17.05
HeavyNewcastle Flooring Company Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elim’) (GBB)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 2m 0f 190y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.70
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Promising over hurdles last season and he's well handicapped on his chase form from the end of last year; however, he's finished down the field over fences/hurdles on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Dual 2m hurdle winner (once here) last season who showed considerable promise over fences towards end of last year; suffered a fall and a heavy defeat last month but now reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark; completely unexposed over this sort of trip under rules; interesting. |
5/1 |
|
8th 10 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Fairly useful bumper/hurdles scorer who shaped well on his chasing debut when third in 2m Aintree handicap in October; has failed to build on it though in three subsequent outings, falling at the ninth fence at Doncaster (2m4f) nine days ago; has something to prove now. |
8/1 |
7/4
- Place: £1.60
Form: 3
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Placed in all three bumpers (heavy/good) and won on hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, soft) in October, pulling clear with Wendigo who has since finished second in a Grade 1; the Hexham form probably shouldn't be taken literally (Wendigo was making his seasonal/hurdle debut) but it was certainly a promising run and he's bred to stay this much longer trip; interesting. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has a tendency to race too freely and is usually held up at the back; struggled to get competitive at Chepstow in February and now 0-6 over hurdles but interesting if judged on some of his form towards the end of last year; not out of this if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect. |
14/1 |
|
8th 9 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
0-5 over hurdles and his tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but his fourth of 15 on handicap debut at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November was a good effort, and he caught the eye making a big forward move from the rear before his effort petered out at Doncaster (2m, good) in December; hood removed; tongue-tie added; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
First-flight unseat on hurdle debut but showed ability in bumpers and did likewise when fourth of nine at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May on his second hurdle start; probably needs a bigger run today but not ruled out. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Sole success over fences came at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft) last July off this mark; has been pulled up on his last two starts and a first-time visor replaces tongue-tie and cheekpieces; could have a say if the new headgear works. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Didn't jump well when pulled up in first-time blinkers at Plumpton last November when last seen; however, he was in good form previously in cheekpieces and they go back on today; could have a big say. |
7/2 |
|
3 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Four good runs over fences this season, the most notable a win at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft) two starts ago; also suited by this C&D and good ground; leading contender. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 4
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Yet to win (0-12) but consistent enough since introduced to fences (32333U); this easing mark is helpful from a handicapping perspective but he needs to brush up his jumping - last two efforts in cheekpieces unconvincing - to threaten the principals. |
6/1 |
|
11 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
11-race maiden; placed on all five starts over fences this term, although was disappointing when last of three with cheekpieces tried at Ayr last time (2m4f, soft; didn't jump well); headgear retained; each-way chance. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
0-10 under all codes but made the frame in four consecutive chases this season, the last three over 3m here (soft/heavy); interesting to see whether combination of drop back in trip and first-time cheekpieces pays dividends. |
15/8 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Tailed off in a Newcastle bumper (heavy) and maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (2m4f, good); blinkers soon turned to. |
100/1 |
|
13th 1 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in a Newcastle bumper (2m1f, heavy; 18-1) last month and is best watched on this switch to hurdling. |
50/1 |
|
13th 1 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in a Newcastle bumper (2m1f, heavy; 18-1) last month and is best watched on this switch to hurdling. |
50/1 |
9/1
Form: 5
Last run: 121 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-11 over hurdles but comes here after making the frame on consecutive appearances at Perth (2m4f/3m, good) this summer and is not yet fully exposed at about 3m; each-way claims at least. |
7/1 |
|
4th 12 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
No wins in 12 but ran his best race since wind surgery when beaten only half a length over 2m4f here recently; could build on that and should stay this far. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Unplaced all nine hurdling starts, albeit he ran well when fourth on soft ground at Newcastle (2m6f) during the winter; recent efforts have been underwhelming; needs to raise his game. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.66 |
| Trifecta | £34.00 |
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