Newbury Race 4 - Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Hurdle
PEACENIK (1) won by 8L over course and distance last month under Gavin Sheehan who rides again. Weighted accordingly and rarely misses the frame. Must be considered. SUPREME MALINAS (6) battled well to win Listed grade at Haydock two starts back. Couldn't quite handle a Grade 2 mares race on heavy going attempting latest. Climbs in trip and shapes as if this will suit. J J MOON (4) produced a poor effort last time. Went close at this venue previously in November and is one to definitely keep on side. LIHYAN (5) was a model of consistency earlier this season. Capable and thereabouts among this company. Something for the Multiples: LUTTRELL LAD (7)

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing to post a big 8 len win. This track on February 27 over 4900m defeating Call Me Legend carrying 75.5kg at $3.30 in a hurdle. The run before finished third of 12 runners at this track on December 29 over 4100m, 4.5 len behind Andashan with 75.5kg at $6. Impressed last start. Looks very hard to beat in this sort of form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 60 | HDLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 6:06.91 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 29/12/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 4:56.60 | 2-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 3U | $35,700.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 72kg | 4:51.66 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 211 | HDLE HCP 3U | $30,860.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | Shane Quinlan | 74kg | 4:32.18 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2025 | 74 | HCP HDLE 4U | $63,520.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Shane Quinlan | 68.5kg | 4:52.97 | 1-1-5 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2025 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 4:18.06 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.57 |
| 3/7 | 18/01/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Shane Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:57.48 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2025 | 33 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | Shane Quinlan | 70.5kg | 4:28.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2024 | 258 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:02.90 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/03/2024 | 34 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $36,900.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | 4:06.06 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/02/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $27,220.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 4:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished third in a small field at Fontwell Park in the G2 National Spirit Hurdle on February 22 over 3800m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Potters Charm carrying 71.5kg at $12. Start before made some head-way from midfield; finished 12th of 15 runners at Windsor on January 18 over 4800m, on slow going 42 len behind Go To War carrying 71.5kg at $34. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 26 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 | 22/02/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $143,220.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 71.5kg | 5:07.06 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 12/15 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Windsor | 4828m | Soft | Jude Fernandes | 71.5kg | 6:08.29 | 6-12-12 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 76kg | 6:07.69 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $29.00 |
| 0/7 | 28/11/2025 | 222 | G2 OPEN 4U | $148,450.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | 6:21.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2025 | 64 | G2 HDLE H 5U | $300,520.00 | Auteuil | 4300m | Soft | Felix De Giles | 68kg | 5:09.47 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 40.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 5U | $110,700.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 73.5kg | 6:10.20 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 73.5kg | 6:11.03 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/12/2024 | 56 | G1 OPEN 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 73kg | 6:06.84 | 7-10-8 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/10/2024 | 182 | HDLE HCP 4U | $57,080.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 75kg | 5:47.74 | 1-10-10 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/04/2024 | 14 | G2 HDLE 4U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 74.5kg | 5:25.00 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 13/04/2024 | 56 | G1 HDLE 4U | $448,600.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 74.5kg | 6:15.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation pulled up at this track on November 29 over 5200m. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 17 starters at Chepstow on October 12 2024 over 3900m, 14 len behind Josh The Boss carrying 73kg at $7.50. Worth another chance while fresh.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/24 | 29/11/2025 | 280 | STPLE HCP 4U | $453,740.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | 6:40.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/13 | 22/02/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 76kg | 6:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/3 | 19/01/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 5U | $82,120.00 | Windsor | 4828m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 71.5kg | 6:27.89 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $67,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 73kg | 4:56.17 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 06/12/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,290.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 75.5kg | 4:55.93 | 3-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/15 | 13/11/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,100.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Ben Jones | 76kg | 5:14.95 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/17 | 12/10/2024 | 244 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 4:48.32 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2024 | 18 | NHDLE NOV 47 | $31,760.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Heavy | M G Nolan | 74.5kg | 5:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.44 |
| 1/4 | 24/01/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,490.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Ben Jones | 70kg | 5:10.81 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 19/12/2023 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | M G Nolan | 76kg | 3:57.26 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2023 | 26 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 4:20.31 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.22 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Doncaster December 29 over 4900m. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Newton Abbot October 29 over 4300m defeating Ambion View with 73.5kg at $4. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 29/12/2025 | 31 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $21,270.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | 6:04.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $79,170.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 6:18.40 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/10/2025 | 225 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,110.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | 5:37.01 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 18/03/2025 | 39 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,270.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:31.93 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.07 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2025 | 52 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 5:32.97 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/13 | 17/12/2024 | 46 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 70kg | 4:59.50 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 5:00.29 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 15/10/2024 | 154 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 5:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2024 | 95 | MFLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 3:58.97 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/02/2024 | 45 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 54.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/12/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 3:57.99 | 11-6-5 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 47 days. Last outing finished ninth of 13 starters at Musselburgh on February 1 over 4800m, 17 len behind Red Risk carrying 66kg at $11. Before that finished second of 10 runners at Cheltenham on December 12 over 4800m, 0.5 len behind Titan Discovery carrying 68.5kg at $17. Find this unsuitable. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 01/02/2026 | 51 | HDLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 66kg | 5:55.20 | 10-11-9 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 68.5kg | 6:00.81 | 9-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $58,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 71kg | 6:12.48 | 8-5-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $45,270.00 | Newbury | 4880m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 64.5kg | 6:26.40 | 8-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/10/2025 | 119 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,060.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good | William Maggs | 75kg | 6:01.48 | 10-5-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/14 | 29/06/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | William Maggs | 69kg | 5:40.89 | 13-7-7 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $22,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 5330m | Good | William Maggs | 70kg | 6:31.47 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/05/2025 | 10 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,150.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good | William Maggs | 74kg | 6:15.10 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 8/13 | 10/05/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $73,800.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good | William Maggs | 69kg | 5:57.46 | 13-7-8 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,610.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 70.5kg | 5:03.19 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 12/15 | 15/03/2025 | 139 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 5:03.28 | 13-12-12 | 0 |
| 67.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Alice Stevens
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 41 day letup. Last outing finished fourth of 8 starters at Warwick on February 7 over 4200m, on rain affected going; 54 len behind Phantomofthepoints with 69kg at $8. Before that made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 10 starters at Sandown Park on January 3 over 4000m, 2.75 len behind Range carrying 71.5kg at $8.50. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,350.00 | Warwick Uk | 4229m | Heavy | Cameron Iles | 69kg | 5:14.89 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 54.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP 8U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Alice Stevens | 71.5kg | 5:08.40 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 67 | HDLE HCP 3U | $30,860.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | Alice Stevens | 72kg | 4:32.18 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Mrs Izzie Hill | 72kg | 4:56.73 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | Good Soft | Mrs Izzie Hill | 66kg | 5:30.87 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 4/11 | 19/07/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 3U | $44,740.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Mrs Izzie Hill | 73kg | 4:06.65 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Cameron Iles | 72.5kg | 3:51.50 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $71,780.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Cameron Iles | 70kg | 3:43.50 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/17 | 04/04/2025 | 45 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Cameron Iles | 66kg | 3:58.02 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 65kg | 4:19.20 | 3-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 72kg | 4:06.24 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |