Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 16th January 2025
There were 37 Races on Thursday 16th January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 16th January 2025
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(5) Broderick 7/2, Progressing over hurdles and while he failed to justify strong support when runner-up in maiden at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, he did come a long way clear with the winner. However, he didn't look the most willing that day but certainly worth another chance. Close second at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and he is a leading player on that form.
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2nd (11) (33/1 +0%) Zephlyn
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33/1(+0%)
(11) Zephlyn 33/1, Fair on Flat and looks a handicap project judged on both efforts over timber so far. Arrives fit from a close fifth of 11 at Newcastle (16.2f) on the level last month and market support should be noted. Two AW wins (2m) on the Flat but he's been well held in both hurdle runs.
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3rd (6) (33/1 +0%) Buzz Iceclear
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33/1(+0%)
(6) Buzz Iceclear 33/1, Sea Moon gelding. Dam, modest hurdler (stayed 23f), from family of useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 25f) Wounded Warrior. Unplaced both starts in Irish points (latest Nov 3). Well held in Irish points in the autumn and is probably best watched on rules debut.
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4th (7) (7/1 +30%) Double Digits
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7/1(+30%)
(7) Double Digits 7/1, Mastercraftsman gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Proton. Dam 7f winner. Successful on second of 3 starts in Irish points, leading when fell 3 out next time (Nov 2023). Worth a market check on Rules bow. Irish point winner; back from lengthy layoff but needs checking in market on rules debut.
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5th (9) (16/1 -146%) Kids Say Lastgojoe
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16/1(-146%)
(9) Kids Say Lastgojoe 16/1, Balko gelding who showed benefit of his initial experience and settled better ridden from the front when winning 5-runner bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good to firm) just under 8 weeks ago. Should be up to making his mark now hurdling with Brian Hughes retaining the ride. Made all for 7l win in Catterick bumper in November; needs close look on hurdling debut.
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6th (1) (40/1 +0%) Always A Reason
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40/1(+0%)
(1) Always A Reason 40/1, Off mark in Irish points at fifth attempt last April and looks a handicap project judged on both efforts over hurdles last month. Point winner who has shown some promise over hurdles but has quite a lot to find here.
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7th (12) (80/1 +20%) Violeta
80
80/1(+20%)
(12) Violeta 80/1, Modest maiden handicapper on Flat who offered nothing on hurdling debut at Musselburgh on penultimate start. Again below form back on the level at Newcastle (10.2f) since and can only be watched. Record of 1-25 on the Flat and was tailed off on her only hurdle run; no appeal.
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|F| (2) (1/2 +55%) Beau Quali
0.5
1/2(+55%)
(2) Beau Quali 1/2, Runner-up in a juvenile hurdle in France last March (sole start for David Cottin) and has filled the same position on 2 of 3 starts for his current yard, latest in novice at Kempton (16f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Every chance he can go one better here. In the frame in all four runs, including when second at Kempton on Boxing Day; key player.
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|RO| (4) (16/1 +20%) Bold Jury
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16/1(+20%)
(4) Bold Jury 16/1, Cheap purchase who was placed on his last 3 starts in points and showed a bit when sixth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) on NH debut last month. Needs to build on that now. Made an encouraging start over hurdles at Uttoxeter (sixth of 14) and he's not ruled out.
11:55 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Runner-up to a smart prospect of Nicky Henderson's at Kempton over Christmas, BEAU QUALI looks the one to beat if building upon that career-best effort. The five-year-old already has four hurdles runs under his belt and he can see off Broderick, who might have gone closer at Sedgefield if not for hanging left. An impressive winner when making all in a bumper at Catterick in November, Kids Say Lastgojoe is a player on his debut in this sphere.
Having finished runner-up on 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles so far, BEAU QUALI looks to have been found a good opportunity to open his account at the expense of Broderick, who failed to justify strong support at Sedgefield on Boxing Day but did pull a long way clear of the third. Kids Say Lastgojoe got off the mark second time up in a Catterick bumper a couple of months ago and he can edge out Famous Liss for the bronze medal.
This is a tight call between Beau Quali and BRODERICK but the vote goes to the latter who went close at Sedgefield on Boxing Day.
(10) Queens Wish 8/11, Shantou mare who was bought for €140,000 after winning sole outing in Irish points and is a half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner/smart chaser Potters Point and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Slanelough, probably stays 3m. Makes plenty of appeal in a winnable-looking race. Bought for 140,000euros after winning by 6l on Irish point debut last April; interesting.
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2nd (5) (7/2 +30%) Forsa Bay
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(5) Forsa Bay 7/2, Showed more than on hurdling debut when fourth of 8 in novice at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago, not knocked about. May do better still. Not beaten far when fourth at Doncaster last month; among the most appealing options here.
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3rd (2) (6/1 +25%) Clondaw Fame
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6/1(+25%)
(2) Clondaw Fame 6/1, Finished fourth in 3 Irish points and having undergone a breathing operation ahead of his belated Rules debut, showed ability while looking a tricky ride with a hood fitted when second of 7 in 2m novice at Ayr in November. Place claims again. Came second on hurdling debut but it was a thin race and the winner did it easily.
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4th (8) (11/1 -57%) Isabel De Clare
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11/1(-57%)
(8) Isabel De Clare 11/1, Showed more than in a pair of bumpers when fifth of 10 in maiden hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft, 100/1) on debut in this sphere 21 days ago. That form is just about the best on offer but the drop back in trip isn't sure to suit. Stayed on for fifth on recent hurdling debut at Wetherby and enters calculations here.
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5th (9) (40/1 +20%) Joto
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40/1(+20%)
(9) Joto 40/1, Is seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind and needs this for a mark. Not disgraced on first of two hurdling starts but she is not the most obvious answer.
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6th (1) (80/1 -220%) Blazer Two
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80/1(-220%)
(1) Blazer Two 80/1, Modest handicapper at best on Flat (stays 1½m) who ran to a similar level sent hurdling in a first-time tongue strap after 10 weeks off (had breathing operation) when fourth in 5-runner affair at Market Rasen (16.6f) 3 weeks ago. Made low-key start to hurdling career with well-held fourth at Market Rasen last month.
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7th (11) (50/1 +0%) Snapaudaciaheros
50
50/1(+0%)
(11) Snapaudaciaheros 50/1, Just modest form when making the frame all 3 outings in bumpers and made an inauspicious start over hurdles fitted with a hood at Catterick the previous month. Made the frame in all three bumpers but was tailed off at 66-1 on hurdling debut.
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8th (3) (33/1 -32%) Farmer Jimmy
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33/1(-32%)
(3) Farmer Jimmy 33/1, Type to do better at longer trips in handicaps after this run. Unable to land a telling blow in two 2m Wetherby novice hurdles last month.
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9th (4) (400/1 -400%) Follow The Leader
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400/1(-400%)
(4) Follow The Leader 400/1, Pulled up sole start in points and jumped none too fluently when well held on Sedgefield hurdling debut 3 weeks ago. Struggled to get competitive on last month's rules debut at Sedgefield.
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10th (7) (7/1 -17%) Rogue Sea
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7/1(-17%)
(7) Rogue Sea 7/1, Fairly useful at best on Flat (stays 11f), well held in handicaps both starts in 2024. Still of some interest on hurdle debut. Hooded. Useful 3yo on the Flat but very disappointing last year; makes stable/hurdle debut.
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11th (6) (400/1 -167%) Marquee Lights
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400/1(-167%)
(6) Marquee Lights 400/1, Pulled up in 2 maiden hurdles and easily passed over. Pulled up at triple-digit odds on both hurdling starts; can't be recommended.
12:25 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The Dan Skelton team has a good record here and point-to-point winner QUEENS WISH could be a smart recruit for the stable. A half-sister to Kerry National winner Potters Point, the six-year-old may have too much for fellow hurdling newcomer Rogue Sea, who was decent on the Flat. Clondaw Fame was a promising second on his timber bow at Ayr in November, with Blazer Two and Forsa Bay capable of being in the shake-up as well.
An ordinary-looking maiden and the one who stands out is QUEENS WISH, who transferred to Dan Skelton's yard for €140,000 after winning her sole outing in Irish points. She can get her Rules career off to the perfect start, with Forsa Bay and Clondaw Fame the pair fancied to give her most to do.
Dan Skelton's QUEENS WISH changed hands for 140,000euros after her Irish point win and makes her rules debut in a modest race.
(4) Juventus De Brion 4/9, Promising type. Evens, respectable second of 13 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 79 days ago, finishing with running left. Sets a clear standard on the pick of his efforts and should take all the beating in a first-time tongue strap. Held as favourite latest but he's a big player if he can get back near best after wind op.
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(1) (5/1 +9%) Benmore
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5/1(+9%)
(1) Benmore 5/1, Made a positive start in a bumper and backed it up despite jumping poorly when second in a novice at Southwell on hurdling debut. Should be better for that experience and is bred to stay the longer trip. Runner-up in bumper in November and on hurdling debut last month; respected upped in trip.
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(2) (6/1 +8%) French Emperor
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6/1(+8%)
(2) French Emperor 6/1, £76,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field who offered plenty to work on when third in a 2m Lingfield novice on his hurdle debut. Not disgraced when third at Windsor next time and longer trip could help. Third in both hurdle runs this winter and has each-way claims again upped in trip.
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(5) (10/1 -11%) King Of Answers
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10/1(-11%)
(5) King Of Answers 10/1, Runner-up in a point and showed something to work on when third in a bumper at Bangor 15 months ago. Not seen since but step up in trip is in his favour switched to hurdling. Has lots of stamina in pedigree but he needs plenty of progress upped in trip on comeback.
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(6) (14/1 +44%) Miami Steve
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14/1(+44%)
(6) Miami Steve 14/1, Stepped up on previous efforts when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 42 days ago. Will need to do better again if he's to make his presence felt in this, though. Has shaped with some promise in bumpers and as hurdler but handicaps will be more suitable.
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(7) (22/1 -38%) Norah's Legacy
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22/1(-38%)
(7) Norah's Legacy 22/1, Shaped like a stayer in a couple of bumpers and was helped by longer trip when runner-up in a Catterick novice on hurdling debut. This demands more, however. Runner-up on hurdling debut at Catterick and could get involved if he can build on that.
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(8) (28/1 -155%) The Gray Ghost
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28/1(-155%)
(8) The Gray Ghost 28/1, Irish bumper winner who was a fair fourth on his 19.5f Huntingdon hurdle debut in October. Shaped as if amiss back there last time so needs to get on track. Bumper winner but he flopped on last hurdle run and needs major overall improvement.
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(10) (125/1 -150%) Worth The Walk
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125/1(-150%)
(10) Worth The Walk 125/1, Won a point but didn't offer much at Hexham last month on hurdling bow. Fortunate winner of an Irish point and she made a low-key start over hurdles last month.
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(9) (150/1 -50%) Alltheroadrunning
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150/1(-50%)
(9) Alltheroadrunning 150/1, Cost £48,000 after finishing third in a point in April 2022 but hasn't got to the track much under Rules and failed to see her races out in bumpers. Off another year ahead of this hurdling debut. Returns after another wind operation and market should guide on hurdling debut; hood added.
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(3) (300/1 -50%) Frontier Force
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300/1(-50%)
(3) Frontier Force 300/1, Well beaten in 2 bumpers and on Catterick hurdle debut. Failed to beat a rival in two bumpers and same story on hurdling debut at Catterick (2m3f).
13:00 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The form of JUVENTUS DE BRION's second at Chepstow has worked out well, with the winner going on to make the frame in a Grade 2. Dan Skelton's charge has undergone wind surgery since and he can get off the mark at the main expense of Benmore, who is entitled to improve for going up in trip if cutting out the mistakes he made when second at Southwell. Placed at Lingfield and Windsor, French Emperor cannot be ruled out either.
JUVENTUS DE BRION stands out on form and shaped better than the result when runner-up at Chepstow last time, so he's hard to take on here. Benmore has more to offer and French Emperor isn't without hope.
Dan Skelton's JUVENTUS DE BRION should be hard to beat if he can get back near his best after wind surgery. Benmore is feared most.
(3) Rattling Road 6/4, Won an Irish point in April 2022 and left previous efforts behind when scoring impressively on only his second chase outing at Hexham last time. More to come and boasts leading claims. Very lightly raced 8yo who won 14-runner Hexham handicap chase last month; respected.
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(4) (4/1 +11%) A Moments Madness
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4/1(+11%)
(4) A Moments Madness 4/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points last February and fair form when reaching the frame in novice hurdles at Wetherby and Ffos Las towards the end of 2024. Switches to fences for this handicap debut. Looked very promising when placed in novice hurdle last month; chase/handicap debut today.
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(8) (7/1 +22%) Leitrim Chief
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7/1(+22%)
(8) Leitrim Chief 7/1, Showed ability over hurdles and stepped up on his chase debut when third of 12 in a Hexham handicap (15.6f, heavy) in April. Not in same form at Carlisle on return but may strip fitter for it. 0-8 under rules but current mark is workable if all goes to plan.
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(6) (8/1 +20%) Leading Force
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8/1(+20%)
(6) Leading Force 8/1, Off 4 months/had wind op before a creditable fourth of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Likely player dropped 2 lb with that run under his belt. Won a chase at start of this season but has not yet built on that performance.
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(7) (10/1 +29%) Halpha Soleil
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10/1(+29%)
(7) Halpha Soleil 10/1, Looked better than ever when winning over hurdles at Hexham in June. Probably needed the run in a handicap there on chase debut last month, so should build on it. Dual hurdle winner; made just a mildly encouraging chase debut; improvement required.
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(5) (11/1 -69%) Reilly
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11/1(-69%)
(5) Reilly 11/1, Fair winner over hurdles who showed better form on his first go at chasing. Yet to match it but looked as good as ever before absence told returning from 22 months off at Windsor last time. Cheekpieces back on and has been given a big chance by the handicapper. Ran well to a point after a long layoff and is very well handicapped on old form.
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(2) (12/1 +25%) Quick Sharpener
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12/1(+25%)
(2) Quick Sharpener 12/1, Point winner and dual scorer over hurdles in 2022/23. Disappointing back from an absence when pulled up on chasing debut at Uttoxeter but may come on for it. Ran as though something amiss on chase debut in October after long absence; wind op since.
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(1) (14/1 -100%) Coqolino
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14/1(-100%)
(1) Coqolino 14/1, It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2021 but he has been holding his form well lately. Should be involved once more if his jumping holds up. 0-15 over fences but ended last year with three good efforts; likely contender again here.
13:35 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
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RATTLING ROAD powered clear to score by just under four lengths on his second chase start at Hexham and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 6lb. Lucinda Russell's eight-year-old is likely to have more improvement in him and he will prove hard to beat. Coqolino finished a respectable third in a stronger contest at Kelso and could get into contention off the same mark. Reilly is another to keep an eye on.
RATTLING ROAD is a typically big, imposing sort from the Lucinda Russell stable and he jumped accurately when running out a ready winner at Hexham last time, so he's an obvious choice to defy a rise. Reilly is a big danger from a handicapping perspective and A Moments Madness looks an interesting chasing debutant.
Chase/handicap debutant A MOMENTS MADNESS caught the eye when keeping on for third in a pretty good Ffos Las novice hurdle last month.
(3) Hawk Stone 11/4, Confirmed previous promise when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) in April, staying on well. Off since but further improvement possible. Won at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) last April; off since but may improve in this second season.
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(13) (4/1 0%) Soldier's Leap
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4/1(0%)
(13) Soldier's Leap 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who improved switched to a handicap when second in 9-runner event at Fontwell (17.7f, soft, 4/1) 33 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time and may do better still. Made a promising start in handicaps when second at Fontwell (2m2f, soft) last month.
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(7) (4/1 +20%) Authorized Mission
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4/1(+20%)
(7) Authorized Mission 4/1, Never figured in trio of bumpers for Iain Jardine. Gradual progress over hurdles for new stable, readily surpassing previous exploits when second of 11 in a C&D novice last month. May do better still and of interest on handicap debut. 100-1 for C&D maiden last time but produced easily his most competitive display to be 2nd.
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(1) (15/2 +38%) Galahad Threepwood
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(1) Galahad Threepwood 15/2, Fair handicap hurdler who seemed unsuited by conditions when well held at Sandown on final start in 2023/24 for Ben Pauling. Arrives fit from the Flat, doing too much too soon here last month, and could go well. Sole hurdles win was March 2023; still capable of fair Flat form in 2024.
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(9) (9/1 +36%) Trailblazer
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9/1(+36%)
(9) Trailblazer 9/1, Gained breakthrough success from 4 lb higher mark at Perth in July but hasn't been able to reproduce that level of form in 5 subsequent appearances. Inconsistent but he's won once and would be a contender if this is one of his better days.
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(10) (12/1 +25%) Gwennie May Star
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12/1(+25%)
(10) Gwennie May Star 12/1, Appealed as a possible improver for the switch to handicaps but went off at long odds and offered little at Hereford last month. Needs a big step forward. 22-1 when tailed off on handicap debut at Hereford (2m, good to soft) last time.
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(8) (16/1 -14%) Athair Mor
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16/1(-14%)
(8) Athair Mor 16/1, Better effort on debut when third in C&D maiden at the end of October. Makes a quick switch to handicaps but has been handed a stiff-looking mark. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Back down in trip and tongue tied for handicap debut, improvement could be forthcoming.
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(5) (20/1 -82%) Magnolia
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20/1(-82%)
(5) Magnolia 20/1, Fair hurdler/chaser at best in France. Probably needed the run when sixth of 9 in Kelso handicap on stable debut last month and Brian Hughes takes over from a 7 lb claimer now. 1-17 in France; never dangerous at 100-1 for yard debut; tongue-tie back; Brian Hughes on.
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(4) (33/1 -175%) Vengaboy
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33/1(-175%)
(4) Vengaboy 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was let down by jumping when seventh of 14 on handicap debut (28/1) at Fairyhouse (23.5f, heavy). Off 13 months and market best guide on first run for yard after leaving Declan Queally. Ex-Irish, off 419 days; needs big improvement but the yard is having an excellent season.
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(2) (40/1 -300%) Kazar Forez
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40/1(-300%)
(2) Kazar Forez 40/1, Fair maiden hurdler in France, going close in Auteuil handicap on final start there in June. The betting should help guide to expectations now setting out for Micky Hammond. Runner-up over 2m1f/2m2f in two of his five hurdle races in France, including June latest.
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(6) (40/1 -100%) Intersky Sunset
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40/1(-100%)
(6) Intersky Sunset 40/1, Back hurdling and ran her best race of the season despite shaping as if unsuited by the drop in trip when third of 13 at Wexford (20.4f, good to soft) back in August. Easy to back and was given a considerate introduction for new connections at Uttoxeter 4 months on. This will reveal more. Pulled up on British debut; best efforts in Ireland were over 2m3f-2m6f.
14:10 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Soldier's Leap only found a subsequent winner too good at Fontwell last month and boasts leading claims off just a 2lb higher rating. However, he might come out second best to HAWK STONE, who made every yard of the running to strike at Uttoxeter in April. Providing he is ready to go on his return to action, he could be the one to beat. Authorized Mission showed a lot more when runner-up over C&D and is one to watch in the betting ahead of his handicap bow.
SOLDIER'S LEAP improved straight away for the switch to a handicap when second at Fontwell last month and, with his lightly-raced profile offering plenty of hope for better still, he's taken to go one better in a first-time tongue strap. Authorized Mission improved despite suffering interference in a C&D novice on his most recent outing and could go on again now venturing into a handicap, with Hawk Stone another to note on his return to action having built up a positive profile last season.
Hawk Stone, Soldier's Leap and Athair Mor are shortlisted but AUTHORIZED MISSION gets the vote on his handicap debut.
(9) Mister Smarty 8/15, Belied 10-month absence when successful here on return and backed it up with another likeable display to score at Wetherby. Should get the strong pace to suit once more and is worth a chance to land the hat-trick. 2-2 this term, winning over 2m1f here and 2m at Wetherby; 2m4f should suit; chance.
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(16) (7/1 +30%) Prince Nino
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7/1(+30%)
(16) Prince Nino 7/1, Back on track when second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Has slipped to an appealing mark and should be involved if he's able to back that up. Two Perth wins in 2023; mixed form since; fair second last time and worth considering.
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(7) (17/2 +39%) Agilulf
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(7) Agilulf 17/2, Still to register a victory and while he again performed with credit at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) on latest completed outing, one or two of these look more solid. 0-15; conditions suit and could go well but lacks consistency; a hood is now tried.
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(12) (9/1 +18%) Bridgetjoans
9
9/1(+18%)
(12) Bridgetjoans 9/1, Left some lacklustre efforts behind when producing her best effort of the season in first-time cheekpieces, finishing fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good) 30 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Two good handicap runs last term; best run this season when fifth last time; more needed.
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(2) (10/1 +17%) Aquitaine Boy
10
10/1(+17%)
(2) Aquitaine Boy 10/1, Belied odds of 40/1 back from nearly 3 years off when making a winning start for this yard in a 15.8f novice at Southwell (good) in May but had fortune on his side that day and failed to make a major impact back in handicap company there last month. Could come on for that. Won 2m maiden hurdle in May and fair sixth in 2m4f handicap last month; others stronger.
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(5) (16/1 -60%) Faha Belle
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16/1(-60%)
(5) Faha Belle 16/1, Previous connections (Fergal O'Brien) would have been frustrated not to get her head in front (0-14 under Rules), latest a disappointing effort on second chase outing. Change of scenery may help and it would be no surprise to see an improved effort on return to hurdles for new yard. Ex-Fergal O'Brien; has shown some fair form but below par this term; stable debut.
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(3) (16/1 -14%) Call Your Bluff
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16/1(-14%)
(3) Call Your Bluff 16/1, Best effort over hurdles when third over 2m at Kempton in November. Steps up in trip for handicap debut with a first-time tongue tie also added. 3rd in novice in November; step up to 2m4f will suit; interesting on handicap debut.
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(15) (28/1 -56%) Penpal
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28/1(-56%)
(15) Penpal 28/1, Capable off this sort of mark on his day but lacks consistency and arrives on the back of a tame effort over C&D. Others preferred. Won over 2m1f here in 2023; some fair efforts since but bled on two of last three starts.
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(14) (50/1 -79%) Noble Affair
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50/1(-79%)
(14) Noble Affair 50/1, Well-beaten on last hurdle outing in May and pulled up on her second chase start later that month. Not seen since and others appeal more. Hexham winner in 2023; mainly disappointing since; plenty to prove at present.
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(6) (66/1 -230%) On We Go
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66/1(-230%)
(6) On We Go 66/1, Largely struggled since landing an Ayr handicap in February 2023 but she has fallen down the weights and stopped the slide when third at Sedgefield (27f, heavy) on final start of last season. Couldn't be sure that she'll build on that here following a 11-month absence, though. Veteran; third at Sedgefield in February last year; absent since; perhaps best watched.
14:45 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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Prince Nino was no match for the winner when filling the runner-up spot at Sedgefield on Boxing Day, but that was a better effort and he could have a say off an unchanged mark. However, it's hard to ignore the claims of MISTER SMARTY, who justified joint-favouritism at Wetherby to supplement a victory here. Tina Jackson's eight-year-old is only a further 3lb higher and can complete the hat-trick. Brian Hughes keeps the partnership with On We Go intact on her comeback and she completes the shortlist.
MISTER SMARTY has returned thriving and has the right circumstances (best in well-run races) again, so he's fancied to complete the hat-trick. It looks wide open otherwise, with cases to be made for plenty, although Prince Nino looks the pick of the opposition.
Although Mister Smarty is the one to beat, preference is for WESTERDALE who is taken to get off the mark on his handicap debut.
(6) Empty Nest 11/8, 9/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Belatedly found it all coming together last time and no reason why he won't go well again. Tongue tied first time when breaking his duck at Wetherby (2m4f) and did so by 14l; up 9lb.
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(8) (4/1 +38%) The Jad Factor
4
4/1(+38%)
(8) The Jad Factor 4/1, Fair 20f hurdles winner ran well on final outing for Mike Smith and was given a considerate return from 20 months off when fourth at Wetherby last month. Cheekpieces refitted and he's on a good mark. Seasonal/stable debut showed something; cheekpieces back and revival may well be possible.
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(2) (7/1 +13%) Six One Nine
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(2) Six One Nine 7/1, Really enhanced his strike rate over fences here last season, winning 3 times. Likely better for his reappearance at Sedgefield and handicapper has eased him 2 lb since, so looks a big player back under ideal conditions. Three chase wins (one 2m4f) here last term; not disgraced in November after 200 days off.
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(9) (8/1 +43%) Iwa
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(9) Iwa 8/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France but has failed to match that form following 7 starts on these shores. Bit to prove. 0-8 in Britain; has come way down the weights but others still have more pressing claims.
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(4) (10/1 -43%) Treaty Boy
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(4) Treaty Boy 10/1, Made a winning chase debut at Catterick in February on final run for Rebecca Menzies and back to that sort of form on fourth start for current yard lately, shaping best (suffered overreach) when fifth at Hexham last time. Solid claims. Respectable on last two completions; has had excuses previously at this sort of trip.
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(12) (12/1 +45%) Great Raffles
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(12) Great Raffles 12/1, Recorded back-to-back wins over hurdles (including at this course) to end 2021/22 but disappointing so far over fences. Way below form in his five races since switched to fences, absent 288 days before latest.
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(11) (14/1 +72%) Wotsmyname
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(11) Wotsmyname 14/1, Poor maiden who has offered little in 3 outings since returning from a long absence. Big outsider. Fourth race since a long absence; well down the weights but there have to be doubts.
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(5) (14/1 -133%) Heads Or Harps
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(5) Heads Or Harps 14/1, Showed form once in four starts over hurdles for Michael Scudamore but has a background in points and a feasible mark, so well worth a market check starting out for new yard after almost 2 years off. Lacks solid claims for this chase debut after 668 days off but he is very lightly raced.
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(10) (33/1 -106%) Brickadank
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(10) Brickadank 33/1, Took thirty-seven attempts to get off the mark before recording back-to-back wins at Market Rasen in the spring. Must be respected in hat-trick bid. Very easy to back and not in the same form returning from 9 months off there last month. Longstanding maiden before wins at Market Rasen last February/March; pulled up on return.
15:20 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The application of a tongue-tie seemed to make all the difference for EMPTY NEST, who routed the opposition at Wetherby on Boxing Day. If in a similar mood, a 9lb rise may not be insurmountable for the seven-year-old. Any market support for chasing debutant Heads Or Harps on his first appearance since March 2023 would make him of considerable interest, while The Jad Factor wasn't disgraced when returning from a spell on the sidelines at Wetherby and could have more to offer.
SIX ONE NINE has a superb record here and should be spot on following a respectable return at Sedgefield, so he gets the nod ahead of Treaty Boy, who shaped best for a long way last time. Empty Nest only won a weak race at Wetherby 3 weeks ago but he remains on a feasible mark.
Following his runaway win at Wetherby, EMPTY NEST (nap) is selected to follow up from The Jad Factor and Six One Nine.
(1) Blue Carpet 15/8, Blue Bresil brother to 2¼m hurdle winner Yosille, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Miguel Angel. 13/2, did well under circumstances when winning Carlisle bumper 3 months ago, well on top finish having been patiently ridden. Respected under a penalty. Won tactical race at Carlisle on debut and ought to play another major role here.
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(2) (7/2 -75%) Geordie Mackem
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(2) Geordie Mackem 7/2, Shaped well behind an Olly Murphy-trained pair of debutants first time up at Wetherby 3 weeks ago after being gambled on. Should come on for that and leading claims. Unable to justify favouritism but still made promising debut when third of 12 at Wetherby.
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(7) (7/2 +22%) Stride On
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(7) Stride On 7/2, €44,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Kiltealy Park. 12/1, shaped very much like a stayer when third of 7 in Ayr bumper on debut in October. The first 2 then have won since so he can't be overlooked. Kept on for third on debut at Ayr in October behind two next-time-out winners.
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(6) (11/2 +8%) Soldier In Mayo
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(6) Soldier In Mayo 11/2, £40,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam fairly useful hurdler (2m-2½m winner). Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 3). Needs keeping a close eye on. Bought for £40,000 after Irish point win in November; no surprise if he features.
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(5) (11/1 +31%) Pillar The Poet
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(5) Pillar The Poet 11/1, Half-brother to numerous winners, including fair chaser Elleon. Last of 8 finishers sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024). Well held on last year's Irish point debut but still worth a market check here.
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(4) (20/1 -43%) Little Roger
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(4) Little Roger 20/1, From a good family for connections, half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Nuts Well and useful hurdler/smart chaser Runswick Royal. Promise on debut here (15/2) last month and will surely do better when sent jumping. Quite a promising debut when fourth on turf here last month; improvement required.
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(3) (20/1 -25%) La Tarantaise
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(3) La Tarantaise 20/1, Milan gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Mance Rayder, stays 31f. From a good jumps family and one to note. Has had a breathing operation. Out of half-sister to smart jumper J'Y Vole; has fairly good standard to reach on debut.
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(10) (40/1 -21%) Cosmic Jet
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(10) Cosmic Jet 40/1, 10/1, well held in Bangor bumper on debut last month. Safely held on debut (soft ground); might be seen to better effect on this surface.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
There was plenty to like about BLUE CARPET's debut victory at Carlisle in October. The son of Blue Bresil travelled well throughout the contest before showing a nice attitude in the closing stages and he is taken to defy a 7lb penalty. Geordie Mackem was sent off favourite for his first start, when placed at Wetherby, and he enters calculations. Others to note are Soldier In Mayo and Stride On.
GEORDIE MACKEM made a bright start at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and could see off penalised Carlisle-winner Blue Carpet. Soldier In Mayo is a newcomer to note.
Stride On was third in a good race at Ayr in October but Wetherby third GEORDIE MACKEM may have more speed and is preferred.
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