16:25 Newcastle

Saturday 14 February 2026

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Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap

Off time: 16:25 | Winning time: 2m 16.47s

(4)

Forest Caper^h⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Jason Hart| T: D O'Meara| OR: 70

3/1

Remains a maiden but ran better than for a while when third at Southwell (8.1f) in January. Soon left behind a lesser effort when fourth of 11 in handicap at the same course 9 days ago and he's one to note back up in trip.

Form: 305-344

(3)

Up The Jazz¹²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Ethan Tindall⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 68| D

10/1

Without a win last year but was unsuited by a steadily-run race when eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D on final outing in October. Has eased further in the weights as a result, so he's not ruled out on return.

Form: 275068-

(1)

Golspie¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: D Nolan| T: P Morris| OR: 67| CD

11/2

Took advantage of career-low mark when winning at this C&D in December. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton 19 days ago and he could be in the mix back at this venue.

Form: 716-255

(9)

Mao Shang Wong^h1¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Mark Winn| T: D O'Meara| OR: 67

5/1

Had excuses on handicap debut and made more impact when third of 10 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago, shaping as if worth a try at further. Could be ready to open account with hood on 1st time.

Form: 052-83

(8)

Prince Achille²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: J Garritty| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 66| CD

11/2

Gained a fifth C&D success in November and has made the frame all 3 starts since, despite having not been ideally positioned when fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 65124-4

(2)

Bearwith²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Aiden Brookes| T: H Bethell| OR: 66| CD

7/1

Having not been seen to best effect on a couple of occasions, returned to form when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell 25 days ago, form boosted since. Now only 1 lb above last winning mark.

Form: 8738-53

(7)

Jack Sparowe¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: J Butler| OR: 64

9/1

Runner-up at Kempton and this C&D on final 2 starts last season but below form both outings this year, ninth of 13 in handicap back at Kempton 10 days ago. Others more persuasive at present.

Form: 0722-99

(5)

Lieutenant Lily^t¹²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: A Mullen| T: B Haslam| OR: 62

28/1

Placed on first 2 starts last year but form went the wrong way in handicaps, last of 10 at Kempton when last seen in October. Off 4 months ahead of first run for yard after leaving Tom Ward.

Form: 237690-

(6)

Star Cast²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Kaiya Fraser| T: G Tutty| OR: 59| CD

12/1

Capitalised on drop in the weights when getting off the mark at this C&D in January. Confirmed her return to form when third of 11 in handicap here 3 weeks ago and she merits consideration.

Form: 7490-13

Forecasts

Forest Caper (3/1), Mao Shang Wong (5/1), Prince Achille (11/2), Golspie (11/2), Bearwith (7/1), Jack Sparowe (9/1), Up The Jazz (10/1), Star Cast (12/1), Lieutenant Lily (28/1)

MAO SHANG WONG made more impact on his second handicap start when third at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and could still have more to offer upped in trip with a hood added. He is taken to get the better of Star Cast, who confirmed her return to form when third at this C&D last time, with Golspie completing the shortlist.