March 05 / 16.50 Newcastle

16.50

Heavy

Follow Vickers.Bet On Facebook Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Qual) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Follow Vickers.Bet On Facebook Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Qual) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 42

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bettered his low-key debut when second of 11 at Sedgefield (soft) in January; that form probably isn't anything to get too excited about but it sets the standard here.
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4th

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Lawrenny

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Useful novice two seasons ago, last win over 2m here in March 2025; below his best on both starts last season; cheekpieces now tried; needs to bounce back.

14/1

5th

3

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Lawrenny

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won a Wetherby novice (2m, good to soft) and a Hexham handicap off 6lb lower (2m, good to soft) last season; pulled up at Bangor in November on only start this term; unproven at this trip but an interesting contender.

15/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns yearling; seventh foal; brother to useful Flat/2m hurdle winner Battle Of Wills, half-brother to three other winners; dam useful 7f AW 2yo winner; well worth a glance in the betting on debut.
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2nd

5

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle

Fiery Dawn

11st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

15,000gns yearling; seventh foal; brother to useful Flat/2m hurdle winner Battle Of Wills, half-brother to three other winners; dam useful 7f AW 2yo winner; well worth a glance in the betting on debut.

7/1

11/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to bumper and low-grade 3m/3m3f hurdle winner Dillarchie; dam low-grade 2m4f/3m hurdle winner; trainer does well in bumpers but Brian Hughes is booked for his other newcomer in this race.
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2

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Battle Born Lad

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching.

11/2

2

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Battle Born Lad

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Fended off subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Wendigo to make all on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, soft; front pair clear) in October and again dominated from the front when upped to 3m for Haydock Grade 2 in February (good to soft); may not be entirely straightforward but could take some catching.

11/2

2

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

15:50 Haydock

Battle Born Lad

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Placed in all three bumpers (heavy/good) and won on hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, soft) in October, pulling clear with Wendigo who has since finished second in a Grade 1; the Hexham form probably shouldn't be taken literally (Wendigo was making his seasonal/hurdle debut) but it was certainly a promising run and he's bred to stay this much longer trip; interesting.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Jante Law (2m hurdle), Luna Dora (2m hurdle) and Pixie Loc (bumper); dam useful jumper; trainer has good strike-rate in bumpers (17%) and has booked Brian Hughes for this newcomer.
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12th

16

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Forest Blaze

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mark Walford

Below par at Ayr last time, ending a consistent spell of form; rebound looks possible but this is a difficult task and he's still seeking a first win away from Hexham.

33/1

5th

7

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Forest Blaze

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Placed on consecutive starts in cheekpieces here (2m4f/2m3f) in December/January and again ran well when close second in first-time visor at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on latest outing; contests this competitive race from a career-high mark but still enters calculations.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros 3yo; sixth foal; closely related to stable's high-class chaser The Real Whacker; dam hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to bumper/useful hurdle winner Onefitzall; yard not known for bumper winners.
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5th

11

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle

Myfavouritesister

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

10,000euros 3yo; sixth foal; closely related to stable's high-class chaser The Real Whacker; dam hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to bumper/useful hurdle winner Onefitzall; yard not known for bumper winners.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam four-time hurdle winner (2m1f-3m), half-sister to useful hurdler Theatre Legend; beat four rivals to make winning debut in a point bumper last month (good to soft); it's hard to gauge what that form is worth but he evidently has some ability.
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7th

10

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Long Time Listener

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Tim Easterby

Won a point bumper in February 2024 (2m, soft); has shown bits of fair form over hurdles, notably when 11.5l fourth in a Sedgefield novice handicap in March (2m4f, good); others have stronger claims.

12/1

7th

12

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Long Time Listener

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tim Easterby

A point bumper winner in 2024; only poor form shown over hurdles but he posted his best run of the season (in first-time cheekpieces) when fourth of 11 in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap 23 days ago; needs to build on it in retained headgear.

16/1

4th

8

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Long Time Listener

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Point-to-point bumper winner for whom the forecast good ground could be a positive; however, he's struggled in his first three handicaps and a major turnaround is necessary; wears first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a useful 7f Flat winner; dam 1m Listed Flat winner; made low-key debut when sixth of tenth at Catterick (soft) in January but stable does pretty well in bumpers (15% strike-rate); no surprise if she gets closer to the target here.
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9

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Away She Goes

10st 11lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Improved form switched to front-running tactics at Kelso (good) this term, winning over 2m then close third over 2m2f; may have more to offer; likely player.

4/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 373 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Detached throughout when 150-1 for debut at Naas just over a year ago and not seen again since; now with new stable.
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13th

9

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Charizord

11st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Susan Corbett

Tailed off in two bumpers and he's been beaten 28l or more in both hurdle runs (2m3f/2m4f); this is more realistic on handicap debut but he still needs plenty of progress.

16/1

13th

9

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Charizord

11st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Susan Corbett

Tailed off in two bumpers and he's been beaten 28l or more in both hurdle runs (2m3f/2m4f); this is more realistic on handicap debut but he still needs plenty of progress.

16/1

2nd

3

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

14:40 Newcastle

Charizord

11st 5lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

raced in second, outpaced and no chance with winner from 3 out, hit 2 out, not fluent last

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to fair 1m winner Bold Captain; dam 1m4f Flat/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to Flat and prolific jumps winner Shampooed; a possible on debut.
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9th

7

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle

Indian Poet

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

7,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to fair 1m winner Bold Captain; dam 1m4f Flat/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to Flat and prolific jumps winner Shampooed; a possible on debut.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£6,500 yearling; second foal; half-brother to a Polish Flat winner; dam fair 1m4f AW winner, half-sister to two useful Flat winners; rare runner under jumps rules for Flat-oriented stable.
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4th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

10/1

8th

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Fast Fred

10st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Phillip Makin

Dependable sort who's been in career-best form with a win and two seconds this season; raised another 2lb but can show up well again after his two big runs at Musselburgh (pipped by Letsbefrank latest); highly respected.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Second at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance and better than ever when taking a 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) two weeks ago; 4lb higher this time but firmly in the mix.

7/2

Form:

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Mr Utah; nearly 40l behind Lawrenny when 33-1 for Sedgefield debut in January; can only be watched here.
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7th

10

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Do Ye Wanna

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Took a step forward when third on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in February; only seventh of 14 over this C&D (soft) since but this lightly raced 8yo isn't written off in view of his penultimate effort.

16/1

7th

15

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Do Ye Wanna

10st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Off nine months but recorded his best effort when third of nine in 2m3f handicap at Carlisle 37 days ago; in the mix eased 1lb here.

12/1

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam third in bumper/2m3f hurdle; stable just 2-66 in bumpers during last five seasons; others appeal more.
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12th

2

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle

Blacksammhor

11st 5lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Chris Grant

Second foal; dam third in bumper/2m3f hurdle; stable just 2-66 in bumpers during last five seasons; others appeal more.

25/1

Non-runners

Posh Et Noir

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Payout
Exacta £15.70
Straight Forecast £11.95
Trifecta £50.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lawrenny

D Express:

Forest Blaze

The Times:

Long Time Listener

Telegraph:

Indian Poet

The Star:

Fiery Dawn

Daily Record:

Forest Blaze

Daily Mirror:

Long Time Listener

RP RATINGS:

Lawrenny

POSTDATA:

Lawrenny

The Guardian:

Lawrenny

Daily Mail:

Lawrenny

The Sun:

Lawrenny