February 16 / 14.45 Newcastle

14.45

Good

quinnbet.com Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6231.58
  • 2m 0f 75y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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quinnbet.com Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 43-44 BF

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in his two bumpers and his two maiden/novice hurdles; sent straight over fences for his handicap debut and could prove well suited by the switch, as he ran well in his sole Irish maiden point (short of room at final fence and ran out); has had wind surgery and wears a first-time tongue-tie; interesting contender, all the more so if strong in the betting.
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2nd

3

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Whodini

11st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

A very lightly raced hurdler who is temptingly handicapped on his winning form over fences (4-9) and should have derived considerable benefit from his comeback run over hurdles; weak in the market that day so the betting could be instructive.

7/1

2

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:40 Uttoxeter

Whodini

12st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Returns from a long absence but connections can get them fit at home and he's a very lightly raced hurdler who is temptingly handicapped on his winning form over fences; market instructive.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: F7F262 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has a modest 2-28 strike-rate but he made virtually all to win over C&D (good) last February and has finished second on his last two chase starts, the most recent over C&D (good to soft) on Boxing Day; could be involved.
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4th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Six One Nine

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Chris Grant

led at steady pace, headed before 7th

4/1

4th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Six One Nine

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Chris Grant

led at steady pace, headed before 7th, no extra and lost second before 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out

4/1

7

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle

Six One Nine

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Won all three starts at Newcastle (2m and 2m4f; good and heavy) between December and April last season and was back on track when close up here two starts ago; unseated since; didn't appear to want beyond 2m4f earlier in career but times may have changed now.

6/1

Form: 623357 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His mark has fallen and it's possible he'll be suited by today's expected return to good ground, but he needs to produce more than he's managed on his three outings since November if he's to snap a 16-race losing run.
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9th

9

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Fourth Of July

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: R Mike Smith

Dual 2m1f chase winner (both good to soft); losing run is now at 20 starts; hasn't threatened to end that on either his final start last spring or his return last month after a lengthy break; others preferred.

20/1

9th

9

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Fourth Of July

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: R Mike Smith

Dual 2m1f chase winner (both good to soft); losing run is now at 20 starts; hasn't threatened to end that on either his final start last spring or his return last month after a lengthy break; others preferred.

20/1

9th

8

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:20 Perth

Fourth Of July

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

14-race maiden over hurdles, but has won two chases, both over 2m1f on good to soft at Kelso; effective on soft ground, is 3lb lower over hurdles but may need the run after 345-day break.

8/1

Form: -65635

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Now 11lb lower than when winning at Catterick (2m3f, good) last January and he was an encouraging third at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last month; however, that's been his only good run from five attempts this season and he was soundly beaten at Catterick latest; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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6th

8

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Relkadam

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions suit and although 2lb out of the handicap is on a good mark; hasn't been in top form this season, though fair run when fourth at Wetherby last time (2m5f, good).

9/1

4th

8

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 75y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Relkadam

10st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Tim Easterby

He's dropped to a mark 15lb lower than when winning at Catterick (2m3f, good) last January and there have been some fair efforts this season; not ruled out but it's been a patchy campaign and others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 2-5541 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
12yo who capitalised on a reduced mark to win at Ayr (2m, soft) a fortnight ago; he's back up 5lb here but did it nicely last time and could take some stopping if repeating that form; also effective on good ground.
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6th

1

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Lake Takapuna

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

prominent

5/2

5

10th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

16:30 Kelso

Lake Takapuna

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Ewart

Capitalised on a reduced mark at Ayr (2m, soft) in February but not as good since and he inherited his close third back at Ayr last time (on good) in what was an eventful race; others appeal more.

7/1

3rd

5

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:55 Ayr

Lake Takapuna

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

12yo who capitalised on a reduced mark over C&D (soft) last month; still very well treated on older form and will be suited by today's forecast quicker ground but his run at Newcastle three weeks ago was disappointing.

8/1

Form: P-4357 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to tumble but it's a long time since this 10yo posed a threat and others make greater appeal.
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6th

1

16th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:45 Newcastle

Antey

12st 1lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

His mark continues to tumble but it's a long time since this 10yo posed a threat and others make greater appeal.

20/1

2

3rd Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Musselburgh

Antey

12st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Makes quick reappearance after struggling from out of the weights in good-quality 2m4f contest here on New Year's Day; will find this race easier but is patently not the force of old and others in this line-up have much more persuasive profiles.

25/1

7th

9

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

13:35 Musselburgh

Antey

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

10yo who has been regressive and, although he took a step back in the right direction over hurdles here last time, he didn't shape as though a win was imminent; 7lb out of the handicap now back over fences and others preferred.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: -31235 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who scored at Hexham (1m7f, soft) in November and was a good second at Southwell (2m, good) next time; certainly of interest on those efforts but he needs to bounce back from lesser runs the last twice.
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5th

12

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Treshnish

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Acts on heavy; 4-6 at Hexham, including a win in this race three years ago; out of sorts for new yard this term but first-time blinkers may prompt a revival off reduced mark.

20/1

5th

12

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Treshnish

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Acts on heavy; 4-6 at Hexham, including a win in this race three years ago; out of sorts for new yard this term but first-time blinkers may prompt a revival off reduced mark.

20/1

Form: 72-292 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Short-headed on chase debut at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) in November and, having made mistakes when well beaten there next time, she bounced back with a good second of five at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) last time; effective on good ground over hurdles and she's on the shortlist.
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1st

1

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 12lb

T: Tjade Collier

Has returned from a summer break in good form, gaining second win on the Flat this year when scoring over 1m6f here last week; 4lb penalty; sound chance in a modest event back at 1m4f.

9/4

1st

12

(2)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

took keen hold, midfield

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tjade Collier

Versatile mare who has yet to win on the AW but has won over hurdles/fences/a bumper and on turf Flat; sound run when runner-up to an easy winner over C&D last time (first three well clear); interesting contender.

7/1

Form: 125-0F C

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles here (2m4f, good to soft) last March and had a share of the lead when falling at the final flight at Ayr (2m4f, heavy) last month; runs off the same mark today and can be in the mix if taking to fences at the first attempt; related to winning chasers.
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6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

The Jad Factor

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Inconsistent 10yo who was pulled up at Newcastle 19 days ago; however, he won here (2m4f, good) last April on the back of being pulled up twice in a row, so it will be no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run.

9/1

1

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

The Jad Factor

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Hasn't always been consistent but won twice last season, including over 2m4f here (good to soft); made a winning reappearance at Wetherby in December (2m3f, soft) and creditable staying-on fourth over 2m4f here last time; quite interesting back up in trip.

7/1

4th

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

The Jad Factor

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Not always one to rely upon but ended last season with 6l win at Kelso (2m4f, good) and rewarded persistent Patrick Wadge ride on reappearance outing at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in December; can feature if change of headgear helps to motivate him here.

13/2

Form: -54956 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
5yo who won twice over fences in France but has struggled when 33-1 on his three British starts; needs significant help from the cheekpieces.
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5th

7

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Perth

Contre Ordre

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, left in second 1st, not fluent 4 out, lost position gradually after 2 out, weakening when hit last

7/1

3rd

7

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Contre Ordre

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Ex-French 6yo who came good for Micky Hammond at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in November; has very mixed record since but is 4lb lower now and didn't run badly when fifth (behind Sword Of Fate) in first-time blinkers at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month.

8/1

Non-runners

Treshnish, Blue Hawaii, The Jad Factor, Contre Ordre

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £5.59
Tricast £17.87
Trifecta £20.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Blue Hawaii

SPOTLIGHT:

Whodini

RP Ratings:

Lake Takapuna

Daily Mail:

Treshnish

POSTDATA:

Relkadam

The Times:

Whodini

D Express:

Whodini

The Guardian:

Blue Hawaii

The Sun:

Blue Hawaii

Daily Record:

Blue Hawaii

The Star:

Treshnish

Telegraph:

Lake Takapuna

Daily Mirror:

Lake Takapuna