Newcastle Race 2 - Virgin Bet Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 2)
IS THIS FOR REAL (4) represents leading connections. Yet to break the maiden when hurdling finishing fourth twice in succession including five weeks ago at Taunton. Will be thereabouts. LYRIC (6) looks interesting making first hurdle appearance transferring from the flat. Gained only success attempting a maiden contest at Windsor while failed to place since. Possibilities. MADAME LA PAPILLON (10) placed second racing first-up over hurdles and for a new trainer in a Wetherby novice hurdle. May go one better. FREDDIE STEADY GO (3) makes first hurdle appearance. Brings winning course form. Dangerous.
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished seventh of 12 runners at Newbury on November 6 over 3270m, 70 len behind Captain Hugo carrying 71.5kg at $41. Last start finished third of 9 starters at Catterick on December 16 over 3900m, 6 len behind Noonetellsmenothin with 70kg at $8.50. Continues to improve. Solid top-three chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/12/2025 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:46.19 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/11/2025 | 155 | MHDLE 4U | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:09.30 | 1-8-7 | 0 |
| 70.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2025 | 10 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 3:56.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/05/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 68kg | 3:55.56 | 6-2-5 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield; ran last in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on October 30 over 3390m, 22 len behind Monte A Bord carrying 71kg at $67. Last start finished ninth of 12 starters at Catterick on November 21 over 3100m, 43 len behind Nimba with 71kg at $201. Prepared to risk again.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/11/2025 | 22 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 3:37.45 | 2-10-9 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $201.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Neutral | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 4:14.41 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Conor Rabbitt
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation eased back early on finished third in a small field at Hexham on October 11 over 3250m, 0.5 len behind Tony Joe carrying 73.5kg at $4. Looks set to run well.
Last Starts 95 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 | 11/10/2025 | 154 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Nathan Moscrop | 73.5kg | 4:43.16 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2025 | 35 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 4 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Nathan Moscrop | 73kg | 3:51.60 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/04/2025 | - | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Neutral | Nathan Moscrop | 67.5kg | 4:04.46 | 8-5-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 8 runners at Market Rasen on November 13 over 3300m, 13 len behind Japetus with 71.5kg at $4.50. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 14 runners at Taunton on December 11 over 3300m, 3.5 len behind Knock Off Soxs carrying 70kg at $5. Sure to prove harder to beat this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:05.82 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 236 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:15.94 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/03/2025 | 86 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $55,350.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 72kg | 4:02.85 | 9-7-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/12/2024 | 269 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,680.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 4:26.06 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Thorpe Lodge P2p | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Andrews | 71.5kg | 5:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 7 starters at Musselburgh on December 22 over 3100m, 22 len behind Kilaro with 71kg at $17. At only start last preparation finished second of 8 starters at Toomebridge P2p on October 4 over 4828m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Clough Clouds carrying 61kg. Prepared to watch this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/12/2025 | 79 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 3:46.34 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 252 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Heavy | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 25/01/2025 | 62 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 24/11/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | C Abernethy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2024 | 169 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | O Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | O Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished tenth of 11 starters at Goodwood on May 3 over 2000m, 21 len behind Sir Lowry's Pass with 57kg at $41. First up last campaign finished tenth of 13 starters at Doncaster on September 12 2024 over 2400m, 8 len behind Kildare Legend with 60.5kg at $9.50. Sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 256 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 03/05/2025 | 189 | HCP 4U | $73,800.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | Good | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 2:05.58 | 3-10-10 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/17 | 26/10/2024 | 44 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:15.16 | 4-2-7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/13 | 12/09/2024 | 110 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 2:34.84 | 1-6-10 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 25/05/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN C 3 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good | Robert Havlin | 58kg | 2:25.06 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2024 | 166 | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 56.5kg | 2:11.25 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 1:40.02 | 1-1-2 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished third in a small field at Sedgefield on November 6 over 3400m, 6 len behind Avalon Beach carrying 71.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign finished second in a small field at Sedgefield on December 6 2024 over 3380m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Lady Kluck carrying 71kg at $4.30. Worth thought on last run form.
Last Starts 69 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 | 06/11/2025 | 237 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:01.50 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2025 | 39 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $13,070.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 4:01.50 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 03/02/2025 | 59 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 4:25.80 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Catterick on December 28 over 3900m, 21 len behind Kaka's Cousin carrying 71.5kg at $51. Race before finished sixth of 9 starters at Sedgefield on December 5 over 3400m, on slow going 19 len behind Leaumec De Mee carrying 71.5kg at $21. Not likely on recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/12/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $16,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:42.35 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2025 | 50 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:09.36 | 1-3-6 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2025 | 200 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 4:11.76 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Liscarroll P2p | 4828m | Y | P J O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Good | P J O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Resumes off a 62 day letup. Last outing finished fourth of 9 runners at this track on November 14 over 4100m, 15 len behind Country Code carrying 67kg at $8.50. Before that came from midfield; finished third of 7 starters at Carlisle on October 16 over 3400m, 2 len behind Cave Bridge carrying 65.5kg at $15. Shapes as a top-three chance.
Last Starts 61 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 | 14/11/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 67kg | 5:05.35 | 8-6-4 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/10/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Gregor Walkingshaw | 65.5kg | 4:18.04 | 3-5-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/09/2025 | 172 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 65.5kg | 3:56.30 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $251.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/04/2025 | 28 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Neutral | Conner Mccann | 68kg | 4:04.46 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2025 | 147 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Conner Mccann | 68.5kg | 4:25.09 | 8-9-8 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Conner Mccann | 67kg | 4:15.56 | - | 0 |
| 57.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Alice Stevens
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 40 days. First-up after nine months finished second of 14 starters at Wetherby on December 6 over 3200m, on slow going 5 len behind Starmount with 65.5kg at $81. Previously second-up finished eighth of 9 starters at Sandown Park in the LR on March 8 over 3200m, 34 len behind Charisma Cat with 71kg at $51. Looms as a significant threat here.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 06/12/2025 | 273 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Alice Stevens | 65.5kg | 3:57.45 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN M 46 | $54,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Alice Stevens | 71kg | 4:04.10 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/02/2025 | 328 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $30,860.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Alice Stevens | 72.5kg | 3:52.97 | 8-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/03/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | A Stevens | 65kg | 3:59.22 | 12-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Having third race start. Won at first race start won by 2 len Borris House P2p on March 2 over 4828m defeating Might Be The One carrying 60kg in a jumps. Went for a spell before returning ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 8 starters at Doncaster on November 29 over 3900m, slow track; 56 len behind Madame Luna with 69.5kg at $15. Despite latest effort others rate stronger this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 272 | HDLE M 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 69.5kg | 4:55.12 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 56.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2.75 len Bath October 9 over 3400m defeating Smith carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. First up last campaign 2 of 7 runners at Lingfield June 21 over 2330m, 4.5 len behind Irezumi carrying 55kg at $17. Other runners are preferred.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 09/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 3419m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 3:54.13 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $12,180.00 | Bath | 3441m | Soft | Ashley Lewis | 57kg | 3:55.71 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2816m | Soft | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 3:13.33 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/4 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 3247m | Good Firm | Laura Pearson | 55kg | 3:38.46 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Soft | Laura Pearson | 53kg | 3:07.21 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 53.5kg | 2:40.89 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/06/2025 | 87 | OPEN 3U | $12,180.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good Firm | Laura Pearson | 55kg | 2:37.91 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/03/2025 | 21 | NOV 3 | $16,160.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Tom Queally | 59kg | 1:24.52 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 56kg | 1:40.63 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $251.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Shane Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:12.42 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $51.00 |