December 26 / 15.10 Newcastle

15.10

Good To Soft

Hinton Memorial Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Hinton Memorial Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

Form: 4

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a point winner and showed ability at an ordinary level at Ayr on debut; entitled to improve and this course should suit but she is likely to remain vulnerable in this grade.
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6th

3

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:00 Kelso

Blue Baloo

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear but in touch with leaders, not fluent 7th, headway 4 out, led narrowly and going okay before 2 out, ridden and edged right after 2 out, headed approaching last, weakening when jumped left and mistake last

12/1

6th

3

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:00 Kelso

Blue Baloo

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear but in touch with leaders, not fluent 7th, headway 4 out, led narrowly and going okay before 2 out, ridden and edged right after 2 out, headed approaching last, weakening when jumped left and mistake last

12/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Blue Baloo

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Bumper winner who scored on hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) last November; soundly beaten the next twice but this lightly raced 6yo may fare better now up in trip on handicap debut; not ruled out.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
9,000euros yearling; 40,0000euros 3yo; half-sister to winners Born Survivor (smart 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase) and Theatre Flame (2m hurdle/chase); trainer gets debut winners and market should be a good guide on debut.
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8th

3

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Chalk That Down

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Debut runner-up in Newcastle bumper in 2022 but she failed to offer much in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Wetherby and Catterick (hooded) last month; lots more is required.

20/1

8th

3

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Chalk That Down

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Debut runner-up in Newcastle bumper in 2022 but she failed to offer much in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Wetherby and Catterick (hooded) last month; lots more is required.

20/1

4

28th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Chalk That Down

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

midfield

20/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Dead-heated with Royale Dance (subsequent hurdle winner) for first on debut in Irish point last November and went for £45,000 the following month; new trainer gets winners in this discipline and interesting to see what the market makes of her, following the absence, on rules debut.
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4

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:30 Wetherby

Dontyawantme

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Never got into it on stable debut over hurdles at Newcastle last month; however, that was her first outing since March 2024 and she may have needed it; this point, bumper and novice hurdle winner could go well on her first chase start if tapping back into her old ability.

10/1

8th

10

23rd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Dontyawantme

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Craig Lidster

Interesting on some of her bumper form as wasn't far behind Larchmont Lass in a Listed race at Sandown; the form of her Carlisle win (2m3f, soft; Drumlee Spud third) carries substance but now has to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster (well behind Baby Shally).

33/1

7th

4

2nd Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Dontyawantme

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Craig Lidster

Gamely beat Lunar Discovery at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last month on third run for new stable; worse off with that rival but could well improve further over this longer distance, being a point winner who has some 3m winners in pedigree; shortlisted.

7/1

Form: 4

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fourth of eight on debut at Carlisle in October; however, that race has yet to throw up a winner and she'll have to step up on that effort if she's to win this.
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9th

11

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:20 Hexham

Lunar Glow

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Closely related to three winners, notably Grand National winner One For Arthur (who, incidentally was second over 2m at this venue on his sole bumper start); trainer has a 3% strike-rate in bumpers in the past five seasons but this 4yo is one to keep an eye on.
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6

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

10st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

6l third of nine in this last year (good to soft) and she won here (2m5f, soft) last month; had just three rivals to beat last time but did it nicely from a next-time-out winner; could be in the shake-up.

8/1

1st

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Close second in this race a year ago (soft ground); not in same form this season but put in good front-running shift before weakening into fifth here (3m, soft) five weeks ago and continues to edge down the weights.

4/1

5th

6

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

She hasn't been at the top of her game this season, beaten 18l into fourth on her last two starts (with jumping issues here on the first occasion); however, she's on a competitive mark judged on last spring's course form and is not written off.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fourth at Carlisle on debut in October (third a subsequent dual winner) but, although open to improvement, she'll have to raise her game by some way to take this.
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5th

5

30th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

13:35 Hexham

Fetch It Yourself

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Ruth Jefferson

Improved upon her bumper form when 12l third of 13 on recent hurdle debut here (2m, heavy); needs to take another step forward to win this but it's possible she'll progress again now up in trip.

9/1

3rd

10

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

13:50 Hexham

Fetch It Yourself

10st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Ruth Jefferson

Dam was best on this sort of ground for the yard but she hasn't shown enough in two runs in bumpers to be considered on her hurdles debut.

20/1

6th

5

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Fetch It Yourself

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ruth Jefferson

Fourth at Carlisle on debut in October (third a subsequent dual winner) but, although open to improvement, she'll have to raise her game by some way to take this.

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Started at single-figure odds but didn't show anywhere near enough at Sedgefield on debut in October to suggest she's of much interest this time.
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8

28th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:25 Doncaster

Luna Aoife

10st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

7th

11

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Luna Aoife

11st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Started at single-figure odds but didn't show anywhere near enough at Sedgefield on debut in October to suggest she's of much interest this time.

40/1

Form: 4

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Big price but showed ability at an ordinary level at Market Rasen on debut; entitled to come on for that run but bit of a surprise were she to win this.
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6th

7

31st Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

12:50 Newcastle

Nulli Secundus

11st 1lb

J: Dillan Hurst

T: Susan Corbett

Made quite promising debut when fourth (albeit safely held) at Market Rasen (good to soft) in early December and may not have handled soft ground when well beaten here on Boxing Day; not ruled out.

14/1

8th

13

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Nulli Secundus

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Big price but showed ability at an ordinary level at Market Rasen on debut; entitled to come on for that run but bit of a surprise were she to win this.

16/1

4th

10

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:10 Market Rasen

Nulli Secundus

10st 9lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Newcomer; 4,500euros foal, £2,000 3yo; fifth foal; sister to bumper winner Emzara (RPR 111), half-sister to winners Here Comes Johny (2m4f-2m5f hurdle; 132) and Allora Yeats (1m4f/1m6f Flat); dam Flat/bumper winner; she may be one for further down the line.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Third foal of a 2m4f/3m hurdle winner; yard has only a 6% strike-rate in bumpers in past five seasons, so best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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4

4th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Wetherby

Glamorous Icon

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Beaten 62l in bumper at Newcastle (22-1) on Boxing Day; stoutly bred and her future probably lies over longer distances.

40/1

9th

7

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Glamorous Icon

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Third foal of a 2m4f/3m hurdle winner; yard has only a 6% strike-rate in bumpers in past five seasons, so best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.

20/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 345 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Third of ten to a subsequent winner at Wetherby in January; not seen since and the hood worn that day is left off, but minor place claims if that performance can be built on.
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14th

17

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Wetherby

Wellfleet Witch

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Fionn McSharry

took keen hold, held up in rear

25/1

10th

16

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Wellfleet Witch

11st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Chris McSharry

Third of ten to a subsequent winner at Wetherby in January; not seen since and the hood worn that day is left off, but minor place claims if that performance can be built on.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Cost £32,000 last year and has Flat/jump winners in her pedigree, notably smart bumper, hurdle and chase winner Lalor; might have a bit more speed than a few of these and looks of interest on debut.
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11th

10

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Lollobrigida

11st 0lb

J: David England

T: Dan Skelton

Cost £32,000 last year and has Flat/jump winners in her pedigree, notably smart bumper, hurdle and chase winner Lalor; might have a bit more speed than a few of these and looks of interest on debut.

7/2

Form: 47/

Last run: 615 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Showed ability at an ordinary level on debut in March 2021 but well beaten the following month and not seen since; first run for new trainer but has plenty to prove.
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12th

9

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Lactara

11st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Showed ability at an ordinary level on debut in March 2021 but well beaten the following month and not seen since; first run for new trainer but has plenty to prove.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Plenty of stamina in pedigree; trainer has only a 6% strike-rate in bumpers; might find that one or two of these have a bit more boot.
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7

5th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:32 Carlisle

Houxty Reiver

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Donald Whillans

towards rear on outer

100/1

11th

6

31st Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

12:50 Newcastle

Houxty Reiver

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Tailed off when 66-1 for debut here (soft) on Boxing Day; needs combination of new surface and first-time tongue-tie to enable massive improvement.

66/1

13th

8

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Houxty Reiver

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Plenty of stamina in pedigree; trainer has only a 6% strike-rate in bumpers; might find that one or two of these have a bit more boot.

33/1

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Big price and offered little at Hexham on debut in March.
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10

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Parelli Power

10st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Jane Walton

jumped right on occasions, led, slow jump and hampered rival 1st

100/1

11th

10

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Parelli Power

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Jane Walton

Tailed off in all four runs divided between bumpers and maiden hurdles.

100/1

10th

8

30th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

13:35 Hexham

Parelli Power

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Jane Walton

Tailed off at big odds in both bumpers and same story on recent hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m3f, soft).

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Has plenty of jumping winners in pedigree but trainer is not a noted source of debut scorers in this grade; would want to see plenty of market support before getting involved.
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3

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

13:50 Perth

Born To Sparkle

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

200/1

3

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

13:50 Perth

Born To Sparkle

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

200/1

0

7

2nd Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

12:45 Ayr

Born To Sparkle

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: R Mike Smith

in rear, weakened and tailed off after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Second foal of an unraced half-sister to a 2m4f hurdle winner, with several other jumping winners in her pedigree; trainer 4-61 in bumpers in last five seasons but she is nevertheless one to note in the market.
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16th

15

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Queen Bellatrix

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Second foal of an unraced half-sister to a 2m4f hurdle winner, with several other jumping winners in her pedigree; trainer 4-61 in bumpers in last five seasons but she is nevertheless one to note in the market.

40/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £38.25

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lollobrigida

D Express:

Dontyawantme

Telegraph:

Chalk That Down

The Times:

Blue Baloo

The Guardian:

Nulli Secundus

POSTDATA:

Lollobrigida

Daily Mail:

Lollobrigida

The Star:

Chalk That Down

The Sun:

Blue Baloo

Daily Mirror:

Dontyawantme

Daily Record:

Dontyawantme