Newcastle Race 1 - Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mdn Hurdle (Gbb Race)
BRACE FOR LANDING (1) appears well placed for a winning return off a 243-day break. Produced some great form last season including a 3300m Stratford novice hurdle third. Down in class after a tenth in the 3200m Class Two Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle at Sandown during March. Finds a good chance and rates a key player. SPREADSHEET GURU (7) produced his best effort here when last seen 341 days ago managing a 6.5L second in a competitive 4400m novice hurdle. Respect on return. LUDOIS (2) makes rules debut after winning a point-to-point in April. Holds potential and is one to watch. RHYTHM OF THE RYE (5) looks best of the others.
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished tenth of 24 runners at Sandown Park on March 7 over 3220m, on slow going 25 len behind Mondo Man with 66.5kg at $15. First up last campaign finished third of 14 runners at Stratford-On-Avon on October 30 2025 over 3270m, 19 len behind Wandering Ego with 69.5kg at $5.50. Bold showing expected while fresh.
Last Starts 243 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 07/03/2026 | 63 | HCP HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 66.5kg | 4:11.63 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:06.82 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 67kg | 5:01.95 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/14 | 30/10/2025 | 206 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $22,140.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 3:54.67 | 8-7-3 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 07/04/2025 | 34 | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $82,900.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | Soft | Nicolas Gauffenic | 69kg | 4:19.76 | 1-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $91,820.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SH | Nicolas Gauffenic | 67kg | 4:32.33 | 7-6-4 | 0 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 1.0 len Dromahane P2p April 19 over 4828m slow track defeating Lincoln Mill carrying 61kg. At debut 5 of 11 starters at Kildorrery P2p February 22 over 4828m, slow track; 32 len behind Mahler's Delight with 61kg. Could prove tough to stop.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/04/2026 | 56 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after seven months finished seventh of 9 starters at Hexham on October 10 over 3200m, 63 len behind Hourman with 71kg at $81. Previously second-up finished seventh of 15 runners at Newcastle All Weather on January 15 over 3400m, 31 len behind Ronnie Russet carrying 72kg at $151. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/10/2026 | 210 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:12.75 | 5-8-7 | 0 |
| 63.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/03/2026 | 58 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:13.85 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/15 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 72kg | 4:03.46 | 11-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:16.04 | 7-10-6 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Joe Williamson
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing eased back early on finished sixth of 9 starters at Newcastle All Weather on October 27 over 3400m, 10 len behind Always Proud carrying 68.5kg at $29. At only start last preparation finished third of 10 starters at Newcastle All Weather on April 11 over 3400m, 26 len behind Attin with 71kg at $12. Tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 9 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 | 27/10/2026 | 199 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Neutral | Natasha Cookson | 68.5kg | 4:02.42 | 8-8-6 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | 83 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Neutral | Joe Williamson | 71kg | 3:53.00 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/01/2026 | 42 | W2 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/12/2025 | 225 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | P Rogan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Y | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when he was finished second of 8 starters at Northumberland P2p on March 28 over 3200m, 2 len behind Sweetjetapsycho carrying 75.5kg. Shows promise and worth including.
Last Starts 222 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | T E Easterby | 75.5kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation didn't finish the race at Northumberland P2p on March 28 over 4000m. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Sheriff Hutton on January 18 over 4000m. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 28/03/2026 | 69 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Northumberland P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | T E Easterby | 74.5kg | 5:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/5 | 18/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Sheriff Hutton P2p | 4023m | Soft | T E Easterby | 76kg | 6:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 2 of 8 runners at this track November 29 over 4400m, 6 len behind Zanndabad carrying 70kg at $10. When resuming last campaign 5 in a small field at Aintree November 8 over 4000m, 11 len behind Only Way Is Up with 70kg at $3.50. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 341 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 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 5:24.41 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/11/2025 | 210 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $21,780.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:52.93 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/04/2025 | 41 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $30,440.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 3:47.64 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Y | A P Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Returned from a spell and failed to finish in a hurdle at Carlisle. At only start last preparation finished sixth of 14 starters at Bartlemy P2p on May 10 over 4828m, 38 len behind Fiercestone carrying 60kg. Needs to regain punters trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 22/10/2026 | 165 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Ryan Mania | 67.5kg | 4:14.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 6/14 | 10/05/2026 | 155 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | D Allen | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 06/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |