Newcastle Race 1 - Guinness Draught Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
IRANDANDO HAS (1) struggled keeping fit since moving to the UK from France. Did look above average both starts this season and went well when runner up at Ayr six weeks ago. Worth giving close consideration as could prove hard to beat. DARTMOUTH CASTLE (3) bounced back to form producing a strong performance at Ludlow three weeks back. That might see him go close. LIPSTICK TRACES (10) wears a hood for the first time and is best watched on return to action having not been seen for 191 days. THE SHANACHIE (8) goes hurdling for the first time. Was a not disgraced sixth at Kelso four weeks ago. One to watch.
Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by a neck Southwell on December 14 over 3200m defeating Liam Mera Kai carrying 71.5kg at $26 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell finished second of 8 starters at Ayr on January 29 over 3200m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Stede Bonnet with 75.5kg at $13. Will take some beating.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 46 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 75.5kg | 4:07.22 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 1188 | MHDLE APP 3U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 71.5kg | 3:59.37 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/09/2022 | - | LR HDLE UNR CG 3 | $91,570.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 67kg | 4:14.95 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.4L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when finished seventh of 12 runners at Catterick on November 21 over 3100m, 22 len behind Nimba carrying 71kg at $67. Second run from a spell pulled up at Wetherby on January 22 over 3200m. Others rate better.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 22/01/2026 | 62 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:16.74 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/11/2025 | 149 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 3:37.45 | 12-7-7 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $67.00 |
| 99/12 | 25/06/2025 | - | OPEN APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Fern O'brien | 66kg | 3:41.25 | 12-6-99 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fifth of 11 runners at Wetherby on December 27 over 3200m, slow track; 11 len behind Minstrel Knight carrying 70kg at $12. Second-up tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 12 starters at Ludlow on February 18 over 3200m, slow track; 2 len behind Misterdoc with 71kg at $17. Can return to winning ways.
Last Starts 24 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 | 18/02/2026 | 53 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 3:53.66 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/12/2025 | 88 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 70kg | 4:05.98 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | 140 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $13,070.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 71.5kg | 3:51.20 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2025 | 60 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good Firm | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 3:52.68 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.25 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $13,070.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Theo Gillard | 72kg | 4:01.50 | 3-1-6 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming fell at Sedgefield on January 25 over 3380m. Second run from a spell finished tenth of 12 runners at Carlisle on February 3 over 3400m, 27 len behind It's Top with 72kg at $151. Well beaten and prepared to risk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/02/2026 | 9 | HDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 72kg | 4:25.48 | 8-8-10 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $151.00 |
| 0/7 | 25/01/2026 | 101 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 67.5kg | 4:11.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/7 | 16/10/2025 | 130 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 69.5kg | 4:18.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/06/2025 | 32 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 67.5kg | 4:52.30 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 77.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 65.5kg | 5:15.60 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/04/2025 | 81 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 67.5kg | 3:58.70 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2025 | 103 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $15,930.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 69kg | 3:53.20 | 8-7-8 | 0 |
| 56.8L | $251.00 |
| 0/5 | 20/10/2024 | 245 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 69.5kg | 4:06.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/02/2024 | 28 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | William Carson | 56kg | 2:35.07 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 41.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/01/2024 | 25 | NOV 3 | $29,040.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | William Carson | 60.5kg | 2:05.94 | 6-3-5 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $201.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/12/2023 | 13 | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | William Carson | 58.5kg | 1:49.58 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months finished 11th of 12 runners at this track on February 21 over 3400m, 66 len behind Jimbo Sport carrying 73kg at $41. Previously second-up finished fourth of 11 runners at Newcastle All Weather on December 11 over 3400m, 7 len behind Ronnie Russet with 71kg at $151. Can bounce back but needs to.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 21/02/2026 | 72 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 4:13.06 | 3-9-11 | 0 |
| 66.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:16.04 | 10-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:19.50 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished seventh of 12 runners at this track on March 3 over 4100m, 27 len behind Sanilam carrying 72kg at $151. The run before pulled up at this track on January 27 over 4100m. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/03/2026 | 35 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 5:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $151.00 |
| 0/8 | 27/01/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 5:24.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | 289 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 3:46.34 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/10 | 08/03/2025 | 83 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Joe Wright | 76kg | 6:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2024 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | John Dawson | 75.5kg | 4:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start ran on from midfield; finished sixth of 9 runners at Kelso on February 13 over 3200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Thelastmanfrompenr with 73kg at $5.50. Likely improver going over the jumps this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 4:24.09 | 5-7-6 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 12 starters at this track on February 21 over 3400m, 30 len behind Jimbo Sport with 73kg at $101. The run before finished sixth of 8 starters at Ayr on January 29 over 3200m, slow track; 35 len behind Stede Bonnet carrying 72kg at $101. Hard to recommend on current form.
Last Starts 21 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 | 21/02/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 73kg | 4:13.06 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72kg | 4:07.22 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $101.00 |
| 11/15 | 15/01/2026 | 74 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 70kg | 4:03.46 | 4-10-11 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | F Maguire | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 12/10/2025 | 154 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last campaign 5 in a small field at Sedgefield September 4 over 4000m, 33 len behind Herja carrying 71.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign 4 of 15 starters at Worcester August 20 over 3200m, 7 len behind Celestron Star carrying 71.5kg at $9. Has ability and looks a danger.
Last Starts 191 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 | 04/09/2025 | 15 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 4:47.11 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/15 | 20/08/2025 | 87 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 3:53.00 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN HUNT FLAT M 45 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 66.5kg | 4:09.50 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2025 | 26 | OPEN HUNT FLAT M 45 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 71kg | 4:07.00 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 68kg | 4:15.90 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |