Newcastle Race 5 - Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Hurdle
Course and distance winner THAT ONE (6) couldn't get into the race at Carlisle last time. Progressive profile prior to that and could be a value selection in an open contest. THE GRAY GHOST (3) intriguingly drops back in distance after a decent fourth taking on a fierce handicap. Also a previous course winner. Can make the frame. SEAVIEW ROCK (4) was last seen landing a maiden hurdle by 5L at Leicester. Holds plenty of potential. Key player in this. Nicky Richards trains the pair BARATABLET (1) and SARACEN BEAU (2) who also have scope for progression tackling obstacles. Could each pose a serious challenge.

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 4 len this track on December 11 over 4100m defeating Aire Spray with 75.5kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Last start finished fourth of 7 starters at Kelso on December 29 over 4500m, 5.5 len behind Both Barrels carrying 74.5kg at $1.60. Fitter now and making headway every start. Well worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 5:56.73 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/13 | 11/12/2025 | 231 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 4:59.10 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 5:11.51 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 12/04/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 65kg | 6:08.61 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2025 | 30 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 5:17.00 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/12 | 11/02/2025 | 36 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 5:23.33 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/14 | 06/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:05.21 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign finished second of 11 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on October 27 over 4100m, 6 len behind Molto Bene with 75.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign made ground from midfield; finished third of 9 starters at Kelso on April 7 over 3600m, 5 len behind Cloonainra with 72kg at $3.50. Sure to make presence felt.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/10/2025 | 203 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,090.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Derek Fox | 75.5kg | 5:03.61 | 9-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/04/2025 | 135 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Jack Power | 72kg | 4:26.80 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 0/6 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $99,820.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 3:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 02/11/2024 | 238 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 3:49.60 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/03/2024 | - | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,300.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:55.24 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 13 runners at Musselburgh on February 1 over 4800m, 6 len behind Red Risk carrying 64.5kg at $7.50. Start before finished fourth of 12 runners at Ascot on December 19 over 4300m, slow track; 4 len behind Whatsupwithyou with 71kg at $4.50. Sure to prove harder to beat this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 01/02/2026 | 44 | HDLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 64.5kg | 5:55.20 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Soft | Charlie Price | 71kg | 5:24.49 | 8-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 39 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 3:41.09 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 67.5kg | 4:58.95 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/10/2025 | 204 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,290.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 5:07.30 | 4-3-6 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 15/03/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Liam Harrison | 69.5kg | 5:00.72 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/02/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $31,370.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 77kg | 4:57.05 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2025 | 74 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 74.5kg | 5:07.40 | 7-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $29.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/11/2024 | 26 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,990.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | Liam Harrison | 71.5kg | 3:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 08/10/2024 | 82 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Liam Harrison | 71.5kg | 4:42.31 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/07/2024 | 40 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | S Doyle | 73kg | 4:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Ben Sutton
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished second in a small field at Leicester on December 4 over 3110m, slow track; 1.3 len behind A Pai De Nom carrying 67.5kg at $11. Last start favourite; came from midfield to post a big 5 len win. Leicester on January 20 over 3100m in the wet defeating Mister Ursus with 71kg at $2.10 in a hurdle. Fitter now and making headway every start. Major player again.
Last Starts 32 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 | 20/01/2026 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | Ben Sutton | 71kg | 4:07.69 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 669 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Soft | Ben Sutton | 67.5kg | 4:08.79 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4023m | Y | E Staples | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after eight months finished fourth of 7 runners at Sedgefield on January 25 over 3380m, 9 len behind Indian River carrying 76kg at $26. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Warwick on June 4 over 3200m, 0.5 len behind Soleil D'arizona carrying 76kg at $7. Tougher task this time.
Last Starts 27 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 | 25/01/2026 | 221 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,050.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:07.22 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,880.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 3:43.82 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/06/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 3:42.85 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2025 | 109 | HCP HDLE 4U | $24,650.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 74.5kg | 4:04.05 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/01/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:18.10 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 0/5 | 21/12/2024 | 10 | LR OPEN M 4U | $35,800.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 5:01.60 | 1-1-F | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2024 | 9 | HDLE M 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:23.06 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 02/12/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | 4:03.52 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.62 |
| 3/4 | 15/11/2024 | 7 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $13,540.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 5:07.28 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2024 | 23 | HDLE M 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 4:06.19 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2024 | 137 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:18.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start finished sixth of 11 starters at Carlisle on February 3 over 3400m, 12 len behind Haarar with 73.5kg at $9. At only start last preparation finished second of 8 starters at Carlisle on November 30 over 3400m, on slow going 5.5 len behind Medieval Gold with 71kg at $8. Tougher task this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/02/2026 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 73.5kg | 4:16.76 | 8-9-6 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/11/2025 | 230 | HDLE HCP 3U | $30,860.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 4:23.18 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/04/2025 | 20 | APP HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 74kg | 4:22.80 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,570.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 4:13.76 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 13/02/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 76kg | 4:20.70 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/14 | 29/12/2024 | 21 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:04.00 | 12-1-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/12/2024 | 261 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:13.01 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/03/2024 | 15 | WFA APP NOVHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Heavy | Conor O'farrell | 72kg | 4:48.35 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/03/2024 | 29 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | 4:29.01 | 7-8-4 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2024 | - | WFA HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 4:12.90 | 9-7-5 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months. Finished off last campaign 4 of 9 starters at Doncaster December 13 over 3300m, 19 len behind Lanesborough carrying 68kg at $13. When resuming last campaign ran last at Newcastle All Weather August 21 over 2040m, 26 len behind Bragbor with 62kg at $151. Would need to be at best to feature.
Last Starts 70 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 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 68kg | 4:00.78 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 66kg | 4:31.25 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Heavy | Ben Robinson | 61.5kg | 3:25.53 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 3:09.61 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Chester | 2472m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 2:39.33 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 21/08/2025 | 173 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 62kg | 2:12.13 | 10-13-14 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/18 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $215,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 66.5kg | 3:53.91 | 9-6-6 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 15/17 | 01/02/2025 | 553 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 73.5kg | 5:04.90 | 15-15-15 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/07/2023 | 15 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Cameron Hardie | 63.5kg | 2:34.36 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2023 | 132 | HCP 3U | $53,830.00 | Chester | 2313m | Soft | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 2:38.46 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 10/16 | 04/03/2023 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $178,890.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 3:51.96 | - | 0 |
| 24.1L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished sixth of 12 starters at Musselburgh on February 1 over 4000m, 18 len behind Speiriuil with 74kg at $6.50. Previously second-up finished third of 15 runners at Ayr on November 12 over 3200m, on slow going 6 len behind Stop Loss with 71kg at $1.40. Fitter for run. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/02/2026 | 81 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 74kg | 4:52.87 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 12/11/2025 | 49 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Jack Power | 71kg | 4:05.38 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.4L | $1.44 |
| 1/11 | 24/09/2025 | 152 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 67.5kg | 3:56.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/13 | 25/04/2025 | 48 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,230.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 71kg | 3:59.45 | 2-2-7 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2025 | 90 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 4:25.09 | 10-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 08/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run came from midfield; finished fifth of 12 starters at Carlisle on February 3 over 3400m, 5 len behind It's Top with 72kg at $11. The start before that; finished fifth of 11 runners at Kelso on December 29 over 3200m, 29 len behind They Want Me carrying 71.5kg at $5.50. Finds a nice race and should be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 4:25.48 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 4:08.06 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 29/11/2025 | 30 | MHDLE HUNT 46 | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:04.27 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Neutral | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:14.41 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |