Newcastle Race 1 - Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Handicap
MARKET HOUSE (3) landed back-to-back track and trip victories this time last year. Three from four tackling the trip and arriving in good condition after consecutive placings at Lingfield and this venue rates a serious player off an unchanged mark. FREDDY ROBINSON (7) brings plenty of placed form over the distance. Last seen in December gaining his third hurdling success with a neck win at Market Rasen. Respect racing off bottom weight revisiting the flat. Former course winner TRAILA (2) warrants a market check back to this level. ELEMENTAL EYE (4) also merits consideration after a fruitless hurdling spell. Place chance.

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at Chelmsford on February 12 over 2800m, 13 len behind Carlton carrying 60kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on January 21 over 2220m, 7 len behind Umbria with 61kg at $19. Hard to have.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 60kg | 3:01.71 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | 50 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Neil Callan | 61kg | 2:22.94 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 61kg | 2:29.96 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NSL | Neil Callan | 62.5kg | 2:19.79 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $12.00 |
| 12/12 | 23/10/2025 | 96 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 2234m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 62kg | 2:22.28 | 9-11-12 | 13 |
| 50.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/07/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $89,350.00 | Ripon | 2414m | Soft | Joe Fanning | 59kg | 2:41.53 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 50.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good | Joe Fanning | 62kg | 2:36.39 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 2:37.96 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/04/2025 | 152 | HCP APP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 2:37.73 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 62.5kg | 2:36.84 | 4-9-10 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $17.00 |
| 13/14 | 04/11/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 2:18.62 | 6-12-13 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on February 20 over 2400m, 4 len behind Wonder carrying 61kg at $17. Before that second last of 7 at Southwell All Weather on January 30 over 2800m, 5.5 len behind Aajej with 63.5kg at $13. Among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 2:39.42 | 6-9-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 33 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 63.5kg | 3:10.46 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/12/2025 | 145 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63kg | 3:36.27 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 29.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/7 | 05/08/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 63.5kg | 3:39.02 | - | 6 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 64.5kg | 3:04.13 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/06/2025 | 540 | HCP 4U | $24,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 62kg | 3:06.50 | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 13/13 | 22/12/2023 | 90 | HCP 3U | $123,460.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 53kg | 2:27.90 | - | 9 |
| 26.7L | $27.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/09/2023 | 34 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 62.5kg | 3:51.56 | - | 6 |
| 21.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2023 | 57 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 3:04.63 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/06/2023 | 28 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 61.5kg | 3:01.68 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2023 | 127 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Hayley Turner | 54kg | 3:06.79 | - | 7 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mason Paetel
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on February 27 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Pride Of Donegal with 59kg at $4.30. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on February 21 over 2600m, 1.0 len behind Charlie's Choice carrying 61kg at $15. Rates highly and is sure play a major role.
Last Starts 8 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 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Gilligan | 59kg | 2:37.79 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Neutral | Jack Gilligan | 61kg | 2:53.90 | 4-6-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/02/2026 | 51 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 62kg | 3:44.60 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57.5kg | 1:58.79 | 9-7-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 0/13 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good Soft | Nathan Howie | 73kg | 5:02.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/11/2025 | 126 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 74kg | 4:45.23 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/14 | 29/06/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:50.05 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,190.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 75.5kg | 4:27.03 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 10/06/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:43.10 | 3-4-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 72.5kg | 4:03.60 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Brighton | 2393m | Good | Mason Paetel | 61kg | 2:35.28 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at Musselburgh on February 15 over 3100m, 47 len behind Gallivanted with 73kg at $67. The start before that 9th of 11 at Kelso on December 29 over 3200m, 39 len behind They Want Me carrying 71.5kg at $67. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around.
Last Starts 20 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 | 15/02/2026 | 48 | MHDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 3:45.85 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/12/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71.5kg | 4:08.06 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/11/2025 | 50 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:54.24 | 12-9-7 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $15,260.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 61.5kg | 2:44.76 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 2813m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 62.5kg | 3:10.45 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $4.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $18,290.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 3:01.55 | 13-12-10 | 12 |
| 22.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 54.5kg | 3:59.16 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Mohammed Tabti | 55kg | 4:19.93 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2025 | 6 | HCP APP 4U | $11,800.00 | Redcar | 3218m | Good Soft | Mohammed Tabti | 60kg | 3:32.08 | 7-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 56kg | 2:54.31 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 3:08.58 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Dylan Hogan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at this track on February 24 over 2000m, 11 len behind Triple Double A carrying 50.5kg at $9. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 2000m, 3 len behind Bearwith with 60kg at $6.50. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $18,290.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 50.5kg | 2:11.77 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | NS | David Nolan | 60kg | 2:16.47 | 2-2-6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:58.58 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 2:14.89 | 6-6-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 5 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:28.21 | 8-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 6/9 | 29/12/2025 | 9 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 61kg | 2:49.29 | 9-9-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 2:11.29 | 9-4-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $16,970.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 2:13.41 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/11/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Nicholls | 61kg | 2:11.89 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/11/2025 | 26 | APP HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 57.5kg | 2:11.16 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/13 | 27/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | NS | Harry Burns | 61kg | 2:14.65 | 10-8-7 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on February 21 over 2600m, 7 len behind Charlie's Choice carrying 58.5kg at $29. The start before that 6th of 9 at Wolverhampton on February 2 over 3300m, 4.5 len behind Francesco Baracca with 60kg at $26. Looks tested in this field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | 2:53.90 | 11-12-10 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/02/2026 | 56 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 60kg | 3:44.60 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/12/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $18,880.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 58.5kg | 3:02.96 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 57.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | HCP APP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 55.5kg | 3:39.72 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/09/2025 | 47 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Chester | 2472m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 70.5kg | 2:39.33 | 1-4-9 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Yarmouth | 2832m | Good Soft | David Egan | 63.5kg | 3:03.83 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 2816m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 3:08.73 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2025 | 79 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 3216m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 63kg | 3:39.31 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $14,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 63kg | 3:02.08 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | 2:41.27 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 05/03/2025 | 32 | HCP APP 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 64.5kg | 2:36.78 | - | 7 |
| 42.5L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Shay Farmer
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by neck Market Rasen December 4 over 3300m defeating Bathgate carrying 75kg at $8. First up last campaign second of 10 at Musselburgh November 28 2024 over 3120m, 1.3 len behind Heart Above with 76.5kg at $10. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 75kg | 4:18.27 | 4-5-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $14,290.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58.5kg | 2:37.11 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/15 | 23/10/2025 | 36 | HCP FLAT 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Heavy | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 2:27.45 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 17/09/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Soft | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | 2:10.17 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 10/13 | 21/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 2505m | Neutral | Shay Farmer | 48.5kg | 2:38.57 | 7-11-10 | 12 |
| 18.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/08/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Soft | Shay Farmer | 49kg | 2:06.82 | 4-7-8 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/06/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 2:43.12 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/06/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 2435m | Good Firm | Ben Robinson | 56kg | 2:36.48 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 2435m | Good | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | 2:39.63 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 24/04/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | 2:07.58 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 2435m | Good | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 2:46.83 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |