Newcastle Race 4 - Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap
DIGITAL (2) arrives in strong form securing a 0.75L victory in a course and distance handicap before a close second among this company here. Leading contender. EM JAY KAY (1) recorded a solid 1.25L third attempting this handicap grade two outings back over 1000m at Wolverhampton AW. Has won off this mark previously. Rates highly. HE'S AN ANGEL (4) can continue the progressive trend following a smart 1.25L third contesting a similar level 1000m handicap at Wolverhampton AW a fortnight ago. Might feature. LA ROCHETTE (3) warrants a second look after a good third behind the top pick at this circuit (1000m) twelve days ago. Holds claims.

Jockey: Grace Mcentee
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 11 at Wolverhampton on December 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Zoulu Warrior with 59kg at $5.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Wolverhampton on December 22 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Gustav Graves carrying 61kg at $5.50. Top chance on his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/12/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 59kg | 1:13.23 | 5-7-8 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 61kg | 1:01.20 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 29/11/2025 | 3 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 61.5kg | 1:13.26 | 2-4-7 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tyrese Cameron | 63.5kg | 1:12.17 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 61kg | 1:13.53 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,250.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NSL | Grace Mcentee | 61kg | 1:13.25 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 13/10/2025 | 194 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Yarmouth | 1210m | Good Soft | Grace Mcentee | 59kg | 1:11.84 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 60.5kg | 1:13.28 | 3-5-8 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/03/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 61kg | 1:00.73 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2025 | 22 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | NS | Grace Mcentee | 59.5kg | 1:11.50 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 31/01/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 61kg | 1:14.59 | 3-3-8 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: J P Sullivan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Little Mi Mi carrying 61kg at $4.30. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track December 19 over 1000m defeating Little Mi Mi with 61kg at $7. Huge chance on best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 61kg | 1:01.07 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 61kg | 0:59.96 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/12/2025 | 15 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 59.5kg | 1:00.78 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 57.5kg | 1:12.80 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 58kg | 1:14.09 | 6-8-7 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 12/14 | 21/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 57.5kg | 0:59.94 | 5-5-12 | 14 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Soft | James Sullivan | 60.5kg | 1:03.93 | 5-2-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 1:00.78 | 2-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2025 | 104 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 60kg | 0:57.74 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | 0:58.85 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/05/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | James Sullivan | 56kg | 0:58.25 | 1-4-9 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Judgment Call carrying 54.5kg at $51. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Little Mi Mi carrying 60kg at $51. Has been racing well. Should be thereabouts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 60kg | 1:01.07 | 10-10-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/12/2025 | 86 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 54.5kg | 1:13.41 | 11-11-12 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 60kg | 0:57.68 | 2-4-9 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 |
| 10/11 | 01/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 1385m | Good | William Pyle | 57.5kg | 1:27.68 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/08/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 60kg | 1:10.63 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/18 | 21/07/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | William Pyle | 56kg | 1:13.36 | 6-9-9 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 18/19 | 14/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | 1:10.49 | 3-18-18 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2025 | 31 | HCP F 3U | $45,370.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | William Pyle | 59kg | 1:12.36 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 17/04/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | William Pyle | 57.5kg | 1:11.02 | 8-9-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 19/19 | 30/03/2025 | 127 | HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good | William Pyle | 55kg | 1:12.61 | 6-13-19 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/11/2024 | 34 | CL1 3U | $62,810.00 | Chantilly | 1300m | Neutral | Alexis Pouchin | 54.5kg | 1:15.95 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 9 at Wolverhampton on December 30 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Sam's Xpress with 57.5kg at $15. Before that 9th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on December 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ottawa carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Not far away last start. Worth including.
Last Starts 15 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 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 1:00.74 | 9-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 1:15.70 | 4-4-9 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/13 | 29/11/2025 | 397 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60kg | 1:13.26 | 11-7-4 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/10/2024 | 34 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 60kg | 0:58.15 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 13/13 | 24/09/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 62.5kg | 1:12.84 | 2-6-13 | 9 |
| 20.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 04/09/2024 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:12.30 | 1-1-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/08/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 63kg | 1:11.35 | 9-10-12 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $29.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/08/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 0:57.50 | 8-8-9 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/07/2024 | 127 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 62kg | 1:13.29 | 6-3-7 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2024 | 26 | HCP 4U | $23,590.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | 1:13.51 | 8-8-5 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on December 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Okami with 60.5kg at $8. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at this track on November 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Bibendum carrying 58.5kg at $29. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:00.29 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 58.5kg | 1:00.18 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $29.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:00.83 | 9-10-10 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/14 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Joe Fanning | 59.5kg | 1:00.38 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
| 14/14 | 13/10/2025 | 69 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good | Rowan Scott | 58.5kg | 0:59.77 | 12-12-14 | 12 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 1:00.36 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Cian Horgan | 57.5kg | 0:58.53 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 03/06/2025 | 22 | OPEN 3U | $10,980.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 0:59.25 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/15 | 12/05/2025 | 30 | HCP APP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 0:58.93 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/17 | 12/04/2025 | 121 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 1:11.35 | 3-3-6 | 13 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 12/12/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:00.09 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Penny Mountain with 61kg at $10. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Teardrops with 60kg at $17. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:15.50 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/12/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60kg | 1:12.20 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/11/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Kieran O'neill | 61kg | 1:11.28 | 9-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/10/2025 | 84 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 61kg | 1:28.58 | 6-5-9 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/08/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 4U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Christian Howarth | 59.5kg | 1:22.98 | 6-9-9 | 9 |
| 23.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 61kg | 1:23.49 | 6-4-7 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good Firm | Christian Howarth | 60kg | 1:26.52 | 7-7-12 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $14,020.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 57.5kg | 1:23.73 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Christian Howarth | 59kg | 1:27.85 | 9-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 10/05/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | Christian Howarth | 61kg | 1:10.63 | 11-10-14 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $29.00 |
| 13/17 | 30/03/2025 | 2 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good | Oisin Orr | 56.5kg | 0:59.28 | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |