Newcastle Race 2 - Sunday Lunch At The Border Minstrel Novices' Handicap Chase
SHESUPINCOURT (3) impressed winning at Leicester two starts ago. Followed that with a good 17L second at Ffos Las and clearly thriving at present looks set to take beating once more. COMMUNITY REBEL (1) could have finished closer than the 2.5L second at this track in latest only for making a mistake at the last. Remains unexposed and likely more to come. Keep safe. TOOMBRIDGE (7) was in the process of running an improved race when falling two out last time. Big chance if producing a clear round. THATSY (6) may benefit for wind surgery received since last start. Each way chance.

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished second in a small field at this track on March 15 over 4700m, 2.5 len behind Halfway House Lad with 76kg at $15. Before that finished sixth of 12 runners at Sedgefield on February 5 over 5400m, 27 len behind Ocean Legacy with 76kg at $21. Continues to make headway. Well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 15/03/2025 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 6:12.44 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
6/12 | 05/02/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 5439m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:54.38 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 01/01/2025 | 621 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 6:23.25 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $34.00 |
99/13 | 21/04/2023 | 108 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Good Soft | E Austin | 67kg | 5:54.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 03/01/2023 | 35 | MHDLE 5U | $12,430.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Soft | E Austin | 68.5kg | 6:23.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
5/7 | 29/11/2022 | 24 | NHDLE 4U | $15,340.00 | Ayr | 3923m | Soft | E Austin | 67.5kg | 4:53.69 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |
4/7 | 05/11/2022 | 174 | NHDLE 4U | $16,250.00 | Kelso | 4564m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 70kg | 6:04.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.1L | $23.00 |
1/6 | 15/05/2022 | 7 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | J Hurley | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
3/9 | 08/05/2022 | 14 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | J Hurley | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
5/12 | 24/04/2022 | 28 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Hurley | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $1.00 |
3/12 | 27/03/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Good | J Hurley | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after three months pulled up at Musselburgh on March 21 over 4800m. Previously second-up finished sixth of 10 starters at Carlisle on November 19 over 4000m, on slow going 32 len behind Aboutdamntime with 68.5kg at $29. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/15 | 21/03/2025 | 79 | HDLE HCP 4U | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 69.5kg | 5:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
7/8 | 01/01/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 75kg | 6:23.25 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $29.00 |
1/6 | 14/12/2024 | 25 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 66.5kg | 5:38.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
6/10 | 19/11/2024 | 38 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 68.5kg | 5:21.34 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $29.00 |
5/10 | 12/10/2024 | 147 | MHDLE M 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 5:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $67.00 |
2/8 | 18/05/2024 | 76 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Taylorstown P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Berry | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
99/13 | 03/03/2024 | 36 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
4/8 | 27/01/2024 | 69 | P2P MDN M 6U | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 55.2L | $1.00 |
3/5 | 19/11/2023 | 35 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.00 |
3/4 | 15/10/2023 | 177 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.1L | $1.00 |
5/10 | 21/04/2023 | 75 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Tralee P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run finished second in a small field at Ffos Las on March 21 over 3900m, 17 len behind Princess Keri carrying 74kg at $2.90. The run before won by 14 len Leicester on February 25 over 4000m on heavy going defeating Overabottleofred carrying 68.5kg at $3.30 in a steeplechase. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 21/03/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $12,420.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 74kg | 5:18.24 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.88 |
1/5 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Heavy | Ben Poste | 68.5kg | 5:45.75 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.25 |
3/10 | 06/02/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $14,730.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 67kg | 6:32.14 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
4/11 | 21/01/2025 | 21 | APP HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | Harry Atkins | 67.5kg | 5:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $8.00 |
0/11 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 66kg | 6:32.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 20/12/2024 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Soft | Conor Ring | 69kg | 6:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
5/8 | 05/12/2024 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4563m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 70.5kg | 6:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
3/8 | 18/11/2024 | 12 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Good Firm | Ben Poste | 70kg | 5:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 06/11/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Finn Lambert | 66kg | 6:22.13 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $17.00 |
10/13 | 13/10/2024 | 201 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 71.5kg | 6:03.24 | - | 0 |
| 70.8L | $29.00 |
8/10 | 26/03/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 71.5kg | 6:27.00 | - | 0 |
| 84.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 42 days. Last outing pulled up at Southwell on February 17 over 4900m. Before that finished fifth of 11 starters at Uttoxeter on December 20 over 4400m, slow track; 15 len behind Subtle Fortune carrying 70kg at $26. Sure to improve again. Capable enough and is worth including.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/9 | 17/02/2025 | 59 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 72.5kg | 6:29.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
5/11 | 20/12/2024 | 15 | HDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4425m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 6:08.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |
5/6 | 05/12/2024 | 70 | WFA HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 66.5kg | 5:32.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $67.00 |
5/5 | 26/09/2024 | 151 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 5:05.08 | - | 0 |
| 69.0L | $23.00 |
1/15 | 28/04/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
99/8 | 10/03/2024 | 106 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Y | L J Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
7/10 | 25/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fourth of 9 starters at Carlisle on December 15 over 3900m, slow track; 9 len behind Aire Spray carrying 70.5kg at $7.50. Second-up pulled up at Uttoxeter on February 8 over 4000m. Not going well enough. Looks safely held.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/9 | 08/02/2025 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 69.5kg | 5:28.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
4/9 | 15/12/2024 | 233 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 5:13.29 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
5/11 | 26/04/2024 | 65 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 70.5kg | 3:54.07 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $51.00 |
11/15 | 21/02/2024 | 60 | WFA NOVHDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 73kg | 4:10.66 | - | 0 |
| 66.2L | $101.00 |
10/12 | 23/12/2023 | 25 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $21.00 |
4/7 | 28/11/2023 | 232 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,710.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:29.35 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.75 |
1/8 | 10/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Corbridge P2p | 4023m | Soft | Lyall Hodgins | 74.5kg | 4:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start finished fourth of 8 starters at Wetherby on February 26 over 4800m, slow track; 18 len behind Ladronne with 68.5kg at $26. Race before finished sixth of 10 starters at Wetherby on February 1 over 3900m, slow track; 20 len behind Jumper Madrik carrying 67kg at $34. Hard to recommend on current form.
Last Starts 35 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 | 26/02/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,800.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 68.5kg | 6:50.10 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
6/10 | 01/02/2025 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | William Maggs | 67kg | 5:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 07/12/2024 | 526 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 5:28.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 30/06/2023 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,430.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 74kg | 5:23.23 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $9.00 |
4/7 | 03/06/2023 | 17 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $17,150.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 5:18.10 | - | 0 |
| 60.0L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 17/05/2023 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 6:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $6.50 |
6/14 | 17/04/2023 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,920.00 | Kelso | 4346m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:32.67 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
8/9 | 26/03/2023 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $53,670.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 5:33.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.7L | $21.00 |
7/12 | 20/02/2023 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 5:24.36 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $19.00 |
0/10 | 15/01/2023 | 354 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,760.00 | Kelso | 4346m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:06.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
2/3 | 26/01/2022 | 13 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $28,620.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5079m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 6:37.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished fourth of 15 starters at Carlisle on February 3 over 4910m, slow track; 11 len behind Don Brocco carrying 64.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell fell at this track on March 3 over 4000m. Can bounce back and figure in the finish.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/7 | 03/03/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,250.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | William Maggs | 65.5kg | 5:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
4/15 | 03/02/2025 | 64 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 64.5kg | 6:41.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
8/13 | 01/12/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,840.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 66kg | 7:20.93 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $5.50 |
7/12 | 02/11/2024 | 182 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4325m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 67.5kg | 5:29.35 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
99/11 | 04/05/2024 | 19 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $17,510.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 71.5kg | 6:41.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
6/11 | 15/04/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 69kg | 5:44.06 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 30/03/2024 | 21 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 73.5kg | 5:55.21 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
11/15 | 09/03/2024 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 6:20.16 | - | 0 |
| 69.3L | $29.00 |
8/13 | 13/02/2024 | 64 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 70.5kg | 6:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $81.00 |
99/8 | 11/12/2023 | 19 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4325m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 67.5kg | 5:44.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
99/8 | 22/11/2023 | 221 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 6:03.86 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |