Newcastle Race 6 - Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap
ARNHEM (1) lost out narrowly by a head finishing runner-up in a course and distance handicap last time. Holds winning form attempting this journey. May go one better. CASTAN (5) bids to turn a pair of placed efforts into a win. Was third tackling track and trip then placed second at Southwell AW last month. Warrants thought as expected to challenge. MONKS DREAM (2) is starting to race consistently with three placed efforts past five attempts including a third at this venue previously. Will be thereabouts. MISSION COMMAND (4) cannot be discounted after placing third at Kempton Park AW in latest three weeks ago.

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on January 22 over 1000m, head behind Vantheman with 55kg at $13. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bright carrying 61kg at $4.50. Expected to feature prominently again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Lauren Young | 55kg | 0:58.20 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/12/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:13.75 | 4-7-7 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 09/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $30,210.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 55.5kg | 0:59.42 | 4-9-7 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:11.94 | 9-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/13 | 17/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Lauren Young | 55kg | 1:12.28 | 13-13-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $20,080.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:05.62 | 9-8-12 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 0:59.18 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:01.06 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/16 | 14/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 60kg | 0:59.68 | 6-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/09/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 57kg | 0:59.41 | 10-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 12/19 | 26/07/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Nathan Moscrop | 71.5kg | 0:59.19 | 2-3-12 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on January 13 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Heavenly Heather carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on December 28 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Ziggy's Triton carrying 58.5kg at $11. Rates highly and is among the chances.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/01/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | 1:00.88 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 28/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | 0:58.18 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $30,210.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 55.5kg | 0:59.42 | 7-6-9 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 3U | $28,040.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Duran Fentiman | 55.5kg | 0:59.46 | 9-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/11/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | David Allan | 57.5kg | 0:59.38 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | David Allan | 61kg | 1:00.16 | 3-2-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 0:57.81 | 8-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Soft | David Allan | 62kg | 0:57.68 | 8-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/18 | 18/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1005m | Good Soft | Warren Fentiman | 60kg | 1:00.88 | 9-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/14 | 05/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 58.5kg | 0:59.41 | 11-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 11/14 | 21/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Newcastle | 1006m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 63kg | 0:59.34 | 14-11-11 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on January 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Vantheman with 58kg at $17. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on January 13 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Heavenly Heather with 56kg at $8.50. Tested again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 0:58.20 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 56kg | 1:00.88 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:01.23 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 57.5kg | 0:59.70 | 8-7-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 0:59.97 | 5-6-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 59kg | 1:12.40 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $20,080.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Soft | Rhys Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:05.62 | 7-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/10/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 3U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 59.5kg | 1:00.16 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/09/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 0:57.35 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 10/14 | 21/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Southwell | 1005m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 0:58.21 | 13-13-10 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 63kg | 1:02.44 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on January 14 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Serenity Dream carrying 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Ripon on September 27 over 1000m, 3 len behind Mark's Choice with 62kg at $12. Has a reasonable second-up record and is one of the chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 83 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | George Wood | 60kg | 1:13.28 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/12 | 23/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:14.04 | 8-7-9 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Soft | Warren Fentiman | 56.5kg | 0:58.67 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 27/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Luke Morris | 62kg | 0:58.51 | 8-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 16/09/2025 | 73 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Luke Morris | 63kg | 1:09.55 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 0:59.95 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $18,450.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Liam Wright | 61kg | 0:55.97 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $27,680.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 0:59.22 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $22,180.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 61.5kg | 1:10.17 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2025 | 255 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:01.52 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2024 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:04.64 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Southwell All Weather on January 6 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Popular Dream with 61kg at $3.30. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on December 5 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Hover On The Wind with 61kg at $5. Honest type with strong claims.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/01/2026 | 32 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 0:58.46 | 6-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 0:58.43 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 0:59.97 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 10/11 | 18/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $58,080.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 51.5kg | 0:59.36 | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Andrew Breslin | 57.5kg | 0:58.04 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/14 | 21/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Newcastle | 1006m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 62kg | 0:59.34 | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 56kg | 0:56.36 | 6-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Andrew Breslin | 61.5kg | 0:58.62 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/16 | 11/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Andrew Breslin | 61kg | 0:57.19 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Good | Andrew Breslin | 56kg | 0:58.51 | 3-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 56kg | 0:58.25 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by a head at this track December 5 over 1000m defeating Ganesha carrying 58kg at $17. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind King's Crown carrying 57kg at $11. Looking to others.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 01/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 57kg | 1:01.23 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 72 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 58kg | 0:58.43 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/09/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 62.5kg | 0:57.68 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Harry Russell | 57kg | 0:57.71 | 6-7-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 0:58.63 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Barry Mchugh | 63kg | 1:01.35 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 10/16 | 11/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 59kg | 0:57.19 | 3-5-10 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/06/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good | Shay Farmer | 63.5kg | 1:01.76 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 23/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:01.29 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/13 | 05/05/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 1:01.80 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:10.27 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Wolverhampton on January 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Addarella with 61kg at $7. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Judgment Call with 59.5kg at $11. Seriously doubt his chances in this.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/01/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:13.27 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:13.41 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | 38 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | George Wood | 60kg | 0:58.43 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/10/2025 | 34 | CLM 34 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Soft | Hector Crouch | 63kg | 1:28.28 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/10 | 24/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Redcar | 2012m | Good Soft | Stevie Donohoe | 62.5kg | 2:05.62 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 14/15 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:26.42 | 15-14-14 | 16 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 17/08/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 62.5kg | 1:27.00 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $21,220.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 65.5kg | 1:23.17 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/07/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $21,220.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 64.5kg | 1:23.26 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 62kg | 1:07.68 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |
| 12/16 | 14/05/2025 | 307 | HCP 4U | $108,900.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 56.5kg | 1:10.86 | 7-9-12 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |