April 13 / 15.25 Newcastle

15.25

Heavy

Acorn Catering Equipment Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 62y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Acorn Catering Equipment Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 705121 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Arrives in good form, having won over 2m (heavy) at Southwell in February and over C&D (heavy) on his latest start, when he was perhaps better value than the winning margin suggests; up 7lb; likely to need a career best to follow up but that is not ruled out.
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2nd

5

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Call Me Jack

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

prominent, outpaced before 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

5/2

2nd

5

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Call Me Jack

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

prominent, outpaced before 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

5/2

1st

10

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

15:25 Newcastle

Call Me Jack

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

prominent

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -27632

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner at up to 3m3f and relishes testing ground; in good form at around this level and kept on for 1l second at Hexham (2m7f, heavy; first-time cheekpieces) latest; up 1lb; player.
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3rd

2

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Atomic Angel

11st 8lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Susan Corbett

took keen hold, prominent, led narrowly before 3rd, headed 5th, soon chased clear leader

16/1

3rd

2

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Atomic Angel

11st 8lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Susan Corbett

took keen hold, prominent, led narrowly before 3rd, headed 5th, soon chased clear leader

16/1

8th

6

4th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

12:40 Haydock

Atomic Angel

11st 5lb

J: Jack Power

T: Susan Corbett

Game winner at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) but then well held with no real excuses off this 6lb higher mark at Hexham (race won by Artic Mann); that was a backward step but the cheekpieces had been working well.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: -77926

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper (good) and, on his penultimate start, in an Ayr maiden hurdle (2m3f, heavy); not disgraced on handicap debut here (2m7f, heavy) latest, when running as if this drop back in trip may suit; drops 2lb; cheekpieces now tried.
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11th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

C&D winner on heavy ground in December; has pulled up on his three starts since; tongue-tie now tried; others stronger.

33/1

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Adveram

10st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Beat Guernesey (2lb better off) by a neck at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but pulled up both starts since (tried in new headgear last time); cheekpieces back on but plenty to prove at present.

25/1

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won narrowly at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but a nothing run behind Shoeshine Boy here underlined his inconsistency; visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: -523V2

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Consistent efforts this year, going close at this course (2m7f, heavy) most recently, when headed in the shadow of the post; 3lb rise not ideal but the drop back to this trip shouldn't be an issue.
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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

Form: 7-3845

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-19; placed at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in November; on a handy mark based on that form but has been well below par since.
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4th

11

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:30 Sedgefield

Robin Goodfellow

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Placed over C&D (soft) for Tracy Waggott in November and started off for new stable with two respectable 2m4f runs in March/April, but he's 0-10 over hurdles now and competes from 1lb out of the weights today.

16/1

Form: -F54V6

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Placed here in a heavy-ground bumper last year; still relatively early days in handicaps and it would be no surprise if there is better to come, especially if he can improve his jumping.
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6th

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Greenhill Gardens

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Likely to have had a major say in the outcome but for the late voiding of a race at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March; let down by his hurdling both subsequent starts; tackles a new trip but is capable of being involved from an easing mark, in a newly applied tongue-tie, if hurdling slicker.

13/2

6th

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Greenhill Gardens

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Likely to have had a major say in the outcome but for the late voiding of a race at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March; let down by his hurdling both subsequent starts; tackles a new trip but is capable of being involved from an easing mark, in a newly applied tongue-tie, if hurdling slicker.

13/2

6th

12

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

15:25 Newcastle

Greenhill Gardens

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

12/1

Form: -8850V

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts in a couple of heavy-ground bumpers, including here; well beaten on handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft) but could do better now dropped back to this trip, as his previous efforts were not devoid of promise.
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2nd

11

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Knacker Trapper

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Didn't seem to stay 2m7f when below-par at Hexham last time, having run creditably on his two previous starts; could go well but on a long losing run.

10/1

9th

14

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Knacker Trapper

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

Only win came in a Southwell novice handicap in May 2024 (2m4f, good); good run when second at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); stamina to prove, but could be in the mix.

12/1

2nd

7

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Knacker Trapper

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Andrew Crook

It's now 11 outings since his last success but he's been lightly raced this term and comes here on the back of a good third of 15 in 2m4f Newcastle handicap hurdle 18 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

7/1

Form: 93P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Point winner; showed promise on her debut for this trainer in a mares' novice event at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in February; pulled up at Hexham since; bit to prove as a result.
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6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Time Was

10st 9lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

0-19 under rules but returned from a break with a clear second over C&D (good to soft) in November and made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; returns from another break today; can make her presence felt.

9/2

4th

6

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Time Was

10st 7lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

9yo who is 0-18 under rules but running well this season, finishing third at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) last time; might not be far away.

11/2

25/1

Form: 516-PP CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; back on the same mark as when winning at Wetherby (3m, soft) in first-time cheekpieces 13 months ago but has a doubt over current form; pulled up in both runs this season.
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1st

9

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

11:37 Wetherby

Fiadh

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

prominent, pressed leader 4 out, led narrowly and going best 3 out, good jump 2 out, ridden clear before last, kept on run-in, always doing enough

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 45U285

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles and fences in France; well beaten in both British starts (raced freely in hood latest); 5lb drop may help but plenty to prove at present.
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5

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

14:35 Sedgefield

Jeu Sacre

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last, fell 7th

14/1

5

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

14:35 Sedgefield

Jeu Sacre

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-French maiden who was pulled up in 2m4f heavy-ground hurdle at Newcastle on latest outing last April; drops back in trip for this British chasing debut; tongue-tie refitted; entitled to benefit from the outing.

14/1

1

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

15:25 Newcastle

Jeu Sacre

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

in touch with leaders on inner

33/1

Form: P-4629

Last run: 268 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of maiden hurdles at up to 2m5f when with Ben Pauling; changed hands since and pulled up in a point three weeks ago; bit to prove.
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6th

5

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:25 Hexham

Clapton Hill

11st 1lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Victor Thompson

in touch with leaders

40/1

6th

5

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:25 Hexham

Clapton Hill

11st 1lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Victor Thompson

in touch with leaders

40/1

5

24th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Clapton Hill

11st 6lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Victor Thompson

Some fair efforts over hurdles for Ben Pauling but plenty to prove now having been pulled up on both starts for this yard (the first in a point).

66/1

Form: 5F-6F7

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Placed in bumpers and over hurdles but has much to prove after wind surgery, based on his last three starts.
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5th

8

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Star Vantage

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Only a respectable fourth of five at Sedgefield a fortnight ago, extending his losing run to 33; has a first-time visor added to his regular tongue-tie now.

10/1

4th

4

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Star Vantage

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Rebecca Menzies

Wasn't beaten all that far over 3m at Musselburgh last month but that extended his losing run to 32; others preferred.

13/2

4th

15

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Star Vantage

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

From out of the handicap he's 2lb higher than when running well in fourth of 15 (good to soft) in this race 12 months ago; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game more recently and is now 0-31.

33/1

Form: 00P038

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed at Ayr (2m3f, heavy) in February but holds modest claims on the balance of his form.
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4th

13

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Cave Hill

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ian Duncan

Returned to form to win this race off a 3lb higher mark last year; has been rather disappointing on his last couple of starts and more is needed for a repeat win.

20/1

9th

7

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Cave Hill

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Off the mark over fences when scoring at Hexham last May (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't been in such good form since; 1lb lower than his winning mark; drier ground should suit.

11/1

Form: 8053

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed in a point and third of five here (2m1f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) on his first handicap start latest; step up in trip looks a positive but could do with improvement in the jumping department.
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7th

10

15th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:27 Hexham

Not Now Tayto

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Tjade Collier

Moderate form prior to wind surgery but appeared to have benefited from that when running on to be a close second here (2m4f, soft) recently; step up in trip looks positive; up 2lb but he's a player if backing that up.

5/2

2nd

7

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:55 Hexham

Not Now Tayto

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Tjade Collier

Second in an Irish point in January; modest efforts over hurdles; improvement possible on chase debut on first run after wind surgery.

14/1

14

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

15:25 Newcastle

Not Now Tayto

10st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Tjade Collier

in touch with leaders on outer

14/1

Non-runners

I Doubt That

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.50
Straight Forecast £18.48
Tricast £151.97
Trifecta £149.00

Selections

Daily Mail:

Call Me Jack

RP RATINGS:

Glory Hights

POSTDATA:

Atomic Angel

Telegraph:

Time Was

SPOTLIGHT:

I Doubt That

D Express:

Call Me Jack

The Sun:

Call Me Jack

Daily Record:

Call Me Jack

Daily Mirror:

Glory Hights

The Star:

Glory Hights

The Times:

Atomic Angel

The Guardian:

Atomic Angel