October 31 / 13.45 Newcastle

13.45

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  • 2m 7f 149y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.29
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 232111 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Progressing well since switching to handicaps, having finished second and then completing a hat-trick; escapes a penalty for his latest wide-margin win in a 0-130 at Aintree on Sunday, which suggests it will be very tough to deny him a four-timer.
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3

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Skyjack Hijack

11st 6lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Went up 41lb for his six wins in staying hurdles in 2024; was subsequently absent for 441 days and hasn't run anything like as well since.

16/1

6th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

15:47 Perth

Skyjack Hijack

12st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

On a roll in the second half of 2024, rattling off six straight wins (2m5f-3m1f), but pulled up on belated return at Kelso at the end of February; entitled to strip fitter but can still only watch.

20/1

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Skyjack Hijack

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

On a roll in the second half of 2024, rattling off six straight wins (2m5f-3m1f) before coming unstuck when favourite for Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham; it's possible he's still to reach his ceiling but he'll need to be firing on all cylinders after 441 days off.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: P71974 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Raced prominently when recording peak effort, a win at Hexham (2m7f, good; first-time tongue-tie and blinkers) in June; below par the next twice but back in better form at Hexham latest; drops 1lb; each-way player.
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1st

2

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Jeteye

11st 10lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

2024 C&D winner; promising third when returning from a 15-month absence at Wetherby (3m, good) in March, in this headgear combination, proving he retains a good chunk of his ability; however, he'll need to quickly bounce back from a lesser effort at Perth last time, which tempers enthusiasm.

14/1

6th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Jeteye

11st 8lb

J: Mr James King

T: Sam England

Only win was over 2m7f at Hexham in June 2024 (good); fair third at Wetherby last time (3m, good); chance on his best form but soft ground not ideal.

7/1

Form: 71-24O

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Bumper and 2m5f hurdle winner on good; best form suggests she can compete from this mark; ran out at Huntingdon last time and now cheekpieces are added to a tongue-tie as she steps up in trip.
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6

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Mrs Tabitha

10st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Made quite promising start to chase career in spring but now reverts to hurdling after lesser effort last month; all recent form is over 3m but she can cope with today's drop back in trip and her current mark is workable.

6/1

5th

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Warwick

Mrs Tabitha

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Bumper/hurdle winner who was a 10l second on chase debut at Bangor (3m, good) in April and produced another fair run when third behind two improving rivals there (3m, good) last time; might not be far away.

7/1

5th

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Warwick

Mrs Tabitha

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Bumper/hurdle winner who was a 10l second on chase debut at Bangor (3m, good) in April and produced another fair run when third behind two improving rivals there (3m, good) last time; might not be far away.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 310-0F

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Thorough stayer who has won over fences and hurdles and acts on good or slower; well below par since a wide margin 0-120 chase win at Market Rasen (3m3f, good) in July; on the same mark for this return to hurdles but needs to be much better than her last three efforts across both disciplines.
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5th

1

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Herewegohoney

11st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

soon led, not fluent 3rd, hit 9th

12/1

5th

1

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Herewegohoney

11st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Badly out of form over hurdles and fences since returning last summer from a layoff; lurks on a dangerous mark and will be suited by today's trip/ground but needs to turn a corner.

12/1

5th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Herewegohoney

11st 8lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced in fourth, not fluent and dropped to last 7th, mistake 4 out, weakened before 2 out

8/1

Form: 11P1-4 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner over 2m4f-3m, on good or slower; looked in need of his recent reappearance at Hexham (2m7f, soft); should be better for that but he is still likely to need to improve on his hurdles form to win.
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6th

2

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

17:00 Catterick

Velasco

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Three wins in early part of last year, including quite valuable final of this Brindisi Breeze series at Musselburgh (3m, soft); back on a good mark now but has largely been disappointing this season and needs to up his game.

25/1

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

5th

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

Form: 55813P D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Triple 3m hurdle winner, the latest at Perth (good) in September, when 10lb lower; held over fences in both subsequent starts and likely to be playing for a place at best back over hurdles.
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7th

2

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

12:45 Newcastle

Steps Match

11st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Daragh Bourke

took keen hold, led

20/1

7th

2

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

12:45 Newcastle

Steps Match

11st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Daragh Bourke

took keen hold, led, pushed along briefly after 4th, hit 8th

20/1

4

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

13:45 Newcastle

Steps Match

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple 3m hurdle winner, the latest at Perth (good) in September, when 10lb lower; held over fences in both subsequent starts and likely to be playing for a place at best back over hurdles.

14/1

Form: P/P6P-

Last run: 274 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bumper and 2m6f hurdle winner on soft ground; formerly with Ben Pauling, for whom he lost his way; changed hands for £2,000 in February; cheekpieces go on; best watched on first start for this trainer.
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5

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

13:45 Newcastle

Del La Mar Rocket

11st 7lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Bumper and 2m6f hurdle winner on soft ground; formerly with Ben Pauling, for whom he lost his way; changed hands for £2,000 in February; cheekpieces go on; best watched on first start for this trainer.

100/1

5

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

13:45 Newcastle

Del La Mar Rocket

11st 7lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Bumper and 2m6f hurdle winner on soft ground; formerly with Ben Pauling, for whom he lost his way; changed hands for £2,000 in February; cheekpieces go on; best watched on first start for this trainer.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.80
Straight Forecast £2.93
Trifecta £9.20

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Mrs Tabitha

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