Newcastle Race 1 - Virgin Bet Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 1)
GAELIC ROVER (3) placed both rules outings so far including when third on debut at Ayr before improving to finish runner-up over course and distance. Down in grade for this assignment and may go one better. SO PROUD (6) managed to get off the mark at the first time of asking scoring narrowly by a neck a jumpers flat race at Haydock Park last May. Form has worked out with the fifth-placed horse winning first-up when hurdling. WHO'S GLEN (9) was third making hurdle debut at Musselburgh after a disappointing flat campaign. Likely thereabouts. SWINGFORTHEFENCE (7) ran third providing first appearance in a Sedgefield jumpers flat race. Potential.
Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is third-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished third in a small field at Sedgefield on December 5 over 3400m, slow track; 6 len behind Grazeon Sunshine carrying 71kg at $23 and before that came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Sedgefield on October 19 over 3400m, 18 len behind Blue Topaz carrying 70.5kg at $13. This assignment might bring him undone.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/12/2025 | 47 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:14.73 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 4:01.06 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, settled back and ran on when finished sixth of 11 runners at Ayr on November 12 over 3200m, on slow going 43 len behind Coconut Man with 71kg at $23. Last start finished seventh of 11 starters at Newcastle All Weather on December 11 over 3400m, 14 len behind Ronnie Russet with 71kg at $51. This looks a bridge too far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 11/12/2025 | 29 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 4:16.04 | 11-8-7 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,230.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:00.45 | 9-6-6 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third of 14 runners at Ayr on November 1 over 3200m, slow track; 11 len behind Upon Tweed carrying 70kg at $10. Second run from a spell held ground to the line finished second of 7 starters at this track on November 29 over 3400m, 1.0 len behind Le Beau Madrik carrying 71.5kg at $4. Rates well on latest and can measure up here.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MHDLE HUNT 46 | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 4:04.27 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 01/11/2025 | 196 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 3:59.99 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/04/2025 | 41 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished 13th of 15 runners at Tipperary on May 14 over 3419m, 82 len behind Ballyearl with 67kg at $10. Returned from break finished third of 7 runners at Catterick on January 1 over 3100m, 20 len behind Inedit D'amour carrying 71kg at $67. This looks a big test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/01/2026 | 232 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Tom Midgley | 71kg | 3:51.56 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $67.00 |
| 13/15 | 14/05/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 3419m | GY | John Shinnick | 67kg | 4:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 82.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Tom Midgley
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Comments
Resumes off a 41 day letup. Last outing finished seventh of 9 starters at Sedgefield on December 5 over 3400m, slow track; 21 len behind Leaumec De Mee with 70.5kg at $17. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/12/2025 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 70.5kg | 4:09.36 | 8-4-7 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Eireann Cagney | 71kg | 2:47.82 | 12-7-8 | 14 |
| 34.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 3U | $21,780.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 2:39.37 | 11-8-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2426m | Soft | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 2:44.07 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:10.42 | 7-5-8 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 04/09/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $15,100.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Eireann Cagney | 70.5kg | 2:35.39 | 12-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2025 | 3 | HCP APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Rebecca Hitchen | 67kg | 2:37.68 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 62.5kg | 2:37.83 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Cian Horgan | 62.5kg | 2:46.52 | 6-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2025 | 15 | APP NOV 4U | $14,210.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Soft | Rebecca Hitchen | 63.5kg | 2:37.26 | 7-7-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 01/07/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $14,680.00 | Musselburgh | 2509m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 2:43.24 | 8-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start by a neck Haydock Park on May 10 over 3140m defeating Jules Winfield carrying 70kg at $3.50 in a flat. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 249 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 4 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:51.60 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished third in a small field at Sedgefield on April 11 over 3380m, 9 len behind Swingingonthesteel with 67.5kg at $4.20. Should be prominent.
Last Starts 278 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 | 11/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,300.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 67.5kg | 4:02.50 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth of 11 starters at Ayr on November 12 over 3200m, on slow going 19 len behind Coconut Man with 66kg at $17. Last start ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 9 runners at Carlisle on December 14 over 3400m, slow track; 48 len behind Cristal D'estruval with 70kg at $41. Prepared to risk again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/12/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 70kg | 4:22.91 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 48.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,230.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Dominic Hislop | 66kg | 4:00.45 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after three months finished third in a small field at Musselburgh on December 22 over 4000m, 4 len behind Judicial Deference with 71.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; finished fifth of 15 starters at Chester on May 9 over 3740m, 5 len behind East India Dock with 56kg at $10. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/12/2025 | 76 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:00.90 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $31,760.00 | Leicester | 2414m | Good Soft | P J McDonald | 61kg | 2:33.33 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/09/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Heavy | William Buick | 61kg | 3:46.54 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 56.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Soft | David Probert | 62.5kg | 3:09.32 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $8.50 |
| 15/20 | 28/06/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $276,750.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 57kg | 3:31.28 | 10-11-15 | 19 |
| 20.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/15 | 09/05/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $313,650.00 | Chester | 3749m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 4:05.76 | 8-8-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2025 | 169 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 3:25.33 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2024 | 28 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | York | 2816m | Soft | P J McDonald | 60kg | 3:09.78 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $31,400.00 | Chester | 2916m | Heavy | Jason Watson | 61kg | 3:26.48 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:32.17 | 4-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/13 | 22/08/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $97,010.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | NS | David Probert | 55kg | 2:40.82 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, finished fifth of 8 starters at Ayr on December 1 over 3200m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Broadway Ted carrying 67.5kg at $23. Last start ran last at Catterick on December 28 over 3100m, 42 len behind Ninna Collina carrying 70kg at $81. Won't figure on recent runs.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE M 4U | $16,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 3:50.02 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 67.5kg | 4:18.53 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished 11th of 14 runners at Wetherby on December 26 over 3900m, on slow going 53 len behind Scavengers Reign with 71.5kg at $19. Start before finished eighth of 10 runners at Wetherby on November 26 over 3200m, on slow going 11 len behind Popton Point carrying 71kg at $13. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 26/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,610.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71.5kg | 5:12.14 | 12-11-11 | 0 |
| 53.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/11/2025 | 16 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,620.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 3:58.78 | 1-5-8 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:28.63 | 3-2-5 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing finished sixth of 7 runners at Catterick on December 28 over 3100m, 14 len behind Ninna Collina carrying 70kg at $26. At only start last preparation finished 11th of 12 runners at Newbury on October 24 over 2000m, on slow going 18 len behind Day Of Grace carrying 63.5kg at $23. Fitter but prefer to see a return to form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/12/2025 | 65 | HDLE M 4U | $16,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Theo Gillard | 70kg | 3:50.02 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/10/2025 | 63 | HCP F 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 63.5kg | 2:16.33 | 6-8-11 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $23.00 |
| 13/13 | 22/08/2025 | 30 | HCP F 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:07.83 | 4-8-13 | 3 |
| 39.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2025 | 38 | HCP F 3U | $27,220.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 64kg | 2:10.96 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2025 | 36 | HCP F 3U | $63,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 62.5kg | 2:00.95 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/05/2025 | 28 | HCP F 3U | $92,250.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 54.5kg | 1:38.46 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/14 | 12/04/2025 | 195 | HCP 4U | $41,510.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 2:07.95 | 6-11-11 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/09/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Heavy | Trevor Whelan | 59kg | 2:12.62 | 8-7-9 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2024 | 36 | HCP F 3U | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good Soft | Trevor Whelan | 61.5kg | 2:15.21 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2024 | 18 | HCP F 3U | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 2:06.48 | 5-7-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2024 | 24 | HCP F 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 64.5kg | 2:13.85 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |