Newcastle Race 3 - Make The Move To Midnite Restricted Maiden Stakes (Gbb Race)
MERLIER (4) is the sole debutant in this field. Bred by Harry Angel out of three-time handicap winner Implicit. Worth considering providing first career appearance. RUBY RED GOVE (3) improved markedly from finishing last of seven on debut when losing out by 0.75L placing second on first start this year both over course and distance. May go one better. PEREGRINE FALCON (1) holds plenty of racecourse experience. Proven to be consistent placing five times out of the last six attempts including a second at Wolverhampton on Monday. Will be thereabouts. POLKA (2) placed third on debut at this venue before finishing last of eight.

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh
Weight: 62kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on February 9 over 1000m, 3 len behind Alvin with 62kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Wolverhampton on November 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Night Storm with 56.5kg at $19. Should stay out of trouble in the small field and is sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/02/2026 | 63 | NOV 3U | $19,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 1:00.91 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 08/12/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 59kg | 1:00.56 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:00.51 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/11/2025 | 28 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 56.5kg | 1:00.13 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/10/2025 | 140 | MDN 3U | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:13.48 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/06/2025 | 45 | OPEN NOV 35 | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:15.10 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.75 |
| 4/6 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 54.5kg | 1:00.29 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2025 | 219 | MDN F 3U | $14,630.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 1:01.29 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2024 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 60kg | 1:10.57 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 16/08/2024 | 56 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 15/16 | 21/06/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:13.48 | 13-12-15 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 62kgs
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Second-up. First start second last in a small field at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hello Goodbye carrying 58kg at $8. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 8 at this track on January 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Riley Rocks with 59kg at $11. No excuses today in this small field.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/01/2026 | 93 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 1:15.41 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 30/09/2025 | - | NOV F 3U | $14,630.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 1:15.86 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 61kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran last of 7 at this track on November 24 over 1200m, 18 len behind Montezin carrying 58kg at $17. Second-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Nursia with 62kg at $101. Tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/01/2026 | 61 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 62kg | 1:12.90 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:13.64 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Harry Angel out of Implicit. Looks ready to make a bright start.