'Joseph O'Brien doesn't miss' - Horses to watch in Cheltenham Festival handicaps
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NEWCASTLE (AW)
19 February 2026
Thursday 19th February
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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (Class 5) Racecard
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- Distance: 5f
- Going: Standard
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Runner-up over C&D when last seen 12 weeks ago; dangerous if ready to roll after a break
66342-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 75
Days: 85
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-8 | 2/7 | King's Crown (¾L) | 11/2 | 74 | 79 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-0 | 4/7 | Clearpoint (3L) | 8/1 | 76 | 75 |
| 14 Oct 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-4 | 3/8 | Forager (1¾L) | 16/1 | 76 | 78 |
| 16 Sep 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 5f GS | 4Hc | 9-9 | 6/7 | Gold Star Hero (2¼L) | 11/1 | 78 | 78 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-13 | 6/9 | Tiva (5L) | 33/1 | 81 | 69 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-10 | 8/8 | Rocking Ends (13½L) | 28/1 | 85 | 43 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Placed in five of his six runs for this yard; no obvious reason he wouldn't go well again
36-232
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 75
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-9 | 2/9 | Brazilian Belle (½L) | 13/8F | 75 | 81 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-4 | 3/11 | Ziggy's Condor (¾L) | 4/1 | 75 | 80 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-13 | 2/9 | Blue Lakota (nk) | 4/1 | 74 | 80 |
| 28 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-9 p | 6/8 | Hunky Dory (6L) | 9/2 | 75 | 64 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-1 | 3/10 | Tiriac (1¾L) | 6/1 | 75 | 78 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-9 | 2/9 | Jm Jhingree (¾L) | 100/30F | 75 | 80 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Unplaced in two runs for this yard but down in class and on dangerous mark; tongue tie off
2346-7
Age: 6
Weight: 9-8
OR: 74
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-0 t | 7/8 | Vantheman (5¼L) | 25/1 | 76 | 65 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-9 t | 6/10 | Bright (4½L) | 18/1 | 78 | 74 |
| 8 Sep 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-13 tp | 4/12 | Wheels Of Fire (3¼L) | 16/1 | 79 | 77 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Don Doncaster | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 tp | 3/5 | Grandlad (2¼L) | 9/2 | 80 | 78 |
| 8 Aug 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-12 tp | 2/7 | Ziggy's Triton (½L) | 7/1 | 78 | 84 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Ham Hamilton | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-10 tp | 4/7 | Canon's House (3L) | 14/1 | 79 | 80 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Narrow defeat here last month (6f); still feasibly weighted if getting good pace to aim at
138-52
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 74
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-10 | 2/9 | Supreme King (nse) | 7/1 | 73 | 80 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 8-12 | 5/12 | King's Crown (1¾L) | 15/2 | 74 | 72 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-9 | 8/12 | Judgment Call (5¼L) | 100/30F | 74 | 66 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 8-7 | 3/9 | Heavenly Heather (1¾L) | 8/1 | 74 | 77 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 8-13 | 1/11 | Ziggy's Condor (nk) | 6/1 | 70 | 79 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-1 | 5/12 | Fortamour (1¼L) | 9/2 | 71 | 72 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
C&D win in December; not so good last month when behind Dandy Magic
4481-7
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 71
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-0 | 7/12 | King's Crown (3¼L) | 10/1 | 71 | 64 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-2 | 1/9 | Ganesha (hd) | 16/1 | 68 | 76 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Red Redcar | 5f GS | 5Hc | 9-12 | 8/10 | Our Absent Friends (8¼L) | 11/1 | 70 | 48 |
| 27 Aug 25 | Cat Catterick | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-0 | 4/8 | Glory Fighter (2½L) | 9/1 | 71 | 70 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Thi Thirsk | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-3 p | 4/6 | South Parade (6L) | 6/1 | 73 | 59 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Bev Beverley | 5f GF | 5Hc | 9-13 p | 5/8 | Jojo Rabbit (2¾L) | 15/2 | 74 | 71 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Three-time C&D winner; 2lb rise for latest success not punitive; each-way claims at least
48-961
Age: 6
Weight: 9-4
OR: 70
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-0 t | 1/10 | Albegone (nk) | 6/1 | 68 | 75 |
| 20 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-9 t | 6/11 | Digital (2¾L) | 12/1 | 70 | 69 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-1 t | 9/12 | King's Crown (3¾L) | 22/1 | 72 | 63 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-7 t | 8/9 | Hover On The Wind (5¼L) | 9/2 | 73 | 61 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-8 t | 4/7 | King's Crown (1¾L) | 11/2 | 74 | 75 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-0 t | 12/12 | Fidelius (9¼L) | 6/1 | 74 | 50 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Conditions to suit and arrives in good form; should make another bold bid
51-283
Age: 8
Weight: 9-0
OR: 66
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-5 | 3/11 | Lion's House (¾L) | 8/1 | 66 | 72 |
| 31 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-5 | 8/10 | Pal Joey (5L) | 7/2J | 66 | 55 |
| 20 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-4 | 2/11 | Digital (½L) | 9/1 | 65 | 72 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 1/13 | Ganesha (¾L) | 6/1 | 60 | 70 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 8-10 | 5/9 | Jm Jhingree (3L) | 6/1 | 62 | 59 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 8-11 | 4/9 | Tiriac (3½L) | 7/1 | 63 | 60 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
8 x Distance Winner - Won 8 times before at this distance
3-6 since headgear returned in December; penalised/up in class but still a solid contender
-22151
Age: 8
Weight: 9-0
OR: 62
Days: 4
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-1 p | 1/9 | Shatin Venture (nk) | 6/5F | 62 | 69 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-1 p | 5/11 | Lion's House (2L) | 11/2 | 62 | 64 |
| 20 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 8-12 p | 1/11 | Our Absent Friends (½L) | 5/1 | 59 | 69 |
| 13 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 2/6 | Azucena (nk) | 7/4F | 59 | 66 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-8 p | 2/12 | Little Mi Mi (1¼L) | 100/30 | 58 | 65 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 1/7 | Little Mi Mi (¾L) | 6/1 | 55 | 65 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Beaten by reopposing rivals in his last three starts; stable also runs Our Absent Friends
604-35
Age: 7
Weight: 8-10
OR: 62
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-2 v | 5/10 | Dark Kestrel (1½L) | 7/1 | 63 | 64 |
| 20 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-3 | 3/11 | Digital (1¼L) | 9/1 | 64 | 69 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 | 4/13 | Our Absent Friends (2L) | 17/2 | 65 | 67 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-6 | 13/13 | Winter Crown (28L) | 15/2 | 67 | - |
| 21 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-3 | 6/14 | Bonnie's Boy (4¾L) | 11/1 | 68 | 61 |
| 29 Sep 25 | Ham Hamilton | 5f Sft | 5Hc | 9-12 | 5/8 | Jm Jhingree (3¼L) | 11/2 | 69 | 65 |
Verdict
Dark Kestrel and DANDY MAGIC should get a solid pace to run at and they appeal most in a trappy sprint.
Dandy Magic
Betting Forecast:
3/1 True Promise,
5/1 Dandy Magic,
Dark Kestrel,
11/2 Digital,
6/1 Binadham,
9/1 Our Absent Friends,
12/1 Hover On The Wind,
14/1 Pop Star,
Harb
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