November 17 / 12.33 Newcastle

12.33

Good

QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 2m 7f 91y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4557

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner (sixth start) in March; well beaten in four hurdles starts (2m-2m7f) since joining this trainer; workable mark for this chase debut and longer trip should suit; interesting if supported.
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6

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

15:10 Ayr

Future Benefits

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Scored on chasing debut at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and probably bettered that performance when second at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) the following month; below form on good ground four weeks ago but remains one to be interested in.

3/1

5th

4

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Future Benefits

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Point winner who improved for the switch to fences when winning at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November, and good second at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) since; could progress further and he has leading claims.

15/8

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 35-256 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Bumper (soft ground here) and 2m hurdle winner (good); placed six times over fences (1m7f-3m1f); well beaten over both hurdles and fences (came in for support) in two starts this autumn; drops 4lb to a dangerous-looking mark but still has it to prove in this discipline.
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1

4th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Aire Valley Lad

12st 6lb

J: Mr Gary Derwin

T: J J M Winston

prominent, bumped and squeezed out 1st, lost position gradually after 6th, dropped to last and pushed along 10th

50/1

8th

3

5th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:07 Carlisle

Aire Valley Lad

11st 12lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

bumped start

14/1

10

13th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:25 Wetherby

Aire Valley Lad

10st 6lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

Well backed when reverting to fences at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and bounced back to form with a win; his inconsistent profile is a concern but he remains well treated back up 5lb and has won over C&D.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 94U68-

Last run: 209 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner (heavy) when with Warren Greatrex; showed a bit of promise over hurdles but he was struggling in the spring when last seen; changed hands for £4,500 in May and makes chase/stable debut from a workable mark.
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2

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Elleon

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three chases in the spring (2m4f-3m) and has posted some good efforts in defeat since; he simply didn't jump well enough when upped to 3m6f four weeks ago but he can bounce back if he gets into a better rhythm here.

8/1

2

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Elleon

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three chases in the spring (2m4f-3m) and has posted some good efforts in defeat since; he simply didn't jump well enough when upped to 3m6f four weeks ago but he can bounce back if he gets into a better rhythm here.

8/1

6

30th Nov 2024

Good

3m 5f 190y

Class 3

13:35 Newcastle

Elleon

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, sprawled on landing 1st

13/2

9/4

Form: 275-3U BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden Irish point winner (debut) who won a Hexham mares' novices' hurdle on her rules debut; didn't kick on from there but there was more promise about last month's chase debut (1m7f, soft) back at Hexham; unseated when favourite back there over 3m latest; probable player if jumping round.
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1

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Course scorer and also a dual 3m winner at Wetherby and Southwell in the spring; lost her chance with a blunder 3 out at Perth (3m) 11 days ago so can't be ruled out.

14/1

10th

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Aazza

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Paul Robson

Hard to knock her last five efforts in handicap hurdles at about 3m and no reason why she won't give another good account of herself; might be a tad high in the weights now.

13/2

4th

1

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Revitalised 9yo who ended last season with two good-ground wins (one over C&D) and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival at Bangor (2m7f, good) last month; obvious contender in current form.

2/1

Form: 0871P-

Last run: 254 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Had shown little since arriving in Britain until a 16-1 hurdles win at Wetherby (2m3f, heavy) in February, when 5lb lower; finished lame here the following month and not seen since; effective over fences in France but has stamina and fitness to prove on his British chase debut.
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6th

7

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Trac

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Landed the 2m series final on this card in 2024; two from two since wearing blinkers, gamely beating Wolfburg by a head over C&D (good to soft) latest; respected in the retained blinds.

8/1

1st

1

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Carlisle

Trac

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned to form to win in first-time blinkers (retained) at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; back up 5lb he remains 2lb lower than when scoring here (2m, heavy) in April 2024 and he's one to consider.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5/32-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a novices' handicap hurdle (2m5f, good to soft) in 2020, when 4lb higher; returned from almost a year off to run well when second over C&D (good) in April; market drifter when well beaten on return from another break at Kelso (2m7f, good to soft) recently; well treated if bouncing back.
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2

5th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Devour

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Ran respectably in his first two chase starts (both last season) but hasn't fared nearly so well in two runs this term; hurdles win came off 8lb higher, so has possibilities if coming back to form.

12/1

2

7th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:43 Newcastle

Devour

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Made underwhelming seasonal debut in November and ran as though something was amiss here (2m7f) a fortnight later; on a good mark now and should cope with today's drop back in trip but needs to prove his wellbeing.

12/1

Form: 25-131

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner at around 2m4f, including comfortably last time out at Ayr; has won on good or softer; up 8lb; the manner of his Hexham win in April (stayed on strongly) suggested he might see out this trip but he does have a bit to prove based on previous form beyond 2m4f.
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10th

10

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Sputnik

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a couple of 2m4f chases for Jackie Stephen; sound run when 2l second at Catterick in November (3m1f, good) but disappointing since; plenty to prove now.

33/1

13

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Sputnik

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

33-1 runner-up to I See The Sea over C&D in November; however, two lesser performances have followed and this 11yo needs to get back on track.

33/1

10

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:20 Perth

Sputnik

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Well beaten on both starts for this stable in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and not seen again since; back up in trip with cheekpieces refitted today; 3lb wrong; needs to prove some ability remains.

20/1

Form: 54004-

Last run: 231 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up who wasn't disgraced in a couple of Wetherby novices' hurdles (2m/2m3f) last winter; lost his way a bit before a step back in the right direction back at that track (3m, soft; first time tongue-tie) when last seen in March; begins chasing on a workable mark if ready.
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6th

7

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Beat The Edge

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Extremely hard to win with and modest runs outweigh the good ones these days.

20/1

5th

10

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Beat The Edge

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Good third at Market Rasen two runs back (2m1f, good to soft); hard to win with, but an each-way chance; new combination of headgear tried.

10/1

6th

8

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:58 Market Rasen

Beat The Edge

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

On a good mark now (even from 3lb out of the weights) and arrested his decline with fairly good third of seven here (2m1f, good to soft; first-time hood) three weeks ago; however, this quirky customer doesn't always find much when the chips are down and has a modest strike-rate.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.80
Straight Forecast £14.67
Tricast £51.27
Trifecta £78.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Aazza

The Guardian:

Sputnik

SPOTLIGHT:

Devour

The Times:

Aazza

Telegraph:

Aazza

Daily Mirror:

Aazza

The Sun:

Aazza

The Star:

Aazza

Daily Mail:

Sputnik

D Express:

Sputnik

Daily Record:

Sputnik

RP Ratings:

Devour