Sedgefield Race 1 - Sedgefield Racecourse Supports Autism In Racing Handicap Hurdle
BELAYA RIVER (5) continues to race in excellent condition. Followed a Catterick success over 3100m with a solid Kelso second tackling 3200m beaten 5.5L. Strong recent figures suggest he can regain winning form. CAPTAIN COOL (1) bounced back in pleasing style when runner up attempting course and distance defeated 1.3L. Latest effort gives him obvious claims. DIAMOND JIM (3) returns after sixty eight days. Concluded previous campaign with a fair Warwick fourth. Already has a hurdling victory to his name. MAPLE (2) switches back to jumping after a sound Newcastle all weather second contesting 2000m. Remains one to note.

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished second of 9 starters at this track on March 10 over 3400m, 1.3 len behind Cosmic Soul carrying 74.5kg at $2.90. Start before didn't finish the race at Doncaster on February 28 over 3300m. Continues to make headway. Likely to figure once more.
Last Starts 23 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 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Luke Scott | 74.5kg | 4:02.35 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 |
| 0/7 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,880.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Luke Scott | 73kg | 4:21.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 89 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 3:38.20 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 3U | $20,780.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 5:10.60 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 08/10/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,500.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good Firm | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 3:52.81 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 30/09/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Luke Scott | 74.5kg | 3:49.70 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2025 | 67 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 3:54.69 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2025 | 109 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 5:08.87 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/03/2025 | 329 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Good | F P Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 21/04/2024 | 25 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | Hd Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Heavy | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 66.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last start finished second of 9 starters at Newcastle All Weather on March 11 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Star Cast carrying 59.5kg at $6. Race before finished second of 11 starters at Newcastle All Weather on January 24 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Noss Mayo with 59kg at $8.50. Likely to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/03/2026 | 46 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59.5kg | 2:17.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/01/2026 | 33 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 2:14.55 | 4-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 22/12/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 3:46.32 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $15.00 |
| 0/7 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:08.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/11/2025 | 168 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 4:03.88 | 8-9-10 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/05/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 3:43.27 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/04/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 65kg | 4:04.15 | 12-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2025 | 20 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 69kg | 4:13.20 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/03/2025 | 29 | JHDLE 4 | $29,950.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 4:04.58 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $15,930.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 69kg | 3:53.20 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2025 | 40 | JHDLE 4 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 4:03.39 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 4 of 7 starters at Warwick January 23 over 3200m, 11 len behind Feel Gut carrying 71kg at $3.80. At debut 2 of 8 runners at Bangor-On-Dee November 12 over 3300m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Milou Du Chenet with 70kg at $7.50. Could pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,960.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 71kg | 3:53.07 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 3:47.35 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/7 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 3 | $72,350.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 4:18.25 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 70kg | 4:27.57 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 15 runners at Doncaster on March 28 over 2000m, 5 len behind Mao Shang Wong carrying 53.5kg at $26. The run before finished fourth of 9 runners at this track on March 10 over 3400m, 21 len behind Cosmic Soul carrying 76kg at $19. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 28/03/2026 | 18 | APP HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Shay Farmer | 53.5kg | 2:16.72 | - | 14 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 76kg | 4:02.35 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 60kg | 3:41.67 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 26.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 57kg | 2:28.21 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/12/2025 | 138 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 2:11.29 | 4-10-11 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 3U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good | Billy Garritty | 63kg | 2:30.71 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2025 | 13 | MDN F 3U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 61.5kg | 1:29.50 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2025 | 15 | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | Good | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:41.99 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/06/2025 | 31 | OPEN MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Beverley | 1496m | Good Firm | Ben Robinson | 62kg | 1:32.19 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2025 | 33 | OPEN HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | 4:07.28 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/12 | 14/04/2025 | 109 | APP HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Craig Nichol | 67.5kg | 4:22.80 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start finished second of 7 runners at Kelso on February 28 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Word For Word carrying 72.5kg at $3.50. Before that won by 1.5 len Catterick on January 30 over 3100m on rain affected going defeating Whatsgoingonmarvin with 69kg at $8 in a hurdle. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 29 | JHDLE 4 | $28,880.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 4:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2026 | 29 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 69kg | 3:59.62 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/01/2026 | 15 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 70kg | 3:46.27 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/12/2025 | 62 | JHDLE 3 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:00.96 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 3:07.24 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/09/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 3:12.98 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | 3:37.22 | 10-5-3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 100 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2675m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | 2:52.79 | 5-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 13/16 | 22/05/2025 | 21 | OPEN MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Mikkel Mortensen | 56.5kg | 1:38.45 | 13-13-13 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/05/2025 | 22 | NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Mikkel Mortensen | 57.5kg | 2:05.95 | 9-6-8 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $12,920.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good | Sean Levey | 56kg | 2:11.04 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 10 of 14 runners at Uttoxeter July 25 over 3200m, 31 len behind Diesel Line carrying 74kg at $34. First up last campaign 6 of 14 runners at Doncaster March 1 2025 over 3300m, 12 len behind Aotano with 67.5kg at $15. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 251 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 25/07/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Lorcan Murtagh | 74kg | 3:47.90 | 6-10-10 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,680.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Lorcan Murtagh | 72.5kg | 3:44.56 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/05/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,630.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Lorcan Murtagh | 72kg | 3:57.00 | 4-1-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/8 | 23/04/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Firm | Lorcan Murtagh | 70.5kg | 4:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 92.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Lorcan Murtagh | 71kg | 3:56.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/14 | 01/03/2025 | 64 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,880.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Lorcan Murtagh | 67.5kg | 3:51.04 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/12/2024 | 40 | JHDLE 3 | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good Soft | Lorcan Murtagh | 70kg | 4:07.80 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/11/2024 | 17 | JHDLE 3 | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 4:28.35 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 31/10/2024 | 30 | JHDLE 3 | $13,980.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | David Noonan | 70kg | 4:19.90 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/10/2024 | 141 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:03.49 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/05/2024 | 48 | SELL 3 | $52,030.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Soft | Andrew Slattery | 59.5kg | 2:24.49 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Joshua Thompson
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Carlisle November 30 over 3900m. When resuming last campaign 6 of 10 starters at this track April 3 over 3380m, 19 len behind Milajess with 76kg at $23. Needs more time. Looking to others on form before a break.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 30/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Alice Stevens | 66.5kg | 4:59.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Alice Stevens | 70.5kg | 4:00.20 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/10/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Alice Stevens | 66kg | 4:09.55 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/09/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Alice Stevens | 72.5kg | 3:49.70 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/09/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 71kg | 4:15.34 | 3-4-6 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,890.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 68.5kg | 4:05.11 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 25/07/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 69kg | 3:47.90 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/07/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 68.5kg | 3:44.50 | 2-5-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 3:53.98 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,570.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 64.5kg | 5:04.65 | 4-7-6 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 76kg | 3:59.40 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 |