'He's not one to take on' - Key trends and a verdict for Thursday's race of the day
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NEWCASTLE (AW)
16 January 2026
Friday 16th January
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Midnite AWC Sprint Trial Handicap (Class 2) Racecard
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- Distance: 6f
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 14
- Type
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- Surface
- Tapeta
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- Inside
- Weather
- Cloudy
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Close 4th behind Pocklington on stable debut two weeks ago; still not fully exposed
0341-4
Age: 5
Weight: 9-12
OR: 104
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-12 | 4/13 | Pocklington (1L) | 4/1 | 104 | 107 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2 | 9-9 t | 1/6 | Divine Libra (1L) | 6/4F | 104 | 111 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-12 t | 4/12 | More Thunder (3¼L) | 8/1 | 102 | 104 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-5 t1 | 3/28 | Get It (½L) | 18/1 | 102 | 110 |
| 10 May 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-7 | 16/17 | Hickory (12½L) | 13/2 | 102 | 77 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 9-3 | 1/7 | Fifty Nifty (nk) | 5/1 | 99 | 107 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Lightly raced since his progressive year in 2024; bit to prove for now
83/7-0
Age: 6
Weight: 9-8
OR: 100
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-11 | 11/13 | Pocklington (5¼L) | 33/1 | 103 | 94 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-8 | 7/11 | Ferrous (6¼L) | 6/1 | 104 | 93 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | L | 9-5 t1 | 3/12 | Night Raider (4L) | 5/1 | 105 | 107 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f Sft | G3 | 9-4 | 8/9 | Apollo One (6L) | 13/2 | 105 | 95 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 9-12 | 2/10 | Blue Storm (hd) | 5/1 | 101 | 111 |
| 29 Jun 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-11 | 1/14 | King's Lynn (1¼L) | 7/2 | 95 | 112 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts on this ground (60%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Heavily backed when beating a few of these at Southwell on New Year's Day; solid again
5322-1
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 99
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-4 | 1/13 | Eminency (nk) | 7/4F | 96 | 104 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 9-5 | 2/7 | Apotheosis (1½L) | 13/8F | 96 | 104 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 6.5f GS | 2Hc | 9-3 | 2/13 | Desert Falcon (shd) | 9/4F | 96 | 103 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Yor York | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 | 3/20 | Northern Ticker (½L) | 4/1J | 95 | 99 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 9-4 | 5/19 | Elmonjed (¾L) | 11/2 | 95 | 98 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-8 | 2/13 | Fivethousandtoone (shd) | 5/2 | 94 | 101 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (38%)
10lb higher than for C&D win last Good Friday; two fair runs after a break; more needed
14024-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 99
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-8 | 4/10 | El Bodon (2L) | 4/1 | 99 | 103 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-12 | 2/9 | Betsen (nk) | 6/1 | 98 | 104 |
| 20 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 14/21 | Time For Sandals (8L) | 100/1 | 98 | 94 |
| 17 May 25 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 3yL | 9-2 | 4/10 | Symbol Of Honour (4L) | 12/1 | 94 | 99 |
| 18 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 23yHc | 9-5 | 1/14 | Master Technician (1¼L) | 9/2F | 89 | 98 |
| 4 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Nv | 9-9 | 1/4 | Rainbow Nebula (2½L) | 3/1 | - | 87 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Looked rusty when behind Pocklington on New Year's Day; boasts a fine C&D record; chance
2660-9
Age: 8
Weight: 9-4
OR: 96
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-5 p | 9/13 | Pocklington (4½L) | 50/1 | 97 | 89 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 2Hc | 9-7 p | 17/25 | Candy (9½L) | 28/1 | 87 | 68 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 5.5f Gd | 2Hc | 8-4 p | 6/21 | Eternal Sunshine (2½L) | 28/1 | 87 | 87 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Rip Ripon | 6f GF | 2Hc | 8-9 p | 6/17 | Intervention (3½L) | 11/1 | 87 | 84 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-4 p | 2/12 | Stormy Impact (½L) | 11/1 | 97 | 103 |
| 21 Jul 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GS | 3Hc | 9-13 p | 8/18 | Almeraq (8¼L) | 16/1 | 89 | 82 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Fast-improving 4yo whose last two runs can be significantly upgraded; not reached ceiling
3112-6
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 95
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-3 | 6/13 | Pocklington (2½L) | 7/2 | 95 | 94 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-1 | 2/10 | El Bodon (1¼L) | 13/2 | 92 | 102 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-10 | 1/6 | Heathcliff (nk) | 9/4 | 90 | 98 |
| 29 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-10 | 1/8 | Mr Cool (1¼L) | 13/8F | 84 | 93 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 9-5 | 3/10 | Super Saiyan (1½L) | 2/1F | 84 | 88 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 | 1/9 | Thunder Blue (1¼L) | 5/2F | 79 | 88 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Record of 121 on AW and still well treated despite a 6lb rise for his C&D win in November
00601-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 92
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 9-6 | 1/13 | Heavenly Heather (1½L) | 3/1F | 86 | 97 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Don Doncaster | 5f Hy | 2Hc | 9-2 p | 11/12 | Smart Vision (8L) | 28/1 | 90 | 69 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 5f GS | 2Hc | 9-5 | 6/10 | King Of Light (9L) | 14/1 | 93 | 70 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GS | 2Hc | 9-1 | 21/27 | Two Tribes (11½L) | 66/1 | 96 | 72 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 2Hc | 9-10 | 17/17 | Alzahir (13L) | 11/1 | 96 | 57 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-0 | 18/28 | Get It (10½L) | 40/1 | 97 | 74 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
C&D winner; had a wind op since last seen and well treated on 3yo exploits; not ruled out
45060-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 89
Days: 118
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 2Hc | 9-12 p | 19/25 | Candy (11L) | 18/1 | 92 | 68 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f GS | 2Hc | 9-9 p | 6/19 | Brosay (6L) | 10/1 | 92 | 83 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 9-3 p | 17/19 | Elmonjed (7¾L) | 25/1 | 94 | 75 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-9 p | 5/13 | Fivethousandtoone (2½L) | 6/1 | 95 | 94 |
| 31 May 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 9-9 p1 | 4/16 | Kodi Lion (1½L) | 25/1 | 94 | 98 |
| 11 May 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-1 | 4/13 | Ferrous (2¼L) | 14/1 | 94 | 98 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Thriving 5yo but a penalty for Tuesday's 5f win leaves her vulnerable at this level
6221-1
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 84
Days: 3
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 1/5 | Lethal Nymph (1¼L) | 2/1 | 84 | 94 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-4 | 1/9 | Aberama Gold (1L) | 5/2F | 80 | 90 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 | 2/11 | Filly One (nk) | 5/1 | 78 | 86 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 8-12 | 2/13 | Germanic (1½L) | 28/1 | 78 | 83 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-8 | 6/12 | Arctic Dawn (6½L) | 33/1 | 79 | 77 |
| 17 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-8 | 8/8 | Mr Mistoffelees (16L) | 10/1 | 80 | 51 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (29%)
Thriving in recent months and pushed Pocklington hard on New Year's Day; each-way shout
4141-2
Age: 6
Weight: 8-10
OR: 88
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 8-3 ht | 2/13 | Pocklington (nk) | 33/1 | 86 | 92 |
| 18 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-1 ht | 1/12 | Calyxoh (nk) | 6/1 | 82 | 91 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Hy | 4Hc | 9-13 ht | 4/21 | Lir Speciale (7¼L) | 25/1 | 82 | 72 |
| 21 Oct 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f GS | 4Hc | 9-13 ht | 1/13 | Pietro (nk) | 11/1 | 79 | 89 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | 4Hc | 9-13 ht | 4/6 | Musical Angel (1¾L) | 9/4F | 79 | 83 |
| 8 Sep 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-10 ht | 1/10 | Justcallmepete (nk) | 4/1 | 76 | 83 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
C
5 x Course Winner - Won 5 times before at this course
Solid efforts in defeat here on last 2 starts; return to 6f a plus; can go well at a price
07046-
Age: 7
Weight: 8-10
OR: 88
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 3Hc | 9-6 b | 6/9 | Paddy's Day (1½L) | 7/1 | 89 | 90 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 9-4 b | 4/13 | Germanic (2L) | 14/1 | 89 | 92 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-13 b | 11/11 | Morte Point (11½L) | 33/1 | 91 | 69 |
| 18 Aug 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-2 b | 7/8 | Aberama Gold (9L) | 11/1 | 77 | 56 |
| 14 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-4 b | 12/13 | Rocking Ends (7L) | 14/1 | 77 | 61 |
| 21 Jul 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GS | 3Hc | 9-4 b | 10/18 | Almeraq (9¼L) | 40/1 | 80 | 70 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Ended 2025 with a game Newmarket win; up 3lb and in a deeper race on his return
53971-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 87
Days: 118
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-12 | 1/10 | Sixtygeesbaby (hd) | 4/1 | 84 | 92 |
| 30 Aug 25 | Chs Chester | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-6 | 7/9 | Marchogion (7L) | 13/2 | 86 | 76 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 | 9/11 | King's Lynn (5¾L) | 11/2 | 86 | 78 |
| 12 Jun 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-4 | 3/10 | Twisting Physics (½L) | 7/2 | 85 | 92 |
| 9 May 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 3Hc | 8-13 | 5/10 | Get It (4½L) | 13/2 | 85 | 83 |
| 11 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 9-0 | 3/11 | Havanagreattime (¾L) | 18/1 | 85 | 92 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (26%)
Behind three of these when close fifth at Southwell last time and no obvious excuse there
0230-5
Age: 6
Weight: 8-7
OR: 85
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 8-8 | 5/13 | Pocklington (1¾L) | 40/1 | 86 | 87 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-11 | 10/10 | El Bodon (7½L) | 16/1 | 88 | 74 |
| 8 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 9-8 | 3/9 | Stratusnine (5L) | 13/2 | 88 | 85 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 8-10 | 2/19 | Binhareer (2¾L) | 40/1 | 87 | 91 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 6.5f GS | 2Hc | 8-9 | 13/13 | Desert Falcon (7½L) | 12/1 | 88 | 74 |
| 24 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 2Hc | 8-11 | 2/6 | Flash Harry (1½L) | 15/2 | 87 | 93 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
5 x Course Winner - Won 5 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Multiple course winner; arrives in form but this is tougher than he is used to
9172-3
Age: 5
Weight: 8-2
OR: 79
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 8-13 h | 3/12 | Bell Shot (nk) | 8/1 | 78 | 84 |
| 9 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 3Hc | 8-4 h | 2/9 | Paddy's Day (½L) | 9/2 | 78 | 83 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 8-10 h | 7/13 | Germanic (4½L) | 14/1 | 79 | 74 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 8-3 | 1/7 | Grandlad (2½L) | 9/4J | 72 | 83 |
| 13 Oct 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-9 | 9/10 | Vince L'Amour (6¾L) | 9/2 | 74 | 57 |
| 30 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-10 | 11/13 | Rousing Encore (15½L) | 25/1 | 76 | 36 |
Verdict
A competitive sprint but GERMANIC (nap) looks to hold outstanding claims. Impressive over C&D in November, a 6lb rise is manageable.
Germanic
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Pocklington,
5/1 Coul Angel,
Germanic,
13/2 Ten Pounds,
7/1 Berkshire Whisper,
10/1 Heavenly Heather,
12/1 Eminency,
14/1 Wiltshire,
20/1 Sergeant Wilko,
Photosynthesis,
Purest Time,
Oriental Prince,
25/1 Fivethousandtoone,
The Caltonian
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