January 28 / 15.30 Newcastle

15.30

Good To Soft

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6178.77
  • 2m 7f 91y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 1271/6 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Four chase wins for previous yard, the latest over 3m6f off 1lb higher; however, failed to fire after an absence on debut for Lucinda Russell and needed to show more to recommend here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

If Not For Dylan

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Thorough stayer who made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February and rebounded from a lesser effort when third at Perth (3m, good) last month; has never run here before but is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip.

6/1

3rd

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

If Not For Dylan

10st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Disappointing at Haydock last time (3m1f, good) but successful at Doncaster before that (3m, good to soft); each-way chance.

9/1

7th

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

If Not For Dylan

11st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Veteran who retains enthusiasm, and he jumped well and made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February, but he's back up 6lb and probably in a stronger race here.

6/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 31-22P C BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo who suffered his first blip over fences when pulled up over 3m at Carlisle; had previously finished clear of the third behind an improver at Wetherby (2m3f, good; has won on heavy) and connections clearly happy to have another crack at this sort of trip (unraced beyond 2m5f but won a point over 3m); interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Choosethenews

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

in rear but in touch with leaders

4/1

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Choosethenews

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

in rear but in touch with leaders

4/1

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:40 Newcastle

Choosethenews

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won this last year (heavy) and good second here (2m7f, soft) in January; also effective on good ground; failed to stay 4m1f in the Eider here in February and could play a leading role now back down in distance.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 22PP/2 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in all his completed starts over fences, the latest when going down by 3l in a Class 3 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his return from a 655-day absence; returning to 3m won't faze him but needs to avoid the 'bounce'.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle

Lord Roco

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: James Ewart

midfield, towards rear 18th, mistake and unseated 4 out

16/1

3rd

7

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:30 Newcastle

Lord Roco

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Ewart

Runner-up in all his completed starts over fences, the latest when going down by 3l in a Class 3 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his return from a 655-day absence; returning to 3m won't faze him but needs to avoid the 'bounce'.

8/1

3rd

7

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:30 Newcastle

Lord Roco

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Ewart

Runner-up in all his completed starts over fences, the latest when going down by 3l in a Class 3 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his return from a 655-day absence; returning to 3m won't faze him but needs to avoid the 'bounce'.

8/1

Form: 23-653 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
C&D success one of two handicap wins as a novice and has improved in each of his runs this season, going down by about 8l last time at Ayr (3m, soft); now tries cheekpieces and he's back down to his last winning mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

Jet Legs

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Has won three times over fences, the latest over 2m4f here in March last year (good to soft; visored first time); hasn't done quite as well since; stays 3m and on a good mark now.

8/1

4th

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Jet Legs

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Won off today's mark at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft; first-time visor) towards end of last season but is yet to build upon his pleasing reappearance run in October and needs to up his game.

16/1

6th

4

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Jet Legs

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Not totally solid on form this season, having failed to back up reappearance effort; however, has slipped back to last winning mark and may prove resurgent.

7/1

Form: 1P5-03 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-9 over fences but the wins came at a lower level and he was well behind Santonito at Bangor before finishing a 13l third over C&D when never dangerous; more needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Carrigeen Castle

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

10yo who was in and out last season but returned to form when second at Hexham (2m4f, soft) in March last time; could have a part to play if conditions are suitable (he's unraced on good ground under rules).

11/4

Form: 5-3366

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and sold on for 22,000euros; the form of his first three races for this yard stacks up well (from 2m4f to 3m) and reportedly bled when below par last time; definite chance should the wheels stay on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:30 Newcastle

Santonito

11st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and sold on for 22,000euros; the form of his first three races for this yard stacks up well (from 2m4f to 3m) and reportedly bled when below par last time; definite chance should the wheels stay on.

15/2

2

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:30 Newcastle

Santonito

11st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and sold on for 22,000euros; the form of his first three races for this yard stacks up well (from 2m4f to 3m) and reportedly bled when below par last time; definite chance should the wheels stay on.

15/2

6th

3

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 3

12:14 Wetherby

Santonito

11st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

in touch with leaders, hit 7th

5/1

Form: 411-72 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Ex-French gelding who has shown steady improvement for this yard, winning two 3m chases last season (heavy/soft) and producing his best form yet when a clear second in Haydock's Tommy Whittle (3m1f, heavy); should hold every chance off 1lb higher.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 7-5PP3

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Nearly won the 4m1f Eider here 11 months ago off 4lb higher; got himself back on track with a third at Ayr (3m, soft), though only four ran and this race is stronger.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Prince Des Fichaux

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

16/1

11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Prince Des Fichaux

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

16/1

5th

9

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Prince Des Fichaux

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Nearly won the Eider two seasons ago (beaten by Anglers Crag) and was a 22l fourth in the same race on final outing; he is effective at this trip and could run well with a tongue-tie added.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £76.00
Straight Forecast £63.95
Tricast £355.71
Trifecta £394.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jacks Parrot

TOPSPEED:

Choosethenews

RP RATINGS:

Jet Legs

The Star:

Prince Des Fichaux

SPOTLIGHT:

Santonito

The Sun:

Lord Roco

The Times:

Jacks Parrot

Telegraph:

Jacks Parrot

Daily Record:

Jacks Parrot

D Express:

Choosethenews

Daily Mirror:

Choosethenews

The Guardian:

Jet Legs

Daily Mail:

Jet Legs