November 17 / 13.38 Newcastle

13.38

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Watch Off The Fence On attheraces.com Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 2m 7f 91y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Watch Off The Fence On attheraces.com Handicap Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

9/1 (Won)

Form: 15PU-6 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has struggled on her last four starts and she's very hard to fancy on that evidence, but she's dropped down the weights and the return to Newcastle could prompt a revival as she's 2-2 here; dangerous to discount.
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10

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Catlin

10st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Nick Kent

0-10 over hurdles; all three chase wins over 2m7f at Newcastle, most recently in November 2022; lightly raced since and out of form last term but a stirrup leather broke when she unseated at the first on latest outing, when 8-1 and first-time blinkers replaced cheekpieces.

12/1

10

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Catlin

10st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Nick Kent

prominent, jumped badly left 1st, soon reminder

12/1

6

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

12:35 Huntingdon

Catlin

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

led, unseated 1st

8/1

Form: 74F64-

Last run: 251 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when fourth of six here in March last time out but was still soundly beaten and this 11-race maiden is 4lb out of the handicap for her reappearance; probably best to look elsewhere.
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5th

9

12th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

13:05 Catterick

Black Opium

10st 7lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Tina Jackson

held up in rear, steady headway halfway, ridden and outpaced 8th, beaten before 2 out

20/1

8th

13

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Black Opium

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Tina Jackson

Runner-up at 66-1 on last month's reappearance at Newcastle but that performance stands out in her winless 13-race profile and she failed to threaten here next time (2m3f, soft); the percentage call is to oppose.

33/1

6th

6

3rd Dec 2022

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

12:13 Wetherby

Black Opium

10st 5lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Tina Jackson

12-race maiden but she ran her best race over fences so far when a 66-1 second from out of the weights at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) on her return last month; 5lb higher here but she pulled clear of the third last time and has possibilities if she can back that up back at this trip.

5/1

Form: 415P-P D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a chase at Carlisle in February and, now back over fences, could improve for last month's return over hurdles at Ayr; however, he was also below par on his final two outings last season and needs to turn things around.
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3

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:05 Ayr

Skyhill

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Lightly raced since a 3m2f win in late 2024; pulled up after an absence at Kelso over Christmas and he's a 13yo now.

25/1

Form: 855P-6

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but he's been unable to threaten on his five starts this year and has plenty to prove.
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11

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

Castlegrange

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Katie Scott

Only win came in Ireland two years ago and he's generally struggled in Britain including in his two runs (2m4f, heavy) after wind surgery this spring; mark continues to fall but is easy to have reservations.

25/1

4th

3

29th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Castlegrange

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Katie Scott

Only win came in Ireland two years ago; flashes of form in Britain but was pulled up behind Lisloran at Ayr in December and again at Hexham recently, after wind surgery; too many doubts.

20/1

9

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:10 Hexham

Castlegrange

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Katie Scott

Ex-Irish; strike-rate of 1-24; these conditions suit (only win was over 2m4f on heavy) but hasn't been at his best this season; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; others stronger.

25/1

Form: 731-25

Last run: 146 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to soft) in April and followed up at Hexham (3m, good to soft) in May; tailed off at Cartmel in June when last seen but the subsequent break will have helped and it will be no surprise if this lightly raced 7yo has a part to play.
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5th

8

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

15:10 Ayr

Well Cliche

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Martin Todhunter

Scored off today's mark at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to soft) last April and put a couple of substandard runs behind her when placed in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) in January but ran poorly when returned to Sedgefield last time and needs to bounce back again here.

12/1

5th

7

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:45 Sedgefield

Well Cliche

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Martin Todhunter

in rear

8/1

3rd

6

7th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:43 Newcastle

Well Cliche

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

prominent on inner, disputed lead 4th, led 6th

8/1

Form: 960787 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His reduced mark appeals on hurdle form as recent as May but he's found things difficult since and was well beaten when back over fences at Kelso last month; others make greater appeal.
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11th

10

29th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

14:40 Ayr

Old Jewry

10st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Daragh Bourke

Four-time hurdle winner but 0-5 over fences; out of form at both disciplines since returning from a break in September and 9lb out of the weights.

33/1

6th

11

17th Nov 2022

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Old Jewry

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Daragh Bourke

took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along after 5 out

25/1

7th

10

22nd Oct 2022

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Old Jewry

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Daragh Bourke

slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced when not fluent 9th, pushed along on inner after 3 out, ridden and weakened quickly after 2 out, tired jump last

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 432P-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his summer 2021 form for Tim Reed; just two starts since and he wasn't disgraced on recent stable debut at Hexham, where he lost two shoes on his first outing since February; however, he needs to improve significantly for that run if he's to take a hand here.
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11

10th Jan 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Welsh Reign

11st 6lb

J: Dillan Hurst

T: Paula Smith

Point winner; placed over fences but not at his best this season; pulled up on only run over hurdles; tongue-tie now tried.

50/1

7th

2

17th Nov 2022

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Welsh Reign

11st 11lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

didn't jump well, held up in last, never on terms

16/1

4th

4

4th Nov 2022

Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

13:48 Hexham

Welsh Reign

12st 0lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Paula Smith

Winning pointer; with Tim Reed when runner-up over C&D (good) in June 2021; out of his depth in a novices' chase at Wetherby (2m5f) when last in competitive action; monitor only on first appearance for new yard.

14/1

Form: 225-31 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Suited by the step up in trip when getting off the mark at the 13th attempt at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) last month; just 4lb higher here and he could have more to offer over staying distances; player.
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8th

3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

Faitque De LIsle

11st 10lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: James Evans

Regularly ridden by Lucy Turner, as when winning twice over 3m at Ludlow (good to soft/soft) last February and again at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in October; good runs have followed and another one is highly likely.

4/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Faitque De LIsle

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: James Evans

Won twice over 3m at Ludlow in February and looked back in very good nick when scoring readily by 4l at Uttoxeter (3m, good) this month; recent 6lb rise does not look excessive; respected.

11/4

7

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Faitque De LIsle

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: James Evans

Won twice over 3m at Ludlow in February and looked back in very good nick when scoring readily by 4l at Uttoxeter (3m, good) this month; recent 6lb rise does not look excessive; respected.

11/4

Form: 463-1P D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
13yo who was pulled up at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) last month and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, on his two previous starts he was a close third over this C&D (good) and won at Market Rasen (3m, good); not ruled out if conditions suit (wouldn't want soft ground).
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5

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Chase The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

13yo who was pulled up at Sedgefield last time out and could do with the ground drying out (has done all his winning on good going); however, he won over C&D two starts ago and may be able to cope if good to soft going prevails; not discounted now back here.

14/1

4

17th Nov 2022

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Chase The Wind

11st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

13yo who was pulled up at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) last month and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, on his two previous starts he was a close third over this C&D (good) and won at Market Rasen (3m, good); not ruled out if conditions suit (wouldn't want soft ground).

14/1

1st

4

24th Sep 2022

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:53 Market Rasen

Chase The Wind

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

prominent, led before 3 out, soon faced strong challenge, ridden after 2 out, headed after last, rallied to lead final 110yds, kept on well towards finish, gamely

12/1

Form: 3-5623 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Bumped into a big improver when second at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) last month on his second chase start, and he's since been a fair third back there (2m3f, soft); there's stamina in his pedigree and today's step up in trip could eke out some improvement from this lightly raced 7yo.
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5

27th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Quiet Flow

10st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Maiden after 14 starts; placed in five of nine chasing attempts but below best in latest two outings; cheekpieces now replaced by a visor, which will need to give a boost if he's to get off the mark.

15/2

5th

7

15th May 2023

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell

Quiet Flow

10st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Disappointed in early March and is now 0-8 over fences but was second twice in February, more notably when beaten only by a head over C&D on first occasion; can cope with any lingering juice in the ground and has obvious claims if back on song after 75-day break.

11/2

5th

3

1st Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Quiet Flow

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

He's a 12-race maiden but he went close at Southwell (2m4f, good) two starts ago and bumped into a progressive winner when 5l second at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) last Thursday; there can be optimism he'll be okay on the forecast good to soft ground and every chance he'll be bang there.

2/1

Form: P216-2 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His form was up and down last season but he won over C&D (good) in March and returned to action with a close second at Sedgefield (3m3f, good); also effective on soft ground and could be bang there once more.
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9th

10

26th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Ballintogher Boy

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

midfield

25/1

0

8

23rd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:50 Newcastle

Ballintogher Boy

10st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Just held on to win over C&D (good) in March 2022 but has run to form on only one of four subsequent appearances; struggled (albeit over 2m3f) on recent seasonal debut and may not be ideally suited by the forecast heavy ground here; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 18-P87 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Hexham in March and went one better there 11 days later; however, he's struggled there on his next four starts, most recently in September after a break; a major turnaround is required.
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1st

5

28th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:45 Hexham

Hidden Cargo

10st 2lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Jonathan Haynes

held up in rear, steady headway from 12th, went second 14th, pushed along home turn, ridden and kept on strongly to lead run-in, won going away (trainer could offer no explanation for improved form shown)

33/1

13

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:30 Hexham

Hidden Cargo

10st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Jonathan Haynes

prominent, prominent in chasing group 3rd

33/1

Non-runners

Chase The Wind

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Payout
Straight Forecast £358.38
Tricast £9710.97

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Faitque De L'Isle

Daily Mail:

Ballintogher Boy

POSTDATA:

Quiet Flow

RP Ratings:

Faitque De L'Isle

The Times:

Faitque De L'Isle

Telegraph:

Faitque De L'Isle

The Guardian:

Faitque De L'Isle

D Express:

Faitque De L'Isle

Daily Mirror:

Faitque De L'Isle

The Star:

Faitque De L'Isle

Daily Record:

Ballintogher Boy