Newcastle Race 2 - Guinness At The Hawk Ponteland Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
DIAMOND MIX (1) has been keeping fresh. Scored at Hexham four months ago and connections find a nice opportunity to kick start the rest of his campaign. Could prove hard to beat. COUNT ADHEMAR (3) deserves a change of fortunes having run some fine races this winter. Delivered a solid second at Ludlow three and a half weeks ago and must hold chances. FORCETORECKONWITH (6) has not won under rules. Looks capable of taking a race of this nature and must build on the second place finish at Catterick last time. SAO CARLOS (4) has been struggling for a while. Most likely booked for minor honours at best.

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last preparation won by 9 len Hexham on November 7 over 3100m defeating We Got Your Back carrying 72kg at $6 in a steeplechase. When resuming last campaign came from midfield; finished fourth of 12 starters at Carlisle on December 1 2024 over 3860m, on slow going 27 len behind Gamesters Guy carrying 70kg at $251. Will take running down again.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 207 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,590.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 72kg | 4:17.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,710.00 | Hexham | 3139m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | 4:13.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/03/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,360.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 5:18.95 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3287m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 74kg | 4:16.10 | 8-4-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 75.5kg | 5:17.00 | 3-5-7 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2024 | 12 | HDLE HUNT MDN 46 | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good Soft | Edward Austin | 71.5kg | 4:04.00 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2024 | 13 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 4:10.55 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/12/2024 | 207 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 3878m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 5:05.12 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $251.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/05/2024 | 202 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $54,450.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 3:48.91 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/10/2023 | - | FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | 4:28.78 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Charlie Price
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 5 of 7 runners at Kempton Park in the G2 Desert Orchid Chase December 27 over 3200m, 56 len behind Thistle Ask carrying 66kg at $151. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Cheltenham November 16 over 3200m. Tougher class here fresh and not expected to threaten in this line-up.
Last Starts 77 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 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | James Best | 66kg | 3:45.93 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 56.5L | $151.00 |
| 0/11 | 16/11/2025 | 345 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Harry Reed | 64.5kg | 4:04.53 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Soft | James Best | 67.5kg | 4:05.92 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2024 | 111 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good | James Best | 66kg | 3:56.28 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/07/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,280.00 | Stratford Avon | 3413m | Good | Harry Reed | 64.5kg | 4:03.74 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2024 | 76 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | James Best | 69kg | 4:01.10 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/04/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 3218m | Soft | James Best | 75.5kg | 4:10.84 | 1-4-9 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/03/2024 | 112 | STPLE HCP 5U | $37,480.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | James Best | 69kg | 4:11.00 | 1-2-7 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $21.00 |
| 99/6 | 02/12/2023 | 250 | STPLE HCP 4U | $75,230.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Ben Ffrench-Davis | 62kg | 4:06.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/03/2023 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,830.00 | Wincanton | 3154m | Good Soft | Ben Ffrench-Davis | 67.5kg | 4:00.37 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/03/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,470.00 | Newbury | 3303m | Good | Ben Ffrench-Davis | 61kg | 4:01.15 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.63 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on speed throughout then finished second of 8 runners at Ludlow on February 18 over 3200m, on slow going a neck behind Falco Des Pins with 75kg at $5. Before that raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth in a small field at Catterick on January 21 over 3800m, 6 len behind Marty Mcfly carrying 74.5kg at $6.50. Progressing well this campaign. Top winning chance in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 75kg | 4:11.52 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 74.5kg | 4:59.98 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:09.32 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | 267 | HDLE 4U | $24,740.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:13.12 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2025 | 45 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 72.5kg | 4:13.35 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 48.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:16.60 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 11.4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 60 days. Last run finished eighth of 9 starters at Ayr on January 13 over 3200m, on heavy track; 48 len behind Platin Moon carrying 72kg at $51. Before that ran last at Carlisle on December 14 over 3900m, on slow going 28 len behind Pitwood Road carrying 75.5kg at $41. Right in the mix if anywhere near his best.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/01/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Peter Kavanagh | 72kg | 4:16.44 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 48.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:21.36 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $41.00 |
| 0/11 | 01/11/2025 | 194 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 74.5kg | 4:03.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 3:58.57 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 95.3L | $4.33 |
| 99/5 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:57.23 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:08.65 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/02/2025 | 60 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 3:51.42 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2024 | 260 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:05.09 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/03/2024 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 5:14.64 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 06/02/2024 | 24 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 5:32.30 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 13/01/2024 | 53 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 4:16.40 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Leah Noreci
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth of 9 starters at Catterick on February 24 over 3100m, 26 len behind Shadowfax Of Rohan with 70kg at $51. Before that pulled up at Ayr on January 2 over 4100m. Not the worst. Disappointing again last time and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/02/2026 | 53 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Leah Noreci | 70kg | 4:00.13 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $51.00 |
| 0/19 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 74kg | 5:10.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 0/8 | 10/12/2025 | 564 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,340.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Heavy | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | 5:52.41 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/05/2024 | 330 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,880.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 75kg | 5:19.40 | 1-7-8 | 0 |
| 99.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2023 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,690.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | 6:33.03 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/05/2023 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,510.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 75.5kg | 5:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/6 | 27/04/2023 | 241 | HDLE HCP 4U | $23,590.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 64.5kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/08/2022 | 44 | NHDLE 4U | $12,170.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 72.5kg | 5:23.10 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/07/2022 | 49 | NHDLE 4U | $11,640.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 72.5kg | 5:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2022 | 25 | NHDLE 4U | $17,570.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 69kg | 5:24.48 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/05/2022 | 37 | FLAT 46 | $7,030.00 | Ayr | 3219m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 67.5kg | 3:36.96 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished second of 9 runners at Catterick on February 24 over 3100m, 4.5 len behind Shadowfax Of Rohan with 71kg at $9. The run before made some head-way from midfield; finished third in a small field at Catterick on January 30 over 3100m, on slow going 10 len behind Stick With Me Sam with 70.5kg at $3.80. Sure to improve again. Right in the mix if she is at her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/02/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 4:00.13 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | 4:07.04 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/10 | 22/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,900.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 71kg | 4:13.95 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/11/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 72kg | 4:19.12 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 10/16 | 31/10/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 73kg | 5:14.38 | 9-8-10 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2025 | 157 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Toby Wynne | 75kg | 4:35.03 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | 3:57.29 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/04/2025 | 32 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $27,230.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71.5kg | 3:47.90 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/03/2025 | 143 | HDLE HUNT MDN M 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Toby Wynne | 71kg | 4:57.35 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2024 | 329 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2023 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |