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NEWCASTLE (AW)
20 January 2026
Tuesday 20th January
Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Dandy Breeze
Selected at:
9/4
Son of Dandy Man really caught the eye on debut when second in a C&D novice, rattling home after a tardy start. Should know his job today and will take some stopping.
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9/4
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Creditable third over 6f here (50-1) on New Year's Day; now drops back to minimum trip.
4-3
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: -
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Nv | 9-12 | 3/8 | Riley Rocks (1½L) | 50/1 | - | 64 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Nv | 9-7 | 4/6 | Your Love (8¾L) | 14/1 | - | 53 |
Beaten a neck on last month's C&D debut; likely to improve from that initial experience.
2-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/7 | Dolos Dream (nk) | 12/1 | - | 71 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Runner-up over 6f here (10-11 favourite, beaten 7l) three weeks ago; is afforded respect.
22-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/10 | Extremely Zain (7L) | 10/11F | - | 70 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 2/13 | Hey Tru Blue (2¼L) | 15/2 | - | 71 |
Low key to date; beaten 13l (sixth of ten; 125-1) over 6f here recently; handicapping next
06-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 42yNv | 9-2 | 6/10 | Extremely Zain (13L) | 125/1 | - | 45 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 52yMd | 9-0 | 10/13 | Honorable Man (9L) | 66/1 | - | 39 |
Showed speed but failed to last when third to Yy Spirit over 6f here (20-1) six weeks ago.
3-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 3/6 | Yy Spirit (5½L) | 20/1 | - | 57 |
Eight-race maiden; sixth of seven on stable debut at Southwell (6f; 50-1) a fortnight ago.
5455-6
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 68
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-9 | 6/7 | Dartrey (10L) | 50/1 | 70 | 45 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 6f GS | 22yHc | 9-3 h1 | 5/6 | Kesta (4¼L) | 13/2 | 73 | 62 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 52yNvF | 8-11 | 5/8 | Moonlight Mirage (3½L) | 7/2 | 75 | 63 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 4/9 | Planet Seeker (2½L) | 7/1 | 76 | 69 |
| 30 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 42yHc | 9-3 | 5/5 | Novelette (4¾L) | 6/1 | 78 | 64 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 22yMdF | 9-2 | 2/8 | Crimson Rose (4L) | 6/1 | - | 74 |
In need of experience when third on debut at Southwell (6f; 6-1) five weeks ago; possible.
3-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: -
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 3/11 | Cherry Baker (6½L) | 6/1 | - | 53 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Fair fourth on Southwell debut (5f; 16-1); taken a backward step at Wolverhampton since.
45-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 9-0 h | 5/10 | Green Dame (6L) | 7/2 | - | 50 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 9-2 h1 | 4/9 | Sands Of Josepi (2½L) | 16/1 | - | 62 |
15-race maiden; masses of work to do with Starryfield & Battenburg Belle; tongue-tie on.
55348-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 54
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 42yNv | 8-13 | 8/10 | Extremely Zain (16L) | 28/1 | 54 | 35 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 8-11 | 4/10 | Green Dame (4½L) | 33/1 | 55 | 55 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 62yHc | 8-13 | 3/5 | Golden Havana (¾L) | 12/1 | 55 | 50 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 42yMd | 8-11 | 5/5 | North West Gal (5½L) | 28/1 | 58 | 54 |
| 24 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 8-7 | 5/9 | Hallo Spaceboy (6½L) | 20/1 | 58 | 44 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 62yHc | 9-9 | 3/6 | Kuiama (2½L) | 15/2 | 60 | 50 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (36%)
Possibly needed it when third over this trip at Chelmsford (11-4) 18 days ago; shortlisted
42-3
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 67
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 5f St | 4Md | 8-10 | 3/8 | Cool Molly (4L) | 11/4 | - | 51 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Wdr Windsor | 5f Gd | 52yNv | 9-2 | 2/9 | Desert Treasure (1¼L) | 8/1 | - | 67 |
| 9 Jul 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 4/10 | Dandana (5¼L) | 11/1 | - | 56 |
Verdict
The safest option is probably DANDY BREEZE. Bryan Smart's colt pushed the winner hard when runner-up on C&D debut six weeks ago.
Dandy Breeze
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Starryfield,
9/4 Dandy Breeze,
9/2 Egotistical,
5/1 Mad Dash,
9/1 Harmonised,
14/1 Country Artiste,
20/1 Mr Dreamseller,
25/1 Caileag Aisling,
50/1 Havin A Flyer,
100/1 Battenburg Belle
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