February 22 / 15.55 Newcastle

15.55

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6601.25
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 13

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful Flat racer who won easily on his hurdling debut at Catterick (good) and finished well for third on soft at Wetherby; entered in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham and looks interesting with his age allowance.
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6th

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Bust A Move

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Justified market support to make winning handicap debut over C&D (good to soft; from 4lb lower) in February 2025; failed to excel in a hood at Wetherby or Huntingdon (November/December); returns from a four-month break on better ground, which holds few fears; merits respect.

8/1

1st

11

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:55 Newcastle

Bust A Move

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold, held up in last

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 12P8/2

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdle winner; went down narrowly at Kempton (2m, good to soft) on his return from an absence and a late mistake didn't help; a 57-day break should reduce any chance of a 'bounce' and he's on the shortlist.
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10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

3rd

10

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; runner-up in both his starts following a long absence, beaten by last weekend's Scottish Champion Hurdle third Ooh Betty the first time and then at Newcastle he was clear of the rest behind a 4yo winner who was well handicapped and well backed; solid claims.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 121-28 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
33-1 and never figured at Kelso in December on his first run since last May; last season he was a huge improver, with this race one of four victories; high in the weights now but this mark isn't impossible; could easily stage a revival.
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1

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:45 Cartmel

Horn Cape

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Very inconsistent nowadays and needs to bounce back from tame effort in valuable handicap hurdle here three weeks ago but ran well from the front when second in C&D (good) chase in May and has claims if judged on that.

5/1

2

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:50 Cartmel

Horn Cape

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Quickly switches back to hurdling after good second over fences here (2m1f, good) last month; does not have much margin for error off current mark but will cope a lot better than some of these if the ground ends up heavy.

8/1

1

24th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

18:08 Cartmel

Horn Cape

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time hurdle winner on soft/heavy ground; reverts to fences on a tempting mark but was well beaten in his only previous chase (in October 2023) and there may not be enough rain about for him today.

3/1

Form: 2554-7 D

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to assess having won a French hurdle nearly two years ago and also placed over fences there; trip/ground fine for this British debut; will enter the equation should market vibes bode well.
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1st

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Jericoacoara

11st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Yet to add to his French hurdle win (2m1f, very soft) in 2023 but he's been placed in last three runs including when second behind Kilmore Rock over C&D (good) last month; should go well again and any rain would be a bonus.

4/1

2nd

2

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Jericoacoara

11st 12lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Yet to add to his French hurdle win in 2023 but was placed on both starts this year, more recently when close second in valuable series final here (2m5f, good to soft) last month; must be considered.

5/1

2nd

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Jericoacoara

10st 13lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

His French win came in 2023 and he's 0-6 in Britain, but he's dropped down the weights and ran well when third to Eloi Du Puy at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; has also shown promise on good to soft; might not be far away.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 62P114 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
40-1 and ran accordingly in a Grade 2 last time; her earlier Sedgefield wins were over 2m4f and in a lower grade, and she's 6lb higher than for latest; others preferred.
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1

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:25 Salisbury

Salsada

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Seen far more often over hurdles in recent years and she's pretty useful, but pulled up in March on latest outing; stiff task in a three-runner race last September and that's her only Flat run since a creditable show over C&D (good to firm) in June 2022; down the weights but not solid.

9/1

1

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:25 Salisbury

Salsada

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Seen far more often over hurdles in recent years and she's pretty useful, but pulled up in March on latest outing; stiff task in a three-runner race last September and that's her only Flat run since a creditable show over C&D (good to firm) in June 2022; down the weights but not solid.

9/1

1

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

14:25 Kelso

Salsada

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Won two handicaps in a row at Sedgefield (2m4f, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year before tough Grade 2 task at Doncaster; however, only fifth when back in a handicap at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and needs a bigger performance this afternoon.

14/1

Form: 316178 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on the Flat and over hurdles since returning from a break; only 2lb higher than for September's win at Kelso but this ground might be too slow for him.
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3

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:50 Cartmel

Ashington

11st 3lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Mark Walford

Won this race on good ground under Becky Smith a year ago and defends his crown from a good mark but recent Flat/hurdling form has been underwhelming and conditions are not in his favour today.

33/1

9th

10

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:42 Carlisle

Ashington

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Mark Walford

Better known as a jumper and yet recent efforts in that scene haven't been great, and he was only midfield over C&D last month.

20/1

7th

5

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:57 Uttoxeter

Ashington

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Stuck on a losing run and finished last in two hurdle races before finishing only sixth off his low Flat mark 13 days ago; others much preferred.

25/1

Form: 113 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Progressive stayer on the Flat last year and hit the ground running over hurdles with two comfortable wins here (good to soft) and at Catterick (soft); came up short on handicap debut but still ran well and stable remains in form.
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13th

13

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Its All About You

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

His only appearance at Chester was a successful one in eight-runner handicap last August (2m, good to firm) off 3lb lower than today, in a manner that was encouraging for this test; absent since a lesser show in September but scored in 2024 after a 113-day layoff and needs a close look.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Its All About You

10st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Game winner of a 2m fast-ground Chester handicap before finishing fourth of five runners back over hurdles; only 3lb higher than for that recent win and goes on any ground.

6/1

3

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

15:58 Newton Abbot

Its All About You

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Had four runs over hurdles, winning in maiden/novice company (good to soft; soft) and close up in one of his two handicaps; returns to this scene after taking a Class 4 Flat handicap over 2m at Chester ten days ago; major player.

5/2

Form: 1-5124 BF

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his seven races since undergoing a wind operation and latest Hexham defeats, with cheekpieces added, were no backward steps; the removal of headgear is no bad thing but a lengthy absence might be.
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8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Imperial Data

11st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Pulled up on soft ground this month, after a layoff, but this three-time course winner is now only 1lb higher than when holding on for narrow C&D (good) success last summer; dangerous to ignore.

20/1

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Imperial Data

11st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Six hurdle wins, latest over 3m1f at Cartmel last August (good); high enough in the ratings at present, lacks a recent run and perhaps best watched this time.

12/1

3

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

16:18 Perth

Imperial Data

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Progressive 8yo who has collected two good prizes at Cartmel (2m6f/3m1f, good) since tongue-tie was refitted in July; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive but this more conventional track may not suit quite so well.

3/1

Form: 1114/5

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Win three novices on the bounce four winters ago before finishing fourth in a Grade 2; returning from an absence of 1395 days when showing little in a Haydock handicap two months ago; now has questions to answer.
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4

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:45 Cartmel

Bareback Jack

11st 5lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Returned to form with hurdle win in first-time tongue-tie in April, his third run after a mammoth absence, and ran big race when close second in small-field chase at Bangor (2m1f, good) last month; ought to be favoured if the ground is slower than good here; might be the answer.

3/1

2nd

1

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Bareback Jack

12st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has not been the same horse since a 1,395-day break but the first-time tongue-tie helped him to a 2m1f hurdles success here in April (good to soft) and the hurly-burly of the Swinton Hurdle wasn't for him last time; chasing debut.

11/2

16th

10

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Bareback Jack

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won three on the bounce before fourth in a Grade 2 during his novice days; very low key on his first two runs back after an absence but then won comfortably under an enterprising ride at Bangor (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago when tongue tied for the first time, beating Dance And Glance; back up 6lb but may have turned a corner and he looked classy in his younger days.

14/1

Form: 093-0P D

Last run: 58 days

W: 12st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and was 100-1 when pulled up at Aintree on his debut for this yard.
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10th

2

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:55 Newcastle

Call Me Lyreen

12st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Eloise Quayle

midfield

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £15.90
Straight Forecast £13.86
Tricast £104.57
Trifecta £128.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

It's All About You

SPOTLIGHT:

Bust A Move

The Guardian:

Big Boy Bobby

D Express:

Jericoacoara

Daily Mail:

Horn Cape

TOPSPEED:

Ashington

RP RATINGS:

Bust A Move

Daily Mirror:

Bust A Move

The Times:

It's All About You

Telegraph:

It's All About You

Daily Record:

It's All About You

The Sun:

Big Boy Bobby

The Star:

Big Boy Bobby