March 03 / 14.55 Newcastle

14.55

Good

Michael Knox Memorial Equine Products Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 62y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
SKY
View Course
Michael Knox Memorial Equine Products Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: U66522

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both his races since the cheekpieces were fitted, in 2m4f handicaps on good to soft at Market Rasen; obvious claims off an untouched mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Jingle Jangle Jet

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Held on well to make all in Newcastle handicap (2m4f, good) in March, his seventh hurdle run for Philip Kirby, and is open to further improvement if fully tuned up for this stable debut (same owners); shortlisted.

7/2

1st

6

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:55 Newcastle

Jingle Jangle Jet

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

made all

11/4

2nd

4

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:10 Market Rasen

Jingle Jangle Jet

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, challenging after 2 out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

Form: 879-42

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
The winner appeared rejuvenated after wind surgery when this 6yo was runner-up at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft); only had five races over hurdles and has a chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Hexham

Passengerontheship

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Second in three hurdles in early 2025 but is still 0-10 under rules; pulled up here (3m, good) 17 days ago on second chase start in first-time tongue-tie (retained); the jury is out at present.

15/2

7

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Passengerontheship

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Maiden; fine second to a subsequent three-time winner in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle in April 2025 (3m1f, good); hasn't done as well since, although not disgraced when sixth on chase debut at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft); tongue-tie now tried; chance back up in trip.

8/1

6th

4

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Passengerontheship

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Second in three consecutive races over hurdles at up to 3m on last three starts last season; should improve on his reappearance run over hurdles (over C&D earlier this month); quite interesting on chase debut.

7/1

Form: 887

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has won on the Flat but recent AW efforts here were ordinary and has a good bit to prove now making handicap debut over hurdles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Cage Rattler

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

Flat scorer whose form in handicap hurdles is largely encouraging, staying-on third at Hexham (2m, good) most recently; enters calculations off same mark.

10/1

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Cage Rattler

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

1-23 under rules and 0-6 over hurdles but he has shown some ability and the return to this trip may help; worth a second look.

14/1

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Cage Rattler

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

1-23 under rules and 0-6 over hurdles but he has shown some ability and the return to this trip may help; worth a second look.

14/1

Form: 98PP7

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for first in an Irish point; essentially disappointing under rules and unlikely to raise her profile here from so far out of the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

13

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:55 Newcastle

Windsor Wife

10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent

50/1

8

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:48 Wetherby

Windsor Wife

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dead-heated for first in an Irish point but has shown little under rules and she's 21lb out of the weights for this handicap debut; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

Form: P-5572

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Improved second over 2m1f at Carlisle (good to soft; new cheekpieces) and she's bred to appreciate this longer trip, while a tongue-tie also heightens interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Breadalbane Lass

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Off the mark over hurdles at 12th attempt, with clearcut success at Perth (2m, good) last month; 8lb rise demands more from her here but something may have clicked.

4/1

1st

14

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Breadalbane Lass

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Remains a maiden after 12 starts but she ran well when fourth at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and could get closer to the target today if staying straight (hung badly left on the run-in last time).

10/1

4th

11

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Breadalbane Lass

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Finished second over C&D 13 months ago when in first-time cheekpieces but precious little to crow about since then; opposable.

25/1

Form: 9P7-34

Last run: 261 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Point winner; mildly progressive over hurdles, beaten about 10l in her last two races (2m5f novice/2m7f handicap); dropped 5lb for last time and worth considering.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:47 Kelso

Killybegs Jet Lady

11st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Winning Irish pointer; yet to score under rules but she is proving reliable and comes here after a good second of 13 in 3m handicap chase at Hexham 22 days ago; very much one to consider off an unchanged mark.

5/2

2nd

6

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Killybegs Jet Lady

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Point winner; yet to win under rules, best of her three runs over fences when second to an in-form rival over C&D last August (good; Ribeye back in third); chance on that form but below par both runs since.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-1224 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
11lb higher than for his win at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) but has continued to run well, latterly in the new cheekpieces; might be high in the weights but still has a solid chance against these.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

7th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:07 Huntingdon

The Dark Edge

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual hurdle winner last season (2m4f/3m2f); fell on chasing debut in May but returned with good hurdle run last month and could still have a good future over fences; one to consider.

2/1

1

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

The Dark Edge

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Not seen since falling on chase debut in May but ended last season in good form, most notably when winning at Warwick (3m2f, good); also has a Plumpton win on his CV; major player if fully tuned up after break.

11/4

3

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:05 Bangor-on-Dee

The Dark Edge

11st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Ended last season in very good form over hurdles, winning at Warwick (3m2f, good) before clear second at Huntingdon (3m1f, good); contender if he jumps soundly on this chasing debut.

5/1

Form: -689P9

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
No real worthwhile form for her former yard and things aren't picking up for this one, having struggled badly in two handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Away She Goes

10st 11lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Improved form switched to front-running tactics at Kelso (good) this term, winning over 2m then close third over 2m2f; may have more to offer; likely player.

4/1

Form: 044464

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and never nearer than at the finish last time at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft); may need 3m in time but has each-way claims with the likelihood of more to come.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Fancy Nancy Pants

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Philip Kirby

40-1 third of 16 at Wetherby in December but unable to reproduce that form and she's now 0-13; others make greater appeal.

33/1

5th

9

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Fancy Nancy Pants

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Philip Kirby

Ten-race maiden; creditable third at Wetherby in December (3m, soft) but a bit to prove having been pulled up on both starts since.

20/1

10

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

Fancy Nancy Pants

10st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Philip Kirby

Popped up with 40-1 third of 16 at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December; not ruled out each-way but pulled up back at Wetherby (3m, soft) and she's now 0-11; others arrive with less to prove.

7/1

Form: 4FF206

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Her second in a Kelso novice was remote and has finished tailed off in her subsequent handicaps; opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Non-runners

Alltalknoaction, Chantilly Rose, Gine Sacre

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £8.43
Tricast £342.66

Selections

The Times:

Passengerontheship

POSTDATA:

Jingle Jangle Jet

SPOTLIGHT:

Killybegs Jet Lady

Daily Mail:

Breadalbane Lass

D Express:

The Dark Edge

Telegraph:

Jingle Jangle Jet

Daily Record:

Jingle Jangle Jet

The Guardian:

Passengerontheship

The Star:

Passengerontheship

RP RATINGS:

Killybegs Jet Lady

Daily Mirror:

Killybegs Jet Lady