May 16 / 13.40 Newcastle

13.40

Good

Download The At The Races App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Download The At The Races App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4762-

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise in points/bumpers before creditable second to progressive stablemate of Quaresome's on last month's hurdle debut at Kelso (2m2f, good); probably needs to improve to win this but has potential.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Special Rate

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Hugh Burns

Yet to add to his four chase wins for Philip Kirby during 2023-24 season but has made the frame on all four starts for current stable since December, most recently when third of five at Newcastle (2m4f, good) nine days ago; tried in cheekpieces today; probably won't be far away.

11/2

3rd

5

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:42 Newcastle

Special Rate

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Hugh Burns

With Phil Kirby when left alone in a match at Kelso (3m, soft) in February 2024, that being his fourth (and most recent) win over fences; runner-up in this last year (beaten 11l) for Lizzie Quinlan; in the frame three times (Musselburgh) for Hugh Burns; competes from an easing mark, needing more.

4/1

4th

1

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Special Rate

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

On a two-year losing spell but looks reasonably solid, having posted two respectable efforts over C&D this winter for new yard; remains well treated on peak form.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 33055-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Beginning to look exposed after six hurdle runs but was placed in two 2m4f novice races here during the winter and two very respectable handicap runs last month (2m1f/2m4f); likely to collect a minor prize.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:37 Carlisle

Five Dollar Fine

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

raced in second, hit 3rd

10/1

4th

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:37 Carlisle

Five Dollar Fine

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

raced in second, hit 3rd

10/1

7

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:40 Newcastle

Five Dollar Fine

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

He's just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in October and he has form at up to 3m; however, below his best on his last three starts and was pulled up at Carlisle a fortnight ago.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: 0687-

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bettered very underwhelming bumper form when respectable seventh on last month's hurdling debut at Kelso (2m2f, good) but was about 18l behind Special Rate there and is not the obvious answer here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

11

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Monty Nevett

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, hit 4 out, soon lost position, weakened after 3 out

25/1

15th

11

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Monty Nevett

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, hit 4 out, soon lost position, weakened after 3 out

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11- D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joined Donald McCain after winning Irish bumper debut in the autumn and made pleasing start to hurdling career at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) in March, drawing clear to win comfortably by over 6l; the one to beat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Carlisle

Quaresome

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Winless since his debut over hurdles in 2023 and he came in last of seven on his chasing debut at Sedgefield (2m3f) in November; he needs to bounce back after a break with cheekpieces refitted.

12/1

8th

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Carlisle

Quaresome

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position and prominent 1st

12/1

Form: 44/63-

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on hurdling debut at Doncaster in January and didn't achieve huge amount when third of four there the following month but his very promising bumper form in 2021-22 offers hope he can do better at some stage.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Summergrounds

11st 6lb

J: Mr Harvey James

T: Nicky Richards

Narrow winner of this 12 months ago when 10lb lower; has shown that he can deal with this high a mark and he goes well fresh, so a 75-day break after being below par last time is probably a good thing; respected.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal from a winning pointer; with a good stable but his pedigree doesn't exactly leap off the page; probably best watched on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Nab Wood

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Has a record of 2-4 this term but gained the second success in one of the weaker Pertemps qualifiers and faces a stiffer task off 6lb higher in this field; possibly unsuited by Windsor most recently.

16/1

10th

5

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Nab Wood

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Largely progressive northern raider; won going away in Pertemps qualifier at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) most recently, taking record this term to 2-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; ventures south with respectable claims.

7/1

1st

7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Nab Wood

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Lightly raced for his age; beaten a head by Ginger Mail over 2m4f here (soft) in January and he was a good fifth at Kelso on his final start last term; unexposed over 3m+ and gets weight all round; commands major respect.

5/1

Form: 853F-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed minor promise in bumpers last season but was well beaten (albeit on heavy ground) before penultimate-flight fall on last month's hurdling debut; probably one for further down the line.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rouse

10st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fell on hurdles debut at Sedgefield (2m1f maiden) last April; has struggled in both starts this year, finishing a tailed-off last on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, beaten 92l); tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on with stamina reserves (over 2m7f) questionable on pedigree.

28/1

8th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rouse

10st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fell on hurdles debut at Sedgefield (2m1f maiden) last April; has struggled in both starts this year, finishing a tailed-off last on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, beaten 92l); tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on with stamina reserves (over 2m7f) questionable on pedigree.

28/1

11th

11

27th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:20 Catterick

Rouse

10st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Rebecca Menzies

Flat-bred 5yo; showed no significant promise in three 2m1f novice/maiden hurdles, the latest his seasonal debut three weeks ago, but has a lowly mark for today's handicap debut and is open to improvement.

20/1

Form: 69-

Last run: 129 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled in two bumpers during the winter and on all four subsequent Flat starts, most recently when making handicap debut off a basement mark; tongue-tie fitted for hurdling debut; makes no appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:40 Newcastle

Garswood Lady

10st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Struggled in two bumpers during the winter and on all four subsequent Flat starts, most recently when making handicap debut off a basement mark; tongue-tie fitted for hurdling debut; makes no appeal.

100/1

11

(3)

5th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Garswood Lady

9st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Trailed home last at Pontefract on Wednesday when making handicap debut; still has no worthwhile form.

40/1

12th

13

(1)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Garswood Lady

9st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Beaten a very long way in two bumpers and three novices on the Flat (7f-1m2f); makes little appeal on her handicap debut.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £13.24
Trifecta £203.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Quaresome

The Guardian:

Special Rate

TOPSPEED:

Five Dollar Fine

RP RATINGS:

Quaresome

POSTDATA:

Quaresome

The Times:

Quaresome

Telegraph:

Quaresome

Daily Mail:

Quaresome

D Express:

Quaresome

Daily Mirror:

Quaresome

The Sun:

Quaresome

The Star:

Quaresome

Daily Record:

Quaresome