18:00 Newcastle

Thursday 19 February 2026

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Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Off time: 18:00 | Winning time: 1m 26.08s

(8)

Lord Capulet¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: O McSweeney| T: K A Ryan| OR: 64| CD

5/4

Has returned in top form this year, making all twice over this C&D, showing a good atittude in the process. 4 lb rise may underestimate him having seen off a next-time-out winner last time, and he can complete the hat-trick.

Form: 7647-11

(4)

Bullington Bry¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: J Garritty| T: Joey Ramsden| OR: 60

18/1

Yet to win a race but ran well when second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (10/1) 15 days ago in first-time cheekpieces. Headgear removed starting out for new yard (sold from Jane Chapple-Hyam 13,000 gns).

Form: 2828-32

(6)

Pallas Lord^t¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: Barry McHugh| T: D W Whillans| OR: 58| CD

11/1

Course regular who was a close second in January to one who's gone in again since, but he might have found latest run coming too soon when only fourth.

Form: 83-2324

(1)

Wyvern^p⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Gina Mangan| T: P Morris| OR: 57| CD

6/1

Last 3 wins have come here, including just after Christmas. Run of good form came to a halt when seventh of 9 in handicap over 8f here (10/1) 9 days ago. Type to bounce back.

Form: 51-2347

(5)

Pit Boss^b,t⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: C Horgan⁽⁵⁾| T: L Bailey| OR: 57| BF| C

7/2

Finally broke his maiden over 6f here early in the month. Backed that up with a neck second at same course 5 days ago, short of room but having enough time to get going once in the clear. Can make presence felt once again.

Form: 7-74212

(2)

Swiss Ace²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Taryn Langley⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 56| CD

13/2

Three-time C&D winner but hasn't won in 26 outings. Merely ticking over at present.

Form: 6549-97

(7)

Call Glory¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Ryan Kavanagh⁽⁵⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 56| D

11/1

Won handicap and classified event at Southwell in January. Not disgraced back up in class when fifth over this C&D (11/1) 13 days ago and this level more suitable.

Form: 27-1215

(3)

Koji²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Rhys Elliott⁽⁵⁾| T: N Wilson| OR: 53| D

125/1

Winner at Thirsk last summer but below par since, though not seen to best effect starting out for this yard at Wolverhampton on return last month (caught wide throughout).

Form: 61648-7

Forecasts

Lord Capulet (5/4), Pit Boss (7/2), Wyvern (6/1), Swiss Ace (13/2), Call Glory (11/1), Pallas Lord (11/1), Bullington Bry (18/1), Koji (125/1)

The thriving LORD CAPULET showed a good attitude when tackled by a subsequent winner here 19 days ago and should make a bold bid for a C&D hat-trick. Pit Boss broke his maiden here recently and backed that up with a neck second just 5 days ago, though he needs luck given his style. Course regular Pallas Lord can hit the frame again.