Sedgefield Race 4 - Christmas Parties At Sedgefield Racecourse Mdn Hurdle (Gbb Race)
CLOSE HOUSE (3) finished third over 3400m here last time on the flat. Could make a successful switch to hurdles. MILITARY CROSS (6) is still seeking a first triumph after eleven starts but regularly gets involved. Runner-up in a 3200m maiden hurdle at Market Rasen last time and holds claims on his best form. CARTHUSIAN (1) was last seen finishing 6L behind the winner tackling 3200m on the flat at Goodwood nearly four weeks ago. Makes hurdling debut. One to watch in the betting. CHAMPAGNE POWDER (2) improved on his Perth effort to finish 5.5L third contesting a 3400m maiden hurdle at Newcastle last time. Might feature again.

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 33 days. Last run finished sixth of 12 runners at Goodwood on October 11 over 3200m, 6 len behind Division Day carrying 76.5kg at $4.30. Run before won by 5 len Ffos Las on September 27 over 3200m slow track defeating Campeona with 63kg at $3.30. Key chance on best and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $31,760.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76.5kg | 3:45.75 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Liam Wright | 63kg | 3:45.86 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2026 | 67 | APP HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2916m | Heavy | Liam Wright | 62.5kg | 3:25.46 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $35,850.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 54.5kg | 3:52.23 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 64.5kg | 3:47.22 | - | 3 |
| 15.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $60,310.00 | Curragh | 3319m | Good Firm | Keithen Kennedy | 51.5kg | 3:30.26 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/18 | 12/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 2816m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 61kg | 3:05.48 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 11/24 | 24/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $52,970.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 57kg | 2:57.91 | - | 24 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/05/2026 | 204 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Shane Foley | 62kg | 2:58.23 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 16/10/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $38,370.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Y | Scott Mccullagh | 61kg | 2:41.97 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/15 | 27/09/2025 | 77 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2011m | YS | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:13.19 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Leah Noreci
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Newcastle on October 27 over 3400m, 5.5 len behind Wilde's Legacy carrying 68kg at $21. Run before made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 10 runners at Perth on September 23 over 3200m, 12 len behind Moon Reign carrying 66kg at $26. Hard to fault on current form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/10/2026 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Leah Noreci | 68kg | 4:14.93 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/09/2026 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Leah Noreci | 66kg | 4:01.31 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | 98 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 69.5kg | 4:06.70 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $13.00 |
| 11/11 | 23/05/2026 | 47 | HCP 4U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:43.71 | - | 3 |
| 33.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/04/2026 | 59 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 62kg | 1:38.96 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 06/02/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 1:37.64 | 4-4-8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:39.94 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/12/2025 | 13 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:39.11 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 35 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 1:40.51 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/13 | 24/10/2025 | 92 | HCP 3U | $40,840.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:30.66 | 9-11-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | 91 | MDN CG 3 | $35,960.00 | Compiegne | 1600m | SH | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:43.96 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. Was promising at debut finished third of 9 starters at Ayr on April 18 over 3200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Skerry Hill with 71kg at $21. Went for a break before returning ran last in a small field at this track on September 29 over 3400m, 1.75 len behind Red Shea carrying 71kg at $2.40. Good run on the flat latest and anticipating a bright start to the new phase of his career.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 29/09/2026 | 164 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,230.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 3:57.26 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.38 |
| 3/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $29,950.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished 11th of 15 starters at Wetherby on December 27 over 3200m, on slow going 15 len behind A Likeable Rogue carrying 71kg at $11. Returned from break finished sixth of 9 runners at Hexham on October 10 over 3200m, 60 len behind Hourman with 71kg at $10. Tested at this stage of campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/10/2026 | 287 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:12.75 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 60.0L | $10.00 |
| 11/15 | 27/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:06.53 | 1-12-11 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming didn't finish the race at Newcastle All Weather on October 12 over 2000m. Last start got back early finished fourth in a small field at Newcastle on October 27 over 3400m, 6 len behind Wilde's Legacy with 71kg at $51. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/10/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 4:14.93 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 0/7 | 12/10/2026 | 148 | APP NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 2:14.38 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/05/2026 | 162 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Richie Mclernon | 70.5kg | 3:59.06 | - | 0 |
| 120.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 3:59.30 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 4:15.43 | 8-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 9 starters at this track on October 7 over 3400m, 11 len behind Mia Sunshine carrying 71kg at $4.30. Second-up finished second of 11 runners at Market Rasen on October 25 over 3200m, 0.5 len behind Moore Brion with 71kg at $9. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 25/10/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 71kg | 4:21.99 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/10/2026 | 133 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Jonathan England | 71kg | 3:56.90 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 69kg | 4:10.36 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 14/17 | 13/05/2026 | 103 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 2:32.75 | - | 11 |
| 27.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 46 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 3:10.46 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/12/2025 | 25 | APP MDN 3U | $13,470.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 59kg | 2:35.98 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/11/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $13,470.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 2:11.88 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2025 | 12 | NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:08.55 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2025 | 12 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | William Buick | 59kg | 2:33.51 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 03/10/2025 | 18 | NOV 3U | $36,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good Soft | Colin Keane | 59kg | 2:36.28 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/09/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Benoit De La Sayette | 58.5kg | 2:36.28 | 8-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Joshua Thompson
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is third-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished sixth of 9 starters at Ripon on September 26 over 2400m, 23 len behind Walking On Stars carrying 62kg at $51 and before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 9 starters at Redcar on September 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Al Jolson with 62.5kg at $17. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 47 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 | 26/09/2026 | 17 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 2414m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 62kg | 2:33.38 | 9-6-6 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2026 | 72 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 62.5kg | 1:36.49 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 64.5kg | 2:38.45 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |