January 06 / 15.25 Newcastle

15.25

Soft

quinnbet.com Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 62y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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quinnbet.com Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-54

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Displayed clear promise in all three qualifying runs, most recently when fourth at Bangor (2m, heavy) last month; moves back up in trip today and should have some improvement to come in handicaps.
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5th

5

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 181y

Class 4

16:20 Doncaster

Yealand

11st 6lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Three chase wins for Jennie Candlish last season (one a walkover); perhaps best watched back over hurdles on stable debut after a 335-day break.

10/1

2nd

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:59 Bangor-on-Dee

Yealand

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, jumped right on occasions, pressed winner run-in, kept on

5/2

2nd

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:59 Bangor-on-Dee

Yealand

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, jumped right on occasions, pressed winner run-in, kept on

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 865-5

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at triple-digit odds in three small-field novice hurdles last year (2m3f-2m6f); connections have persisted with this 8yo but he could be considered only if much stronger in the betting this time.
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6th

6

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Glory Hights

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Only win in 17 runs over hurdles was at Carlisle in November 2024 (3m, good to soft); back on the same mark and two good runs over C&D on last two starts so could go well.

7/1

4th

11

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Glory Hights

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Chris Grant

Sole win from a similar mark at Carlisle (3m) in November 2024; runner-up over C&D latest, one of many solid efforts at this track (22242P2); still in front - looking the likeliest winner - in void race over C&D two-years ago; entitled to respect.

5/1

2nd

12

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

13:35 Newcastle

Glory Hights

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Only previous win was over 3m but off this mark; stopped the rot when beaten 5l in first-time cheekpieces at Wetherby and he's effective at this trip.

12/1

11/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 98/U0

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m1f) and, on that evidence, seems harshly treated by an opening handicap mark of 93; however, combination of first-time tongue-tie and step up in trip may enable some improvement.
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4th

6

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:20 Ayr

Scalloway Bay

11st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Ten-race maiden; creditable fourth on chase debut here in November (2m5f, good) but too free when well beaten at Hexham last time (2m4f, soft); needs to settle better now stepped up to 3m for the first time.

8/1

4th

6

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:20 Ayr

Scalloway Bay

11st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

travelled strongly, midfield

8/1

9th

14

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Scalloway Bay

10st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

towards rear

10/1

Form: 581-P

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won three-runner novice for Patrick Neville at Catterick (3m1f, good) last February but was well-beaten 66-1 shot on seasonal/stable/handicap debut at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; drops back in trip today; recent 4lb drop not enough to tempt.
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7

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Not Staying Long

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Confined to Catterick for her three runs over fences, winning two Class 5s before finishing second in a three-runner Class 3 handicap; has no apparent ground preferences but this is a rise in class for her.

10/1

7

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Not Staying Long

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Confined to Catterick for her three runs over fences, winning two Class 5s before finishing second in a three-runner Class 3 handicap; has no apparent ground preferences but this is a rise in class for her.

10/1

2nd

2

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 3

16:00 Catterick

Not Staying Long

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

led

6/4

Form: 2P5

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Clear second on debut at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in October; two lesser efforts have followed but he didn't run badly on the latter occasion and remains open to improvement on today's handicap debut.
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6th

3

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:37 Newcastle

Tommy Johnson

11st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

held up in rear

7/1

2

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:48 Wetherby

Tommy Johnson

11st 13lb

J: James Robottom

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up in a 2m4f novice on his debut but hasn't progressed and was beaten 13l and 31l in his handicaps; more needed.

7/1

10th

8

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:38 Catterick

Tommy Johnson

11st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Mark Walford

held up in rear

25/1

Form: U35-69

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Safely held in first two handicaps; some positives can be drawn from her recent run at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft; first start for seven months) but she needs today's longer trip to unlock some improvement.
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4th

2

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Donso Star

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Consistent since her sole win (2m5f) and was a close third at Perth (2m4f) most recently; shapes as if she'll be suited by this new trip; solid.

4/1

3rd

2

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:30 Perth

Donso Star

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Ayr (2m5f, good) last March and went close over this C&D (soft) last April; returned from absence with fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and could build on that run; interesting.

5/1

3rd

2

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:30 Perth

Donso Star

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Ayr (2m5f, good) last March and went close over this C&D (soft) last April; returned from absence with fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and could build on that run; interesting.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: /64PB- D

Last run: 253 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since winning Ayr maiden (2m4f, soft) in October 2020 and absent since failing to complete two chases last April; given a chance by the handicapper but not an easy mare to weigh up at present.
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10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Wild Polly

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of four hurdling starts this year; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

33/1

10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Wild Polly

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of four hurdling starts this year; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

33/1

4

22nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Wild Polly

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of three hurdling starts this year (cheekpieces added last time); revival needed.

14/1

Form: 798-2U

Last run: 228 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Kept on for second on chase/handicap debut at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last May and was in front before penultimate-fence fall over same C&D (good) later that month; has possibilities here if fully tuned up after 228-day break but will presumably be returning to 3m chases soon.
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7th

12

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 13lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

All three wins have been over C&D, including in this race last season; shaped as though returning to form when sixth at Bangor last time; back on his last winning mark; one to consider.

14/1

6th

9

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Robert DOres

10st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

All three hurdle wins have been on slow ground at Hexham (2m7f) and latest was in October; only 2lb higher than for that success but he's been well held in his last two starts; may have needed the run at Carlisle last month but this is competitive and others are preferred.

20/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Robert DOres

10st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Goes well fresh for he has won twice after a break over 2m7f at Hexham this season (good to soft); these conditions suit; should go well after another absence despite rise in grade and being 1lb out of the handicap.

14/1

Form: 870-60

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Displayed minor promise in a Hexham novice (2m, good to soft) last May but struggled when upped to 2m3f for reappearance outing in November and makes only limited appeal on this handicap debut.
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3rd

5

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Wetherby

Mister Smarty

11st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Tina Jackson

held up in rear, headway after 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, kept on

11/4

2nd

8

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle

Mister Smarty

11st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Tina Jackson

His defeat of Double Oban at Wetherby on Boxing Day now reads really well and he's since finished right on the scene in two visits here; remains on a good mark and has a lot less to prove than many of these; trip/ground ideal.

11/4

3rd

10

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:15 Newcastle

Mister Smarty

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Tina Jackson

held up in rear

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £14.10
Straight Forecast £14.74
Tricast £206.02
Trifecta £187.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yealand

POSTDATA:

Glory Hights

Daily Mirror:

Robert D'Ores

Daily Mail:

Tommy Johnson

RP RATINGS:

Donso Star

The Times:

Yealand

Telegraph:

Yealand

The Guardian:

Yealand

D Express:

Yealand

Daily Record:

Yealand

The Sun:

Glory Hights

The Star:

Robert D'Ores