March 29 / 16.45 Newcastle

16.45

Heavy

QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 099

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in a point in 2020 and makes his handicap debut off a basement mark; however, following a long absence he's achieved very little this season when big odds for his three rules starts.
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4th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Chumlee

10st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

11yo who is lightly raced for his age; never threatened on his completed starts over fences last season (fell early latest); is a dual hurdle winner but suspicion he might prove vulnerable to some of the much younger legs in this line-up.

50/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 445762

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off a reduced mark he returned to form with a good second behind Artic Row at Ayr (2m, good) recently; certainly of interest on that form but today's ground may not be so suitable for this 14-race maiden.
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9

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

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10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features.

5/1

9

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

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10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features.

5/1

7

14th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

19:30 Perth

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10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

Has 0-31 strike-rate and is 2lb wrong today but ran quite well when upped to 3m over hurdles at Ayr (soft; also suited by good) in March and remains unexposed over this trip; back over fences today; not ruled out.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 568B75

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on his handicap and chase debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, the time before he was mid-division in a novice hurdle at Catterick (2m3f, soft) and that form suggests he may be able to make an impact off his lowly mark.
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2nd

7

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Musselburgh

Magic Mike

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

took keen hold, led, headed 2nd, joined leader 5th, led again 4 out, rallied when headed run-in, no extra towards finish

9/2

4th

7

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Huntingdon

Magic Mike

10st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

Didn't jump great when winning at Southwell (2m, good to soft) but the hot favourite in second was even worse in that department; it could be dodgy form but they did at least pull clear; raised 5lb.

7/2

Form: /F40P-

Last run: 382 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Off since being pulled up on handicap at Ayr just over a year ago; however, he'd shown glimpses of promise previously and his good trainer can ready one after an absence; not ruled out on return.
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4th

4

15th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

12:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Hector Master

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Seemingly aided by tongue-tie when runner-up in first two chases, more recently when staying on strongly from poor position at Kelso (2m1f, soft) seven weeks ago; it's hard to know what to make of that piece of form, though, and he's 3lb higher here.

9/4

2nd

7

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 5

16:29 Kelso

Hector Master

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

in touch with leaders on outer, awkward jump 1st

6/1

Form: 6-48F7

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to tumble and a market check is advised, but he's struggled in handicaps on his last three runs and has to raise his game.
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3rd

4

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Clean Getaway

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Usually saves his best for Sedgefield, where he won over fences in April (subsequent fourth was over hurdles); two visits here has produced a second place; no surprise to see him run well.

13/2

4th

5

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:45 Sedgefield

Clean Getaway

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Hurdle (including C&D) and chase winner here and won a chase over the equivalent trip here latest, when on the same mark; well treated if able to translate that form back to this sphere; big player.

5/2

Form: 2/F6F6 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Things didn't work out over fences this winter following a long absence; fair sixth when back over hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, good) three weeks ago and he's well handicapped on his old form, but there's a doubt about today's conditions as he's unproven on anything slower than good to soft.
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5th

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

18:52 Perth

Jimmy Rabbitte

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Ran plenty of good races without winning last season, including runner up over 3m on good ground here in August; not at his best on last two starts (soft/heavy); each-way chance provided the ground isn't very slow.

8/1

5th

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

18:52 Perth

Jimmy Rabbitte

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Ran plenty of good races without winning last season, including runner up over 3m on good ground here in August; not at his best on last two starts (soft/heavy); each-way chance provided the ground isn't very slow.

8/1

6th

3

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Jimmy Rabbitte

11st 9lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Hasn't won since 2019; on a fair mark now but has a bit to make up with Master Breffni on recent Carlisle form (2m3f, soft).

10/1

Form: 98F561 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (2m, good) 18 days ago when wearing a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on his handicap debut; tackles different ground here but he's hinted at promise on heavy ground previously; key player up 4lb.
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6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

5th

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Artic Row

12st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: N W Alexander

Three chase wins at Ayr (2m4f on soft/good to soft) last winter but below best there in March and at Carlisle since; Callum Pritchard takes off a helpful 5lb but adding cheekpieces acknowledges something needs to change.

8/1

Form: 0870P7

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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13

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:10 Uttoxeter

Eddie Mush

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Sue Smith

Did not show a great deal over hurdles in 2022-23 season and, following a long absence, was tailed off at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month.

33/1

12th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Eddie Mush

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Sue Smith

Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) and didn't show much when back in novice company later that month (1m7f no headgear); still unexposed but significant improvement is needed.

25/1

12th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Eddie Mush

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Sue Smith

Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) and didn't show much when back in novice company later that month (1m7f no headgear); still unexposed but significant improvement is needed.

25/1

Form: 1-0904 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Kicked off this season's hurdling campaign with three poor runs but his fourth at Wetherby (2m, soft) last Tuesday was more encouraging; won off 3lb higher over C&D last March and he's one to be interested in.
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9th

5

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Jamil

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Tina Jackson

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in July, and he's continued in good form here the next twice; solid claims.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:25 Catterick

Jamil

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Tina Jackson

Likes it here and has run well over C&D on his last three starts, with a third under Lois Teal (good to soft) being followed by a win (good) and a near miss (good to soft); solid claims off the same mark as last time.

7/1

2nd

2

(8)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Jamil

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Tina Jackson

Four wins over C&D, the latest last month when scoring narrowly off a 4lb lower mark (good); suited by good ground or softer but has never won off a mark this high.

7/2

Form: 242-5P

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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12

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Click And Collect

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

11yo who remains a maiden after 19 starts; did run well for a long way at Leicester (2m4f, soft) two runs back but then pulled up and now goes in blinkers.

25/1

9

29th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle

Click And Collect

10st 3lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

12

22nd Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Doncaster

Click And Collect

10st 4lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

prominent, mistake 2nd, pecked on landing 5th, mistake and lost ground 3 out (usual 4 out)

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £22.38
Tricast £167.30
Trifecta £154.60

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