap (Div 1)
SPARTAN FIGHTER (5) secured overdue victory when going clear for 1.25L success at this track last time. Had placed on three starts previous to that and clearly in great form at present. Leading contender once more. PENNY MOUNTAIN (1) posted a big career best when a 2L winner over course and distance. May now be improving and is worth keeping safe. YORKSHIRE GLORY (4) is both talented and consistent. Won twice and placed four times last six starts all of which were at the track. Should finish close up again here. COURT OF SESSION (2) returned to form with a good 1.5L second at Southwell. Threat to all if building upon that as anticipated. Something for the Multiples: FIRCOMBE HALL (7)

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently settled well back; won by 2 len at this track January 1 over 1200m defeating Yaahobby carrying 60kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Yorkshire Glory carrying 56kg at $34. Rates highly.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 60kg | 1:15.50 | 9-8-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 56kg | 1:12.48 | 9-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 12/14 | 16/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 60kg | 1:13.40 | 2-5-12 | 14 |
| 15.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/14 | 18/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 58.5kg | 1:14.29 | 12-10-7 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 01/11/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 53kg | 1:12.62 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/13 | 21/10/2025 | 56 | HCP APP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 61kg | 1:14.09 | 13-13-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/08/2025 | 94 | HCP 3U | $25,140.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 56kg | 0:58.75 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $17.00 |
| 16/20 | 24/05/2025 | 56 | HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Leigh Roche | 54kg | 1:26.09 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/03/2025 | 168 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Joseph Sheridan | 64.5kg | 1:18.72 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | MDN F 3U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | 1:30.35 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GY | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 1:14.14 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 53 day letup. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on October 14 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind The Real Mckay carrying 59kg at $6. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at this track on November 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Superior Council with 59kg at $8. Likely improver who should be in the mix.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 18/11/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 1:14.04 | 13-11-6 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2025 | 241 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 1:13.17 | 9-9-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/02/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 1:29.18 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,670.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 58.5kg | 1:27.30 | 9-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $17,920.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 57.5kg | 1:31.39 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 17/12/2024 | 74 | HCP 4U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 56.5kg | 1:26.33 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2024 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56.5kg | 1:10.78 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 19/09/2024 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56kg | 1:14.71 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2024 | 40 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | Ryan Sexton | 61kg | 1:12.79 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/07/2024 | 135 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 56.5kg | 1:11.86 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 59.5kg | 1:12.67 | 5-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Goldmoyne with 57.5kg at $3.80. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track December 20 over 1200m defeating Fircombe Hall with 56.5kg at $3.30. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/12/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | 1:13.39 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 56.5kg | 1:12.48 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | 1:13.45 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 55.5kg | 1:13.73 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/14 | 06/11/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | 1:12.67 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/13 | 21/10/2025 | 98 | HCP APP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 55kg | 1:14.09 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/07/2025 | 9 | OPEN 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:41.12 | 2-4-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/07/2025 | 29 | OPEN 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:45.02 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 07/06/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 1:40.11 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1799m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 1:55.13 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/13 | 07/04/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 52.5kg | 1:23.18 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track January 1 over 1200m defeating Eco Power Boy with 57kg at $3.10. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on December 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Goldmoyne carrying 57kg at $12. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/01/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:15.09 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $3.13 |
| 2/14 | 16/12/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:12.81 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | APP HCP 3U | $10,650.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jessica Flint | 61kg | 1:27.57 | 3-8-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/11/2025 | 51 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 55kg | 1:12.17 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:27.74 | 8-12-12 | 12 |
| 45.2L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/09/2025 | 44 | HCP APP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | Ethan Tindall | 54kg | 1:14.42 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2025 | 39 | OPEN 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Alex Jary | 59kg | 1:30.12 | 4-7-8 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/06/2025 | 22 | HCP FLAT 4U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 49.5kg | 1:28.30 | 1-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 55kg | 1:21.45 | 2-9-10 | 10 |
| 28.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/05/2025 | 22 | HCP APP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 59kg | 1:12.56 | 7-5-5 | 12 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:42.15 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 11 len behind Yorkshire Glory with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Hamilton Park June 26 over 1000m defeating Kyber Crystal carrying 56.5kg at $15. This looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 09/12/2025 | 120 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 59kg | 1:13.45 | 11-8-11 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 58.5kg | 1:13.44 | 4-2-7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1011m | Good | Shane Gray | 60.5kg | 0:58.30 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 3U | $14,410.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Tommie Jakes | 58kg | 0:58.65 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2025 | 5 | HCP SELL 3U | $14,440.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Shane Gray | 56.5kg | 0:59.15 | 4-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/06/2025 | 140 | OPEN 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:29.14 | 4-4-6 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/02/2025 | 49 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:12.94 | 6-5-7 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/12/2024 | 33 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 1:14.39 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2024 | 101 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 1:12.78 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/08/2024 | 11 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | P J McDonald | 61kg | 1:00.39 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2024 | 11 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1005m | Good | P J McDonald | 58.5kg | 0:58.76 | 7-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Penny Mountain with 56kg at $5.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, neck behind Yorkshire Glory with 52.5kg at $17. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:12.48 | 7-8-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/14 | 16/12/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 56kg | 1:12.81 | 11-8-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 52.5kg | 1:12.20 | 10-8-8 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |
| 10/14 | 18/11/2025 | 262 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 56kg | 1:14.04 | 6-7-10 | 14 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:27.55 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 51.5kg | 1:14.65 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/02/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:13.29 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 8/10 | 21/01/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $17,920.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:14.17 | 6-5-8 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2025 | 6 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Shay Halton | 66.5kg | 1:14.79 | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/01/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 59kg | 1:15.17 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: S A Gray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Spartan Fighter with 57kg at $12. Before that 9th of 14 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 13 len behind Platino Bianco with 57kg at $12. Must improve off a last-start fifth over 1200m at this track to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/01/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 57kg | 1:15.09 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 9/14 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $17,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Elliott | 57kg | 1:13.46 | 11-13-9 | 14 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 12/14 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Elliott | 57kg | 1:14.29 | 14-14-12 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $18,110.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 57kg | 1:13.22 | 5-3-4 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 57kg | 1:14.43 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 57kg | 1:13.17 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 19/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Breslin | 53.5kg | 1:14.65 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/09/2025 | 145 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Breslin | 57kg | 1:15.91 | 11-9-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 14/17 | 12/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Rowan Scott | 58.5kg | 1:11.35 | 9-12-14 | 11 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | Sam James | 61kg | 1:13.16 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/11 | 06/03/2025 | 44 | HCP APP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Archie Young | 61kg | 1:12.56 | 10-10-6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |