Newcastle Race 1 - Equine Products NH Trainers League Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
CHEMOULIN (4) tackles a handicap for the first time after shedding his maiden tag at Haydock Park four weeks ago scoring by 2L. Retains scope for further improvement. The one to beat. TAMARIND BAY (1) remains a maiden after fourteen attempts and looks exposed. Might be able to hold his own in this open contest. JEHOL DE THAIX (6) only missed by 1.5L when second at Haydock Park four weeks ago. May take another step forward. SNOWROCCO (2) wears cheekpieces for the first time having disappointed at Musselburgh eleven days ago. That run was too bad to be true. Could have been inconvenienced by the lack of hurdles.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
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Second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished second of 8 runners at Doncaster on February 28 over 3900m, on slow going 12 len behind Leader Crik carrying 71kg at $12. Previously second-up finished third of 8 starters at Worcester on September 5 over 4000m, 2.25 len behind Sixty Plus with 73kg at $3.10. Can improve on first up performance. Could prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 31 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 | 28/02/2026 | 101 | MHDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 71kg | 4:55.44 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:19.90 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 5:40.85 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 68.5kg | 4:14.03 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 99/15 | 26/09/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 72kg | 4:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:02.64 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.13 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2025 | 221 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:59.50 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:17.60 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 76.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/12/2024 | 23 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 71.5kg | 4:49.45 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2024 | 37 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 5:32.40 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/14 | 29/10/2024 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:54.60 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished 12th of 13 starters at Musselburgh on March 20 over 4800m, 93 len behind Bollin Matilda carrying 74.5kg at $7.50. Before that finished fourth of 12 runners at Market Rasen on February 17 over 4100m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Pretending carrying 73.5kg at $10. Right in the mix if anywhere near her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 20/03/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 74.5kg | 5:44.80 | - | 0 |
| 93.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 17/02/2026 | 47 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 73.5kg | 5:25.63 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 74.5kg | 6:07.86 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 6:06.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2025 | 218 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 74kg | 6:34.50 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 61.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2025 | 64 | HCP HDLE 4U | $10,890.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 5:59.96 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 7/10 | 23/01/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,070.00 | Wetherby | 4852m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 74.5kg | 6:57.90 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/18 | 02/01/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 76kg | 5:27.04 | 8-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2024 | 267 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 3:47.86 | 9-9-8 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2024 | 32 | WFA NOVHDLE M 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Soft | Derek Fox | 70kg | 3:53.20 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2024 | 62 | NHDLE APP M 5U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | S Mulqueen | 70kg | 4:12.93 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start ran last at Wetherby on March 17 over 4800m, 54 len behind Imperial Merlin with 73kg at $151. At only start last preparation finished fifth in a small field at Limerick in the LR on October 18 over 4224m, 17 len behind Shadow Paddy with 70.5kg at $26. Looks outclassed again in this.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/03/2026 | 150 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 73kg | 6:04.25 | - | 0 |
| 54.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/10/2025 | 69 | LR OPEN 4U | $52,030.00 | Limerick | 4224m | Y | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 5:37.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 5:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/07/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 45 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/15 | 15/06/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | YS | Ben Bromley | 73kg | 4:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/05/2025 | 85 | HDLE MDN 4U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:44.04 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2025 | 186 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:14.90 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 11/08/2024 | 62 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | Stephen Connor | 71.5kg | 4:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/06/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | Good | S Connor | 69kg | 3:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last start won by 2 len Haydock Park on March 5 over 4200m defeating Ballyeaston carrying 73kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Race before finished fourth of 16 starters at this track on January 15 over 4100m, 11 len behind Lewisham Grove with 74.5kg at $17. Promising and expected to go close again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 49 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 5:21.67 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/16 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | David Bass | 74.5kg | 5:04.22 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 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: William Maggs
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 46 days. Last run set the pace for much of the race finished third of 8 runners at Kelso on February 13 over 4500m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Judicial Deference carrying 68.5kg at $15. Race before ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 7 runners at Doncaster on January 23 over 4900m, on slow going 37 len behind Mask Of Zorro carrying 73.5kg at $11. Fought on last time. Cannot be written off.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Heavy | William Maggs | 68.5kg | 6:20.12 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 73.5kg | 6:22.63 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | William Maggs | 73.5kg | 5:15.28 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | William Maggs | 67.5kg | 4:57.18 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 31/10/2025 | 209 | MHDLE 4U | $16,990.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:52.10 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/04/2025 | 33 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Neutral | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 4:04.46 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/03/2025 | 686 | MFLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Neutral | Ross Chapman | 72kg | 4:09.10 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2023 | - | FLAT 46 | $9,230.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good | T Dowson | 67.5kg | 3:52.17 | - | 0 |
| 8.4L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing finished second of 9 runners at Haydock Park on March 5 over 4200m, 1.5 len behind Idaho Valley carrying 74kg at $10. At only start last preparation came from midfield; finished sixth of 10 runners at Wetherby on October 31 over 4300m, 15 len behind Duel Au Soleil carrying 75.5kg at $7. Fitter and expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/03/2026 | 125 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,590.00 | Haydock Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 5:20.43 | 6-5-6-6-5-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/10/2025 | 237 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 5:12.93 | 5-7-6 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/03/2025 | 47 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 5:40.99 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 53.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $13,880.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:01.38 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 29/12/2024 | 173 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:04.00 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/07/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:13.60 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished eighth of 11 runners at Kelso on February 13 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 52 len behind Kaka's Cousin carrying 70kg at $23. Second-up finished seventh of 12 starters at this track on February 21 over 3400m, 36 len behind Jimbo Sport with 73kg at $26. Continues to improve. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 38 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 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 73kg | 4:13.06 | 12-8-7 | 0 |
| 36.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/02/2026 | 80 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Heavy | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 4:18.84 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/11/2025 | 240 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71.5kg | 4:02.34 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/03/2025 | 43 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4023m | Y | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 40 days. Last start made some head-way from midfield; ran last in a small field at Sedgefield on February 19 over 4000m, 21 len behind Follow Your Luck carrying 72kg at $67. Before that pulled up at Sedgefield on February 4 over 4000m. Place hope only on recent form.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 72kg | 5:00.97 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $67.00 |
| 99/10 | 04/02/2026 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 72.5kg | 4:54.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/12/2025 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 70kg | 4:05.98 | 10-11-11 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 71kg | 4:16.04 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/11/2025 | 241 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Callum Bewley | 71kg | 3:37.45 | 11-8-5 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 4:13.63 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |