April 05 / 14.40 Newcastle

14.40

Good

Val And Kath Bollado Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6178.77
  • 2m 4f 19y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Val And Kath Bollado Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 3164P7 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won at Wetherby (extended 2m3f, good) in November on second stable start and now 2lb lower; however, form has gone the wrong way since and he's been pulled up/tailed off the last twice; a major turnaround is required.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Genois

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Had lost his way but very much rejuvenated in his last four races and was closing on the winner, whom he beat the time before, over 2m4f at Haydock last time (good); edging up the weights but firmly in the reckoning.

100/30

2nd

16

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Genois

10st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day before good second there (2m3f, soft) in January, and he returned to winning ways at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago when clear with Outlaw Tom; this rejuvenated 10yo still has mileage in his mark and is firmly in calculations.

13/2

1st

9

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Genois

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Only 2-24 over fences but good to see him follow his Wetherby win on Boxing Day (2m3f, soft) with a similar performance in defeat the following month; does have his share of off days but couldn't rule him out.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-U752 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won seven times over hurdles/fences last season, including on good ground, and he returned to form with a close second of four to Cerendipity here (2m7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; he should be fine now back down in trip and could be bang there once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Special Rate

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Hugh Burns

Yet to add to his four chase wins for Philip Kirby during 2023-24 season but has made the frame on all four starts for current stable since December, most recently when third of five at Newcastle (2m4f, good) nine days ago; tried in cheekpieces today; probably won't be far away.

11/2

3rd

5

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:42 Newcastle

Special Rate

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Hugh Burns

With Phil Kirby when left alone in a match at Kelso (3m, soft) in February 2024, that being his fourth (and most recent) win over fences; runner-up in this last year (beaten 11l) for Lizzie Quinlan; in the frame three times (Musselburgh) for Hugh Burns; competes from an easing mark, needing more.

4/1

4th

1

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Special Rate

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

On a two-year losing spell but looks reasonably solid, having posted two respectable efforts over C&D this winter for new yard; remains well treated on peak form.

4/1

Form: -22P25 CD BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
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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

Form: P22114 CD

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
11yo who won over C&D (good) in October and followed up at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in November; tailed off at Carlisle in December but the soft ground may not have suited; not ruled out now back from a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Flic Ou Voyou

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Henry Hogarth

Resurgent 11yo who won three 2m4f chases last season and was creditable second in valuable series final for veterans at Haydock (2m4f, good) last month; can't be ignored in current form.

7/2

1st

2

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Flic Ou Voyou

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Henry Hogarth

Resurgent 11yo who won three 2m4f chases last season and was creditable second in valuable series final for veterans at Haydock (2m4f, good) last month; can't be ignored in current form.

7/2

2nd

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Flic Ou Voyou

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Henry Hogarth

prominent, pressed leader before 4 out, hampered by loose horse on turn after 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon outpaced, no extra and no chance with winner after 2 out

8/1

Form: -62241 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season (1m7f/2m4f) and, following wind surgery, he was back on the scoresheet in a small field here three weeks ago (2m7f, good to soft; Special Rate a close second); just 1lb higher today and he's a key player if handling the ground (unproven on good going).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

Cerendipity

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Well treated on his best form, now 9lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in March 2025, but he has been struggling, including with his jumping; cheekpieces off, tongue-strap on.

12/1

9th

4

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Cerendipity

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has lacked fluency at times this season; otherwise an interesting type as he's on a very handy mark and this looks the time to catch him (gained last two wins in spring months).

9/1

5th

12

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Cerendipity

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Yet to score this term but he arrives in decent nick, scuppered by a bad error when sixth over C&D last month; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark.

20/1

Form: P21113 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Completed a 2m4f, left-handed hat-trick (good/good to soft) at Stratford in February and again ran well when third at right-handed Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) last month, when he jumped to the left; no surprise if he returns to winning ways now reverting to a left-handed track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Immortal Fame

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Deborah Cole

Five-time hurdle winner who has raced exclusively over fences since joining Deborah Cole in the middle of 2024, scoring a further four times, including over 2m4f here last season; off the mark for the current campaign when shading a close finish at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in February but pulled up when favourite at Hereford since and now back over timber.

9/1

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

Immortal Fame

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Deborah Cole

Three wins last term; got off the mark for the season when winning by a head at Market Rasen last time (3m, soft; first two clear); up 3lb; chance.

11/4

Form: 13156P

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
He's just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in October and he has form at up to 3m; however, below his best on his last three starts and was pulled up at Carlisle a fortnight ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:37 Carlisle

Five Dollar Fine

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

raced in second, hit 3rd

10/1

4th

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:37 Carlisle

Five Dollar Fine

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

raced in second, hit 3rd

10/1

7

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:40 Newcastle

Five Dollar Fine

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

He's just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in October and he has form at up to 3m; however, below his best on his last three starts and was pulled up at Carlisle a fortnight ago.

14/1

Selections

Telegraph:

Cerendipity

RP RATINGS:

Choosethenews

SPOTLIGHT:

Immortal Fame

The Times:

Genois

TOPSPEED:

Choosethenews

POSTDATA:

Choosethenews

The Guardian:

Choosethenews

Daily Mail:

Cerendipity

Daily Mirror:

Cerendipity

The Sun:

Cerendipity

The Star:

Cerendipity

Daily Record:

Cerendipity

D Express:

Immortal Fame