December 14 / 12.47 Newcastle

12.47

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Dan Stutt Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Dan Stutt Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ended latest Flat campaign with two wins in the summer, over 1m5f (good) and 2m (heavy); pedigree more about the Flat but goes jumping at a realistic level; market can guide regarding expectations.
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13th

13

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Its All About You

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

His only appearance at Chester was a successful one in eight-runner handicap last August (2m, good to firm) off 3lb lower than today, in a manner that was encouraging for this test; absent since a lesser show in September but scored in 2024 after a 113-day layoff and needs a close look.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Its All About You

10st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Game winner of a 2m fast-ground Chester handicap before finishing fourth of five runners back over hurdles; only 3lb higher than for that recent win and goes on any ground.

6/1

3

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

15:58 Newton Abbot

Its All About You

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Had four runs over hurdles, winning in maiden/novice company (good to soft; soft) and close up in one of his two handicaps; returns to this scene after taking a Class 4 Flat handicap over 2m at Chester ten days ago; major player.

5/2

50/1

  • Place: £12.40

Form: 066-69

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in bumper company but nothing of note in two maiden hurdles and on the back burner until handicapping.
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5th

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Authorized Mission

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Easy win on stable debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner there (extended 2m6f, soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) at the start of January but has had a break since and could bounce back with a bold show today.

11/2

9th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Authorized Mission

10st 10lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Chris Grant

Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run.

16/1

9th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Authorized Mission

10st 10lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Chris Grant

Encouraging second in Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December and won there (2m6f, soft) in January on second handicap start; disappointing back at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) since but this unexposed 5yo returns from a two-month break and could bounce back with a big run.

16/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: F4-524

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Fell on hurdle debut but solid efforts in defeat since, only just losing out on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in October; lesser effort there since but he shouldn't be far away.
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1st

14

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Knomorediamonds

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Easy win at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last October and he's continued to run well (soft/good to soft), finishing 11l fourth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f) in January on his last handicap start; not ruled out each-way although there's a suspicion he's vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

16/1

3rd

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Carlisle

Knomorediamonds

11st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

In good form in handicaps this season, winning easily at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in October and running well in defeat at Haydock (2m3f/2m5f, good to soft) on his last two starts; also effective on soft; has been shaping as though this drop back in trip could suit; major player.

5/1

4th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Knomorediamonds

11st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Has shown improvement this term and was collared only in the final strides at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, having been mostly clear from four out; likely player provided he stays this new trip.

7/1

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Successful yard debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) in September and involved in tight finishes the next twice; had a tough task on her Musselburgh hurdle debut but enough in her third there to consider today.
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10

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-10 over hurdles and still operating too far below her 2024-25 level to consider; pulled up behind Bunker Bay over C&D latest.

50/1

8

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win in February 2025 but has poor record over hurdles and on the Flat since last summer; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

8

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Susiesparkle

10st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win just over a year ago but has poor record over hurdles/on the Flat for this stable since last summer; 2lb out of the weights; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

Form: 6-94

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't achieve much in two bumpers but there were signs of better to come when he finished fourth to a promising winner on hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) this month; can be involved in this less competitive race.
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2nd

2

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Diamond Mix

11st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Paul Robson

Dual C&D winner who should strip fitter following a decent third at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) in March; still lightly raced with the promise of more improvement to come.

5/2

3rd

1

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Diamond Mix

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Winning seasonal reappearance at Hexham (2m, good to soft; from 9lb lower) in November, and has presumably been kept away from the worst of the winter conditions since; that wasn't a particularly strong Class 4 contest but this isn't either, and the chances are he has more to offer; key player.

15/8

OUR TIP

Form: 5/P

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Early promise in a Sedgefield bumper two years ago but he wasn't seen again until pulling up at Carlisle 13 days ago (stablemate Diamond Mix was fourth); best watched for now.
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11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Foreva Alfie

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

7yo with only five races behind him but was pulled up at 33-1 on handicap debut in January (2m3f); hard to be confident in first-time cheekpieces.

50/1

11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Foreva Alfie

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

7yo with only five races behind him but was pulled up at 33-1 on handicap debut in January (2m3f); hard to be confident in first-time cheekpieces.

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five Flat wins at up to 1m2f, most recently in May; retains ability for new yard but she was tailed off on recent hurdle debut at Sedgefield and can only be watched in first-time hood.
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6

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Disappointing (0-13) since joining Lizzie Quinlan, last of 12 at Catterick (7f, soft; 50-1) over a fortnight ago; hopes pinned squarely on these newly applied cheekpieces and an AW return (0-7) providing the spark; risky even from this plummeting mark.

66/1

11

(13)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Shes Got Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

0-12 (Flat and hurdles) for current stable; edging down the weights but she doesn't look in the sort of form required to capitalise, especially from the widest stall.

33/1

9

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft) last September and now 4lb lower but she's struggled on her four starts this year (two hurdles, two Flat).

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won final point in Ireland from one who subsequently finished close up in two bumpers; travelled strongly but the principals got away from him when fifth to a talented one on hurdle debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft; 50-1) in October; likely to do better.
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5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Hexham

Gone With The Tide

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

0-10 over hurdles and out of sorts since returning last November; beaten 35l at Perth last month in first-time cheekpieces which are retained here on chase debut; hard to make a case for.

50/1

9th

13

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Gone With The Tide

10st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

Ran a couple of reasonable races towards the end of last season and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's been pulled up on all three starts this term; transformation needed in first-time cheekpieces.

100/1

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

14:23 Carlisle

Gone With The Tide

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

0-8 over hurdles, having been pulled up on both outings this season; had wind op during 111-day break; others have much less to prove.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
£17,000 3yo; eighth foal; half-brother to four winners in Europe; dam 1m winner on turf and AW, half-sister to high-class 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Shooting Light; wouldn't line up on belated intended debut this month.
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9th

4

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:35 Sedgefield

Marquee Lights

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Pulled up on first two hurdling starts (2m1f/2m3f) and was well beaten when completing at Newcastle (2m1f) three weeks ago.

100/1

9th

4

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:35 Sedgefield

Marquee Lights

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Pulled up on first two hurdling starts (2m1f/2m3f) and was well beaten when completing at Newcastle (2m1f) three weeks ago.

100/1

11th

6

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

12:25 Newcastle

Marquee Lights

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Pulled up at triple-digit odds on both hurdling starts (hood added last time); can't be recommended.

100/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 679 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
14-1 for Wetherby bumper debut in early 2023 but he dropped right out to finish last of 14; has had wind surgery since; likely to be better for this hurdle debut.
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8

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Wetherby

Midnight Phantom

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

midfield 2nd

100/1

8

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Wetherby

Midnight Phantom

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

midfield 2nd

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins at 5f in 2022; was running well in defeat over 7f on AW last winter but well held on yard debut in November and his stamina will be tested on this stiff track now hurdling.
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9

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

12:47 Newcastle

Remarkable Force

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

midfield

16/1

9

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

12:47 Newcastle

Remarkable Force

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

midfield

16/1

9th

6

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Remarkable Force

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Has plenty of ability but his losing run stands at 17 and there have been a few false dawns along the way; out of sorts when last seen in May; dangerous mark but risky starting out for another new yard.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £198.90
Straight Forecast £144.78
Trifecta £334.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Knomorediamonds

The Times:

It's All About You

SPOTLIGHT:

Gone With The Tide

The Star:

Midnight Phantom

POSTDATA:

Knomorediamonds

Daily Mail:

Knomorediamonds

The Sun:

Knomorediamonds

D Express:

Gone With The Tide

Telegraph:

It's All About You

Daily Mirror:

It's All About You

Daily Record:

It's All About You