Newcastle Race 5 - Golf Memberships At High Gosforth Park Handicap Chase
EMPTY NEST (3) shot clear for an impressive victory at Wetherby in December. Placed both outings since and improving with every attempt rates the one to beat. BEAT THE EDGE (5) showed good form when 4L third at Sedgefield. Likeable having placed on three of four runs for this jockey. Easy to fancy under preferred conditions. CAVE HILL (7) disappointed as favourite last time and is better than that. Only previous career win came over course and distance. Keep safe. GOODTIMES BADTIMES (2) raced well below best on recent starts. Nicely treated if able to rediscover form. Place claims.

Jockey: Henry Brooke
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing lost his rider at Hexham on March 13 over 4000m. Run before finished fifth of 9 starters at this track on February 13 over 3280m, 21 len behind Demoiselle Kap with 75.5kg at $11. Can bounce back but isn't among the top hopes today.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/11 | 13/03/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,360.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 74kg | 5:18.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 13/02/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3287m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 75.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $11.00 |
5/6 | 21/01/2025 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | William Maggs | 65kg | 4:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $2.88 |
5/7 | 15/12/2024 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 68kg | 4:18.23 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $4.33 |
2/6 | 09/11/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
2/7 | 17/10/2024 | 193 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 67kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
6/10 | 07/04/2024 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $53,830.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Heavy | Callum Bewley | 65kg | 4:20.32 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $5.50 |
5/6 | 26/02/2024 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:39.21 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $4.50 |
4/7 | 13/02/2024 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 4:21.28 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
2/6 | 02/01/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:24.93 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.88 |
2/7 | 17/12/2023 | 37 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $20,690.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:20.86 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming pulled up at Catterick on January 22 over 3850m. Second-up pulled up at Musselburgh on February 16 over 4100m. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 45 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 | 16/02/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 75kg | 5:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
0/10 | 22/01/2025 | 94 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3869m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 5:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 20/10/2024 | 92 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Lewis Dobb | 69kg | 5:28.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 20/07/2024 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,290.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 6:26.45 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
3/12 | 28/06/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,430.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Ryan Mania | 75kg | 5:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
4/7 | 26/05/2024 | 77 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 6:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $5.50 |
9/10 | 10/03/2024 | 676 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Soft | Danny McMenamin | 70.5kg | 5:36.80 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 04/05/2022 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,820.00 | Kelso | 4564m | Good | Ryan Mania | 74.5kg | 5:52.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
1/11 | 25/03/2022 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $55,660.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Good | Ryan Mania | 66kg | 5:56.36 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
2/12 | 18/02/2022 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,140.00 | Kelso | 4564m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 69.5kg | 6:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
3/16 | 01/02/2022 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,520.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4426m | Good | E Austin | 71.5kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Resumes off a 58 day letup. Last outing finished third of 10 runners at Wetherby on February 1 over 3900m, on slow going 4 len behind Jumper Madrik carrying 74kg at $5. The run before finished second of 9 runners at this track on January 16 over 4020m, 0.5 len behind The Jad Factor with 73.5kg at $2.40. Definite winning chance. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 01/02/2025 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 5:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 16/01/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73.5kg | 5:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 68.5kg | 5:13.95 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
6/8 | 26/11/2024 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 67.5kg | 5:30.08 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 08/11/2024 | 154 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,330.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Tom Midgley | 71kg | 6:26.73 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $15.00 |
0/12 | 07/06/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 72.5kg | 5:33.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
99/13 | 04/05/2024 | 19 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $17,510.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73kg | 5:28.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
3/11 | 15/04/2024 | 82 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 69kg | 5:44.06 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 24/01/2024 | 36 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $12,710.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73kg | 5:19.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $2.50 |
3/11 | 19/12/2023 | 25 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 5:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
4/14 | 24/11/2023 | 20 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 5:01.95 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 55 days. Last outing finished fifth of 10 runners at Market Rasen on February 4 over 4800m, 27 len behind Check The Score carrying 72.5kg at $34. Race before finished tenth of 12 runners at Hereford on January 15 over 3200m, on slow going 48 len behind Starcrossed Lover carrying 71kg at $151. Looking to others.
Last Starts 57 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 | 04/02/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 72.5kg | 6:29.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $34.00 |
10/12 | 15/01/2025 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:04.55 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $151.00 |
7/9 | 27/12/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 70kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 10/12/2024 | 597 | MHDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Soft | Harry Reed | 72.5kg | 4:11.82 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $126.00 |
99/13 | 23/04/2023 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
3/16 | 02/04/2023 | 42 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Higgins | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
99/12 | 19/02/2023 | 22 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Y | C A Lyons | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/11 | 28/01/2023 | 119 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | D N Nevin | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
3/6 | 01/10/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished third of 8 runners at Sedgefield on March 20 over 4200m, 4 len behind The Paddy Pie carrying 67kg at $11. Run before finished fifth of 7 starters at Catterick on February 25 over 3100m, 15 len behind Treaty Boy with 71kg at $5. Sure to improve again. Set to continue the resurgent form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 20/03/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Brian Hughes | 67kg | 5:31.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 25/02/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,710.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 71kg | 4:00.65 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 05/02/2025 | 5 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3881m | Good Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 71kg | 4:59.76 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
5/9 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,930.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 70.5kg | 6:49.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
1/4 | 01/01/2025 | 4 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3869m | Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 71kg | 5:07.05 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
2/8 | 28/12/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,920.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3869m | Good | Emma Smith-Chaston | 67kg | 4:49.45 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
2/8 | 26/11/2024 | 172 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | Good | Brian Hughes | 64.5kg | 5:30.08 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
8/12 | 07/06/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Callum Bewley | 69kg | 5:33.28 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 10/05/2024 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66.5kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $4.50 |
3/7 | 28/03/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 4:15.66 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $3.75 |
4/4 | 03/03/2024 | 5 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,630.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 5:07.34 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months. Finished off last preparation 5 of 8 runners at Sedgefield November 26 over 4230m, 8 len behind Pep Talking carrying 65.5kg at $15. First up last campaign 8 of 11 runners at Sedgefield May 10 over 3400m, 28 len behind Tropical Talent carrying 69kg at $19. Has ability and looks a danger.
Last Starts 127 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 | 26/11/2024 | 45 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 65.5kg | 5:30.08 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 12/10/2024 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 68kg | 4:17.13 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 24/08/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,700.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 65.5kg | 5:29.21 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 20/07/2024 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,430.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 67kg | 4:13.49 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
5/12 | 28/06/2024 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,430.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 67.5kg | 5:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
3/10 | 15/06/2024 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 67.5kg | 4:07.64 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
8/11 | 10/05/2024 | 209 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Callum Bewley | 69kg | 4:14.87 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $19.00 |
5/6 | 14/10/2023 | 111 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72.5kg | 4:18.76 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $3.13 |
2/3 | 25/06/2023 | 8 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $19,180.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 66kg | 4:02.64 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.62 |
1/8 | 17/06/2023 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:03.04 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
2/10 | 31/05/2023 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,510.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 64.5kg | 4:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished fourth of 7 runners at this track on March 3 over 4000m, 31 len behind Flash Du Pistolet with 67.5kg at $3.80. The run before finished third of 8 runners at Ayr on February 11 over 4100m, on slow going 10 len behind Upfordebate carrying 65kg at $3. Continues to make headway. Right in the mix.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 03/03/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,250.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Alan Doyle | 67.5kg | 5:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $3.75 |
3/8 | 11/02/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 65kg | 5:20.63 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
5/18 | 02/01/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 5:27.04 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
1/16 | 14/12/2024 | 31 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Good | Alan Doyle | 64.5kg | 5:03.72 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 13/11/2024 | 182 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3922m | Good | Alan Doyle | 62kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
11/15 | 15/05/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 66kg | 5:12.74 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $26.00 |
99/14 | 13/04/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 68kg | 5:33.77 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
8/8 | 26/03/2024 | 29 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Conor O'Farrell | 66.5kg | 6:59.83 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $41.00 |
3/7 | 26/02/2024 | 13 | WFA HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 3923m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 5:12.54 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $101.00 |
10/17 | 13/02/2024 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 74kg | 5:20.74 | - | 0 |
| 123.8L | $251.00 |
99/7 | 02/01/2024 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $15,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Heavy | Graham Watters | 72.5kg | 5:27.68 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |