20:30 Newcastle

Tuesday 20 October 2026

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Midnite It's Actually Pretty Good Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 20:30 | Winning time: 1m 11.31s

(6)

Hectic^p²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: William Pyle| T: L Bailey| OR: 65| D

11/2

Without a win so far this year but placed twice at Southwell in August. However, wasn't in quite the same form when seventh of 9 at the same course (7f) last time. Now switches back to cheekpieces.

Form: 753937

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(7)

Wish This^b⁴⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Jake Dickson⁽³⁾| T: A D Brown| OR: 62| CD

5/1

C&D winner on final outing last year. Low-key start to the current campaign but bounced back to his best when runner-up at this course (7f) in July. Sixth of 8 in a higher grade here 6 weeks ago, but this should be more suitable.

Form: 685926

(2)

Speeding Bullet¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Alex Jary| T: P T Midgley| OR: 62| D

17/2

Turned in his best effort of the season when runner-up at this course (5f) in September and has continued in good heart in 2 subsequent outings, keeping on for second in 12-runner contest at Pontefract 15 days ago. Major player with return to 6f promising to suit.

Form: 775252

(5)

Rye^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Myla Coppins⁽⁵⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 61| D

11/1

Belatedly off the mark when narrowly taking 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton last month. Creditable fourth of 11 at the same course 3 weeks ago and she can give another good account.

Form: 242614

(1)

Mayo County^p¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 60| CD

11/2

Opened account for the year in comfortable fashion at Redcar (7f) in May. Back in cheekpieces, ran to a similar level when third of 10 over C&D 18 days ago and she remains on a workable mark based on last season's form. Merits consideration.

Form: 314033

(12)

Woolridge^p⁸^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Mikkel Mortensen⁽³⁾| T: S Dixon| OR: 55| CD

7/1

Took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Yarmouth in August and, after a lesser effort next time, finally got off the mark in 12-runner handicap over C&D 8 days ago. However, was seen to good effect from the front on latest outing and now has to carry a penalty.

Form: 395481

(13)

Jet Warrior¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Warren Fentiman| T: L A Mullaney| OR: 58| D

14/1

Twice a winner over 6f on turf in May when trained by Ben Haslam. No better than mid-division in 4 starts for current yard, though did fare a bit better when fifth of 9 at Southwell 10 days ago. Others still more persuasive.

Form: 340005

(3)

Pit Boss^p,t⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: C Horgan⁽³⁾| T: L Bailey| OR: 58| CD

8/1

Regular slow starter who managed to win twice over C&D earlier in the year. Well below that level in pair of turf starts last month, but was beaten only 2 lengths when eighth of 12 over this C&D 8 days ago. Cheekpieces/tongue strap back on, though needs things to drop right.

Form: 313908

(9)

Macedonian^v⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Rhys Elliott| T: M Dods| OR: 55| D

10/1

Benefited from the fitting of a visor when runner-up at Ayr in August. Not entirely seen to best effect next 2 outings, before getting back on track when neck second of 12 to Woolridge over this C&D 8 days ago. Can make his presence felt.

Form: 992882

(10)

Sedgemoor^b⁹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Alexandra Egan⁽⁵⁾| T: J Ryan| OR: 51| CD

18/1

Dual C&D winner early in the year but largely below form since, again finishing well held when last of 6 at Newmarket (7f) in July. Reverts to the blinkers after 3 months off.

Form: 103096

(8)

Lord Abama^b²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Jack Callan| T: M Dods| OR: 50| CD

11/1

Went with a lot more encouragement than previously this season with blinkers back on when third over C&D in September. Backed that up when fourth of 12 here 6 days later, despite the blindfold being removed late. Lurks on a dangerous mark.

Form: 849734

(11)

Approaching Dawn³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Lauren Young⁽³⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 47

14/1

Often starts slowly but gained a first success in handicap at Musselburgh (1m) in June and also scored in classified event at Ayr in July. Has shaped as if still in decent heart the last twice, racing too freely when well held at Musselburgh last time. Drops back in trip.

Form: 418557

Non-Runners

(4)

Victory Sound¹⁸

Weight: 9-0| Age: 4

T: M D I Usher J: Harry Vigors

Forecasts

Wish This (5/1), Hectic (11/2), Mayo County (11/2), Woolridge (7/1), Victory Sound (7/1), Pit Boss (8/1), Speeding Bullet (17/2), Macedonian (10/1), Lord Abama (11/1), Rye (11/1), Jet Warrior (14/1), Approaching Dawn (14/1), Sedgemoor (18/1)

SPEEDING BULLET has worked his way back to form this season, shaping as if a step back up to 6f would suit when second at Pontefract last time, so he could be set to strike from 5 lb below his last winning mark. Macedonian is next on the list on the back of going close over this C&D, ahead of Mayo County.