December 08 / 14.52 Newcastle

14.52

Good To Soft

Living North Live Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 46y
  • Class 5
  • 17 runners
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Living North Live Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 266P-

Last run: 253 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-25 across both codes and he was pulled up on his handicap hurdle debut in March on his last run in this code; however, he's been in fair form on the Flat for his new yard in the second half of this year, and he should have some potential off his current jumps mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious.

10/1

6th

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Thompson

Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Russian Virtue

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: David Thompson

On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 23133 D

Last run: 132 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in June; safely head in third in two handicaps (both 2m, good) later in summer and he's unproven on slow ground, but he's in good hands and is a possible improver.
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7th

5

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:18 Market Rasen

Copper Fox

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter in June 2022 (2m, good); some fair efforts over fences and hurdles without winning since, last time finishing creditable fifth in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good; cheekpieces tried); headgear retained; worth considering.

13/2

5th

4

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Copper Fox

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Did not progress after winning maiden hurdle in June 2022 but gave pretty good account when close fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip with tongue-tie and cheekpieces both refitted; one to consider.

4/1

5th

4

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Copper Fox

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Did not progress after winning maiden hurdle in June 2022 but gave pretty good account when close fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip with tongue-tie and cheekpieces both refitted; one to consider.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -1114U D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row this season (2m/2m2f, good) and has run pretty well the last twice, finishing fourth at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) and was in third at Southwell (2m, soft) when unseating at the final flight; every chance she'll be thereabouts.
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Verdict Starting price

8

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Misty Mani

10st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Much more exposed than some of these but runs this track very well and went down only narrowly to Summergrounds over C&D (good) four weeks ago; probably won't be far away.

7/1

2nd

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Misty Mani

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Three-time hurdle winner on good ground and ran an encouraging race on soft last time at Catterick (2m3f); interesting off this low a mark.

10/1

2nd

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Misty Mani

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Three-time hurdle winner on good ground and ran an encouraging race on soft last time at Catterick (2m3f); interesting off this low a mark.

10/1

Form: 4255-U

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
On competitive mark on her form up to last December but soundly beaten in fifth on both runs early this year and she unseated mid-race on her recent return at Sedgefield; now 0-18 and it may be best to look elsewhere.
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5th

11

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Zaras Universe

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

10yo who is inconsistent and hasn't made an impact on her last two starts, but before those she was second at Southwell (2m, good to soft) and is 5lb lower than when second in this last year; not discounted.

12/1

6th

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Zaras Universe

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

raced in second, lost position briefly 5th

6/1

Form: 348534

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-19 over hurdles and has had plenty of chances in handicaps, but he's run pretty well the last twice and was fourth of 12 on his stable debut at Hexham three weeks ago; each-way contender.
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8th

8

(9)

25th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; opposable.

10/1

10th

5

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

My Macho Man

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; won't mind the softer ground, down another 3lb and going without the usual headgear by way of a change.

20/1

7th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:05 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Debut AW winner (1m) who is on a 29-race losing run; last of seven when stepped up to 1m5f at Ayr latest; has finished runner-up over C&D (soft) previously; given a chance by the handicapper now, so not written off.

20/1

Form: -2F7F2 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles and today is his first run in this sphere since March 2021; however, this course chase winner was a fair second of five over fences at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) last month and is not discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Six One Nine

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Chris Grant

led at steady pace, headed before 7th

4/1

4th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Six One Nine

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Chris Grant

led at steady pace, headed before 7th, no extra and lost second before 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out

4/1

7

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle

Six One Nine

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Won all three starts at Newcastle (2m and 2m4f; good and heavy) between December and April last season and was back on track when close up here two starts ago; unseated since; didn't appear to want beyond 2m4f earlier in career but times may have changed now.

6/1

Form: 9-7458 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 11lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
12yo who is without a win since scoring on the Flat in April 2019 and he was well beaten at Sedgefield in October last time out; however, he may have needed that first run since June and he's now 6lb lower than when an encouraging fourth at Hexham that month; not written off.
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7th

11

(11)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Archive

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Suzzanne France

midfield early, dropped to rear after 1f

66/1

7

17th Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:45 Hexham

Archive

10st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Suzzanne France

raced in last, mistake 1st, soon detached, awkward jump 2nd, slowed dramatically and unseated 4th

33/1

7

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Archive

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Suzzanne France

Form: 877P

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on his first three hurdle starts and pulled up at 33-1 on recent handicap debut at Market Rasen; the first-time hood may help this headstrong sort but he's hard to fancy.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

More To Follow

10st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Daragh Bourke

held up in rear, not fluent 3rd

5/1

3rd

7

1st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

18:40 Market Rasen

More To Follow

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

held up in last

7/2

2nd

11

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle

More To Follow

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

Unplaced all starts but hasn't been beaten that far in handicaps, the latest when sixth at Perth last month; 3lb out of the weights but could play a part if only he would learn to settle in his races.

8/1

Form: 5P-4

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shone on his three hurdle runs but he showed some useful Flat form up to summer 2021 and his chance can't be dismissed off a lowly mark for this first handicap hurdle.
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8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done most racing this year over 1m and hasn't looked to see it out in a couple of runs over middle distances; long odds-on to blow the start and there are risks involved from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

steadied start, always behind

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

9st 12lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, in rear, some headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: P/55-P BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
His jumping lacked fluency and he was tailed off on last month's chase and stable debut at Southwell; however, he was sent off joint-favourite and it will be interesting to see if this very lightly raced 6yo attracts market support now back over hurdles; he's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 46y

Class 5

14:52 Newcastle

Bottle Hill

11st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

His jumping lacked fluency and he was tailed off on last month's chase and stable debut at Southwell; however, he was sent off joint-favourite and it will be interesting to see if this very lightly raced 6yo attracts market support now back over hurdles; he's one to consider.

8/1

4

11th Nov 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:20 Southwell

Bottle Hill

11st 10lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Pulled up over 3m on hurdle debut in Ireland in March 2021 but his two 2m runs for Stuart Coltherd last season were much more encouraging; makes chase/handicap debut after 258-day absence but market support will make him of strong interest; tongue-tie removed; hood added.

3/1

Form: 55-632 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with a close third at Kelso (2m, good) in October and beaten just a neck there (2m, good to soft) next time; Kelso brings out the best in him but he's a player if his good form continues here.
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4

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

15:35 Kelso

Bollingerandkrug

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear, fell 7th

9/2

5th

4

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Bollingerandkrug

10st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

10yo who wasn't at his best last year but all six of his wins have come here and his third of six over C&D (good to soft) in November was a step back in the right direction; another 2lb lower today; in calculations.

11/2

3rd

2

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

11:38 Kelso

Bollingerandkrug

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

raced in last, awkward jump 4th, nudged along 6th, struggling from 7th

7/2

Form: 52-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Regressive on the Flat in 2021 and has failed to threaten this year on his first three hurdle starts; however, there were a couple of hints of promise and he's not ruled out now running in his first handicap hurdle.
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6th

5

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:05 Market Rasen

Edgar Allan Poe

10st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Sue Smith

Won at Catterick off 5lb higher in January (1m7f, soft); poor efforts this term; stable going well but he has a bit to prove at present.

8/1

7th

3

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

Edgar Allan Poe

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

Has a patchy profile and he was pulled up on last month's reappearance at Sedgefield, but he may have needed the run and his stable is currently in flying form; he's 1lb below his last winning mark and could go well.

12/1

4

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

12:25 Sedgefield

Edgar Allan Poe

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

Has dropped to a mark 1lb lower than when winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January, and he's effective over C&D; watch the betting but there's a suspicion he'll need this first outing since April.

9/1

Form: 3/4

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
No match for the first three when fourth in mares' maiden hurdle here (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; however, the trip may have stretched her and she was in good form on the Flat previously; this is just her third hurdle start and it will be no surprise if she goes well on handicap debut.
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4th

8

16th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Licit

10st 13lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Two Flat wins last autumn (both on heavy) but hasn't achieved much over hurdles yet, finishing last on latest run at Catterick.

25/1

7th

1

25th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Licit

12st 0lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time Flat winner, most recently in heavy-ground seller in October (1m2f; RPR 74); unexposed in this sphere but she was well held when unseating at the last on her handicap hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) 12 days ago; needs to find improvement.

12/1

6

13th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Licit

11st 5lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time Flat winner, most recently in heavy-ground seller in October (1m2f; RPR 74); safely held when fourth of seven in maiden hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) the following month but remains very unexposed in this sphere; interesting.

11/2

Form: /7-P4P

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who was pulled up on handicap debut at Hexham last month but the soft ground may have been against him and prior to that he was a fair fourth in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good); back on better ground here and he's no forlorn hope in a first-time tongue-tie.
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5

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:50 Cartmel

Charlies Rockstar

10st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Unplaced all eight hurdling starts and not seen since pulled up on soft ground in February; today's return to a quicker surface ought to suit, but his claims are not obvious.

16/1

7

19th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Charlies Rockstar

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

prominent

20/1

4

13th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

12:50 Sedgefield

Charlies Rockstar

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Belied 125-1 odds when fourth in 2m1f course maiden in October (good ground) but soundly beaten in two low-grade handicaps since; others have much stronger claims.

33/1

Form: 2-F489

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-13 across both codes and he finished down the field last month in his first two handicap hurdles (2m1f/2m3f, soft/good); others preferred.
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16th

13

27th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:20 Doncaster

Cornell

11st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Davies

Not beaten far when ninth of 12 here (2m3f, good; several flights omitted) in November but never really looked dangerous and is now 0-6 over hurdles; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

9

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 46y

Class 5

14:52 Newcastle

Cornell

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: John Davies

0-13 across both codes and he finished down the field last month in his first two handicap hurdles (2m1f/2m3f, soft/good); others preferred.

50/1

9th

10

25th Nov 2022

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

15:30 Doncaster

Cornell

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Davies

0-5 over hurdles and 0-12 overall; probably unsuited by soft ground when well beaten on handicap debut but others have more obvious claims.

33/1

Form: 8/6-2

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Third in a point and has got better with each of his three hurdle runs, most recently finishing an 18l second at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) behind one who has followed up; this unexposed 6yo could be better than his opening mark and is in calculations.
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3

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Telhimlisten

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Jennie Candlish

Long breaks are a feature in his profile and he was returning from another when prevailing narrowly at Stratford two months ago (2m2f, good); if as good again off 4lb higher he'll be thereabouts.

11/8

1st

1

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Telhimlisten

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made light of an absence when scoring at Sedgefield (2m1f) in January 2025 and backed it up with a very good second of five at Plumpton (2m4f) the following month; returns from 13 months off here but can't be ruled out with yard going well.

11/2

Form: P7/40P

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in September when back from a long absence; tailed off/pulled up since in his first two handicaps (both 2m4f, soft); it's possible he'll appreciate this return to better ground but he has plenty to prove.
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7

5th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

The Great Georgie

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jackie Stephen

Inconsistent maiden who has achieved little in handicap hurdles the last twice; worth a crack at chasing (has pointing experience) but he's not solid on form.

33/1

10

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:10 Musselburgh

The Great Georgie

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

Well handicapped, but out of form over hurdles this season since returning from a 744-day break; plenty to prove on chase debut (ordinary form in two runs pointing in Ireland).

40/1

14

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 46y

Class 5

14:52 Newcastle

The Great Georgie

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

Fair fourth at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in September when back from a long absence; tailed off/pulled up since in his first two handicaps (both 2m4f, soft); it's possible he'll appreciate this return to better ground but he has plenty to prove.

50/1

Non-runners

Bollingerandkrug, Edgar Allan Poe, Licit, Charlie's Rockstar, Cornell, Telhimlisten, The Great Georgie

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Payout
Exacta £44.10
Straight Forecast £38.66
Tricast £239.89
Trifecta £275.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Telhimlisten

RP Ratings:

My Macho Man

THE NORTH:

Bollingerandkrug

The Star:

Copper Fox

Telegraph:

Edgar Allan Poe

Daily Mail:

My Macho Man

The Sun:

Bollingerandkrug

POSTDATA:

Telhimlisten

The Times:

Telhimlisten

The Guardian:

Telhimlisten

D Express:

Telhimlisten

Daily Mirror:

Telhimlisten

Daily Record:

Telhimlisten