Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 13th February 2025
There were 37 Races on Thursday 13th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Leicester, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 13th February 2025
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(9) King Of Answers 7/1, Point runner-up who was third at Bangor only start in bumpers. After 16 months off, finished sixth of 10 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) on hurdling debut 4 weeks ago and he's likely to need further in time. Point runner-up who may have needed last month's hurdle debut; each-way possible.
2
13
2nd (13) (3/1 -71%) Carrig Kate
3
3/1(-71%)
(13) Carrig Kate 3/1, Winning pointer who made the frame sole outing in bumpers and fair form in 2 hurdle starts to date, a late blunder costing her when second of 8 in a Bangor novice (23.2f, soft) in November. Leading contender. Point winner who has been runner-up on both hurdle starts and holds strong claims.
3
7
3rd (7) (40/1 -82%) Grangeclare Diego
40
40/1(-82%)
(7) Grangeclare Diego 40/1, Won 2 of his 8 start in points. Bred to stay well and shaped in kind when well-beaten third of 6 in novice at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) on hurdling bow 23 days ago. Looks one for further down the line. Two British point wins but well beaten on rules debut and may be one for further down line.
4
8
4th (8) (16/5 -7%) Jo Coko
3.2
16/5(-7%)
(8) Jo Coko 16/5, Purchased for £105,000 after winning an Irish point and has shaped encouragingly when placed both starts in maiden hurdles, third of 9 at Ayr (24.3f, soft) on his latest outing 23 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Point winner; placed on both hurdle starts; drops in trip but still a leading player.
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12
5th (12) (11/4 -10%) St Olan's Well
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(12) St Olan's Well 11/4, Runner-up only start in Irish points back in November 2023 and offered something to work on when third of 11 in maiden at Ayr (20.4f, soft) on hurdling debut 42 days ago. Could be in the mix with improvement to come. Has shown promise in a point and a maiden hurdle; in good hands to progress.
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10
6th (10) (14/1 0%) Norah's Legacy
14
14/1(0%)
(10) Norah's Legacy 14/1, Some encouragement in bumpers and was helped by longer trip when runner-up in a Catterick novice (19.3f) on hurdling debut. Ran to similar level when fourth in maiden over C&D (good to soft) last time, but more needed in this contest. Fair efforts on both hurdle starts but improvement needed to pose a serious threat today.
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4
7th (4) (12/1 -20%) Double Digits
12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Double Digits 12/1, Irish point winner and was leading when fell 3 out on final outing in November 2023. Shaped as if better for the run when fourth in maiden at this course (16.9f, good to soft) on hurdling debut last month, so he could take a step forward. Well beaten on rules debut but may have needed it; the form of his point win reads well.
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3
8th (3) (400/1 -100%) Dartmhor
400
400/1(-100%)
(3) Dartmhor 400/1, Down the field in a pair of bumpers and hasn't fared any better in novice hurdles last 2 starts, well-beaten eighth of 12 at this C&D (good to soft) 16 days ago. Needs to leave his previous efforts well behind. Down the field in his two bumpers; same story on both hurdle starts.
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6
9th (6) (6/1 +25%) Famous Liss
6
6/1(+25%)
(6) Famous Liss 6/1, Irish point winner who has shown fair form over hurdles, only narrowly denied in a Hexham novice on third start. Faced a stiff task in Grade 2 at Haydock last month, so he could get back on track returned to calmer waters. Went close in novice hurdle at Hexham last June but unable to match that form since.
2
2
|PU| (2) (100/1 +50%) Dante's Inferno
100
100/1(+50%)
(2) Dante's Inferno 100/1, Ran to a fair level first 2 starts in bumpers. However, well held on final outing last season and has struggled in 2 maiden hurdles for current yard, reported to have breathing problem when pulled up last time. Best watched. Showed promise in bumpers in autumn 2023 but has struggled on his three starts since.
1
1
|PU| (1) (300/1 -50%) Bogleyburn
300
300/1(-50%)
(1) Bogleyburn 300/1, Modest form at best in a trio of bumpers and went with little encouragement sent hurdling when well held in a Kelso novice (22.7f, good to soft) in December. Looks to be up against it. Tailed off at 250-1 on hurdle debut at Kelso in December.
11
11
|PU| (11) (400/1 -1112%) Sambel Bay
400
400/1(-1112%)
(11) Sambel Bay 400/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam, little impact sole start over hurdles/in bumper, half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Flaygray. Has a fair standard to aim at on debut. Third foal; dam well beaten in bumper/2m6f hurdle; probably best watched on debut.
5
5
|PU| (5) (400/1 -300%) Dreamings Free
400
400/1(-300%)
(5) Dreamings Free 400/1, Remains a maiden after 9 starts over hurdles. In first-time tongue strap after 11 weeks off, first run since leaving John F. O'Neill when last of 11 in maiden at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 42 days ago. Has plenty to prove. Ex-Irish maiden who was tailed off at 200-1 on last month's stable debut at Ayr.
13:05 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CARRIG KATE has improved with each start since beginning her career under Rules and she looks the one to beat if building on a narrow defeat over further at Bangor in November. Not beaten far at Ayr and Haydock the last twice, Jo Coko looks to be the main danger to the selection, while St Olan's Well is another to note after a promising Rules debut effort at Ayr last month.
CARRIG KATE improved from her hurdling debut when runner-up at Bangor last time, seeming likely to have won but for a mistake at the last, so she is taken to gain compensation this time around. The biggest threat could come from Jo Coko, who has made an encouraging start to his hurdling career, ahead of St Olan's Well.
Point winner CARRIG KATE has been a good second on both hurdle starts and is taken to get off the mark under rules.
13:05 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(1) Armed And Fabulous 13/8, Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for Ms Margaret Mullins but only modest form in maiden hurdles last season, seventh of 19 in mares' event at Navan when last seen 15 months ago. However, she's still one to note for her leading yard. Off 15 months since a good seventh at Navan; in excellent hands but lots more needed here.
2
6
2nd (6) (7/2 +0%) My Kiwi Girl
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(6) My Kiwi Girl 7/2, Irish point winner who has shown fair form over hurdles, third of 5 in listed event at Haydock (18.9f) on her second start. Ran to similar level when runner-up in mares' maiden at Ayr (16f) last time and she can give another good account. Irish point winner; good second in 2m Ayr novice 23 days ago; she's well in the mix.
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4
3rd (4) (16/1 -146%) Herja
16
16/1(-146%)
(4) Herja 16/1, In hood/tongue strap for debut, was sent off at big odds (100/1) but shaped encouragingly when fourth of 18 in maiden hurdle at Thurles in December, taking fourth on the line. Open to improvement so she could be thereabouts. Encouraging fourth in novice at Thurles on hurdling debut in December; can build on it.
4
3
4th (3) (9/4 -50%) Green Sky
2.25
9/4(-50%)
(3) Green Sky 9/4, Fairly useful winner on the Flat who has placed 3 times from 6 starts over hurdles, leaving Joseph O'Brien after final outing last season. Ran well when third of 24 in mares' maiden at Navan in November and she sets the standard. Good third of 21 in 2m Navan novice in November; holds leading form claims after a break.
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7
5th (7) (80/1 +20%) Snapaudaciaheros
80
80/1(+20%)
(7) Snapaudaciaheros 80/1, Made the frame all 3 outings in bumpers but little impact in 2 starts over hurdles so far, again finishing well held when seventh of 11 in maiden at this C&D last month. Major improvement required. Fair form in bumpers but yet to match that since sent hurdling; more is required.
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9
6th (9) (400/1 -100%) Lunar Rocks
400
400/1(-100%)
(9) Lunar Rocks 400/1, Maiden on the Flat and has offered little sent hurdling last 2 starts, always behind when sixth of 9 in novice at Ayr 24 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Offered little in a pair of novice hurdles at Musselburgh and Ayr this winter.
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5
7th (5) (11/2 +27%) Katira Du Mestivel
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(5) Katira Du Mestivel 11/2, Held every chance when exiting at the last in an Irish point and showed plenty when runner-up in mares' novice at Fontwell (19.1f) on hurdling debut in December. Too free at Windsor (16f) last time, but she's worth another chance back down in grade. Second at Fontwell but pulled up at Windsor since; worth another chance for in-form yard.
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8
8th (8) (33/1 -136%) Tuppence
33
33/1(-136%)
(8) Tuppence 33/1, Unseated on sole outing in France but, after 9 months off, she showed promise when fourth of 12 in a Kelso maiden in December. Possibly found the race coming too soon when well held back at Kelso 3 weeks later, so she's not ruled out. Fourth on Kelso hurdling debut but only 11th there since; remains with potential.
2
2
|PU| (2) (300/1 -50%) Cloudsareclearing
300
300/1(-50%)
(2) Cloudsareclearing 300/1, Tailed off only start in bumpers and fared little better sent hurdling when ninth of 10 in maiden at Ayr in January. Faces a tough ask. Beat only one in novice at Ayr on hurdling debut last month; significantly more needed.
13:40 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GREEN SKY showed improvement from first to second start for new connections when an encouraging third at Navan in November, and that form sets the standard. My Kiwi Girl can give her the most to think about following a career-best effort when second over 2m at Ayr last month. Leading trainer Willie Mullins is not known for sending many to this track, so Armed And Fabulous should be monitored for market support.
A winner on the Flat, GREEN SKY ran well in a big-field event at Navan on her second start for her current yard, leading until before the last, so she could be ready to open her hurdles account this time around. Herja shaped promisingly at Thurles on debut and is next on the list, with Katira du Mestival also considered.
Stuart Crawford's fair Flat winner GREEN SKY possesses much the best hurdling form so looks the way to go in this maiden hurdle
13:40 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(1) That One 14/1, Showed plenty of promise in maiden/novice events, notably when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 46 days ago, making rapid headway turning for home, paying the price for his exertions late on. Much respected on handicap debut. Promising fourth at Kelso latest; goes into handicaps and merits serious consideration.
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3
2nd (3) (12/1 -9%) Willie Shake Hands
12
12/1(-9%)
(3) Willie Shake Hands 12/1, Made an eye-catching start to his handicap career, impressing with the way he travelled through the field over 19.5f (third of 8, Doncaster) outstayed late on. Failed to build on that promise when a major disappointment just over two weeks later. Freshened up and could be a threat if bouncing back. Failed to build on earlier promise when sixth at Doncaster latest; worth another chance.
3
10
3rd (10) (7/2 +42%) Mister Smarty
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(10) Mister Smarty 7/2, Has been in fine fettle since returning this winter, winning a pair of handicaps (one over C&D) and far from disgraced when failing to land a hat-trick when third here (20.3f) last month, moving through the race in a manner suggesting he's still one to be interested in at this level. Player. C&D winner and and a good third here four weeks ago; he can go well again nudged up 1lb.
4
12
4th (12) (28/1 -100%) Mix De Gris
28
28/1(-100%)
(12) Mix De Gris 28/1, Hurdling career has been limited by his tendency to race too keenly, again in evidence when sixth of 12 on handicap debut (Ayr, 16f) last month. Capable of making an impact in this sphere if learning to settle but others have more solid claims in this race. Not disgraced when sixth at Ayr 24 days ago; can't be ruled out off a 2lb lower mark.
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4
5th (4) (14/1 +58%) Vampire Slayer
14
14/1(+58%)
(4) Vampire Slayer 14/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but unable to land a blow in maiden/novice events in this sphere, finishing well held over 2½ miles on final qualifying run. Drop back in trip and move back into handicap company could see him in a better light. Eighth in Ayr novice last month; he may still do better though now handicapping.
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6
6th (6) (25/1 -79%) Moonlight Monarch
25
25/1(-79%)
(6) Moonlight Monarch 25/1, Bred more for the Flat but a good sort physically who looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind. One to note in the betting making his debut in this sphere, Best effort when fifth at Wetherby latest; likely improver now handicapping; a player.
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5
7th (5) (17/2 -42%) Crystal Glance
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(5) Crystal Glance 17/2, Won her first 2 starts over hurdles this season and enhanced reputation when chasing home a well-treated one (Slugger) from the Harry Derham yard back in November. Disappointed up in trip last time when beaten favourite in a 0-120 handicap and remains capable of better back down in class. Just a fair fifth at Aintree (2m4f) on Boxing Day; not written off for good yard.
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7
8th (7) (11/1 +56%) Walk In The Valley
11
11/1(+56%)
(7) Walk In The Valley 11/1, Not disgraced in points in spring 2023 and showed promise when supported on handicap debut (third of 5) at Catterick. Failed to back that up when disappointing ninth of 12 at same venue 22 days ago, failing to improve for a step up in trip. Yard in good form and could bounce back down in distance. Only ninth in Catterick handicap in January; he needs to bounce back.
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11
9th (11) (25/1 -285%) Tread Softly Now
25
25/1(-285%)
(11) Tread Softly Now 25/1, Showed much improved form in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut, showing plenty of pace and scoring decisively when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft, 40/1) 24 days ago. Taking on better horses from a 12 lb higher mark in this contest but remains relatively unexposed. Cheekpieces on when scoring at Ayr latest; hiked up 12lb but still enters calculations.
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8
10th (8) (7/2 +13%) Benefit Ben
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(8) Benefit Ben 7/2, Landed gamble when capitalising on falling mark in a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f soft) 8 days ago, having dictated matters at the head of affairs in a first-time visor. Races under a penalty in a better race but could still be dangerous if allowed to dominate from the front. Bagged Sedgefield handicap eight days ago; not taken lightly under a 7lb penalty.
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13
11th (13) (11/1 -22%) Am Still Here
11
11/1(-22%)
(13) Am Still Here 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler has been well-backed since being sent handicapping, and nearly justified support when second behind the much-improved Tread Softly Now (2m, soft) 24 days ago. Races from 1 lb out of the handicap but remains of interest at this level. Best effort when runner-up at Ayr 24 days ago; up 4lb but still needs considering.
2
2
|PU| (2) (11/2 +8%) Forsa Bay
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(2) Forsa Bay 11/2, Steadily progressive type who posted best effort of his short career when finishing a well-backed second in a novice hurdle over C&D last month, having been unable to live with the winner's change of gear. Open to further improvement on handicap debut. Very good C&D second latest; must enter calculations now stepping into handicap company.
9
9
|PU| (9) (22/1 +45%) Rob Roy Macgregor
22
22/1(+45%)
(9) Rob Roy Macgregor 22/1, Seems to have lost his way, well-beaten on final run of last season and failed to be rejuvenated by drop in grade/8-month break when pulled up last month. Cheekpieces tried now but remains opposable. Pulled up at Ayr 38 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now with something to prove.
14:15 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BENEFIT BEN could not have done it any easier when making all over further at Sedgefield recently, and he looks capable of overcoming a 7lb penalty in his bid to land the double. That may come at the main expense of Forsa Bay, who was runner-up over C&D last time out and could be very interesting off a mark of 102 on his handicap debut. Crystal Glance, Mister Smarty and Tread Softly Now are noted too.
Lots of these aren't fully exposed and find themselves racing off a lowly handicap mark that may belie their ability. One such horse is CRYSTAL GLANCE who had looked progressive in this sphere, chasing home a well-treated sort on penultimate run before disappointing when sent off favourite in a stronger race at Aintree on Boxing Day. Down in class and returning from a short break. she can bounce back. Of the host of interesting challengers, last-time winner Benefit Ben and That One appeal most.
Lots with chances but handicap debutant MOONLIGHT MONARCH has the potential to take a major step forward here and he gets the verdict.
(3) Yealand 13/8, Progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice at up to 20.3f and showed benefit of his comeback run when making a winning chase debut at Doncaster (20.5f) in December. Similar form when placed both subsequent starts and another good showing anticipated. Won chase debut; slightly shorter trips than this were perhaps not ideal when placed since.
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1
2nd (1) (15/8 -106%) Rattling Road
1.875
15/8(-106%)
(1) Rattling Road 15/8, Won an Irish point in April 2022. Winless over hurdles but much improved since switched to this sphere, following up his Hexham victory in ready fashion in 8-runner C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. Leading claims up 7 lb in hat-trick bid with further progress anticipated. Lightly raced 8yo; won handicap chases last two starts, plenty in the tank over C&D latest.
3
5
3rd (5) (20/1 +9%) Ozzy Cosmo
20
20/1(+9%)
(5) Ozzy Cosmo 20/1, Irish point recruit who landed a 2m Ayr novice hurdle on Rules debut last December but is yet to really kick on and was pulled up in a handicap chase back there 6 weeks ago. Addition of cheekpieces needs to have positive effect now. Won hurdle debut in December 2023 but big questions to answer after four runs since.
4
4
4th (4) (4/1 -14%) Wild Side Of Life
4
4/1(-14%)
(4) Wild Side Of Life 4/1, Irish points winner who showed promise over hurdles. Well supported but he fell just before halfway on return/handicap chase debut at Musselburgh (23.6f) in November. Remains with potential. Flopped on handicap hurdle debut and his jumping was not up to scratch on chase debut.
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2
5th (2) (7/1 +13%) Coqolino
7
7/1(+13%)
(2) Coqolino 7/1, Losing run stretches back to 2021 but largely held his form in recent months, placed on 3 consecutive occasions prior to finishing a not-disgraced sixth behind Rattling Road in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. Meets that rival on much more favourable terms this time. 0-16 over fences and he was left 12l behind by Rattling Road when sixth over C&D last time.
14:50 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
RATTLING ROAD readily completed a double in a similar contest over this track and trip last month and, upped 7lb, this upwardly-mobile chaser could prove tough to stop once more. Yealand wasn't disgraced when third over 2m3f at Doncaster last time out and, upped in trip off an unchanged mark, he looks the main danger to the selection. Wild Side Of Life is also noteworthy.
Low-mileage 8-y-o RATTLING ROAD built on the good impression he created at Hexham when following up in good style over C&D 4 weeks ago and he looks to hold prime claims in his hat-trick bid with further progress anticipated. Wild Side of Life fell early on his return/chase bow at Musselburgh in November, yet the strength behind him in the betting that day shouldn't be forgotten and he needs factoring in, as does Yealand, who is proving consistent.
Yealand is a serious rival, but this will probably be decided by further improvement from RATTLING ROAD.
(3) Punxsutawney Phil 10/1, Doubled his hurdles tally by making all (having got first run) in a 0-105 handicap at Musselburgh (24f) in December. Struggled on two occasions since, no excuses when finishing tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good to soft) last month. May need some more help from the handicapper. 3m winner in December; rather disappointing since and needs to bounce back.
2
10
2nd (10) (8/1 -33%) Aquitaine Boy
8
8/1(-33%)
(10) Aquitaine Boy 8/1, Just held on to land a 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (20.3f) last month and not disgraced under a penalty the following week. C&D winner is relatively low-mileage for his age and remains of interest at this level. Two wins from 4 starts this term, latest a C&D handicap off 4lb lower; wouldn't rule out.
3
9
3rd (9) (9/4 +50%) Aire Spray
2.25
9/4(+50%)
(9) Aire Spray 9/4, Made a winning handicap debut upped to 19.3f in December and landed the double winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy). Ground won't be as testing on this occasion, but extra furlong should help bring his stamina into play. Remains open to improvement as he bids for a hat-trick. On a hat-trick having won his last two races; up 15lb (9lb rise for last win); a possible.
4
6
4th (6) (16/1 -129%) Galahad Threepwood
16
16/1(-129%)
(6) Galahad Threepwood 16/1, With fitness on his side from the Flat, shaped well on hurdles debut for this yard when third at this venue 4 weeks ago, only beaten by an unexposed pair. Races off the same mark today and has to enter calculations. Won 2m3f h'cap for Ben Pauling; creditable third over 2m1f latest; up in trip; contender.
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8
5th (8) (9/2 -13%) Authorized Mission
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(8) Authorized Mission 9/2, Well-backed when disappointing over an inadequate test here on penultimate start. Made amends when winning at this venue (22f) last month, travelling well in a slowly-run affair. On that evidence he shouldn't be inconvenienced back at 2½m and lightly-raced sort arrives here with leading claims. Unexposed; off the mark on second h'cap start (2m6f); up 6lb; should go well again.
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5
6th (5) (14/1 +13%) Kilmore Rock
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Kilmore Rock 14/1, Placed on 2 of 4 starts in points and backed at prices, he made a winning hurdles debut in a moderate contest at Hexham in June. Unseated on reappearance at the beginning of October before lacklustre display later that month. Others have stronger claims. Placed in 2 UK points; won maiden hurdle on stable/rules debut; interesting on h'cap debut.
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11
7th (11) (6/1 +40%) Tees Comp's Clive
6
6/1(+40%)
(11) Tees Comp's Clive 6/1, Always shaped like a handicap prospect and left disappointing debut effort in this sphere behind when creditable fourth to Authorized Mission at this venue 16 days ago. On better terms with that horse today and holds an each-way chance in a competitive race. Unexposed maiden; best run when 4th to Authorized Mission here last time; interesting.
8th
1
8th (1) (25/1 -194%) Our Sam
25
25/1(-194%)
(1) Our Sam 25/1, His plummeting handicap mark means he sneaks into a 0-100 handicap since August 2023 and although hard to fancy based on recent evidence (pulled up at Haydock 54 days ago), this is the lowest grade he's contested for a while and any market support would be worth noting. Three wins on the trot in 2023; not been in the same form since; bit to prove at present.
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4
9th (4) (9/2 +31%) My Friend Yeats
4.5
9/2(+31%)
(4) My Friend Yeats 9/2, Form has been much improved since the addition of headgear, including when respectable fourth of 12 in a handicap hurdle (Catterick, 19.3f, good) last month, did well in the circumstances having been hampered at a crucial stage. Visor retained today and entitled to be in the mix once again. Two good runs over 2m3f since going handicapping, latest in a visor; interesting.
2
2
|PU| (2) (20/1 -43%) Letthedustsettle
20
20/1(-43%)
(2) Letthedustsettle 20/1, Dual hurdles winner for Tom Lacey although seemed to be in the grip of the handicapper when last seen finishing sixth of 10 (20.4f, good) in April 2024. Begins life for new yard from 2 lb lower in the handicap but still has work to do from that mark. £3,000 buy from Tom Lacey's yard; has won twice over 1m7f; best watched on stable debut.
15:25 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
AIRE SPRAY has made a smooth transition to handicaps, scoring twice from as many attempts, and he showed a likeable attitude when landing the spoils over an extended 2m3f at Wetherby most recently. Upped 9lb, he gets the vote to bring up a hat-trick for his in-form stable. Authorized Mission did it well when running out a comfortable winner over 2m6f here recently and he commands respect, along with Our Sam.
The lightly-raced AUTHORIZED MISSION has progressed with experience and looked a different model when scoring over a longer trip at this course last month. He's taken to follow up that victory at the expense of hat-trick seeking Aire Spray, who will find the extra furlong in his favour, and Galahad Threepwood, who was only bettered by a couple of unexposed horses last time out.
The vote goes to GALAHAD THREEPWOOD, who shaped well on his return to hurdling when third over an inadequate trip here last time.
(1) Demoiselle Kap 5/6, Inconsistent performer but bounced back to form to make a winning start for this yard in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last week. Able to race off same mark here back over fences so obvious claims. Easy hurdles win off this mark last week; dual chase winner in France; the one to beat.
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5
2nd (5) (22/1 +45%) Diamond Mix
22
22/1(+45%)
(5) Diamond Mix 22/1, Hinted at ability on bumper debut and made the frame in a Carlisle novice (19.3f) on first start over hurdles. However, has gone backwards from that effort since, shaping as if amiss on handicap/chase debut 12 days ago. Modest form so far including on chase/handicap debut last time; shorter trip might suit.
3
4
3rd (4) (4/1 +56%) Flash Du Pistolet
4
4/1(+56%)
(4) Flash Du Pistolet 4/1, Ex-pointer who is winless under Rules but again ran with credit despite a couple of untimely errors when third at Catterick 2 weeks ago. More needed to get his head in front. 0-8; creditable third at Catterick last time and should give another good account.
4
6
4th (6) (10/1 +29%) Valleyview Tommy
10
10/1(+29%)
(6) Valleyview Tommy 10/1, Placed in a couple of maiden hurdles last season and left chasing debut effort behind when fourth of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh. However, added to patchy record when stuffed there 6 weeks ago. Promise in Irish points; rather disappointing under rules, including with headgear.
5th
2
5th (2) (10/1 -25%) Fia Fuinidh
10
10/1(-25%)
(2) Fia Fuinidh 10/1, Yet to score over fences though he went close at Kelso (17f) in November. Most disappointing both starts since, however, tried in headgear last time. Heavy ground hurdle winner; 2 good chase runs late 2024; not been in such good form since.
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9
6th (9) (40/1 +20%) Kuma Beach
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40/1(+20%)
(9) Kuma Beach 40/1, Little form in bumper/over hurdles. Makes chase debut. Six-race maiden; ordinary form in a bumper and over hurdles; needs to improve now chasing.
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7th (7) (12/1 -380%) Ensel Du Perche
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(7) Ensel Du Perche 12/1, A dual 17f chase winner last term and showed he still has plenty to offer when beating a pair of subsequent winners at Catterick 6 weeks ago. Technically only 3 lb higher here so must be considered down in class. Gained third win over fences at Catterick last time and has a chance off a 3lb higher mark.
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8th (10) (40/1 +20%) Brickadank
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(10) Brickadank 40/1, Took thirty-seven attempts to get off the mark before recording back-to-back wins at Market Rasen in the spring. Showed nothing both starts this season, however. Two wins with headgear last term; not been in much form this season; stable going better.
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|U| (3) (9/1 -13%) Six One Nine
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(3) Six One Nine 9/1, Enhanced his strike rate over fences here last season, winning 3 times. Yet to hit top form this term, however, including back here latest. Won 3 here last term (two at 2m); not done as well this time; on a good mark; chance.
16:00 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DEMOISELLE KAP had plenty in hand when winning on her debut for this yard over hurdles at Sedgefield last week and she is hard to oppose off the same mark now switched to fences. Ensel Du Perche also scored on his most recent outing and the veteran could prove to be the main danger, although Flash Du Pistolet and Fia Fuinidh should not be discounted.
DEMOISELLE KAP is far from reliable but she's hard to ignore having won off this mark in good style over hurdles at Sedgefield last week. In-form rivals are thin on the ground so Ensel du Perche is a clear next best having beat a pair of subsequent winners at Catterick last time.
An easy winner over hurdles on her stable debut last week, DEMOISELLE KAP (nap) is the one to beat. She was a chase winner in France.
(7) Upon Tweed 10/3, €60,000 3-y-o, Berkshire gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser If In Doubt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful staying hurdler Quick. Yard no stranger to success in this sphere and he's one to note on debut. Half-brother to the smart hurdler/chaser If In Doubt; worth a market check on debut.
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2nd (2) (11/8 +39%) Conman John
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(2) Conman John 11/8, €31,000 3-y-o, £170,000 4-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 23f) A Rated. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 3). Very appealing Rules debutant for a stable boasting a 24% strike rate with their bumper runners so far this campaign. Won Irish point by 20l in November; bought for £170,000; interesting contender.
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3rd (9) (11/1 -10%) Loveatfirstglance
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(9) Loveatfirstglance 11/1, Passing Glance sister to smart hurdler Attaglance (2m-2½m winner), stayed 3m, and half-sister to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/chase winner Hi George (2¼m-21f winner). Appeals on paper so noteworthy if betting vibes proved positive. Sister to very useful 2m-2m4f hurdler Attaglance; dam won a bumper; interesting newcomer..
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4th (3) (11/4 -57%) Dramatic License
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(3) Dramatic License 11/4, Good start to career when placed both starts bumpers during the summer, upped in trip/fitted with tongue tie and arguably an unlucky loser at Downpatrick (18.8f) when last seen (hampered more than once by hanging winner in latter stages). Could do better still and one to consider. Placed in two bumpers at up to 2m3f last summer; down in trip but a contender.
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5th (4) (150/1 -275%) King Kodiak
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(4) King Kodiak 150/1, Arctic Cosmos gelding who hinted at ability but ultimately dropped away quite quickly when well beaten seventh of 8 in bumper at Carlisle (17f, soft) in December. This should reveal more. Well beaten 33-1 shot at Carlisle in December and marked improvement needed.
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6th (5) (18/1 +64%) Li Shang
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(5) Li Shang 18/1, €15,000 3-y-o, £17,000 4-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (winner around 2m) Native Stag. Made frame both starts in Irish points (latest May 2024). Bought for £17,000 in July after being in the frame in 2 Irish points; others stronger.
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7th (6) (14/1 +0%) Rivers Of Whiskey
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14/1(+0%)
(6) Rivers Of Whiskey 14/1, £25,000 4-y-o, Workforce gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Macgeorge and smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 4m) Chief Dan George. Third sole start in Irish points (May 2024). Betting can guide on Rules debut. Third in an Irish point in May; bought for £25,000 and given wind op; rules debut.
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8th (1) (33/1 -200%) Call To Account
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33/1(-200%)
(1) Call To Account 33/1, Mahsoob gelding. Dam (c91/h71) 3¼m chase winner. Yard 2-19 with their bumper representatives this season and the betting can unearth some clues ahead of debut. By Mahsoob; first foal of a point/3m2f chase winner; looks one for jumping later on.
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9th (8) (50/1 -100%) Western Mount
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(8) Western Mount 50/1, £24,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding who looked backward and shaped in kind when seventh of 9 in bumper at Wetherby (2m, soft) on NH debut 12 days ago, beaten when running green over 1f out. Probably one for further down the line. Seventh of nine at Wetherby on bumper debut earlier this month (12-1); improvement likely..
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Dramatic License has made the frame on both previous starts and he has to be of interest once again. That said, a chance can be taken on CONMAN JOHN, who was purchased for 170,000 pounds after winning an Irish point-to-point by 20 lengths in November. Upon Tweed shares his page with plenty of winners and any market support would have to be noted.
DRAMATIC LICENSE cemented the positives from his debut run and was arguably an unlucky loser when runner-up in a bumper at Downpatrick back in August. He can put his experience to good use back from 6 months off and come out on top. Conman John, who was successful on his only start in points, is of firm interest now starting out for Lucinda Russell. Upon Tweed is another newcomer to note for a stable boasting a good record in this sphere.
A decent bumper can go to expensive purchase CONMAN JOHN, who was an easy winner of a strong-looking maiden point in November.
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