Newcastle Race 5 - Acorn-Catering.co.uk Handicap Hurdle
DOUBLE DIGITS (3) is racing consistently with two wins and two runner-up finishes last six attempts including finishing runner-up in a Sedgefield handicap chase last time out. May return to winning ways. AS FAST AS WIND (6) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Placed four times the last six starts including when third in the Go North Sea Pigeon Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle at Musselburgh. Expected to challenge. FILIBUSTERING (4) disappointed running fifth in latest contesting a Ludlow handicap hurdle twelve days ago. Improvement expected. THANK YOU BLUE (2) cannot be discounted after landing a hat-trick two starts back.

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months. Finished off last campaign when last at Huntingdon December 7 over 3200m, slow track; 22 len behind We're Red And Blue carrying 76kg at $34. Previously first up; 7 of 8 starters at Wetherby November 15 over 3200m, slow track; 33 len behind Saligo Bay carrying 73.5kg at $13. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 124 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 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 3:50.10 | 8-10-10 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/11/2025 | 266 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73.5kg | 4:02.59 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $23,060.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 64.5kg | 4:04.97 | 10-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2025 | 37 | JHDLE 4 | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73kg | 4:14.90 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 17/12/2024 | 42 | APP JHDLE 3 | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 3:48.00 | 8-4-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/11/2024 | 47 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 57kg | 2:09.44 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 19/09/2024 | 155 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Joanna Mason | 52.5kg | 2:08.45 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/04/2024 | 24 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | 2:03.19 | 2-6-9 | 7 |
| 47.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2024 | 141 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 58.5kg | 2:16.38 | 8-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/11/2023 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $21,780.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Heavy | Billy Garritty | 55kg | 1:58.70 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/10/2023 | 23 | HCP NSY 2 | $54,450.00 | York | 1609m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 54kg | 1:42.39 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start pulled up at Ayr on March 6 over 4100m. Race before won by 13 len Ludlow on February 26 over 3200m defeating Raging Al with 79.5kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. On his best form is sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Lewis Stones | 75kg | 5:38.48 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Lewis Stones | 79.5kg | 3:49.97 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/12 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Lewis Stones | 75kg | 4:55.87 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Lewis Stones | 75kg | 5:01.82 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/15 | 21/01/2026 | 67 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Lewis Stones | 71kg | 4:48.45 | 12-11-9 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Heavy | Lewis Stones | 74kg | 5:11.17 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/12 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:16.26 | 6-7-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 15/10/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Lewis Stones | 74.5kg | 5:48.10 | 10-7-5 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 16/09/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Lewis Stones | 72.5kg | 4:52.60 | 12-9-5 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/08/2025 | 79 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Lewis Stones | 74kg | 5:00.10 | 3-5-4-5-7-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/06/2025 | 9 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Lewis Stones | 76.5kg | 5:14.63 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Resumes off a 51 day letup. Last run finished second in a small field at Sedgefield on February 19 over 3300m, 19 len behind Coup De Coeur carrying 73kg at $2.80. The start before that; won by 6 len Sedgefield on February 4 over 3300m defeating Sea Thrift with 76kg at $3 in a steeplechase. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,650.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 4:11.82 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3319m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 4:16.35 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 54 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 4:51.27 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 02/11/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,950.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 4:25.63 | 1-2-7 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/10/2025 | 164 | HCP HDLE 3U | $28,140.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 4:26.91 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 22/04/2025 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 3:58.70 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2025 | 24 | HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 4:16.13 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.29 |
| 2/5 | 15/03/2025 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $15,330.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 4:05.91 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/13 | 13/02/2025 | 28 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 5:13.40 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 58.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2025 | 438 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 4:13.50 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/13 | 05/11/2023 | 203 | W2 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Sweeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished eighth of 10 starters at Kempton Park on February 2 over 3200m, 42 len behind Gooloogong with 75.5kg at $5.50. Second-up finished fifth in a small field at Ludlow on March 30 over 3200m, 18 len behind Jack Hyde with 74.5kg at $9. Rates highly in this field and is expected to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/03/2026 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 3:45.40 | 4-3-3-4-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/02/2026 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 3:57.92 | 1-7-8 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Harry Reed | 73kg | 4:06.77 | 3-2-6 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 12/11/2025 | 223 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 73kg | 4:21.51 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/13 | 03/04/2025 | 33 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $202,950.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 4:10.14 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2025 | 141 | JHDLE 4 | $29,950.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:04.58 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | York | 2816m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 51.5kg | 3:09.78 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Heavy | Andrew Mullen | 53.5kg | 3:13.30 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Amie Waugh | 51kg | 3:04.54 | 7-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/13 | 22/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | David Allan | 55kg | 3:39.02 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/08/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 52kg | 3:33.83 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 29 days. Last start finished fifth in a small field at Fakenham on March 13 over 3200m, 29 len behind Morning Mayhem carrying 71.5kg at $15. Race before finished fourth in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on February 24 over 2000m, 10 len behind Triple Double A with 57kg at $5. Right in the mix if anywhere near his best.
Last Starts 28 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 | 13/03/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:03.67 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/02/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $18,290.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Sam James | 57kg | 2:11.77 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 30 | APP HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | 2:19.84 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $33,400.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 56kg | 2:11.97 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $16,970.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 63.5kg | 2:13.41 | 7-6-2 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 77kg | 3:52.68 | 6-7-9 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $31,760.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 68.5kg | 3:48.06 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/10/2025 | 189 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 61.5kg | 2:12.08 | 4-3-10 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,210.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 67.5kg | 3:47.61 | 9-10-10 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2025 | 57 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 72kg | 4:13.20 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2025 | 27 | JHDLE 4 | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 73kg | 4:14.90 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished third of 14 starters at Musselburgh on March 20 over 3500m, 1.3 len behind Light Fandango with 67kg at $6.50. The run before finished third of 8 starters at Doncaster on February 27 over 3300m, 16 len behind Light Fandango carrying 68kg at $6.50. Can return to winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 67kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 68kg | 4:09.89 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 3:38.20 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/15 | 21/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 73kg | 4:48.45 | 11-7-6 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 71kg | 4:42.83 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 24/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Harry Reed | 67.5kg | 4:58.34 | 10-2-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE CLM 4U | $12,920.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | Robbie David | 63.5kg | 3:42.11 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/9 | 19/10/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Robbie David | 68.5kg | 3:44.00 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good | Robbie David | 71kg | 4:26.30 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2025 | 10 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Millie Wonnacott | 58kg | 2:30.31 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/13 | 29/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good Soft | Millie Wonnacott | 57.5kg | 3:12.34 | 9-6-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |