December 08 / 15.22 Newcastle

15.22

Good To Soft

Living North Awards Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elim’) (Go North Jodami Series Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 0f 46y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Living North Awards Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elim’) (Go North Jodami Series Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3-

Last run: 231 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability in both British points (2m4f, good/good to soft) and again when third of five on bumper debut for Robin Dickin at Warwick (2m, good) in April; changed hands for £52,000 in May; improvement is needed but his new trainer's bumper horses are running well and he's respected.
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4

5th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:32 Carlisle

Boy De La Vis

11st 5lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

led narrowly or disputed lead, headed but prominent 3rd

11/1

0

1

13th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:15 Hexham

Boy De La Vis

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, hit 3 out, weakened 2 out, pulled up before last

3/1

1st

6

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 46y

Class 5

15:22 Newcastle

Boy De La Vis

11st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Displayed ability in both British points (2m4f, good/good to soft) and again when third of five on bumper debut for Robin Dickin at Warwick (2m, good) in April; changed hands for £52,000 in May; improvement is needed but his new trainer's bumper horses are running well and he's respected.

5/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£95,000 3yo; second foal; dam placed in French bumpers, half-sister to two French winners; represents powerful stable and he could be a key player on debut, especially if strong in the betting.
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4th

2

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Impatient

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He has had his ups and downs in the past but he won in fine style at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in December and went close at Market Rasen (3m, soft) subsequently, when well clear of the third; key player.

7/2

2nd

2

1st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:55 Market Rasen

Impatient

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

2-9 over fences; not one to rely upon heavily but looked in very good nick when winning readily at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in December and today's 7lb higher mark may not be beyond him.

11/4

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, good to yielding) in May and bought for £30,000 later that month; has joined a good yard for his rules career and it will be no surprise to see him go well.
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4th

2

12th Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

14:30 Catterick

Had To Be Hugo

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Rebecca Menzies

raced in last

11/2

0

10

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 3f 123y

Class 3

14:57 Market Rasen

Had To Be Hugo

10st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Lightly raced; well-beaten third on his chase debut at Kelso last month (2m7f) but then stayed on well for the same placing on his return there over hurdles (both runs in cheekpieces); looks a thorough stayer who might be helped by the new visor, but lack of chasing experience is a concern.

8/1

3rd

2

29th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Had To Be Hugo

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear after 3 out, rallied approaching last, kept on run-in, went third inside final 110yds

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability among his five starts in Irish maiden points and bought for £16,000 in August, but others have more pressing claims.
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5th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Raffles Wonder

11st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Sam England

Won twice over fences last year for Rebecca Menzies but four lesser runs since have seen him slip down to his last winning mark; has switched stables since his last run in March and any significant move in the market should be noted.

9/1

8th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Raffles Wonder

10st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won this 12 months ago off 2lb lower on the back of a wind operation; got himself back on track when not beaten too far at Sedgefield last month so could put up a respectable defence.

12/1

4th

4

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

15:17 Sedgefield

Raffles Wonder

11st 9lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won over C&D (soft) last January and followed up at Carlisle (2m, good) in March; very much of interest on that form but he's struggled on both outings this season and needs to turn things around.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 2m-2m4f hurdle winner (RPR 107), half-sister to smart 2m3f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Junction Fourteen; this newcomer may be one for further down the line.
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8

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Better Be Definite

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Rediscovered winning ways at Ayr (3m, soft; 5-1), that his second run back from a short break; the handicapper has responded with a 7lb rise, but this stablemate of Whiskey On Ice stays well and handles most ground conditions; likely to have a say in the finish.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros foal, £60,000 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and smart hurdle/chase winner Across The Bay, and fairly useful hurdler Katie's Jem; Brian Hughes is booked and he could play a leading role on debut, for which he wears a hood.
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7th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Ballin Bay

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has won his last three races, all at Sedgefield, two 3m3f handicap hurdles and last time (second run with cheekpieces) a 3m2f handicap chase; these conditions fine and should go well again despite career-high mark (5lb higher than last win).

5/1

1st

2

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Ballin Bay

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to threaten in 2024 on his two previous chase starts but he's in much better form now having won over hurdles here on his last two starts (3m3f, good to soft/soft); has shown promise on good ground; he's just 5lb higher than when easily making all four weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and can have a big say if transferring that form back to fences.

5/4

1st

7

19th Feb 2026

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

14:33 Sedgefield

Ballin Bay

10st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Got off the mark for the season when winning over C&D earlier this month (good to soft); only 3lb higher, but this a stronger race; cheekpieces now tried; contender.

5/2

Form: 3

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
There are winners in his pedigree and he was an encouraging third at 20-1 on last month's debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft); his form isn't particularly strong but he's open to improvement and might not be far away.
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7th

13

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 46y

Class 5

15:22 Newcastle

Wee Baz

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Daragh Bourke

There are winners in his pedigree and he was an encouraging third at 20-1 on last month's debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft); his form isn't particularly strong but he's open to improvement and might not be far away.

6/1

3rd

10

5th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

16:55 Kelso

Wee Baz

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Daragh Bourke

Getaway gelding; brother to point winner Getaway Train and half-brother to winners Reverant Cust (2m-2m3f hurdle/chase), Frozen Flame (2m7f hurdle) & The Ballyboys (2m3f-3m hurdle); best watched on debut unless the market suggests otherwise.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on rules debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in October but has had wind surgery since and he was runner-up in a point-to-point bumper in December 2021 (2m, good to soft); not written off today.
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6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

5th

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Artic Row

12st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: N W Alexander

Three chase wins at Ayr (2m4f on soft/good to soft) last winter but below best there in March and at Carlisle since; Callum Pritchard takes off a helpful 5lb but adding cheekpieces acknowledges something needs to change.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£2,000 3yo; eighth foal; brother to 3m hurdle winner Call Me Freddie (RPR 108), half-brother to useful dual-purpose performer Lieutenant Miller and 2m4f/2m6f chase winner Avec Espoir (107); trainer is 3-9 in bumpers this season so he's well worth a second look on debut.
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5

12th Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

14:30 Catterick

Samillier

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Jacqueline Coward

raced in second

100/1

0

9

30th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle

Samillier

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jacqueline Coward

Has shown no worthwhile form in points, a bumper or two hurdle races.

100/1

7th

6

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

12:45 Catterick

Samillier

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Jacqueline Coward

held up in rear, headway and prominent 4th, lost position 7th, dropped to rear 3 out, soon lost touch, tailed off

66/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1, well-beaten fourth of five on debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) 16 days ago; dramatic improvement is required.
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0

1

5th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

12:45 Musselburgh

Ask My Heather

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Tailed off in his four bumpers and pulled up at triple-figure odds on all three hurdle starts.

100/1

0

1

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:35 Sedgefield

Ask My Heather

11st 4lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

took keen hold, prominent on outer, mistake 2nd, led 3rd, headed 4 out, soon weakened and lost touch, pulled up before 3 out

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to winners Molly Ollys Wishes (smart 2m-3m hurdle) and Olly The Brave (bumper/2m hurdle); unraced for Dan Skelton and a watching brief is advised on debut.
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6th

3

14th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

12:47 Wetherby

Bob Delaney

11st 2lb

J: Alison Johnson

T: Peter Winks

prominent, lost position and dropped to rear 7th, pushed along and struggling after 4 out

100/1

5

29th Dec 2022

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

12:10 Doncaster

Bob Delaney

11st 0lb

J: Alison Johnson

T: Peter Winks

50-1, tailed off on recent debut in Southwell bumper (2m, good).

100/1

8th

3

11th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:23 Southwell

Bob Delaney

11st 0lb

J: Alison Johnson

T: Peter Winks

took keen hold, raced wide, midfield, headway and prominent with one circuit to go, lost position and dropped to rear over 4f out, soon got behind

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£10,000 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to 2m7f chase winner Faustinovick (RPR 130) and a point winner; makes debut with trainer among the winners but others make greater appeal on paper.
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9

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Hubbel Bubbel

10st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

0-5 over hurdles and has sometimes raced a bit too freely but looked suited by switch to patient tactics when third at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in March; further progress is possible if forecast faster ground suits here.

9/1

9

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Hubbel Bubbel

10st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

held up in rear

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
11th foal; from a family his stable has done very well with, featuring winners Attaglance (smart 2m-2m4f hurdle), Hi George (bumper/2m2f-2m5f hurdle/chase) and Mr Monochrome (bumper/2m hurdle); likely to improve with time but could still be a force on debut.
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14

13th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Swedish Icon

11st 9lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ruth Jefferson

Well beaten in two Hexham bumpers last spring and also when 200-1 for hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m6f, heavy) in December.

100/1

7th

5

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:05 Newcastle

Swedish Icon

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

There's potential in his pedigree and a market check is advised now up in trip on hurdle debut, but he was tailed off in his two bumpers in the spring (2m, heavy/soft) and needs to be an entirely different proposition.

33/1

13th

13

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:07 Hexham

Swedish Icon

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Ruth Jefferson

Has several bumper winners in his striking pedigree but he made a low-key debut when fourth of five over C&D (heavy) last month; was beaten 44l in that race and he needs a transformation on his second start.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to winners Washington (bumper/2m hurdle; RPR 129) and Gold Leader (2m7f hurdle; 93); takes on males on debut and she may be best watched.
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14

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 46y

Class 5

15:22 Newcastle

Glen Clovis

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jackie Stephen

Fourth foal; half-sister to winners Washington (bumper/2m hurdle; RPR 129) and Gold Leader (2m7f hurdle; 93); takes on males on debut and she may be best watched.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer; third foal; dam unplaced bumper/2m hurdles, half-brother to useful chaser Swincombe Rock; probably best to look elsewhere.
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15

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 46y

Class 5

15:22 Newcastle

On Yer Schnapps

10st 9lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Maurice Barnes

Newcomer; third foal; dam unplaced bumper/2m hurdles, half-brother to useful chaser Swincombe Rock; probably best to look elsewhere.

66/1

Non-runners

Bob Delaney, Hubbel Bubbel, Swedish Icon, Glen Clovis, On Yer Schnapps

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Payout
Exacta £15.90
Straight Forecast £12.84
Trifecta £56.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Impatient

RP Ratings:

Wee Baz

The Sun:

Had To Be Hugo

The Times:

Swedish Icon

The Guardian:

Boy De La Vis

Telegraph:

Artic Row

POSTDATA:

Wee Baz

Daily Record:

Wee Baz

The Star:

Had To Be Hugo

WEST COUNTRY:

Impatient

Daily Mail:

Impatient

D Express:

Impatient

Daily Mirror:

Impatient