December 14 / 11.42 Newcastle

11.42

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Hawk Ponteland Now Open Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 62y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Hawk Ponteland Now Open Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 38P-05

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Badly out of form in the spring but, following a break, shaped well before fading into fifth behind Dalileo at Ayr (2m3f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month; not out of this if that run did him good.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:10 Ayr

Cave Hill

10st 3lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Got off the mark over hurdles at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in December; up 8lb and back on slower ground he didn't shape too badly when fifth of 14 finishers over C&D (soft) last month; holds place claims at least.

7/2

3rd

10

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:10 Ayr

Cave Hill

10st 3lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

held up in last, awkward jump 6th, pushed along briefly and lost ground after 7th, reminders after 8th

7/2

5th

19

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cave Hill

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Displayed improved form to win a big-field handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month, getting off the mark at the 12th attempt; back on slower ground today and up 8lb for last time, but he's unexposed in the tongue-tie and could still have more to offer.

15/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: V24-51

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Held on well to open account at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month, after a break; needs to prove he's also suited by today's trip-and-ground combination but is evidently in good nick.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:15 Wetherby

Glory Hights

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Opened his account over 3m1f at Carlisle (good to soft; acts on heavy) in November, after a break, and followed that with a good second over 2m4f at Newcastle (2m4f, good); should give his running but needs to find extra if he's to win again.

7/1

4th

5

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:15 Wetherby

Glory Hights

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Opened his account over 3m1f at Carlisle (good to soft; acts on heavy) in November, after a break, and followed that with a good second over 2m4f at Newcastle (2m4f, good); should give his running but needs to find extra if he's to win again.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 909-04

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; friendless in the betting for last month's stable/handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) but shaped well before fading into fourth; can feature here if that outing brought him on.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

19

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

12:25 Wetherby

Supreme Authority

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Chris Grant

Ex-Irish maiden; still lightly raced and worth trying over this far after keeping on for third at Newcastle (2m4f); possible.

11/1

15th

19

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

12:25 Wetherby

Supreme Authority

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Chris Grant

Ex-Irish maiden; still lightly raced and worth trying over this far after keeping on for third at Newcastle (2m4f); possible.

11/1

3rd

10

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Supreme Authority

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Chris Grant

in touch with leaders

16/1

50/1

  • Place: £12.20

Form: -780P0

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Out of form in Ireland this year and there was no revival on his stable debut in October; not the most obvious answer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

20th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 5

13:50 Ayr

Billable Grant

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

Out of form in Ireland last year and finished well down the field on stable debut in October but last month's keeping-on fourth of 16 at Newcastle (2m4f, good) was much more encouraging; considered each-way.

12/1

7th

13

20th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 5

13:50 Ayr

Billable Grant

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

13

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Billable Grant

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

midfield

50/1

Form: 45-U66

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise when a big-priced outsider for his three qualifying races this autumn (1m7f-2m1f) but moves up in trip for today's handicap debut and is worth keeping an eye on in the betting.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:10 Market Rasen

Jingle Jangle Jet

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, challenging after 2 out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

2nd

4

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:10 Market Rasen

Jingle Jangle Jet

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, challenging after 2 out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

Form: -25244 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Just 1-25 over hurdles but has made the frame three consecutive times on good ground this autumn (2m7f-3m) and may benefit from today's drop back in trip; on a workable mark; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

22

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

12:25 Wetherby

Bergentown

10st 8lb

T: Jennie Candlish

Poor strike-rate and was behind Supreme Authority last time at Newcastle; returning to further won't hurt.

10/1

8th

22

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

12:25 Wetherby

Bergentown

10st 8lb

T: Jennie Candlish

Poor strike-rate and was behind Supreme Authority last time at Newcastle; returning to further won't hurt.

10/1

6th

12

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Bergentown

10st 11lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear

8/1

Form: 43-P66

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Weakened into modest sixth after making the running at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and is now 0-10 over hurdles; will be suited by the return to this C&D but still needs a good boost from the new headgear.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:50 Wetherby

Paddy OMahler

11st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

prominent, challenging 4 out, disputed lead before 3 out, led clearly 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, kept on well

5/1

1st

4

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:50 Wetherby

Paddy OMahler

11st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

prominent, challenging 4 out, disputed lead before 3 out, led clearly 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, kept on well

5/1

5th

15

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

12:25 Wetherby

Paddy OMahler

11st 6lb

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Extended losing sequence to 14 when beaten about 12l in new cheekpieces at Newcastle (2m4f); stamina to prove as well.

12/1

Form: 2144U5

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Scored over fences on stable debut in August and has held his form pretty well since; stuck in traffic at crucial time before keeping on for respectable fifth (just behind Supreme Authority) on last month's hurdling return at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) and Ben Smith claims a useful 5lb here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

15

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Ginger Pointe

10st 6lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Danny Brooke

midfield

9/1

8th

15

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Ginger Pointe

10st 6lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Danny Brooke

midfield

9/1

5th

9

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:00 Sedgefield

Ginger Pointe

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Danny Brooke

Scored over fences on stable debut in August and has remained in good form since (albeit suffered early mishap last time); likely to give another good account off his lower hurdle mark here.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 245617 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Came from quite a long way off the pace to win readily at Ayr (2m3f, good) last month but was not seen to same effect on latest outing and may remain vulnerable off a mark this high.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

21st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

12:20 Haydock

Dalileo

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

towards rear but in touch with leaders

11/1

6th

7

21st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

12:20 Haydock

Dalileo

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Won with a bit in hand at Ayr (2m3f, good) but beaten about 17l in his two runs since, the latest only last week.

11/1

9th

2

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Dalileo

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lisa Harrison

towards rear

10/1

Form: 463726 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Nine-time hurdle winner (mostly on good ground) who sometimes blasts off in front; not very reliable nowadays but his second at Ayr (2m4f, good) last month was a good effort and he can't be ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Malangen

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

led, clear 2nd, 20 lengths ahead halfway, much reduced lead after 4 out, headed 3 out

10/1

10th

6

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Malangen

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

led, clear 2nd, 20 lengths ahead halfway, much reduced lead after 4 out, headed 3 out

10/1

6th

6

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Malangen

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Inconsistent since winning at Hexham (2m) in June and he's rarely seen over this trip; however, he was a good second over 2m4f at Ayr a fortnight ago and may be able to stay 3m at this sharp track; not ruled out.

4/1

Form: 1F3-PP

Last run: 71 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won over fences last autumn but was pulled up in his last two chases and now reverts to hurdling; on a workable mark but has a lot more to prove than some and would appeal more on ground slower than good.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Coniston Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

16/1

11th

1

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Coniston Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

16/1

1

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:15 Hexham

Coniston Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

midfield, not fluent 2nd

15/2

Form: /3-408

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner in 2023 but 0-6 under rules; a well-beaten outsider in two handicap hurdles last month (2m5f/2m4f); difficult to enthuse over.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Watch Law

11st 10lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Jess McKie

towards rear

50/1

12th

4

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Watch Law

11st 10lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Jess McKie

towards rear

50/1

8th

3

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

12:08 Musselburgh

Watch Law

11st 12lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Jess McKie

Dual point winner who is unexposed under rules but he was tailed off back over hurdles (2m5f, good to soft) on his handicap debut three weeks ago; that was after a break but he was a big price in that race and he's going to turn ten soon; opposable.

20/1

Form: 05924-

Last run: 232 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who kept on well for second on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) in March; not quite in same form at Perth the following month and has fitness to prove here but may still have potential.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Master Bricklayer

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

in rear, reminder after 3rd

12/1

3rd

6

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Master Bricklayer

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Showed promise when making the frame in handicaps at Ayr and Perth at the end of last season but pulled up at Newcastle (2m4f, good) on only run this term; wears first-time cheekpieces and still has potential.

12/1

5

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Master Bricklayer

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: N W Alexander

midfield

9/1

Form: 7038P4

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-21 under all codes but ran well from the front when fourth on hurdling return at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and will be suited by the forecast faster ground here; could have a say.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Agilulf

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adam Nicol

in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Agilulf

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adam Nicol

in touch with leaders, mistake 5th

20/1

9

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Agilulf

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Adam Nicol

prominent, raced in second behind clear leader 2nd, slipped on turn and unseated halfway

7/1

Form: P/1P-2 C

Last run: 218 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Seen only twice again since his ready course win (2m1f, good) in May 2023 but ran well in defeat at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) on latest outing seven months ago and will be fine over today's longer trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

15

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Penpal

10st 10lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

towards rear

12/1

10th

15

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Penpal

10st 10lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

towards rear

12/1

11

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Penpal

10st 12lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

midfield

13/2

Form: 43-5F9

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Regressive 7yo who returned from a break with two very disappointing runs last month (Flat/hurdle); will be suited by today's ground but it takes a leap of faith to support him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Ebendi

10st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Andrew Wilson

prominent, lost position 3rd, soon struggling, pulled up before 2 out

33/1

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Ebendi

10st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Andrew Wilson

prominent, lost position 3rd, soon struggling, pulled up before 2 out

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.70
Straight Forecast £48.12
Tricast £431.16
Trifecta £790.90

Selections

The Sun:

Glory Hights

SPOTLIGHT:

Ginger Pointe

RP RATINGS:

Bergentown

Daily Mail:

Penpal

D Express:

Master Bricklayer

Telegraph:

Malangen

The Star:

Glory Hights

Daily Record:

Glory Hights

The Times:

Ginger Pointe

POSTDATA:

Bergentown

Daily Mirror:

Penpal