January 04 / 14.32 Newcastle

14.32

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 4f 19y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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Form: 242-55

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
0-13; failed to build on reappearance run when 20l fifth of six at Musselburgh last month, jumping none too fluently; needs to be sharpened up by a change of headgear.
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5th

3

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Monochromix

11st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

If he's to make the breakthrough it will probably be over fences (0-9; three seconds) but he wasn't pulling up any trees when last seen in the spring.

10/1

6th

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Monochromix

10st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

20/1

6th

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Monochromix

10st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

20/1

Form: 1FF-6P

Last run: 2 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Ended last season's hurdling campaign with two falls and well held in two runs over fences this term, jumping ponderously at Ayr on Thursday; difficult to recommend.
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7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Ozzy Cosmo

11st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Disappointing 7yo who has been soundly beaten in three chases this year and now reverts to hurdling; usual cheekpieces left off today; needs to turn a corner.

16/1

8th

3

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Ozzy Cosmo

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: N W Alexander

Yet to win in six runs over fences, and hasn't been at his best so far this season; bit to prove at present.

20/1

Form: -12974

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in May on his third chase start but his form has taken a backward step and he faded into fourth of six at Musselburgh in December; declared to run back at Musselburgh (1.27) on Friday.
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6th

6

11th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Leading Force

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

C&D winner in May on his second start for James Owen and was holding his form until heavy defeats in his final two races; now on a recovery mission.

8/1

3rd

2

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:18 Fontwell

Leading Force

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Scored at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in May, his second start for James Owen, and ran big race when clear second to thriving opponent at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) in June; needs to bounce back from last month's duff effort at Market Rasen but still features prominently in calculations.

4/1

7

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Leading Force

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Looked a hard ride when second at Bangor (3m, good) but travelled sweeter with the blinkers back on at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) and just missed out; nudged up another 3lb but has to be respected.

8/1

Form: 217-44 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; best effort when making all over C&D (heavy) last March; far from disgraced when fourth at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in October; last of the four finishers at Ayr on latest start but that race has worked out well and he's now 2lb lower; could bounce back.
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4th

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:42 Newcastle

Hello Judge

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ann Hamilton

Carlisle specialist; sits close to a career-high mark following a gritty win there (2m, good to soft) in February; "never travelling and jumped poorly" in the Monet's Garden Series Final there three weeks ago; bit to prove for the time being, even acknowledging a 2024 C&D win.

4/1

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Hello Judge

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Record of 6-10 over fences at Carlisle features wins in this race last year (on good ground) and latest outing (2m); on a career-high mark but commands major respect kept to this venue.

6/1

1st

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Carlisle

Hello Judge

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Won here (2m4f, good) in October and followed up at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft); below par at Newcastle and Wetherby since and arrives with something to prove, but he's back on his last winning mark and ten visits to Carlisle have yielded five wins (various ground); not ruled out now back here.

7/1

Form: 71-5F2 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Hard to predict but Musselburgh brings out the best in him and he was a creditable second there (2m, good to soft) five weeks ago; 2m4f is fine but he has achieved little so far in three runs at Newcastle.
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4

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Hold Onto The Line

12st 6lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs Jessica Botham

Three-time winner over fences for James Ewart (2m-2m4f) but he didn't get going for Olly Murphy and it's been a similar story in two points and a hunter chase (all about 3m) for these connections; the drop back in trip might help, though.

50/1

3rd

2

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Hold Onto The Line

12st 6lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs Jessica Botham

Has folded in a couple of points for new yard and his record over 3m remains far from solid; yet to win beyond 2m4f and faces a stiff task at the weights; hunter chase debut.

16/1

7th

5

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Hold Onto The Line

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Did well over fences for James Ewart but a beaten favourite in both his runs for Olly Murphy (2m/2m2f handicap chases) and currently has a bit to prove; does stay this far so stamina will be no excuse.

11/2

Form: P-1225 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over fences at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) last May and ran well in defeat next two outings; well held at Uttoxeter last time but has a role to play if back on song here; drying ground would suit.
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3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Rajjamataz

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ran better than finishing position suggests when fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) in August but was quickly back in the doldrums over C&D last month and can't be relied upon.

20/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Rajjamataz

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ran better than finishing position suggests when fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) in August but was quickly back in the doldrums over C&D last month and can't be relied upon.

20/1

2

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Rajjamataz

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Returned to form in new blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) last month, where he finished only fifth of seven but was right in the thick of things until fading after the last fence; still on a good mark; shortlisted.

12/1

Form: 312/0P D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Best run in Britain came when third over C&D on Boxing Day 2022; off the best part of two years before reappearance (switched stables in the interim) and he has shown little in two runs since; can't be relied on but he's been dropped a chunk in the weights, cheekpieces are back on for the first time this season and returning to Newcastle may help.
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4

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Worcester

Heroique De Maulde

11st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In-form 8yo who scored at Bangor (3m, good) last month and is now 2-3 since cheekpieces were refitted in April; back up to his career-high mark today but still respected in current mood.

4/1

1st

1

21st Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Heroique De Maulde

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

It was effectively a 0-125 in which he was a solid fourth at Uttoxeter last time, and he's back at the same easier level as his win at Kelso (2m7f, good) previously; chance.

3/1

4th

9

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Heroique De Maulde

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pushed up 8lb for winning at Kelso (2m7f, good) but he was well on top and won off a higher mark for his previous yard; good chance.

4/1

Form: 62-418 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Posted personal best when winning at Hexham (2m4f, soft) last June, and he wasn't disgraced on chasing debut when eighth of 14 there three weeks ago, fading after over six months off; possibilities if building on that and his stable has won the last three runnings of this contest.
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5th

1

19th Feb 2026

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:17 Sedgefield

Halpha Soleil

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Yet to win over fences; fair run having had a wind op at Doncaster last time (3m, soft) and could go well off his current good mark.

3/1

3rd

5

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:00 Doncaster

Halpha Soleil

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last May and runs off 8lb lower today; however, he struggled on his four starts towards the end of last year; major turnaround required on first run since wind surgery.

11/1

8th

11

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

12:32 Carlisle

Halpha Soleil

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Stuck to his task very well when second at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in May but that took his record over fences to 0-7 and he may find this race too competitive; returns without the cheekpieces worn in his three previous races.

14/1

Form: 131-44 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Veteran who did well last season, winning three times here (2m-2m4f, good-heavy); probably needed the run when 17l fourth of six at Sedgefield on return from a break, fading only from approaching the last; just 1lb above his last winning mark and he's a big player now back at Newcastle.
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4th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Six One Nine

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Chris Grant

led at steady pace, headed before 7th

4/1

4th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Six One Nine

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Chris Grant

led at steady pace, headed before 7th, no extra and lost second before 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out

4/1

7

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle

Six One Nine

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Won all three starts at Newcastle (2m and 2m4f; good and heavy) between December and April last season and was back on track when close up here two starts ago; unseated since; didn't appear to want beyond 2m4f earlier in career but times may have changed now.

6/1

Form: /566/9 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on old form but he was in rear throughout over hurdles at Carlisle (80-1) on reappearance after nearly two years off; better over fences so not entirely discounted here, although he does need to have come on significantly for the run.
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6

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Pitempton Power

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ewan Whillans

Deterioration of his form continued in sole outing this season, following a lengthy layoff; best watched.

25/1

6

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Pitempton Power

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ewan Whillans

Deterioration of his form continued in sole outing this season, following a lengthy layoff; best watched.

25/1

Verdict

Drying ground would suit Rajjamataz, while C&D winner Hello Judge (second choice) is probably best forgiven a below-par last run, but the most appealing option is the four-time Newcastle scorer SIX ONE NINE (nap) who shaped as if needing his reappearance and is just 1lb above his last winning mark. Micky Hammond’s fine record in this race makes Halpha Soleil worthy of a second look.[Richard O’Brien]