October 31 / 15.15 Newcastle

15.15

Good

Dunes Eat Drink Bowl Play Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Dunes Eat Drink Bowl Play Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 86-071 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Exposed; gained second hurdles win when benefiting from the last-flight fall of clear leader Cawthorne Cracker (9lb worse off) at Sedgefield last time (2m1f, good to soft); remains on the same mark so could go well again.
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11th

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Balranald

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

Won twice last season but has a modest overall strike-rate and has been below par of late; 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

33/1

  • Place: £8.70

Form: 959-07

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated in a Musselburgh handicap on the Flat in July (1m4f, good); modest form over hurdles (behind a couple of these at Perth last time) and no easy task from 6lb out of the handicap.
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5th

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

National Question

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last season (2m1f-2m4f), most recently at Carlisle on good to soft ground in March; although only sixth off this mark over 2m4f last month he was not beaten far and remains one to consider.

13/2

6th

8

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

National Question

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard.

100/30

Form: 50081F D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has improved for wind surgery, winning a Sedgefield handicap (2m1f, good) the first time and then an unlucky loser over that C&D in the race won by Balranald (good to soft) 22 days ago, fell at the last when 8l clear; up 9lb but looks the one to beat.
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6th

5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

16:57 Cartmel

Cawthorne Cracker

10st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Triple hurdle winner who is 0-8 over fences but he's on a dangerous mark and wasn't beaten far when third at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) on penultimate run; has possibilities if he can get back near that level and yard is in good form; wore blinkers last time but regular cheekpieces now return.

11/2

5th

7

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Cawthorne Cracker

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Back from break with three respectable runs this spring, perhaps most notably when third of five at Market Rasen (2m1f, good); now 0-7 over fences, though, and probably needs today's headgear switch (blinkers instead of cheekpieces) to give him a boost.

7/1

3rd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

20:07 Market Rasen

Cawthorne Cracker

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Not at his best at Stratford 11 days ago and now 0-6 over fences but he had returned from a break with a pretty good third over C&D (good) last month and his current mark is workable.

9/2

14/1

Form: 3455-5

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner at up to 1m3f; fair form over hurdles, fifth in her two runs in handicaps, the first over C&D in February (2m1f, heavy) and the latest at Perth in September (2m, good); each-way chance.
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4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

10

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Fair maiden hurdler who was very slowly away when only seventh in 1m4f Flat handicap at Catterick in August; tongue tied here; possibilities.

14/1

Form: 68-356 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won three times over fences and once in 14 attempts over hurdles; creditable third at Worcester (2m, good) when 1lb out of the handicap on latest hurdle run in July and not without a chance on that form.
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2nd

8

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

16:57 Cartmel

Getaway Jewel

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Four-time chase winner who bounced back with a close second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 11 days ago; 3lb higher here but he remains well treated on old form and all of his wins have been under Brian Hughes; key player.

2/1

2nd

10

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Getaway Jewel

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Five wins include four over fences; ran well but no match for Most Wanted at Fakenham in May on his return from a break; chance on that form even from 2lb out of the weights, and 2m3f looked too far last time.

12/1

3rd

5

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Getaway Jewel

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

All five wins have been over 2m-2m1f, two of which came at this track in 2022; made a pleasing return after a five-month break when runner-up at Fakenham (2m, good) last month but may be vulnerable to younger rivals here.

9/1

Form: 5526-8

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ex-Iain Jardine; runner-up in a Musselburgh handicap in February (1m7f, soft) but modest efforts otherwise; bit to prove after a break on stable debut.
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2nd

2

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

14:58 Newton Abbot

La Quarite

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won by 36l over C&D in July but that race fell apart and he hasn't threatened since, beaten about 14l returned to fences the last twice; could be on a tough mark (that last win was off 12lb lower) but this is weak.

11/8

4th

2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

La Quarite

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Off the mark at the fourth attempt over fences when strolling home by a wide margin at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) but that race took little winning and he was then beaten 8l into third off the same mark back over hurdles at Uttoxeter; seemed to struggle with the 14lb rise when only fifth on his return to fences here on Saturday (2m5f).

4/1

66/1

Form: 48-50P

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Modest performer who is hard to fancy from 5lb out of the handicap.
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12th

11

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ivynator

10st 4lb

J: Miss Jesika Rennie

T: Jean McGregor

Latest of his two wins was in 2021; runner-up over hurdles last May but very opposable on what he's done since; off 260 days before latest start when he was remote at 200-1; first-time headgear this evening.

100/1

11th

7

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Ivynator

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Jean McGregor

Runner-up over hurdles last May but this 8yo has struggled to get competitive on his four starts since, one of those being on the Flat; races for the first time since last September and others make greater appeal.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3U0

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Quite a useful Flat performer at his best (two AW wins over 7f/1m in 2022; stays at least 1m4f) but not quite so good these days; promising third behind two subsequent winners on hurdles debut at Market Rasen in July (2m4f, good) and has a chance on that run.
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4

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

11st 5lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Had plenty of racing under both codes and has been regressing for a while now; chase debut.

33/1

7th

6

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Chillhi

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Barry John Murphy

Been around a bit and has regressed sharply for this yard, mainly over hurdles; Sapphire Sirocco looks the more likkely of the stable pair.

25/1

4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

10st 10lb

J: Mr Louis Burke

T: Barry John Murphy

Out of form over a range of trips for new stable this spring (five runs; including one on the Flat); drops back to 2m after 42l defeat over 2m7f in refitted cheekpieces (retained) ten days ago; revival needed.

33/1

Form: -33255

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
1-20 over hurdles, her win coming off 3lb lower at Market Rasen in August 2023 (2m2f, good); several fair efforts since, notably when placed three times in the summer (2m, good to soft/good); could get a place.
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4

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Game Beaaa

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Patchy form last August-October and this is her first run since; however, she may be better around this time of the year than she is in the autumn and she won after a similar absence last June; not ruled out.

14/1

10th

7

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Game Beaaa

11st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Daragh Bourke

All three wins at Market Rasen; beaten 5l into fifth at Sedgefield two weeks ago and probably needs more here.

10/1

4

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Game Beaaa

11st 9lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

A dual 2m scorer at Market Rasen in June but she was well below par when sixth of ten in 2m2f Kelso handicap three weeks ago; she needs to get back on track.

8/1

Form: 482-15 D

Last run: 149 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles in a novice handicap at Market Rasen in May (2m, good); has since won on the Flat (1m2f, good to firm); blinkers on for first time over jumps (has worn them on the Flat but not when winning); each-way chance.
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3

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Chicago Gal

11st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield on inner

11/1

3

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Chicago Gal

11st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield on inner

11/1

10th

2

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Chicago Gal

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark over hurdles in a novice handicap at Market Rasen in May (2m, good); has since won on the Flat (1m2f, good to firm); blinkers on for first time over jumps (has worn them on the Flat but not when winning); each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 3/P-32

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has improved over hurdles this season, finishing third in a novice handicap at Bangor (2m, good) and second in a similar event at Perth (2m, good) last month; contender.
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6

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Grifter

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out

8/1

6

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Grifter

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out

8/1

11th

12

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Grifter

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has improved over hurdles this season, finishing third in a novice handicap at Bangor (2m, good) and second in a similar event at Perth (2m, good) last month; contender.

5/1

Form: 2-3560 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has won five chases at up to 2m3f but rather disappointing on last three starts (cheekpieces tried last time, but left off here); well treated on his best form but bit to prove back over hurdles.
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12th

4

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Blueberry Wine

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has won five chases at up to 2m3f but rather disappointing on last three starts (cheekpieces tried last time, but left off here); well treated on his best form but bit to prove back over hurdles.

20/1

12th

4

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Blueberry Wine

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has won five chases at up to 2m3f but rather disappointing on last three starts (cheekpieces tried last time, but left off here); well treated on his best form but bit to prove back over hurdles.

20/1

10th

1

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:03 Worcester

Blueberry Wine

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Five-time chase winner; needs to better his recent efforts but has conditions to suit here and has slipped to a very tempting mark; could be very dangerous if perked up by first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

Form: 3/4-PP

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; showed fair form in maiden hurdles for Eoin Doyle last year but pulled up in two handicaps for current yard this summer; blinkers replace cheekpieces; not an obvious candidate.
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12

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Montys Rock

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

In the frame in two maiden hurdles in Ireland; not shown much in three runs in handicaps for present yard and best watched for now.

50/1

12

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Montys Rock

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

In the frame in two maiden hurdles in Ireland; not shown much in three runs in handicaps for present yard and best watched for now.

50/1

13th

5

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Montys Rock

11st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Henry Hogarth

Ex-Irish; showed fair form in maiden hurdles for Eoin Doyle last year but pulled up in two handicaps for current yard this summer; blinkers replace cheekpieces; not an obvious candidate.

50/1

Form: 8-7P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; well beaten on both starts in maiden hurdles in Ireland and pulled up in a Carlisle novice (2m1f, soft) on stable debut two weeks ago; plenty to prove on handicap debut.
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11

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Star Contact

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Martin Todhunter

Ex-Irish; well beaten on both starts in maiden hurdles in Ireland and pulled up in a Carlisle novice (2m1f, soft) on stable debut two weeks ago; plenty to prove on handicap debut.

25/1

11

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Star Contact

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Martin Todhunter

Ex-Irish; well beaten on both starts in maiden hurdles in Ireland and pulled up in a Carlisle novice (2m1f, soft) on stable debut two weeks ago; plenty to prove on handicap debut.

25/1

11

17th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

14:32 Carlisle

Star Contact

10st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Didn't show much in Ireland in the spring in a point and two bumpers; bought for £6,000 in May; watching brief advised on stable/hurdle debut.

100/1

Non-runners

A Day To Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £491.60
Straight Forecast £328.51
Tricast £1185.25
Trifecta £3474.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cawthorne Cracker

RP RATINGS:

Chicago Gal

The Times:

Chillhi

D Express:

Purple Gown

Daily Record:

Grifter

The Sun:

Balranald

POSTDATA:

Cawthorne Cracker

Daily Mail:

Cawthorne Cracker

Daily Mirror:

Cawthorne Cracker

The Star:

Cawthorne Cracker

Telegraph:

Chicago Gal

The Guardian:

Chicago Gal