Newcastle Race 3 - Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Novices' Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
FAT HARRY (6) is racing consistently with two wins and four placed efforts past six starts including placing second contesting a Haydock Park handicap chase. Holds winning course and distance form. May go one better. MOON PHASES (5) improved on a fourth making seasonal reappearance in a novice hurdle at Ayr before placing second on chase debut at Kelso losing out by a neck. Will be thereabouts. JOECOOKER (2) finished runner-up on most recent appearance attempting a Wetherby handicap chase. Not discounted. POWEROFJET (8) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights after winning by 2.75L a course handicap chase.

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished fourth of 7 starters at Wetherby on December 26 over 4300m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Daylatedollarshort carrying 74kg at $2.40. Run before favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len Kelso on December 7 over 4500m slow track defeating Authorized Mission with 73.5kg at $6 in a hurdle. Has the ability to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 74kg | 5:33.10 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/10 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,790.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 73.5kg | 5:51.82 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/11/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 67.5kg | 5:31.24 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/10/2025 | 190 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 67.5kg | 4:54.97 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 24/04/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 73.5kg | 5:59.31 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71.5kg | 5:19.76 | 5-7-6 | 0 |
| 37.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | 5:06.70 | 7-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/01/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 76kg | 6:01.20 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/12/2024 | 19 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,680.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71.5kg | 5:09.48 | 3-5-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2024 | 186 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 70kg | 4:10.20 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/06/2024 | 12 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 71.5kg | 5:35.00 | 6-8-10 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run held ground to the line finished second of 9 runners at Wetherby on December 26 over 3900m, slow track; 1.75 len behind Genois carrying 69.5kg at $4.50. Before that finished third of 9 runners at this track on December 11 over 4000m, 4.5 len behind Trac carrying 74.5kg at $5. Ready to bounce back to winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 69.5kg | 5:14.28 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74.5kg | 5:11.50 | 9-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | CHSE 4U | $33,400.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 4:11.08 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/11/2025 | 231 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74.5kg | 5:17.45 | 9-6-8 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | HDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Kelso | 4196m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73.5kg | 5:30.93 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/10 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 5:11.98 | 9-7-6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/02/2025 | 66 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 6:20.30 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/12/2024 | 48 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 5:38.12 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.83 |
| 3/14 | 24/10/2024 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 5:06.40 | 11-5-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/14 | 12/10/2024 | 79 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 4:13.78 | - | 0 |
| 34.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 25/07/2024 | 47 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Wexford | 3319m | GY | B Dunleavy | 73kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after 11 months finished seventh of 10 starters at Kempton Park on December 26 over 4200m, 32 len behind Surrey Lord with 67.5kg at $19. Previously second-up finished third of 8 runners at Kempton Park on February 7 over 4200m, 19 len behind Slipway carrying 75.5kg at $5.50. Doubt he will be troubling these off that run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/12/2025 | 322 | HDLE HCP 3U | $43,560.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Paul O'brien | 67.5kg | 5:01.13 | 7-8-7 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2025 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 5:32.97 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 29/12/2024 | 253 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $13,980.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:42.98 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/11 | 20/04/2024 | 13 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | J J Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.2L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Heavy | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished third in a small field at Newton Abbot on October 29 over 3300m, 17 len behind Breaking Cover with 73kg at $2.60. Last start finished fifth in a small field at Wetherby on November 26 over 3000m, slow track; 13 len behind Throatlash carrying 73.5kg at $2.80. Better than last run but needs to bounce back.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 73.5kg | 3:49.92 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/6 | 29/10/2025 | 186 | HCP CHSE 4U | $19,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:09.50 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $2.63 |
| 5/14 | 26/04/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE 4U | $179,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 3:51.27 | 6-7-5 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 12/22 | 11/03/2025 | 45 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:57.67 | 16-14-12 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 4:10.30 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2024 | 27 | JHDLE 3 | $42,440.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/11/2024 | 32 | JHDLE 3 | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | James Bowen | 73kg | 4:28.35 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2024 | 132 | JHDLE 3 | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2024 | 35 | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $42,480.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Clement Lefebvre | 67kg | 4:01.20 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/14 | 02/05/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $42,550.00 | Dieppe | 3200m | SH | Clement Lefebvre | 67kg | 4:03.30 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fourth of 14 starters at Ayr on November 1 over 3200m, slow track; 11 len behind Upon Tweed with 70kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race finished second in a small field at Kelso on November 18 over 3400m, on slow going a neck behind Classical Sting with 76kg at $3.30. Ideally placed return to winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/11/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Soft | Derek Fox | 76kg | 4:27.31 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/14 | 01/11/2025 | 239 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 70kg | 3:59.99 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2025 | 315 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | 4:13.35 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $6.00 |
| 12/13 | 26/04/2024 | 166 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,080.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 4:03.06 | 4-9-12 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 12/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Resumes off a 43 day letup. Last start held ground to the line finished second of 9 starters at Haydock Park on December 3 over 4000m, 0.8 len behind Hitthehayson carrying 71kg at $2.50. Race before to post a big 5 len win. This track on November 14 over 4000m defeating Athair Mor with 73.5kg at $2.30 in a steeplechase. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/12/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,320.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 5:14.29 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 5:17.18 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 06/11/2025 | 196 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 66kg | 4:56.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | 4:57.92 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 29/03/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jack Power | 71kg | 3:54.41 | 4-5-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2025 | 99 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Jack Power | 71.5kg | 4:36.85 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 0/8 | 26/11/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 68.5kg | 5:09.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/11/2024 | 359 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Carlisle | 3449m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 70kg | 4:28.60 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/15 | 18/11/2023 | 30 | NHDLE 4U | $17,240.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 70kg | 5:13.25 | 4-6-10 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/10/2023 | 15 | NHDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Heavy | Ross Chapman | 70kg | 4:32.88 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $201.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/10/2023 | - | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 71.5kg | 4:22.37 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished ninth of 13 runners at Carlisle on November 2 over 3400m, on slow going 27 len behind Rula Bula with 69kg at $4.20. Second-up pulled up at Musselburgh on December 8 over 4100m. Needs to regain punters' trust.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/4 | 08/12/2025 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,030.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 71kg | 5:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/13 | 02/11/2025 | 205 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,950.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 69kg | 4:25.63 | 5-10-9 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $4.20 |
| 12/13 | 11/04/2025 | 80 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Good Soft | Oscar Palmer | 70kg | 5:04.24 | 11-12-12 | 0 |
| 39.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/01/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 4:20.00 | 4-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 9/11 | 29/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 69.5kg | 5:53.09 | 8-10-9 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/12/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 66kg | 6:45.88 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 03/11/2024 | 310 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 64.5kg | 5:13.39 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2023 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:28.86 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/12/2023 | 36 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 5:15.04 | 3-7-8 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 05/11/2023 | 272 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 4:34.35 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 06/02/2023 | 64 | NHDLE 4U | $14,890.00 | Carlisle | 3420m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 72kg | 4:27.88 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; finished third of 7 runners at Hexham on October 11 over 3130m, 5.5 len behind We Got Your Back with 72.5kg at $10. Second-up favourite; won by 2.75 len this track on November 14 over 3300m defeating Mcgrath From Clune with 74.5kg at $2.60 in a steeplechase. Among the better hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/11/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3319m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 74.5kg | 4:15.38 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 186 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,360.00 | Hexham | 3139m | Good | Callum Bewley | 72.5kg | 4:15.18 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,340.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 74kg | 4:52.03 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/9 | 23/03/2025 | 62 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:22.97 | 8-6-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 20/01/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 4:07.92 | 5-6-8 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/13 | 26/12/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 4:49.33 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2024 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73.5kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/11/2024 | 16 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 3449m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:30.72 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:01.26 | 8-8-9 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/14 | 12/10/2024 | 175 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 71kg | 4:13.78 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $151.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/04/2024 | 34 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |