November 17 / 14.48 Newcastle

14.48

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  • Prize money: £10892
  • 2m 4f 19y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

9/1 (Won)

Form: 2215-6 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a below-par run and it was the same story on his recent reappearance; he's usually consistent but it's possible he needed the outing last time and he's handicapped to go well on last season's best form (including a win here in a match).
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0

4

15th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 115y

Class 4

13:05 Doncaster

Slanelough

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

Now 7lb lower than when winning at Newcastle last November but this 11yo has struggled to get competitive since; needs to raise his game.

16/1

8th

4

4th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

14:15 Ayr

Slanelough

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

Not an easy one to predict nowadays but returned from break with fairly encouraging run at Wetherby last month and is now 3lb lower than when making all at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) just under a year ago.

16/1

5th

5

18th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 3

14:25 Wetherby

Slanelough

11st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

led

16/1

Form: 5261- C

Last run: 289 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Point winner who got off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a C&D maiden (good) in February last time (wind op since); has shown promise on soft ground; takes on experienced chasers but his trainer's horses frequently improve when switched to fences and he could play a leading role.
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4

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:25 Hexham

Rowdy Rustler

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

16/1

4

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:25 Hexham

Rowdy Rustler

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

16/1

13th

1

9th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:18 Ayr

Rowdy Rustler

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Best run back hurdling this season when 10l fourth of eight over an extended 2m4f at Newcastle (good) just before Christmas; has stamina to prove (fell before halfway previous attempt over 3m under rules) but being dropped another 4lb can only help.

8/1

Form: -21351 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won three times in spring (on good to soft and good to firm) and returned to winning ways over C&D (good) last Thursday; he carries a 7lb penalty for that short-head victory but the unexposed runner-up was clear of the remainder and this progressive 7yo holds strong claims once more.
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9th

1

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

17:18 Hexham

Hidden Commander

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won at Kelso (2m5f, good) last September and followed up over this C&D (soft); hint of spark at Kelso last time and he's back down to his last winning mark, but has to take another step back in the right direction.

8/1

4th

4

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

14:50 Kelso

Hidden Commander

11st 5lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

disputed lead, raced in second from 3rd, outpaced after 2 out, weakened approaching last

10/1

4th

4

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

14:50 Kelso

Hidden Commander

11st 5lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Second in this race last year and three of his seven chase wins have been at this venue; did little on last three starts, the latest back over fences here when 33-1 after 161-day break, so there are mixed messages.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2212-3 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 6yo who won twice last season (2m3f/2m7f, good to soft; including here) and looked a big threat before fading into third on last month's reappearance at Wetherby (3m, good to soft); could improve for that outing and he's on the shortlist.
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5th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:42 Newcastle

Geryville

11st 8lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

7-52; enjoyed the run of the race, making all, at Wetherby (2m4f, soft; 18-1; from 6lb lower) on penultimate start; ran to a similar level (third) behind the newly blinkered Rath Gaul Hill back there subsequently; no issue with Newcastle; player with Alice Stevens claiming 3lb.

5/2

3rd

1

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:37 Wetherby

Geryville

12st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come over C&D (soft), the latest in January when last seen; also effective on good ground; this 10yo is inconsistent and has never won off a mark this high, but he comfortably made all last time and could well make another bold bid if he's on another going day.

11/4

Form: 5212P-

Last run: 235 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m7f at Catterick (soft) last season and also ran well over 2m3f there (good to soft) in March; however, his form away from Catterick wasn't at the same level and this is his first run since being pulled up at Carlisle in March.
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3

29th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Da Vinci Hand

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

On a reduced mark and he took a step back in the right direction when 14l second to well-treated winner at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) in November; however, he weakened quickly over 3m1f at Catterick (soft) in January so there's a stamina doubt today, and he refused to line up on his latest intended start (withdrawn; 3-1 at the time); a hood is added.

10/1

3

2nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

13:35 Catterick

Da Vinci Hand

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Dual course winner; non-stayer over 3m1f back here last week; only a modest fifth in this contest 12 months ago but is 18lb lower this time; attractively handicapped.

7/2

5th

5

24th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:50 Catterick

Da Vinci Hand

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Remains below his best despite finishing runner-up over 2m5f at Market Rasen (good to soft) when ultimately no match for the winner; all his best form is over shorter distances than this; cheekpieces added.

12/1

Form: 4233-3 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who showed spark as recently as January and he's dropped to an attractive mark; however, he's been soundly beaten in third on his last three starts (his reappearance most recently) and has to raise his game.
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5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

The Paddy Pie

12st 6lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: W M Wanless

Eight-time chase winner at up 3m1f but he's well into the veteran stage now and has struggled in three points this year; this looks tough on these terms back over regulation fences and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

The Paddy Pie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Looked rather gone at the game last winter so connections and rider Jack Power have done brilliantly to get his enthusiasm back at his age; he completed the hat-trick a shade cosily at Sedgefield (2m5f, good; won on soft twice in midwinter) in March and another win is on the cards.

11/4

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

The Paddy Pie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

in touch with leaders, outpaced 4 out, weakened after 2 out

11/4

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Payout
Straight Forecast £76.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hidden Commander

SPOTLIGHT:

Geryville

D Express:

Rowdy Rustler

TOPSPEED:

Da Vinci Hand

The Times:

Hidden Commander

Telegraph:

Hidden Commander

The Guardian:

Hidden Commander

Daily Mail:

Hidden Commander

The Sun:

Hidden Commander

Daily Record:

Hidden Commander

RP Ratings:

Geryville

THE NORTH:

Geryville

Daily Mirror:

Geryville

The Star:

Geryville