16:55 Newcastle

Saturday 14 February 2026

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Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap

Off time: 16:56 | Winning time: 57.79s

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Spartan Fighter^v⁴^{(ex 4)}

Age: 9| Weight: 9-11| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 61| CD

6/1

Veteran who has rolled back the years with 4 C&D wins already in 2026. Latest success came in 9-runner handicap (7/2) 4 days ago with a determined display, though it wasn't the strongest contest for the grade. 6 lb higher now.

Form: 2-11121

(3)

Pickersgill¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Nolan| T: I Jardine| OR: 63| D

9/1

Lost her way with Sheila Lavery in Ireland but made a solid enough start here when fourth of 11 in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton (33/1) 19 days ago, dwelling but keeping on under pressure over 1f out. Back down in trip.

Form: 10900-4

(8)

Raft Up^h⁵⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Rowan Scott| T: H Bethell| OR: 63| CD

13/2

More reliable than most at this level and has won 3 times at this C&D. Sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5/1) 58 days ago, shaping as if in good form but too lit up with hood left off. Hood back on which should help him settle better.

Form: 282256-

(1)

Andalprofit⁸⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Alex Jary⁽³⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 62| CD

22/1

Course and distance winner who gained first turf success at Redcar in early November but was too free attempting to follow up when eighth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (16/1) 85 days ago.

Form: 897918-

(4)

Mayo County^p²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 62| CD

7/1

Third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5/2) 22 days ago, running respectably though early keenness proved costly late on. Previous C&D winner and one to consider.

Form: 05002-3

(10)

Rajstar¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Hart| T: B Haslam| OR: 60| CD

7/1

Off the mark in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 10 days ago, leading over 1f out. Up 5 lb but has started from a lowly mark and could have more to offer.

Form: 6/5-51

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Teardrops^b,t¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: George Wood| T: R Spencer| OR: 60| BF| CD

10/1

Has found form at this venue with 3 C&D wins, most recently in January. Third of 8 at this C&D (7/4 fav) 10 days ago, not beaten far having raced keenly. Looks a strong contender.

Form: 115-123

(7)

Mersea¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Oliver Stammers| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 57| CD

40/1

Hasn't won since August and continues to struggle for form, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 10 days ago. Others preferred.

Form: 786-507

(9)

Pit Boss^t,b¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Billy Garritty| T: L Bailey| OR: 57| CD

10/3

Finally broke through in handicap at this C&D (6/4 fav) 10 days ago, delivered at the right time under a patient ride to lead close home. Up 3 lb but doesn't strike as an obvious type to follow up.

Form: 27-7421

(5)

Yorkshire Glory¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: A Mullen| T: B Haslam| OR: 53| CD

5/1

Has enjoyed a fine AW season and won at this C&D in January before good third of 8 in handicap here (5/2) 10 days ago. Should remain competitive at this venue.

Form: 113-413

Forecasts

Pit Boss (10/3), Yorkshire Glory (5/1), Spartan Fighter (6/1), Raft Up (13/2), Mayo County (7/1), Rajstar (7/1), Pickersgill (9/1), Teardrops (10/1), Andalprofit (22/1), Mersea (40/1)

TEARDROPS has found form at this venue with 3 C&D wins and wasn't beaten far when third here 10 days ago. Raft Up has also won 3 times at this C&D and should settle better with a hood back on. Mayo County confirmed herself back to form at Southwell and is another to consider.