Newcastle Race 1 - Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
RASTNET (3) is racing consistently with one win and three runner-up finishes last four starts including losing out by a neck when second making handicap debut at Wolverhampton. Can go one better. ALTHER WALDEN (5) shed the maiden tag in impressive fashion providing latest outing winning by 14L contesting a Catterick novice race last August. Interesting making first AW start. May double up. CHARLIE'S CHOICE (4) is also consistent delivering two wins and two placed efforts in four starts including a second at Wolverhampton eight days ago. Will be thereabouts. MACHETE (2) cannot be discounted after a third at Chelmsford last month.

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 63kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 7 at Ripon on April 26 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Knightswood with 61kg at $3.80. First up last campaign 4th of 8 at this track on March 23 2024 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rainbows Edge carrying 56.5kg at $15. Won't threaten at this stage of the prep.
Last Starts 329 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 | 26/04/2025 | 203 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Ripon | 2423m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 2:35.32 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/11 | 05/10/2024 | 22 | HCP F 3U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Soft | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 2:35.02 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2024 | 27 | HCP F 3U | $117,970.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 2:36.66 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2024 | 23 | HCP F 3U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 54kg | 2:55.83 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2024 | 19 | NOV F 3U | $74,810.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 58kg | 2:30.44 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/07/2024 | 30 | MDN F 3U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good | Harrison Shaw | 58kg | 2:24.62 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 06/06/2024 | 39 | MDN F 3U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 58kg | 2:11.93 | 12-9-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2024 | 36 | NOV F 3U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 2011m | Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 2:17.73 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/03/2024 | - | MDN F 3U | $20,330.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 56.5kg | 1:45.29 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Chelmsford on February 12 over 2800m, 5 len behind Carlton with 63kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 10 at Wolverhampton on January 30 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Melek Alreeh carrying 63.5kg at $6.50. Major player.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 63kg | 3:01.71 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 63.5kg | 2:37.65 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 2427m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 63.5kg | 2:43.60 | 6-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 60kg | 2:11.97 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 19/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 64.5kg | 2:15.56 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 02/12/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | David Nolan | 63.5kg | 2:42.01 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 18 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | David Nolan | 63kg | 2:40.95 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/10/2025 | 457 | HCP 3U | $20,080.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 63kg | 2:19.98 | 10-9-6 | 12 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Ripon | 2414m | Good | Shane Gray | 59kg | 2:35.78 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 15/20 | 13/07/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | York | 2112m | Good Soft | Joanna Mason | 55kg | 2:09.66 | 17-15-15 | 13 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/06/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 64.5kg | 2:06.05 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Wolverhampton on February 6 over 2400m, neck behind Nolton Cross carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that won by a nose at Wolverhampton December 22 over 1900m defeating Time Loop carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 46 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 58.5kg | 2:37.61 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/12/2025 | 11 | APP NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 56.5kg | 1:59.14 | 1-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2025 | 38 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:39.11 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | 24 | NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Neil Callan | 57kg | 1:39.69 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Neil Callan | 56.5kg | 1:38.10 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on March 13 over 2800m, 2 len behind Brasil Power with 53.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on March 10 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Caliban with 59kg at $5. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 13/03/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 53.5kg | 3:03.38 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 59kg | 2:22.76 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 62kg | 2:30.50 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 60.5kg | 2:53.90 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | HCP APP 4U | $17,530.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 57kg | 2:00.07 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/01/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 2427m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 57.5kg | 2:43.60 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $2.38 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 62kg | 2:38.16 | 6-7-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | NS | Taryn Langley | 57.5kg | 2:30.81 | 8-7-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 3 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 60kg | 2:35.45 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Lingfield | 2415m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 55.5kg | 2:31.04 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 57kg | 2:29.96 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning post a big 14 len win. Catterick August 18 over 2400m defeating In The Post carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. On debut second of 9 at Windsor July 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Competizione carrying 59kg at $11. Has upside and is expected to go well.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 18/08/2025 | 18 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Liam Wright | 56.5kg | 2:34.92 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 17 | NOV 35 | $12,700.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Darragh Keenan | 59.5kg | 1:47.01 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:43.01 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at York July 26 over 2400m, 12 len behind Beylerbeyi carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign third in a small field at Doncaster May 17 over 2400m, 3 len behind Ocean Heights with 61kg at $3.80. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 56.5kg | 2:30.70 | 5-3-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $27,320.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Archie Young | 59kg | 2:33.92 | 8-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:43.12 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2025 | 6 | HCP APP FLAT 4U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good | Andrew Breslin | 62.5kg | 2:34.42 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 3:04.05 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.38 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2025 | 239 | HCP APP 4U | $17,250.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Archie Young | 61kg | 2:31.43 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 20/09/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Joe Fanning | 60kg | 2:55.73 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/08/2024 | 31 | NOV 35 | $15,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 59.5kg | 2:35.97 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/07/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 2:34.43 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good | Joe Fanning | 52.5kg | 2:39.30 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/06/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good Soft | Andrew Mullen | 55kg | 2:34.71 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on February 18 over 2200m, 7 len behind Hamlet's Night with 59.5kg at $3.80. The race before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track January 20 over 2000m defeating Imperial Trooper carrying 61kg at $5. Hard to have in this line-up.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/02/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Rhys Clutterbuck | 59.5kg | 2:18.85 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 20/01/2026 | 14 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:14.89 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 335 | HCP F 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:28.63 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2025 | 21 | NOV F 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Luke Morris | 56kg | 1:42.64 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2025 | - | MDN F 3U | $15,930.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | 1:41.28 | 6-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $67.00 |