January 16 / 11.55 Newcastle

11.55

Good To Soft

Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4-7392 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Well-backed favourite and found plenty of improvement when a close second in Sedgefield maiden (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; hung left in the closing stages but he pulled 21l clear with the winner and is a leading player on that form.
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1

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Broderick

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

He was lucky to win his maiden 14 months ago and is now 0-5 in handicaps after pulling up at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft); others have more going for them.

6/1

3

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Broderick

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fortunate winner (left in the lead three out) of a 2m1f maiden here in January 2025; fared slightly better than at Haydock previously when fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, soft; beaten 12l) a fortnight ago; steadily easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

10/1

4th

8

18th Feb 2026

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Broderick

11st 1lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Had a solid spell at maiden/novice level last winter but form dipped in the spring and he was well beaten last month after an eight-month break; stamina not proven and ground worse than good to soft looks a problem.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 64

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close fifth back on the Flat here (2m, AW) last month but that was in a Class 6 handicap and he's been well held in his two hurdle runs; others are preferred.
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5th

4

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In good form on the Flat this time last year, following up 2m win at Newcastle by winning twice over this C&D in May (good/good to firm); not been in top form on AW this year, but better run over hurdles last time; 5lb lower than last Flat win and is one with a chance.

9/2

4th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Zephlyn

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Easily best effort in four maiden/novice hurdles last season when second at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft); did manage back-to-back wins over 2m on the Flat at Catterick last May but more recent AW Flat efforts have been no more than respectable.

11/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two Irish points in the autumn and is probably best watched on his rules debut.
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6th

9

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Buzz Iceclear

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won in November on first two handicap starts (soft; including C&D) and solid third at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) last time but in the mix if rediscovering his previous promise.

10/1

8th

5

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Buzz Iceclear

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won in November on first two handicap starts (soft; including C&D) and another good run when third at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) last month; remains open to further improvement and he's a solid candidate for last year's winning yard; wears first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 21F in Irish points and that last run was in November 2023; now switches to racing under rules after a lengthy absence but he's a half-brother to a 2m hurdle winner and needs checking in market.
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2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Double Digits

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

C&D winner last spring; back from a winning spell over fences with a very good second of six in 2m Hexham handicap hurdle 22 days ago; another bold showing is on the cards nudged up 1lb with that form having been well advertised since.

11/4

2nd

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Double Digits

11st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Dual hurdles winner whose latest success was a handicap chase at Sedgefield in February (2m, good to soft); better handicapped over hurdles; over 8l behind Filibustering at Newcastle last time but meets the winner on 7lb better terms.

11/2

Form: 41

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000euros 3yo; ran well for a long way on bumper debut here in October and he settled better when making all at Catterick (1m7f, good) the following month; that was in a small field but he won by 7l and should have a future at this new discipline; interesting contender.
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5

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

13:50 Newcastle

Kids Say Lastgojoe

10st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Micky Hammond

Catterick bumper winner in November 2024 (1m7f, good; made all); didn't progress over hurdles and now goes chasing with a hood on for the first time since his bumper days.

14/1

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:08 Newcastle

Kids Say Lastgojoe

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Bumper winner at Catterick last November but beaten on all three hurdles starts, tailed off in a Hexham maiden (2m, good to soft) when last seen in May and needs to show improvement.

9/1

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:08 Newcastle

Kids Say Lastgojoe

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Bumper winner at Catterick last November but beaten on all three hurdles starts, tailed off in a Hexham maiden (2m, good to soft) when last seen in May and needs to show improvement.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 74

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won an Irish point (soft/heavy) in April on his fifth run in that sphere; shaped with some promise in two hurdle runs last month but he was ultimately well held on both occasions and has quite a lot to find here; will be more interesting in handicaps.
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5th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Always A Reason

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won in January on first two chase starts (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft) and bounced back from a lesser run when second here (2m5f, good to soft) 12 days ago in a first-time tongue-tie (retained); won a 3m point in 2024 and there's every chance he'll stay this far under rules; high on the list.

7/2

2nd

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Always A Reason

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won in January on first two chase starts (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft), shaping each time as though he had more left in the tank; soundly beaten at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) since but that maybe shouldn't be taken as a sign that his current mark is beyond him; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

5th

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:10 Newcastle

Always A Reason

11st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Progressed well over hurdles; didn't appear to be doing a lot in front when just holding on to make it 2-2 over fences at Catterick (2m3f, soft; second run in cheekpieces); has another 6lb to contend with but very much heading the right way.

5/1

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 25 starts on the Flat; tailed off at 80-1 on hurdling debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in November and she was well held back on AW here (1m2f, AW) last month; no appeal.
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6th

4

(4)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Violeta

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ben Haslam

Has modest 2-34 career strike-rate and needs to rebound from a poor run here in December but her C&D second two starts ago was a good effort and she has obvious claims if judged on that performance.

10/1

7th

10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Violeta

10st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ben Haslam

AW winner last September and in March (1m2f); a straggler over hurdles, hence the rock-bottom mark (and 4lb wrong today) but she's willing on the Flat and she might well fare much better now handicapping.

16/1

Form: 2-242 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Has reached the frame in all of his four hurdle runs, including when runner-up behind his main market rival at Kempton (2m, good) on Boxing Day; seems versatile ground-wise at this early stage of his career and he has been improving with experience; leading contender.
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5th

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

17:50 Uttoxeter

Beau Quali

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Christian Williams

A fairly useful winning chaser for Dan Skelton; in excellent form for his current yard too, finally getting off the mark over hurdles in 2m3f novice at Chepstow 22 days ago; the clear form pick.

5/4

1st

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Chepstow

Beau Quali

11st 5lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Christian Williams

Chase winner for previous yard; 0-13 over hurdles but is in form for new stable, having finished second in handicaps on last two outings, latest over C&D (good to soft) behind easy winner; fighting chance at the weights.

5/2

2nd

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Beau Quali

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Christian Williams

His only win came over fences when trained by Dan Skelton; both runs for this yard have been over hurdles, tailed off in the first but then a strong-finishing second at Hereford (2m3f, good); if as good again then he won't be far away.

11/2

Form: 8966

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Horse

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye of the stewards when making late headway at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month but he finished a well-held sixth again at Wetherby last time; still unexposed after only three hurdle runs but this looks a tough assignment and handicaps will be more like it.
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4th

5

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

16:30 Haydock

Big Storm Brewing

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Off the mark at the tenth attempt, at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month, and followed up at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft); climbing the weights but clearly progressive and unexposed over this trip.

100/30

1st

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Big Storm Brewing

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Seems best away from soft ground; off the mark (tenth attempt) in a 12-runner novice handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) 17 days ago, coming from the rear to justify favouritism under 7lb claimer, and the way she did it gives hope for this new trip; back up 5lb but one to note.

7/4

1st

1

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Big Storm Brewing

11st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tristan Davidson

Career best, runner-up at Doncaster (2m4f, good to soft; from 2lb lower) on penultimate start; said to have "overraced on tacky soft ground" at Ayr subsequently; this looks a suitable next objective off a two-month break; possibilities.

11/2

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No impact in three Irish points last spring but he made an encouraging start over hurdles when front-running sixth of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month; got an easy lead in that steadily run race but the form has been boosted by the third since and he should benefit from that run; could go well.
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1

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Bold Jury

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Collins

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 2nd, raced in last and detached when jumped right and unseated 3rd

8/1

1

16th Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

14:52 Market Rasen

Bold Jury

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Collins

In the frame in two of three points in Ireland; fair hurdles debut in slowly run affair at Uttoxeter in December (2m, soft), but ran out next time and was well beaten on latest start at Wetherby (2m3f, soft); chase/handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 8426F5

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Went very close in novice hurdle at Hexham (2m, good) last June; things didn't go well in handicaps in his next two runs but he attracted the attention of the stewards when an eyecatching fifth at Ayr (2m maiden; reportedly made a respiratory noise) two weeks ago; wasn't beaten far in that race and he still has potential in this sphere; in the mix.
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6th

6

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

16:05 Hexham

Famous Liss

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); mixed form over hurdles and unseated rider at the fourth when favourite for a handicap on chase debut last month (good); interesting.

9/2

6th

6

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

16:05 Hexham

Famous Liss

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); mixed form over hurdles and unseated rider at the fourth when favourite for a handicap on chase debut last month (good); interesting.

9/2

2

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:48 Hexham

Famous Liss

11st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent, mistake and unseated 4th

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent but modest form in staying handicaps on Flat in 2023, including a win at Wetherby (good to firm); left Ian Williams for 8,000gns that October; has plenty of stamina for this new discipline but he returns after a long layoff and this looks a tough starting point over hurdles.
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8

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Team Endeavour

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Barry Murtagh

1-24, the win coming by a nose at Wetherby (2m, good to firm) over two years ago; 28-1 when second of five over C&D (Quercus Robur last) three weeks ago but that was a messy event and he'll need a bit more today.

12/1

2nd

5

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Team Endeavour

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

Signed off for Ian Williams with two runner-up spots at this trip on AW in 2023; all starts on turf since and was second of seven at Catterick three starts ago; beaten 16l at Ripon (2m, good to firm; Lillistar just denied) last time; not entirely ruled out back on this surface.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £109.80
Straight Forecast £99.10
Trifecta £2497.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Beau Quali

SPOTLIGHT:

Broderick

Daily Record:

Kids Say Lastgojoe

The Star:

Double Digits

POSTDATA:

Beau Quali

The Times:

Beau Quali

Telegraph:

Beau Quali

D Express:

Beau Quali

Daily Mirror:

Beau Quali

The Sun:

Beau Quali

The Guardian:

Broderick

Daily Mail:

Broderick