January 31 / 14.00 Newcastle

14.00

Soft

quinnbet.com Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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quinnbet.com Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1/3 (Won)

  • Win: £1.25
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 214 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Built upon promising hurdle debut when making all for 7l success at Sandown (2m, heavy) in November and was very creditable fourth over that C&D in this month's Grade 1 Tolworth (soft); ought to win this easily.
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3

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:05 Cheltenham

Colonel Harry

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

held up in rear, headway 10th, hampered 12th, midfield when fell 4 out

7/2

3

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:05 Cheltenham

Colonel Harry

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

held up in rear, headway 10th, hampered 12th, midfield when fell 4 out

7/2

1

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

13:05 Chepstow

Colonel Harry

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful Irish jumper Yukon Lil; won soft-ground Irish point by 12l in November and was bought for £50,000 the following month; interesting to see how he fares on today's rules debut.
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9th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Dare To Shout

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ann Hamilton

Pulled up over fences at Kelso when last seen out having won a Carlisle handicap chase (3m, good) in October; runs over hurdles for the first time for more than two years (C&D winner in October 2023); second run after wind op.

7/1

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Dare To Shout

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Not really firing on all cylinders since scrambling home by a neck on seasonal debut at Carlisle (3m, good) in October but now 6lb below that mark, and didn't run badly when last of five finishers here (3m2f, good to soft) in March; had another wind op (his third) soon after that latest outing; one to consider.

11/2

5th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Dare To Shout

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Last win was off a higher mark and he'll appreciate returning to further after chasing home a good thing over 2m4f at Ayr (soft; fine on good ground); that was a welcome return to form; definite chance if he can back it up.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; brother to triple bumper winner The Gossiper, half-brother to winners Shantou Prince (hunter chase) and Tiger Bay Lady (3m hurdle); dam once-raced sister to bumper/hurdle winners Baker's Bridge and Backtothekingsnest; has useful standard to reach on belated debut.
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2

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

14:03 Kelso

Caithness

11st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

It was only his second run over fences but he jumped well when pulling clear with the favourite at Wetherby (1m7f, good to soft) and a 6lb rise seems fair; good chance.

13/8

2

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

14:03 Kelso

Caithness

11st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

It was only his second run over fences but he jumped well when pulling clear with the favourite at Wetherby (1m7f, good to soft) and a 6lb rise seems fair; good chance.

13/8

5

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 36y

Class 2

14:45 Wetherby

Caithness

10st 13lb

T: Lucinda Russell

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to very useful hurdler/chaser Caius Marcius; not given a hard time when sixth on debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) this month and is worth keeping an eye on with the future in mind but will need to take a big step forward to trouble an on-song Colonel Harry.
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9

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Ffree Pedro

10st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

Won three points in spring 2024 but, following a long absence, has been pulled up on all three starts under rules for new stable this season; has too much to prove.

50/1

5

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Warwick

Ffree Pedro

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Steph Cameron

Won three points in May/June 2024 but then absent until this winter, and he's been pulled up over fences (50-1) then hurdles (33-1) on his two outings this season; a major turnaround is necessary.

11/1

6

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:42 Hereford

Ffree Pedro

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Steph Cameron

Won three points in 2024 but his rules form has been regressive and he ran poorly over fences on his reappearance/stable debut; blinkers on; carries clear risks.

14/1

Form: 6-1646 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Won modest Kelso bumper last spring (good) but hasn't shown enough in two hurdling starts this winter to warrant serious consideration.
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5th

2

20th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Pipers Cross

11st 9lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Three-time winner, the latest at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) last May, and she hasn't been running badly this season (good to soft/soft); edging back down the weights and might not be far away.

5/1

4th

5

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Pipers Cross

11st 2lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Has won on soft but best form on good to soft or quicker; yard continues in fine form but Either Or had her measure at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month and she has no strong turnaround claims.

13/2

3rd

2

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Pipers Cross

11st 13lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

towards rear, headway before 3rd

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 98F5

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise before weakening into fifth at Kelso (2m, heavy) this month, on second hurdle run, but will find easier opportunities than this in due course.
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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: 43-7

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to smart hurdler Indefatigable; displayed clear promise in all three bumpers but needs to improve to play anything more than a minor role on today's hurdling debut.
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9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Split The Bill

11st 1lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

9/1

9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Split The Bill

11st 1lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

9/1

3rd

4

16th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Aintree

Split The Bill

11st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Eight-race maiden for Micky Hammond, best run when fourth over this trip at Perth in April (good to soft); well beaten next time (didn't jump well) and now makes debut for Rebecca Menzies with a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

Form: 09

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in an Irish point in 2020 but has struggled on both hurdling starts this season.
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4th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Chumlee

10st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

11yo who is lightly raced for his age; never threatened on his completed starts over fences last season (fell early latest); is a dual hurdle winner but suspicion he might prove vulnerable to some of the much younger legs in this line-up.

50/1

Form: 4-3

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

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No Results Found

Form: 6-

Last run: 327 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of 3m-3m4f chase winner; tailed off when 40-1 for debut at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last March; tries much shorter trip here.
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9

13th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Midnight Fiddler

11st 9lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Struggled to get competitive on all three hurdling starts for the Graham and Rutherford stable (2m1f-3m1f); makes debut for Stuart Coltherd after ten-month absence.

50/1

13th

7

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 25y

Class 4

13:40 Kelso

Midnight Fiddler

11st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Struggled to get competitive on first two starts (3m1f/2m); can't be recommended.

100/1

8

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle

Midnight Fiddler

11st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Out of 3m-3m4f chase winner; tailed off when 40-1 for debut at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last March; tries much shorter trip here.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.80
Straight Forecast £1.78
Trifecta £20.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Colonel Harry

The Star:

Dare To Shout

RP Ratings:

Colonel Harry

TOPSPEED:

Colonel Harry

POSTDATA:

Colonel Harry

LAMBOURN:

Colonel Harry

The Times:

Colonel Harry

Telegraph:

Colonel Harry

The Guardian:

Colonel Harry

Daily Mail:

Colonel Harry

D Express:

Colonel Harry

Daily Mirror:

Colonel Harry

The Sun:

Colonel Harry

Daily Record:

Colonel Harry