November 30 / 14.45 Newcastle

14.45

Good

BetMGM EBF ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10892
  • 2m 0f 46y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM EBF ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won an Irish maiden point (3m, heavy) in March on his second start and the runner-up has shown some promise under rules since; makes stable debut having been bought for 54,000euros, and having had wind surgery, and he's one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:30 Newcastle

Small Town Kid

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Ewart

made all, pestered from 3 out, ridden before last, kept on well run-in, won going away

4/1

1st

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:30 Newcastle

Small Town Kid

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Ewart

made all, pestered from 3 out, ridden before last, kept on well run-in, won going away

4/1

3rd

1

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:27 Newcastle

Small Town Kid

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Ewart

led early, headed before 3rd, lost second 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out

5/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 422

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her dam was a dual bumper winner and she's been runner-up in good-ground bumpers the last twice; major player if taking to hurdles.
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4th

4

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:07 Fakenham

Blackwater Lilly

10st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Twice made the frame at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) for Brian Ellison last month; left that yard after a disappointing Flat run but was in contention before awkward jumps at last two flights proved costly on recent stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); swaps usual cheekpices for first-time visor; can make her presence felt.

5/1

4th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

18:00 Newton Abbot

Blackwater Lilly

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Recently changed hands for 8,000gns after a quiet run on the Flat; did win over hurdles for Brian Ellison and was second off this mark at Sedgefield last month; could feature.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 45-4

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability in soft-ground bumpers and he was a fair fourth on last month's hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in a race that is working out well; there's room for improvement in his jumping and he's in good hands to progress; leading claims if handling the forecast good ground.
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1st

5

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

14:40 Ayr

Jeune Prince

11st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Promise on all three starts over hurdles, best effort on first go at 2m4f when runner-up here last time (soft); one to consider.

11/4

1st

5

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

14:40 Ayr

Jeune Prince

11st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Promise on all three starts over hurdles, best effort on first go at 2m4f when runner-up here last time (soft); one to consider.

11/4

2nd

6

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

12:10 Ayr

Jeune Prince

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Fair form in two bumpers and two hurdles, last time finishing third of nine at Newcastle (2m, good; evens favourite); this stiffer test of stamina should suit; one to consider.

5/2

Form: 3-P6

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth in Naas bumper in April but hasn't shown enough on his two hurdle starts this autumn to suggest he's the one to be on today.
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4th

9

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Carlisle

Willie Shake Hands

10st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May and close third of six at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December; however, beaten 20l in fifth when upped in grade at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month and remains in Class 3 company today; a career-best is required.

12/1

5th

10

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

15:45 Haydock

Willie Shake Hands

10st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Sam England

Won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May and some good runs since, most recently close third of six at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) after a break; however, a career-best is needed now back up in grade.

14/1

Form: 41- D

Last run: 263 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging fourth on bumper debut at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and built on that to win at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in March; bred for further but still entitled to respect on her hurdle debut.
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5

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:32 Sedgefield

Wendywilldo

10st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Soft-ground mares' bumper winner here, when with Danny Brooke; placed twice at around 2m4f over hurdles last season, including on good; not seen for 13 months and has changed stables; tongue-tie goes on; record suggests she might be better for this run.

4/1

6

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

14:30 Newcastle

Wendywilldo

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Danny Brooke

Bumper winner who bettered her low-key hurdling debut when keeping on well to go close at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and had a valid excuse when a disappointing favourite on her next outing (bled from the nose); needs to prove herself on good ground but can play a leading role if back on song.

2/1

2nd

6

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

14:30 Newcastle

Wendywilldo

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Danny Brooke

Bumper winner who bettered her low-key hurdling debut when keeping on well to go close at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and had a valid excuse when a disappointing favourite on her next outing (bled from the nose); needs to prove herself on good ground but can play a leading role if back on song.

2/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 270 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
His dam won over hurdles and he won a point-to-point bumper (2m, good to soft) on debut in February; however, he was well beaten in a bumper here (2m1f, heavy) the following month and may be best watched now starting out over hurdles.
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7th

10

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Long Time Listener

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Tim Easterby

Won a point bumper in February 2024 (2m, soft); has shown bits of fair form over hurdles, notably when 11.5l fourth in a Sedgefield novice handicap in March (2m4f, good); others have stronger claims.

12/1

7th

12

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Long Time Listener

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tim Easterby

A point bumper winner in 2024; only poor form shown over hurdles but he posted his best run of the season (in first-time cheekpieces) when fourth of 11 in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap 23 days ago; needs to build on it in retained headgear.

16/1

4th

8

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Long Time Listener

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Point-to-point bumper winner for whom the forecast good ground could be a positive; however, he's struggled in his first three handicaps and a major turnaround is necessary; wears first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

11/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 301 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut in bumper at Wetherby (2m, soft) in February; however, this half-brother to two winners was backed in to 13-2, and it will be interesting to see if he again attracts market support on this hurdle debut.
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4

8th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Forsa Bay

11st 3lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Ostensibly a chance on the form of either of last season's third places off up to 5lb higher, one of them logged over 2m3f here; not a conspicuously strong finisher either time, however, which doesn't augur well stepping up to a new trip here; cheekpieces replace visor.

17/2

5th

3

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:58 Market Rasen

Forsa Bay

11st 10lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Made quite promising seasonal/chase debut over C&D in December and bounced back from a poor run with good third under Ellie Callwood at Hereford (2m, good; first-time visor) last month; could still have a bigger run in him; shortlisted.

7/2

Form: 53

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner who may be able to build on his 8l third of seven on this month's hurdle debut at Ayr (2m, good); however, that looked a weak race, the winner aside, and improvement is certainly needed.
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10

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Gorvennec

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Irish point winner in May 2024 (3m, good); mainly disappointing over hurdles, particularly last season when back after wind surgery; visor now tried.

50/1

6

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Gorvennec

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Point winner; showed a bit in novice hurdles in November 2024 but tailed off in a novice hurdle and pulled up in a handicap chase in two outings this season over four months apart; fitted with first-time cheekpieces back hurdling; plenty to prove at present.

20/1

4

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Gorvennec

11st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Tailed off in a novice hurdle here in November when back from an absence and this is his first run since; however, he showed some ability in novice hurdles in November 2024 and this point winner could improve for the switch to fences; interesting contender on handicap debut.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 066-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten in bumpers and tailed off on this month's hurdle and stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good); others preferred.
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5th

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Authorized Mission

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Easy win on stable debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner there (extended 2m6f, soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) at the start of January but has had a break since and could bounce back with a bold show today.

11/2

9th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Authorized Mission

10st 10lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Chris Grant

Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run.

16/1

9th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Authorized Mission

10st 10lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Chris Grant

Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £16.67
Trifecta £29.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jeune Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Blackwater Lilly

Daily Mirror:

Gorvennec

The Times:

Blackwater Lilly

Daily Record:

Blackwater Lilly

POSTDATA:

Jeune Prince

Telegraph:

Jeune Prince

The Guardian:

Jeune Prince

Daily Mail:

Jeune Prince

D Express:

Jeune Prince

The Sun:

Jeune Prince

The Star:

Gorvennec