Newcastle Race 5 - Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Handicap
JUAN LES PINS (7) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Finished a short-head runner-up attempting a 1200m handicap at this venue last week. May go one better. BLUE LAKOTA (6) is racing consistently with two wins and two placed efforts past six starts including losing out by 0.75L when third in a handicap at this circuit tackling 1200m. Expected to challenge. EMERALD HARMONY (5) delivers first appearance since placing third at Bellewstown back in October. Might win first-up representing a new trainer. ALONDRA (3) cannot be discounted after managing second at Wolverhampton two starts back. Something for the Multiples: SECRET GUEST (1)

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at Southwell All Weather on February 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Down To The Kid with 61kg at $13. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on January 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shiplake carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Has ability and is worth another chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 20/02/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:27.36 | 4-7-12 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,800.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:28.01 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 01/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:14.06 | 9-5-6 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 59.5kg | 1:11.94 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 17/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 57.5kg | 1:12.28 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/13 | 31/10/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:13.07 | 12-12-8 | 13 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 11/16 | 06/09/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $33,210.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Harrison Shaw | 62.5kg | 1:10.93 | 4-4-11 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Harrison Shaw | 61.5kg | 1:09.38 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 17/17 | 16/08/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 54.5kg | 1:10.77 | 14-11-17 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/13 | 02/07/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 3U | $33,210.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Andrew Breslin | 64.5kg | 1:10.33 | 5-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Andrew Breslin | 56.5kg | 1:09.61 | 8-6-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming led to the turn then faded second last of 7 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Silky Wilkie carrying 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Southwell All Weather on March 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sports Coach carrying 59.5kg at $12. Needs to do more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | 53 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 59.5kg | 0:58.19 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 128 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 58kg | 1:12.71 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 12/13 | 14/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 0:58.92 | 4-9-12 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $34.00 |
| 13/14 | 28/08/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 55.5kg | 0:56.60 | 4-6-13 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/07/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $33,210.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good | David Allan | 62kg | 1:01.73 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/19 | 07/06/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Tom Eaves | 56kg | 0:55.68 | 1-2-6 | 17 |
| 4.2L | $29.00 |
| 12/13 | 27/04/2025 | 183 | HCP 4U | $64,580.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 61.5kg | 1:14.52 | 2-5-12 | 11 |
| 13.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/15 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Soft | William Pyle | 56.5kg | 1:01.16 | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 11/21 | 12/10/2024 | 42 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Soft | William Pyle | 57.5kg | 1:14.35 | 2-2-3-5-10-11 | 19 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2024 | 70 | HCP 3U | $44,860.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | William Pyle | 61kg | 1:14.34 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 9/25 | 22/06/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 56kg | 1:13.04 | 1-3-9 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at this track on January 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Vantheman carrying 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Pontefract on April 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Fahrenheit Seven carrying 56kg at $3.50. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/01/2026 | 110 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 0:58.20 | 3-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 60kg | 0:58.67 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1106m | Soft | Aiden Brookes | 63kg | 1:11.57 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:05.10 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 62.5kg | 1:02.56 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $22,960.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:02.58 | 8-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 12/14 | 07/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Good | Barry Mchugh | 57.5kg | 0:58.51 | 7-8-12 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 13/17 | 15/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $108,900.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 55kg | 0:58.67 | 12-15-13 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 53.5kg | 0:57.16 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:02.33 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2025 | 149 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Newcastle | 1006m | NS | Warren Fentiman | 53.5kg | 0:58.80 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Bellewstown October 1 over 1005m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Nezeeh carrying 62kg at $7. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Curragh March 16 2025 over 1207m, soft track; 5 len behind Laugh A Minute with 51kg at $12. Should run very well.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/10/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Soft | Ben Coen | 62kg | 1:03.25 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $34,820.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 64.5kg | 0:59.43 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/15 | 08/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good | C Geerdharry | 61.5kg | 0:57.60 | - | 14 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 14/18 | 20/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $41,300.00 | Curragh | 1005m | GY | Ben Coen | 62kg | 1:01.28 | - | 12 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $39,330.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 63.5kg | 0:59.57 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | HCP F 3U | $41,180.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 59.5kg | 0:59.66 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/15 | 13/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $25,620.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 60.5kg | 1:00.38 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | YS | Patrick Mcgettigan | 60kg | 0:59.72 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 56.5kg | 1:00.88 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $45,090.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 56kg | 0:59.31 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $25,250.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 62kg | 1:01.05 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on February 24 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Grant Wood with 61kg at $9. Before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on February 11 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Thankuappreciate carrying 58.5kg at $12. Can improve enough to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:13.49 | 3-1-1-1-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/02/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Nicholls | 58.5kg | 1:14.74 | 11-10-6 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $29,690.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Nicholls | 61kg | 1:13.69 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/01/2026 | 44 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 55kg | 1:01.23 | 6-6-4-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/11/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 55kg | 0:59.67 | 2-2-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 07/11/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 57.5kg | 0:59.39 | 6-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 21/09/2025 | 51 | HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Southwell | 1005m | NS | Mason Paetel | 57kg | 0:58.21 | 5-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 61kg | 1:13.48 | 3-3-8 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2025 | 38 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 0:58.16 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/06/2025 | 43 | HCP 3 | $27,680.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good | Shane Gray | 55.5kg | 0:59.22 | 10-9-10 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2025 | 41 | HCP 3 | $23,250.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 59kg | 0:59.79 | 3-2-8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, nose behind Beale Street with 58.5kg at $13. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1000m, 12 len behind Dark Kestrel carrying 61kg at $6.50. Not far off a win and is among the winning hopes.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 58.5kg | 1:13.22 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 61kg | 0:58.85 | - | 9 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 10/11 | 20/02/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 59kg | 0:57.68 | 6-8-10 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 54.5kg | 0:58.21 | 6-7-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 01/01/2026 | 117 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 1:01.23 | 11-10-11-8-2 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 9/16 | 06/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $33,210.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Frederick Larson | 58kg | 1:10.93 | 14-9-9 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/14 | 07/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 1:10.03 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/22 | 25/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:11.75 | 13-14-5 | 22 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/18 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:10.11 | 14-12-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:13.05 | 7-6-5 | 16 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/06/2025 | 106 | HCP 4U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good Firm | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 1:11.73 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |