Newcastle Race 2 - QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase
HAWKSEYE VIEW (4) secured a good 2.25L win three starts back over course and distance before suffering a fall prior to running tenth at Carlisle. Can bounce back. BRAVETHEWAVES (5) impressed delivering a 20L victory trying a Doncaster handicap chase then was seventh contesting a Southwell novice handicap hurdle. Better expected revisiting chasing. INDEPENDENT JIMMY (2) was racing consistently with one triumph and four places in five attempts. Managed sixth at Musselburgh back in November and is of interest returning from a break. EMPTY NEST (3) cannot be discounted providing winning form when tackling track and trip.

Jockey: Joe Williamson
Weight: 76kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished fourth of 9 starters at Wetherby on March 27 over 4800m, 16 len behind Giovanni Change with 73kg at $15. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Wetherby on October 15 over 3900m, 9 len behind Destination Dubai carrying 68.5kg at $15. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 89 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Joe Williamson | 73kg | 6:24.04 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,900.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Joe Williamson | 72kg | 4:43.72 | 4-8-7 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $31,760.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Soft | Joe Williamson | 73.5kg | 6:24.49 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/10/2025 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Joe Williamson | 68.5kg | 4:49.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/7 | 03/10/2025 | 204 | HCP HDLE 3U | $20,570.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good Soft | Joe Williamson | 75.5kg | 5:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2025 | 31 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good Soft | Joe Williamson | 73kg | 5:17.00 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 99/7 | 10/02/2025 | 19 | HDLE MDN 5U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5129m | Good Soft | Joe Williamson | 70.5kg | 6:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2025 | 39 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good Soft | Joe Williamson | 71kg | 4:46.50 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/12/2024 | 217 | WFA HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Good Soft | Joe Williamson | 71kg | 4:10.96 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/05/2024 | 70 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | D Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/03/2024 | 97 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Last start finished fifth of 7 runners at Wetherby on March 17 over 3880m, 10 len behind Rath Gaul Hill carrying 64.5kg at $2.80. Run before finished sixth of 8 starters at Wetherby on February 26 over 3900m, on slow going 24 len behind Largy Force carrying 69.5kg at $6. Strong finish latest and looks a key chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 64.5kg | 5:00.42 | - | 0 |
| 10.7L | $2.75 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 69.5kg | 5:11.13 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 65kg | 5:32.76 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 55 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 5:20.59 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/11/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 66.5kg | 4:46.75 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 196 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,690.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70.5kg | 5:27.39 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/04/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,160.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 5:31.38 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2025 | 58 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 75.5kg | 5:13.57 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/02/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 5:17.00 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73.5kg | 5:19.00 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 68.5kg | 5:13.95 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 72kgs
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Last start finished tenth of 13 starters at Carlisle on March 22 over 4000m, 50 len behind Wolfburg carrying 64.5kg at $19. The run before fell at this track on March 14 over 4700m. Best form stacks up well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 22/03/2026 | 8 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 64.5kg | 5:10.14 | - | 0 |
| 50.3L | $19.00 |
| 99/10 | 14/03/2026 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75kg | 6:17.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 5:12.72 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 52 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $17,700.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 69kg | 5:18.34 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 6:33.34 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 26/11/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 6:47.76 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 11/11/2025 | 228 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good | Jack Power | 68.5kg | 5:03.30 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $10,890.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 71.5kg | 5:54.39 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 73.5kg | 6:12.44 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,250.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 74kg | 5:12.80 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $4.50 |
| 99/10 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 73.5kg | 5:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Useful gelding. Last run finished seventh of 12 starters at Southwell on March 24 over 4100m, 29 len behind Dartmouth Rose carrying 71kg at $11. The start before to post a big 20 len win. Doncaster on February 27 over 3800m defeating Line Of Descent with 67.5kg at $5.50 in a steeplechase. Finds a very nice assignment today and can return to form.
Last Starts 17 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 | 24/03/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Toby Wynne | 71kg | 5:26.34 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/02/2026 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,880.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good | Toby Wynne | 67.5kg | 5:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 21/01/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 69kg | 6:44.65 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/12/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,900.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Ben Smith | 66kg | 4:56.89 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 66.5kg | 5:26.28 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 9/16 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 69kg | 5:14.38 | 7-10-9 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Toby Wynne | 66.5kg | 6:05.22 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/09/2025 | 173 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Toby Wynne | 69.5kg | 5:02.10 | 8-6-7 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 27/03/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,980.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Toby Wynne | 63.5kg | 6:28.06 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 19/02/2025 | 3 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Good | Toby Wynne | 66.5kg | 5:12.30 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/02/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 67.5kg | 5:09.90 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Last run fell at Sedgefield on March 19 over 4200m. Start before pulled up at Market Rasen on February 17 over 4790m. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 22 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 | 19/03/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Callum Bewley | 70kg | 5:33.51 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/6 | 17/02/2026 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 75kg | 6:46.47 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | 288 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Heavy | Elizabeth Gale | 75.5kg | 5:41.35 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 53.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/12 | 14/04/2025 | 862 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 75.5kg | 5:16.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2022 | 30 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $16,070.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Aaron Anderson | 69.5kg | 4:04.65 | - | 0 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/11/2022 | 22 | NHDLE 4U | $15,340.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Soft | Aaron Anderson | 67.5kg | 5:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/10/2022 | 194 | NHDLE 4U | $14,410.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | Good Soft | Aaron Anderson | 67.5kg | 4:32.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2022 | 34 | HCP 45 | $0.00 | Tranwell P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | Alex Garven | 75.5kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2022 | - | HCP 56 | $0.00 | Alnwick P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | Alex Garven | 75.5kg | 4:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Edward Austin
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Last run finished fourth of 10 starters at this track on March 31 over 4000m, 7 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 62.5kg at $29. Run before pulled up at Ayr on February 10 over 4800m. No surprise to see him back in form today.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/03/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Edward Austin | 62.5kg | 5:14.23 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $29.00 |
| 99/11 | 10/02/2026 | 62 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,710.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Edward Austin | 63.5kg | 6:54.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/8 | 10/12/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Hexham | 3139m | Heavy | Edward Austin | 66.5kg | 4:43.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 24/11/2025 | 244 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 68.5kg | 4:07.74 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/03/2025 | 12 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Edward Austin | 72kg | 4:17.42 | 1-5-6 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2025 | 24 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Edward Austin | 72kg | 4:16.50 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2025 | 65 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,340.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good Soft | Edward Austin | 66.5kg | 5:00.40 | 2-3-8 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/12/2024 | 13 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Edward Austin | 65.5kg | 4:11.33 | 3-2-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 01/12/2024 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Carlisle | 3878m | Soft | Edward Austin | 64.5kg | 5:11.43 | 2-2-5 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/10/2024 | 204 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 67kg | 4:17.13 | 6-6-6-6-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $5.50 |
| 99/7 | 22/03/2024 | 14 | HCP NOVHDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Heavy | E Austin | 72.5kg | 6:01.75 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |