March 16 / 13.27 Newcastle

13.27

Heavy

Guinness 0.0 Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Guinness 0.0 Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point bumper winner (2m, good to soft) who also showed promise when third on hurdle debut at Ayr (2m5f, soft) in December; his jumping needs to improve and this drop in trip isn't an obvious plus, but he certainly has potential and could have a part to play.
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2

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Uttoxeter

Milcree

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Lightly raced 8yo who is 2-2 since returning from lengthy absence and switched to chasing, latest win at Kelso (2m5f, heavy); bred to be as effective over this longer trip; respected with further progress plausible.

7/2

1st

2

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

15:35 Kelso

Milcree

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Promising novice hurdler in 2023-24 campaign and it was his first run since when winning on chase debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; did it nicely and could take an 8lb rise in his stride if backing up that performance.

5/2

Form: 21 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who was a promising second on rules debut here (2m6f, heavy) in December before making all here (2m4f, heavy) last month, travelling well; tackles a shorter trip today but there can be optimism he'll be fine, and this likeable prospect holds strong claims under a 7lb penalty.
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5th

6

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Young Jack

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Runner-up on three of his first four chase starts (2m7f/2m5f, soft/heavy) before winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) last month; it was a small field last time and he's in a hotter race today, but he did it nicely and could have more to offer in the cheekpieces, which he's worn just twice.

14/1

1st

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:25 Newcastle

Young Jack

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Chris Grant

Sound efforts on three of his four starts this term, last time finishing runner-up over 2m5f here (heavy; cheekpieces first time); headgear retained and a possible back up in trip.

11/8

2nd

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

15:35 Kelso

Young Jack

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Course hurdles winner who was runner-up on chase debut here (2m7f, soft) in December and bounced back from Ayr flop to go close at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last time; he has an up-and-down profile but he's a key player if once more on a going day; wears first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

Form: 4

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Irish mares' maiden point (3m, soft) last November and sold for £100,000 later that month; well-beaten fourth of six on last month's bumper debut at Ayr (2m, soft; 11-2) but should leave that form well behind at some stage for his good yard; now goes hurdling.
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4

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Visual Impact

11st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made the running and returned to form at Ayr (3m, soft) in February, where she was 1l behind in second (clear of the rest) when falling at the final fence; the winner has followed up; could be well treated off a mark just 2lb higher than at Ayr; has shown promise on good to soft ground.

100/30

3

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 4

13:50 Ayr

Visual Impact

11st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Promising third on her stable and chase debut here (2m4f, soft) in November, when 5lb higher; however, two lesser runs have followed (3m, soft; C&D most recently) and she needs to raise her game.

4/1

3rd

2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:29 Ayr

Visual Impact

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on Irish point debut in November 2023 (soft) and made the frame on all five subsequent hurdling starts (2m1f-3m); makes chasing debut after 191-day absence but can be dangerous if fully tuned up.

6/1

Form: 563

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Placed in 3m points and has also shown promise under rules, most recently third in warm-looking novice hurdle at Kelso (2m, soft); key player.
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2nd

8

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Ballyfort

10st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Made it two wins for the season when scoring over C&D (soft) in January and bounced back from lesser run here when 1l second of five over C&D (soft) last month; could give another good account but he needs to be better than ever back up in grade if he's to win today.

12/1

2nd

4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:07 Ayr

Ballyfort

11st 4lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Two wins this season, on good ground at Kelso and soft over C&D; still on a competitive mark if a line can be put through his latest effort when tailed off over this C&D.

5/2

Form: 82

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
3m point runner-up who occupied same position at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last month on second hurdle start; however, he was no match for the winner and he may not come into his own until upped in trip.
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4th

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in December and returned to form at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, when he was narrowly in front when falling two out; won over hurdles here last May and he's on the shortlist.

5/2

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

He's failed to shine on his three starts since his chase win at Musselburgh in December, last time tailed off over hurdles here; however, he won three times last year, including over hurdles here, and is not written off.

5/1

10th

8

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

11st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Three wins, the first over this C&D on soft, last year; hasn't been at his best on last two starts but has an each-way chance.

11/2

Form: 0676

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Failed to threaten in his three bumpers and well beaten at 33-1 on recent hurdle debut at Catterick (1m7f, soft); others preferred.
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9

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

14:25 Kelso

Fosters Fortune

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Won at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in December and continued to run well when upped in trip the next twice (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft); also effective on good ground; this unexposed 6yo holds each-way claims once more.

10/1

3rd

3

10th Feb 2025

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Fosters Fortune

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

towards rear, good headway and pressed leader before 2 out, hit last, lost second run-in

4/1

3rd

3

10th Feb 2025

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Fosters Fortune

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

towards rear, good headway and pressed leader before 2 out, hit last, lost second run-in

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-41 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in Ireland (points/bumper) and won over C&D (heavy) last month on second start back from a long absence; further improvement needed to defy a penalty today but he's in good hands to progress; respected.
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No Results Found

Form: 14

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground 3m point last April then followed up in four-runner maiden hurdle at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last June; failed to settle and tailed off on sole run since at Kelso (2m6f, soft) in December but the first-time hood and drop in trip could be positives and he's not written off.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £36.70
Straight Forecast £39.79
Trifecta £66.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Young Jack

D Express:

Milcree

POSTDATA:

Ballyfort

Daily Record:

From The Clouds

The Star:

Milcree

RP RATINGS:

Young Jack

TOPSPEED:

Young Jack

The Times:

Young Jack

Telegraph:

Young Jack

The Guardian:

Young Jack

Daily Mail:

Young Jack

Daily Mirror:

Young Jack

The Sun:

Young Jack