January 30 / 15.00 Newcastle

15.00

Good To Soft

Download The Quinnbet App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 4f 62y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Download The Quinnbet App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
31,000euros foal, 70,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam 2m7f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner, sister to 2m2f hurdle winner Lough Donnell Mist, half-sister to three jumps winners; cost £30,000 after dead-heating for first in an Irish point last November; no surprise if he shows up well on debut.
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3rd

2

8th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:20 Carlisle

Moon Over Mexico

11st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dead-heated for Irish point win; winning start for yard on hurdle debut (heavy) last January; pulled up and soundly beaten in two handicap runs after but he's had wind surgery since and is not dismissed now chasing.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 162

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a Carlisle bumper (heavy) on debut last October; not disgraced in Listed event next time and carried that sort of ability into his hurdling debut, when under 5l second in a Catterick maiden (2m3f, soft) last month; each-way player.
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5th

10

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Hazy Glen

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear

6/1

5th

10

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Hazy Glen

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear

6/1

5th

4

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:25 Ayr

Hazy Glen

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Heavy-ground bumper winner who showed solid form in novice hurdles last season at up to an extended 2m4f, and he reappeared with a handicap debut win at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last month; goes up in trip and he could do with settling and jumping better, but he's unexposed and clearly promising.

7/2

33/1

  • Place: £9.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner Advantage Point and bumper/2m6f chase winner Bushmans Pass; dam unraced half-sister to a point winner, out of half-sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner Veruna; won sole Irish point (clear leader fell at the last) but probably best watched.
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7th

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Pinot Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Below par since last June's Hexham win off 2lb higher (3m, good to soft) until reviving, up to a point, with last month's Ayr Class 2 fourth; has to show that a sharp track is what's wanted, though.

8/1

4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Pinot Rouge

10st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Bang there when falling seven out in the Hexham Marathon over fences last month (4m, soft); she's 1lb below her last winning hurdle mark but Hexham seems to bring out the best in her and this inconsistent mare was pulled up in this race 12 months ago; it might be best to look elsewhere.

20/1

2

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Pinot Rouge

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

She has an unconvincing, 0-5 record over fences and also something to prove regarding her current form, having been tailed off back over hurdles four weeks ago; however, she likes Hexham and won in good style over hurdles here last June; 6lb lower today and might not be a forlorn hope.

16/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2m4f point winner (soft); raced freely when a Catterick bumper third (good to soft; eyeshield and hood) on rules debut last month, when favourite; hood is retained and with some improvement on that he could get competitive.
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7th

6

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Tigga Time

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Came good over hurdles at seventh attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in November; disappointed on only appearance this year (in February) but current mark ought to be workable if he's back on song.

14/1

9th

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Tigga Time

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Won under Jamie Gambin at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in November on second stable start and second outing since returning from long absence; seventh of nine at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) since but beaten just under 4l and that was a warmer race than this; could have a part to play.

8/1

4

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Tigga Time

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Lightly raced point winner who showed promise under rules for Sandy Thomson and was second at Perth (2m4f, good) in July 2024 on his final run for that yard; however, has a hefty absence to defy on this stable debut.

14/1

Form: 0-80

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Restricted point winner this time last year; tailed off in a bumper and a maiden hurdle when with John McConnell; beaten 26l here (2m1f, soft) on his first start for this trainer.
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6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:45 Kelso

Whosmydaddy

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Has rather mixed record since winning twice (2m7f/3m) for Sandy Thomson towards end of last season but ran big race before succumbing to Super Citizen at Carlisle (3m, good) a fortnight ago; a possible.

4/1

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:45 Kelso

Whosmydaddy

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Has rather mixed record since winning twice (2m7f/3m) for Sandy Thomson towards end of last season but ran big race before succumbing to Super Citizen at Carlisle (3m, good) a fortnight ago; a possible.

4/1

2nd

2

8th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Whosmydaddy

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

led at steady pace, increased tempo before 4 out, clear before 3 out, reduced lead before 2 out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

4/1

Form: 6/443-

Last run: 526 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Produced four similar efforts in bumpers when with Mick Appleby, being placed in the most recent of those in August 2022; not seen since and returns, having changed yards, for his hurdles debut; watching brief advised.
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3rd

11

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Zuul

10st 3lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

19-race maiden who has been absent since some underwhelming chase runs in the autumn (bled from nose on latest outing); not the most obvious answer on this return to hurdling.

12/1

4th

5

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:30 Sedgefield

Zuul

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to win in 12 starts over hurdles; his chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) was respectable and was pulled up early at Perth when only 9-2; could feature with the cheekpieces back on (visored for last three races).

11/2

6

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Zuul

10st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-12 over hurdles but made quite pleasing start to chasing career last week, finishing third in race won easily by a handicap blot at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); has a fighting chance here if able to build on that performance.

7/1

Form: 551-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Kelso juvenile contest (2m, heavy) on his hurdles debut this time last year; well below that level when returning to that C&D for his only run since; bit to prove after that.
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0

2

30th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle

Point Franklin

11st 12lb

J: John Kington

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a Kelso juvenile contest (2m, heavy) on his hurdles debut this time last year; well below that level when returning to that C&D for his only run since; bit to prove after that.

25/1

11th

3

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:20 Kelso

Point Franklin

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fifth in both bumpers and improved to win five-runner 4yo hurdle over C&D (heavy) last January; absent since and others have more substance to their form, but he has a classy Flat pedigree and could have more to offer.

9/1

2

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Wetherby

Point Franklin

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has a classy Flat pedigree and he improved upon his bumper form to win on last month's hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, heavy); it was probably a weak race but he could continue to progress and is respected under a penalty.

11/2

Form: 3-3

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not devoid of promise in a couple of heavy-ground bumpers at Hexham; should appreciate this trip for his hurdles debut; market check suggested.
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8

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:25 Hexham

Court Case

10st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Some promise in bumpers but has toiled in all four starts over hurdles, regularly pulling up; switches to handicaps from a lowly mark on much better ground which offers scope for optimism; it's impossible to have confidence though unless the market speaks favourably.

12/1

8

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:25 Hexham

Court Case

10st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Some promise in bumpers but has toiled in all four starts over hurdles, regularly pulling up; switches to handicaps from a lowly mark on much better ground which offers scope for optimism; it's impossible to have confidence though unless the market speaks favourably.

12/1

2

26th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:05 Newcastle

Court Case

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Pulled up in his first two hurdles and then tailed off over C&D three weeks ago; has weak claims, though this will be his first time away from heavy ground.

50/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 441 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of his five points and also, when showing ability, in a Fairyhouse bumper (soft) 14 months ago; has changed hands since last seen a month after that in an Irish point; check for any market confidence on his hurdling debut.
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Form: 6-

Last run: 318 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a French 1m4f/1m5f winner; nibbled at in the market on debut in a bumper here (heavy) last March, when beaten a distance; needs a big step up on that.
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3rd

4

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Worcester

Happy County

11st 4lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Has shown little across his six starts and others are preferred.

50/1

8th

11

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Happy County

10st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Makes handicap debut from a basement mark but has not shown any significant promise in four novice/maiden hurdles this year (2m1f-2m4f) and needs to improve.

20/1

7th

5

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Happy County

11st 4lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

towards rear, some headway 8th, outpaced 3 out, soon lost touch

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to point/2m3f/3m hurdle winner Ree Okka; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/high-class 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Identity Thief and bumper/useful 2m and 2m7f hurdle winner Oscarteea; trainer among the winners in recent days; needs a check for any market confidence on debut.
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9th

7

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

13:20 Hexham

Red Sam

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Hasn't shown a great deal in three runs over hurdles and looks more one for handicaps.

50/1

9th

7

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

13:20 Hexham

Red Sam

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Hasn't shown a great deal in three runs over hurdles and looks more one for handicaps.

50/1

8th

7

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:10 Hexham

Red Sam

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

prominent, reminder and lost ground before 4th, soon pushed along and struggling in rear

100/1

Form: 9-P7

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

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

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