November 23 / 13.15 Newcastle

13.15

Heavy

Sportvision Stadia & Event Branding Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 7f 149y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Sportvision Stadia & Event Branding Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 45-69

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to show anything more than minor promise after three hurdle runs (2m-2m3f, good-soft) but is open to improvement if suited by this stamina test on his handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 42y

Class 3

15:35 Sandown

Tune In A Box

10st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Won four times over hurdles; little promise on his first three attempts at chasing but there was much more encouragement in a never-nearer third of ten at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) four weeks ago; has been dropped 10lb in the weights since his chasing debut and drying ground should not inconvenience him in the slightest; could be ready to strike.

13/2

3rd

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Tune In A Box

10st 5lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

A winner over hurdles at up to 3m but yet to get anything going over fences (0-3) and this is a tough race in which to put that right.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 82P8-P

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with two disappointing efforts and was pulled up (albeit after running well to a point) when back in action last month; should be fine on today's ground but needs that recent outing to have brought her on.
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4th

9

1st Jan 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:05 Catterick

Just Jess

10st 5lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

raced in second

20/1

4th

9

1st Jan 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:05 Catterick

Just Jess

10st 5lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

raced in second

20/1

5

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

14:32 Newcastle

Just Jess

10st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, detached from 3rd, slow jump 6th

11/2

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 77-241 D

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Off the mark under rules at 20th attempt, making all at Hexham (2m7f, good) in June; subsequent 5lb rise does not look excessive but we haven't seen him again since and today's slower ground may not be ideal.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

17:00 Catterick

Velasco

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Three wins in early part of last year, including quite valuable final of this Brindisi Breeze series at Musselburgh (3m, soft); back on a good mark now but has largely been disappointing this season and needs to up his game.

25/1

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

5th

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

Form: 561F-6

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Scored on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, heavy) in January and ran well for a long way when sixth of 19 at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) on recent seasonal reappearance; could easily have untapped potential over today's longer trip; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

So Many Roads

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald Whillans

Resumed winning ways at Ayr (2m4f) in January but failed to back it up when a well-held fifth in another 2m4f handicap at that track 43 days ago; others appeal more.

11/1

5th

2

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

So Many Roads

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald Whillans

Both wins have been here, latest when beating Velvet Vulcan by a head in a 19-runner handicap over this trip last month (soft; went clear but only just held on); should go well off this 3lb higher mark.

100/30

Form: 02-431 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to open account at Hexham (2m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago, her first start since a wind op; remains very lightly raced for her age and features prominently in calculations here.
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12

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

Solway Primrose

10st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Very lightly raced 11yo who gained her win at Hexham (2m7f heavy) in November 2023; only 1lb higher today but absent since a lesser effort a fortnight later.

25/1

5th

10

23rd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

13:15 Newcastle

Solway Primrose

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Came from off the pace to open account at Hexham (2m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago, her first start since a wind op; remains very lightly raced for her age and features prominently in calculations here.

5/1

Form: 24264-

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles; ended last season with very respectable fourth of seven over C&D (heavy) in March but is only 2lb lower today and needs to find something extra.
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6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Perculator

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 2nd

16/1

6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Perculator

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Placed on consecutive outings after her narrow win at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in November but looked out of sorts on her last two outings and needs to have been refreshed by a 12-week break.

16/1

2

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Perculator

11st 13lb

J: James Robottom

T: Mark Walford

Disappointing at Wetherby last month but in good form previously, winning there in November (2m5f, good) before two good thirds at Carlisle (good to soft/soft); could bounce back with a big performance.

9/1

Form: 62642-

Last run: 258 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-15 over hurdles; ended last season with good second at Ayr (3m, good) but struggled in a heavy-ground Flat race last month and others have more pressing claims here.
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9th

11

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

My Strong Man

10st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) last month and also ran well when close fifth at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in good nick but is 0-18 over hurdles now and may have to settle for another minor role.

7/1

5th

9

25th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

My Strong Man

10st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

disputed lead, led 4 out, headed 3 out, no extra from 2 out

9/2

2nd

7

1st Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:39 Catterick

My Strong Man

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

led, faced challenge from 3 out, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, rallied and challenging last, no extra run-in

8/1

Form: 4353/3

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner who made pleasing return from long absence when rallying third at Kelso (3m2f, soft) last month; still well handicapped on older form and has headgear refitted today; one to consider.
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11

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:32 Perth

Dequall

10st 2lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Stuart Coltherd

towards rear, struggling in rear before halfway, pulled up before 3 out

16/1

11

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:32 Perth

Dequall

10st 2lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Stuart Coltherd

Placed a few times this term but is on a four-year losing spell and out of the weights today; others preferred.

16/1

5th

7

25th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:50 Hexham

Dequall

10st 10lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Displayed some aptitude for chasing back in March 2022 (his last run in this sphere) and he's on a handy mark judged on hurdle form here in November 2024; however, he hasn't been at his best on his last three hurdle starts (two here) and remains without a win since March 2021.

8/1

Form: /PP-P3

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2021; pulled up on first three hurdling starts but last month's third at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) was much more encouraging; up in trip for today's handicap debut; further progress required.
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5th

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Carlisle

Largy Train

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

Completed hat-trick when winning here (2m5f, soft) in March 2024; lightly raced since and he got back on the scoresheet at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago; he can give another good account up 4lb.

7/2

1st

2

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

Largy Train

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

Very lightly raced since completing a hat-trick as a novice chaser two seasons ago; his Sedgefield form (2m5f) this season has received a few boosts, and latest effort suggests this drop back in trip may prove ideal; enters calculations.

4/1

Form: 965

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has made a low-key start to his hurdling career this autumn but was only beaten about 15l when fifth in Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago and might have some improvement to come in staying handicaps.
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17

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Swift Reply

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

prominent

33/1

17

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Swift Reply

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

prominent

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.00
Straight Forecast £35.67
Tricast £311.01
Trifecta £319.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

So Many Roads

POSTDATA:

Solway Primrose

RP RATINGS:

Just Jess

Telegraph:

Velasco

THE NORTH:

Dequall

The Times:

So Many Roads

The Guardian:

So Many Roads

D Express:

So Many Roads

Daily Mail:

Solway Primrose

The Star:

Solway Primrose

Daily Record:

Solway Primrose

TOPSPEED:

Just Jess

Daily Mirror:

Velasco

The Sun:

Dequall