Newcastle Race 4 - Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
TIMEFORTOM (12) bids to turn a pair of runner-up efforts into a win after losing out by a short-head at Kelso then filling the same spot attempting a Musselburgh maiden hurdle last month. May go one better. LEWISHAM GROVE (8) is another who finished runner-up in two consecutive performances including placing second over course and distance during November. Expected to challenge. DALY BOY (6) is yet to finish outside top three with three consecutive placed efforts. Finished runner-up at Sandown Park last time and could be in the mix. PORT STATION (11) cannot be discounted after placing second at Carlisle providing latest outing.
Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last outing finished 12th of 15 starters at Wetherby on December 27 over 3200m, slow track; 19 len behind A Likeable Rogue with 71kg at $12. At only start last preparation finished third of 16 runners at Navan on September 20 over 3218m, 11 len behind Ade Boy with 71kg at $12. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 27/12/2025 | 98 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71kg | 4:06.53 | 10-9-12 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/16 | 20/09/2025 | 144 | FLAT 4 | $19,420.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | D Doyle | 71kg | 3:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | D Doyle | 71kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Ascot November 1 over 3100m, 11 len behind Loustic Du Chatel with 72.5kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Warwick October 1 over 3200m defeating Hopeless Dancer carrying 70.5kg at $3.30. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 01/11/2025 | 31 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 3:54.00 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2025 | 172 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 70.5kg | 3:35.30 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Robert Dunne | 70kg | 4:01.35 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Jumped when unwanted in the market at debut, ran last in a small field at Market Rasen on December 4 over 4140m, 11 len behind Montemares with 70kg at $51. Better for the experience but prefer to see again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 04/12/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 5:22.13 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Tom Midgley
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Jumped when unwanted in the market at debut, pulled up at Wetherby on December 6 over 3200m. Better for the experience but may need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 06/12/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 3:57.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign didn't finish the race at Alnwick on February 23 over 4000m. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
Last Starts 325 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 23/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 73kg | 5:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last outing came from midfield; finished second in a small field at Sedgefield on December 26 over 4000m, 13 len behind Dalston Lad carrying 70kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation finished third of 10 runners at Ayr on March 8 over 3200m, on slow going 4 len behind Sanilam carrying 71.5kg at $11. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/12/2025 | 293 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:52.58 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 90 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 71.5kg | 4:25.09 | 9-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 46 days. Fresh up after 10 months finished sixth of 12 runners at Carlisle on November 30 over 3900m, on slow going 24 len behind The Burren Man with 70kg at $51. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Carlisle on February 3 over 3400m, slow track; 9 len behind Peckforton Hills with 73kg at $29. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/11/2025 | 300 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 70kg | 4:57.18 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2025 | 28 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 73kg | 4:25.80 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 4:05.21 | 11-11-11 | 0 |
| 58.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Racing well. Freshened for 62 days. Last outing led throughout and just faded finished second of 9 runners at this track on November 14 over 4100m, 1.0 len behind Country Code carrying 71kg at $3.50. Race before held ground to the line finished second of 9 runners at Uttoxeter on October 31 over 4000m, 12 len behind Home Made Hero with 66.5kg at $51. Top chance on last run and worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 5:05.35 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | William Shanahan | 66.5kg | 5:06.70 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | William Shanahan | 66.5kg | 3:56.55 | 8-7-6 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/14 | 15/09/2025 | 113 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:10.58 | 9-7-5 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/05/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | F D Tegetmeier | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 27/04/2025 | 63 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | G Benson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 23/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | G Benson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Charlotte Jones
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Last start finished fourth in a small field at Sedgefield on December 26 over 4000m, 34 len behind Dalston Lad with 68.5kg at $51. The start before that; finished eighth of 14 starters at Wetherby on December 6 over 3200m, on slow going 34 len behind Starmount carrying 70kg at $126. Place hope only on recent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 68.5kg | 4:52.58 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/12/2025 | 48 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | 3:57.45 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/10/2025 | 147 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/05/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/04/2025 | 49 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Conor Rabbitt
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4 of 8 starters at Lingstown P2p March 9 over 4828m, 13 len behind Kilbuny Supersonic carrying 60kg. First ever start ran didn't finish the race at Dungarvan P2p February 1 over 4828m. Needs to find lengths to test these fresh.
Last Starts 311 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 | 09/03/2025 | 22 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | J J Berry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.6L | $1.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Y | J J Berry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 01/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Soft | J J Berry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 46 days. Last start finished second of 12 runners at Carlisle on November 30 over 3900m, slow track; 9 len behind The Burren Man carrying 70kg at $13. Run before finished third of 9 starters at this track on November 14 over 4100m, 13 len behind Country Code with 71.5kg at $23. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 4:57.18 | 9-5-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 5:05.35 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/10/2025 | 206 | APP HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Neutral | William Maggs | 69.5kg | 4:14.41 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:01.90 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 38 days. Last outing finished second in a small field at Musselburgh on December 8 over 4000m, slow track; 3 len behind Red Oak with 71.5kg at $1.80. At only start last preparation finished second of 9 runners at Kelso on October 5 over 4200m, a nose behind Conman John carrying 67.5kg at $7. Will prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 08/12/2025 | 64 | MHDLE 4U | $15,900.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 5:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/9 | 05/10/2025 | 168 | HDLE 4U | $18,290.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Alan Doyle | 67.5kg | 5:11.00 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/04/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/16 | 09/03/2025 | 49 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | Eoin Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Soft | E Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr William Easterby
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Resuming after a two years break. Finished off last preparation 4 of 7 starters at this track December 14 2023 over 4400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ikarak carrying 67.5kg at $7. First up last campaign 2 of 10 starters at Sedgefield November 16 2023 over 4000m, slow track; 2.5 len behind Let's Go Joe with 69kg at $5.50. Well held latest and others make more appeal here.
Last Starts 762 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 | 14/12/2023 | 28 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Heavy | William Easterby | 67.5kg | 5:46.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2023 | 222 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | William Easterby | 69kg | 5:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/04/2023 | 62 | P2P | $0.00 | Dingley P2p | 3m | Good | William Easterby | 71kg | 4:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/02/2023 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Duncombe Park P2p | 3219m | Good | William Easterby | 71kg | 4:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after three years finished fifth of 7 starters at Kelso on December 29 over 4500m, 49 len behind Country Code with 70kg at $34. Previously second-up finished third of 8 starters at this track on November 17 2022 over 3250m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Peaky Boy carrying 71kg at $3.50. Needs to find a bit more to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/12/2025 | 1138 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 5:47.83 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/11/2022 | 24 | APP FLAT 46 | $8,660.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3261m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 4:17.47 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/10/2022 | - | FLAT 46 | $7,630.00 | Ayr | 3219m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 68kg | 3:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 71kgs
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Third-up today. First-up ran last at Cheltenham in the LR on November 15 over 3300m, on slow going 23 len behind Celestial Tune with 71kg at $81. Second-up finished fifth of 14 runners at Wetherby on December 26 over 3900m, slow track; 10 len behind Scavengers Reign carrying 69.5kg at $26. Hard to fault on her best jumps 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 26/12/2025 | 41 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,610.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 69.5kg | 5:12.14 | 10-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 15/11/2025 | 174 | LR OPEN M 45 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 4:05.20 | 9-11-12 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Inchydoney P2p | 4828m | Good | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 71kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished seventh of 9 runners at Sedgefield on November 13 over 4000m, on slow going 42 len behind La Zoubida carrying 71.5kg at $51. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Ballindenisk P2p on May 18 over 4828m. Will be better for this hitout.
Last Starts 62 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 | 13/11/2025 | 179 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 4:54.89 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $51.00 |
| 99/11 | 18/05/2025 | - | W1 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |