February 22 / 15.55 Newcastle

15.55

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6601.25
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 13

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful Flat racer who won easily on his hurdling debut at Catterick (good) and finished well for third on soft at Wetherby; entered in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham and looks interesting with his age allowance.
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1st

11

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:55 Newcastle

Bust A Move

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold, held up in last

3/1

3rd

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:25 Wetherby

Bust A Move

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold, towards rear, headway from 3 out, went third after 2 out, kept on run-in, no match for first two

3/1

3rd

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:25 Wetherby

Bust A Move

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold, towards rear, headway from 3 out, went third after 2 out, kept on run-in, no match for first two

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 12P8/2

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdle winner; went down narrowly at Kempton (2m, good to soft) on his return from an absence and a late mistake didn't help; a 57-day break should reduce any chance of a 'bounce' and he's on the shortlist.
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10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

10th

11

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; returned from a long absence to bustle up Ooh Betty at Kempton over Christmas and has continued to run well, last time going down by half a length at Cheltenham (2m1f, good); might just lack a telling finishing kick on this flat track.

16/1

3rd

10

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Big Boy Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Flat/hurdle winner; runner-up in both his starts following a long absence, beaten by last weekend's Scottish Champion Hurdle third Ooh Betty the first time and then at Newcastle he was clear of the rest behind a 4yo winner who was well handicapped and well backed; solid claims.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 121-28 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
33-1 and never figured at Kelso in December on his first run since last May; last season he was a huge improver, with this race one of four victories; high in the weights now but this mark isn't impossible; could easily stage a revival.
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5th

1

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:10 Hexham

Horn Cape

12st 1lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

raced in second early, lost position 3rd

11/2

5th

1

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:10 Hexham

Horn Cape

12st 1lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

raced in second early, lost position 3rd, going okay 2 out, switched sharply left before last, mistake last, weakened run-in

11/2

6th

1

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Horn Cape

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Made very good progress last season, collecting four 2m1f wins (three here) along the way; lightly raced this term but last month's third here (2m1f, good to soft) was perfectly respectable and he could plausibly have untapped potential over 2m4f.

7/2

Form: 2554-7 D

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to assess having won a French hurdle nearly two years ago and also placed over fences there; trip/ground fine for this British debut; will enter the equation should market vibes bode well.
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11th

4

28th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:32 Wetherby

Jericoacoara

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Listed placed in France over an extended 2m3f; fair efforts at Newcastle this year on first two British starts (2m1f, good to soft) and today's step up in trip could be a positive; not ruled out.

16/1

3rd

3

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:47 Newcastle

Jericoacoara

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Micky Hammond

didn't always jump with fluency, raced in last, no chance when not fluent 2 out, went modest third run-in

4/1

4th

4

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:55 Newcastle

Jericoacoara

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Micky Hammond

towards rear

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 62P114 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
40-1 and ran accordingly in a Grade 2 last time; her earlier Sedgefield wins were over 2m4f and in a lower grade, and she's 6lb higher than for latest; others preferred.
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1

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:25 Salisbury

Salsada

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Seen far more often over hurdles in recent years and she's pretty useful, but pulled up in March on latest outing; stiff task in a three-runner race last September and that's her only Flat run since a creditable show over C&D (good to firm) in June 2022; down the weights but not solid.

9/1

1

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:25 Salisbury

Salsada

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Seen far more often over hurdles in recent years and she's pretty useful, but pulled up in March on latest outing; stiff task in a three-runner race last September and that's her only Flat run since a creditable show over C&D (good to firm) in June 2022; down the weights but not solid.

9/1

1

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

14:25 Kelso

Salsada

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Won two handicaps in a row at Sedgefield (2m4f, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year before tough Grade 2 task at Doncaster; however, only fifth when back in a handicap at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and needs a bigger performance this afternoon.

14/1

Form: 316178 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on the Flat and over hurdles since returning from a break; only 2lb higher than for September's win at Kelso but this ground might be too slow for him.
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2

7th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

16:00 Kelso

Ashington

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Mark Walford

Won over 2m5f off 3lb lower at Doncaster in March (good); not fared as well in stronger races here and at Cheltenham since; has won off higher marks in the past, this ground ideal and fair record here; contender.

6/1

7th

2

7th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

16:00 Kelso

Ashington

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Mark Walford

Won over 2m5f off 3lb lower at Doncaster in March (good); not fared as well in stronger races here and at Cheltenham since; has won off higher marks in the past, this ground ideal and fair record here; contender.

6/1

12th

11

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Ashington

10st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

A 10yo whose win at Doncaster last month (2m5f, good) is very much the standout effort in five starts this year; would prefer further, ideally.

22/1

Form: 113 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Progressive stayer on the Flat last year and hit the ground running over hurdles with two comfortable wins here (good to soft) and at Catterick (soft); came up short on handicap debut but still ran well and stable remains in form.
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7th

7

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:55 Newcastle

Its All About You

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

led, not fluent 4th

4/1

3rd

2

10th Feb 2025

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Its All About You

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, not fluent 3rd, in touch with leaders before 4th, headway and disputed lead 2 out, hung left before last, no extra inside final 110yds

5/2

3rd

2

10th Feb 2025

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Its All About You

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, not fluent 3rd, in touch with leaders before 4th, headway and disputed lead 2 out, hung left before last, no extra inside final 110yds

5/2

Form: 1-5124 BF

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his seven races since undergoing a wind operation and latest Hexham defeats, with cheekpieces added, were no backward steps; the removal of headgear is no bad thing but a lengthy absence might be.
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4th

3

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Imperial Data

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Cartmel winner off 8lb lower last May (2m6f, soft); in fair form recently, last time finishing 3l fourth of six at Kelso (2m5f, good) when cheekpieces were back on; same headgear here and he's a possible.

9/2

4th

3

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Imperial Data

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Cartmel winner off 8lb lower last May (2m6f, soft); in fair form recently, last time finishing 3l fourth of six at Kelso (2m5f, good) when cheekpieces were back on; same headgear here and he's a possible.

9/2

4th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

16:12 Kelso

Imperial Data

11st 11lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Returned from layoff with two quiet runs this year but got back in the groove with creditable second of 16 behind Starlyte in competitive series final over C&D (good to soft) last month; also suited by good ground; must be considered.

9/4

Form: 1114/5

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Win three novices on the bounce four winters ago before finishing fourth in a Grade 2; returning from an absence of 1395 days when showing little in a Haydock handicap two months ago; now has questions to answer.
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16th

10

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Bareback Jack

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won three on the bounce before fourth in a Grade 2 during his novice days; very low key on his first two runs back after an absence but then won comfortably under an enterprising ride at Bangor (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago when tongue tied for the first time, beating Dance And Glance; back up 6lb but may have turned a corner and he looked classy in his younger days.

14/1

16th

10

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Bareback Jack

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won three on the bounce before fourth in a Grade 2 during his novice days; very low key on his first two runs back after an absence but then won comfortably under an enterprising ride at Bangor (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago when tongue tied for the first time, beating Dance And Glance; back up 6lb but may have turned a corner and he looked classy in his younger days.

14/1

1st

3

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Bareback Jack

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful novice, winning three on the bounce before finishing fourth in a Grade 2; however, a mammoth absence has seemingly stalled his progress judged by two heavy defeats this winter, both handicaps.

25/1

Form: 093-0P D

Last run: 58 days

W: 12st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and was 100-1 when pulled up at Aintree on his debut for this yard.
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10th

2

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:55 Newcastle

Call Me Lyreen

12st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Eloise Quayle

midfield

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £15.90
Straight Forecast £13.86
Tricast £104.57
Trifecta £128.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

It's All About You

SPOTLIGHT:

Bust A Move

The Guardian:

Big Boy Bobby

D Express:

Jericoacoara

Daily Mail:

Horn Cape

TOPSPEED:

Ashington

RP RATINGS:

Bust A Move

Daily Mirror:

Bust A Move

The Times:

It's All About You

Telegraph:

It's All About You

Daily Record:

It's All About You

The Sun:

Big Boy Bobby

The Star:

Big Boy Bobby