15:10 Newcastle

Saturday 10 January 2026

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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Amateur Jockeys' Handicap

Off time: 15:13 | Winning time: 2m 13.76s

(10)

He's Our Cracker⁸⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: Mr Freddie Robson⁽⁷⁾| T: J Candlish| OR: 60

15/2

Lightly-raced gelding finished 7th of 9 in novice race at Catterick (20/1) 84 days ago when reportedly racing too freely and never involved. Making handicap debut with significant step up in trip which could bring improvement based on pedigree.

Form: 557-

(2)

Hackney Diamonds^p¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: Mr Jack Lander⁽⁵⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 59

11/1

Inconsistent performer who was runner-up at Wolverhampton (12f) before winning at Southwell (11f, 10/1). Finished 7th at Wolverhampton (5/2) when carrying penalty. Should do better back at longer distance without penalty today.

Form: 452017-

(9)

Time Turner^v1⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: Mr Simon Walker| T: E Bethell| OR: 59

9/4

Fourth at Lingfield 39 days ago before finishing fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (3/1) 8 days ago, not impressing with attitude under pressure. Switches to a visor from cheekpieces for today's race.

Form: 8/9746-4

(1)

Quintus Arrius^p¹⁴⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr Joshua Brown⁽⁵⁾| T: P D Niven| OR: 57| C

80/1

Poor form throughout 2025, including finishing last of 8 at this course and distance in July. Last of 7 (28/1) in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen last August, struggled after brief headway. Cheekpieces back on. Has not won for 18 races.

Form: 79/0608-

(8)

Star Cast²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Miss Amy Collier| T: G Tutty| OR: 56

12/1

Has shown fair form in the past but recent efforts poor, finishing 10th of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (22/1) 21 days ago when racing wide. Would need to rediscover earlier form to have a chance.

Form: 247490-

(7)

Woodshaw^p1⁶⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: Miss Hannah Crawford⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 54

22/1

Has struggled in recent handicaps, finishing eighth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (33/1) 66 days ago when never happy. First-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.

Form: 978398-

(5)

Alpine Sierra¹²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: Mr E Cagney| T: J S Goldie| OR: 53| CD

2/1

Consistent performer at Newcastle who has won over course and distance previously. Finished 5th of 12 in a handicap over 8f at this course (5/1) 12 days ago, wasn't disgraced in a much better race than normally required. Down 3lbs in the handicap and back up in trip to 10f which could suit.

Form: 355355-

(3)

Sir Maxi^p²³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen⁽⁵⁾| T: S England| OR: 49| C

33/1

Two-time course winner who was fourth here 36 days ago but missed the break and finished 11th of 13 in handicap at Southwell (9/1) 23 days ago. Significant step up in trip from usual 7f races is a notable factor.

Form: 940040-

(4)

Busby^v¹³

Age: 11| Weight: 10-3| J: Miss Natasha Cookson⁽⁵⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 46

10/1

Struggling for form in recent starts, finishing 10th of 12 in handicap at Southwell (28/1) 13 days ago. Needs significant improvement to be competitive.

Form: 569870-

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 10p in the pound

Non-Runners

(6)

Storm Asset⁶⁵

Weight: 10-4| Age: 7

T: Micky Hammond J: Miss Becky Smith

Forecasts

Alpine Sierra (2/1), Time Turner (9/4), He's Our Cracker (15/2), Storm Asset (8/1), Busby (10/1), Hackney Diamonds (11/1), Star Cast (12/1), Woodshaw (22/1), Sir Maxi (33/1), Quintus Arrius (80/1)

ALPINE SIERRA has solid credentials at this venue with previous course and distance success and wasn't disgraced in a better race 12 days ago. The 3lb drop and return to 10f should suit ideally. Hackney Diamonds won at Southwell recently and should also appreciate returning to a longer trip. Time Turner switches to visor but attitude remains questionable.