January 31 / 12.50 Newcastle

12.50

Standard To Slow

Download The Quinnbet App Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 3 Elimination) (GBB Race) (AW)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Download The Quinnbet App Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 3 Elimination) (GBB Race) (AW)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: NH Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 63

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Belied triple-digit odds when very respectable sixth in Listed race at Cheltenham (good) on rules debut in November and posted another good effort when placed on Polytrack at Lingfield last month; leading contender.
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2nd

3

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

15:47 Perth

Jack Hyde

11st 12lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Didn't feature in the Imperial Cup (Go Dante two places ahead of him) but back on track with his sights lowered when shading a tight finish in 2m Ludlow handicap (good) 25 days ago, taking his hurdles record to 4-12; has won over this trip; should remain very competitive off 6lb higher.

9/2

1st

1

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:27 Ludlow

Jack Hyde

12st 2lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time novice winner on good to soft who has performed admirably in Graded and handicap company; didn't run much of a race in the Imperial Cup but he was single-figure odds and this wouldn't be as demanding as that Sandown race; tongue-tie removed; respected.

7/2

9th

13

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Jack Hyde

10st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three novice hurdle wins last year (2m-2m4f, good to soft) and second of 15 at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November when back in a handicap; also runner-up at Taunton last month (2m, heavy; would have been closer granted a clear run) when back from a three-month break (and wind op); each-way player.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 9 BF

Last run: 87 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second foal of half-sister to three useful Flat winners; disappointing favourite when beaten about 29l on debut at Aintree (soft) in November but he's evidently thought capable of much better and his stable has a very good strike-rate in British bumpers (20%).
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4th

3

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:55 Perth

Paddy Elvis

11st 8lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Is 0-17 but comes here in good nick, third of 19 in 3m Down Royal handicap ten days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

5/1

14

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Paddy Elvis

11st 1lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but went close at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good) from 3lb lower; had the race at his mercy when a faller at Perth next time; failed to quicken when fourth at Downpatrick when sent off favourite this month but has a 13lb pull in the weights with the reopposing Mister Vic.

10/1

4th

6

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Paddy Elvis

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but nearly put that right over C&D in May when 4lb lower and had every chance when falling at Perth next time; it wasn't a bad run back there four weeks ago and he's in the mix.

4/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam bumper/fairly useful Flat winner, half-sister to a Flat winner and a bumper winner; one of three runners in this for stable with healthy 11% strike-rate in bumpers.
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4

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Mister Moodles

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Hasn't kicked on since winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in December 2023 but he showed spark in a first-time visor (retained) in a handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, before fading, and is not written off now back down in trip.

12/1

4

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Mister Moodles

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Hasn't kicked on since winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in December 2023 but he showed spark in a first-time visor (retained) in a handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, before fading, and is not written off now back down in trip.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal; dam struggled in only bumper but is half-sister to useful bumper/jumps winner Falcon Island; sports a hood on debut, which is unnerving, but has the services of Brian Hughes; worth a glance in the betting.
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2nd

8

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Slugger

10st 10lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Harry Derham

midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds

25/1

2nd

8

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Slugger

10st 10lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Harry Derham

midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds

25/1

4th

9

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Slugger

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Prominent-racer who is unbeaten in three starts for Harry Derham (1m7f-2m1f, good-soft), most recently beating five rivals at Musselburgh in January; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this 6yo C&D winner is clearly thriving and could continue to improve for his up-and-coming yard.

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 87 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Out of a well-connected mare but made low-key debut when eighth of 12 at Aintree (soft) in November and needs to take a big step forward here.
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8th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rouse

10st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fell on hurdles debut at Sedgefield (2m1f maiden) last April; has struggled in both starts this year, finishing a tailed-off last on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, beaten 92l); tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on with stamina reserves (over 2m7f) questionable on pedigree.

28/1

8th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rouse

10st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fell on hurdles debut at Sedgefield (2m1f maiden) last April; has struggled in both starts this year, finishing a tailed-off last on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, beaten 92l); tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on with stamina reserves (over 2m7f) questionable on pedigree.

28/1

11th

11

27th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:20 Catterick

Rouse

10st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Rebecca Menzies

Flat-bred 5yo; showed no significant promise in three 2m1f novice/maiden hurdles, the latest his seasonal debut three weeks ago, but has a lowly mark for today's handicap debut and is open to improvement.

20/1

Form: 48

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 65-

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when midfield in two bumpers here last season (turf/Tapeta); each-way claims if fully tuned up after one-year absence.
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2

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:25 Doncaster

Nortonthorpebanker

11st 5lb

J: Alison Clarke

T: Rebecca Menzies

Didn't really threaten when mid-division in his three bumpers and improvement is needed on this first hurdle start.

16/1

7th

5

31st Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

12:50 Newcastle

Nortonthorpebanker

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Not beaten far when midfield in two bumpers here last season (turf/Tapeta); each-way claims if fully tuned up after one-year absence.

14/1

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16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to smart bumper/hurdle winner Shinrock Paddy and bumper winner Spring Lane; stable 0-40 in bumpers during last five seasons.
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5

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

15:30 Newton Abbot

Farnon

11st 4lb

J: Mr Peter Summers

T: Laura Hurley

always behind, detached after 3rd, pulled up after 3 out

100/1

10th

2

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 3

14:15 Newton Abbot

Farnon

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Laura Hurley

Pulled up at triple-digit odds here on both starts over hurdles; drops from 2m5f with tongue-tie fitted today.

100/1

2

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

20:05 Newton Abbot

Farnon

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Laura Hurley

Well beaten in a bumper in January (for James Ewart) and looked badly in need of the experience when pulled up on this month's stable/hurdle debut (lost touch by halfway); cheekpieces now fitted.

66/1

Form: 0-7

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when seventh of nine (just behind Owzthat) in C&D mares' race this month, on second start; didn't appear to enjoy the run of the race that day but others have more compelling form.
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9th

10

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

11th

9

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Creditable third at Southwell in January (1m) but not so good since; seems to stay 1m2f and wouldn't rule out.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Thompson

Both AW wins have been at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) but her last success was 11 months ago and she's been out of sorts in two runs this spring; down the list.

12/1

Form: 86

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Displayed tiny glimmer of promise in turf bumper here (soft) in November, on second run, but was beaten about 21l in the end and needs to improve again today.
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8th

2

(8)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Heer He Goes

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Holds weak claims on form shown in three bumpers and three Flat contests; this switch to handicap level is a possible source of improvement but he's far from solid.

25/1

11th

3

(6)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:44 Redcar

Heer He Goes

10st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Didn't seem to stay 2m in bumpers, but hasn't shown enough over 6f/7f on the AW to suggest he can win this.

66/1

8th

2

(4)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Heer He Goes

10st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Struggled in three bumpers this winter; not disgraced over 7f here last week on his Flat debut but perhaps one for a bit further down the line.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 6

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Showed her inexperience and certainly wasn't disgraced when sixth of nine in C&D mares' race this month but others have much more obvious claims.
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3

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:32 Sedgefield

Owzthat

10st 13lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Showed minor ability in a mares' AW bumper at Newcastle in January 2023; well beaten in two further starts that year; dam a 2m1f and 2m4f hurdle winner; hooded for this first start for her new trainer after a lengthy absence; market can guide.

10/1

6th

6

13th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Owzthat

10st 2lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off

50/1

12th

14

31st Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

12:50 Newcastle

Owzthat

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Showed her inexperience and certainly wasn't disgraced when sixth of nine in C&D mares' race this month but others have much more obvious claims.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal of fair 1m4f-1m6f Flat winner; just respectable sixth of 14 on debut at Doncaster (good to soft) three weeks ago but stable usually does well in bumpers (17% strike-rate); no surprise if he poses a threat.
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6th

8

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:45 Market Rasen

Highfield Prince

10st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: John Quinn

Minor promise on bumper debut at Doncaster but he weakened quickly on Newcastle AW 21 days ago and has lots to prove for now.

33/1

13th

10

31st Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

12:50 Newcastle

Highfield Prince

10st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: John Quinn

First foal of fair 1m4f-1m6f Flat winner; just respectable sixth of 14 on debut at Doncaster (good to soft) three weeks ago but stable usually does well in bumpers (17% strike-rate); no surprise if he poses a threat.

7/1

6th

13

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:30 Doncaster

Highfield Prince

10st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: John Quinn

Son of Intrinsic; dam 1m4f-1m6f Flat winner (RPR 78), half-sister to French 1m6f AW winner Ball Lightning out of French 1m7f winner; yard is no stranger to success in bumpers so this newcomer needs a check.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam placed over 7f as a 2yo (RPR 59) then won two low-grade hurdles after birth of first foal; one of three runners for stable in this; makes only limited appeal on paper.
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1

(2)

9th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Dragon Art

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David Thompson

Tailed off in a bumper here in January; impossible to recommend.

100/1

14th

9

31st Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

12:50 Newcastle

Dragon Art

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: David Thompson

Third foal; dam placed over 7f as a 2yo (RPR 59) then won two low-grade hurdles after birth of first foal; one of three runners for stable in this; makes only limited appeal on paper.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £15.02
Trifecta £161.40

Selections

The Guardian:

Paddy Elvis

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack Hyde

The Times:

Mister Moodles

Daily Mirror:

Slugger

D Express:

Highfield Prince

The Sun:

Mister Moodles

Daily Mail:

Paddy Elvis

The Star:

Paddy Elvis

Daily Record:

Paddy Elvis

RP Ratings:

Jack Hyde

POSTDATA:

Jack Hyde

Telegraph:

Jack Hyde