February 21 / 15.20 Newcastle

15.20

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6601.25
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -64544 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden here over 2m4f; a number of good runs in handicaps and 3m looked a stretch in a Class 2 at Musselburgh last time; something to prove over quite this sharp a trip but definite chance if he copes with it.
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4th

2

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

The Gray Ghost

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Versatile trip-wise as his recent run of solid form has been from 1m7f to 3m; should give his running but does look vulnerable off this high a mark in this strong a race.

10/1

4th

11

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

The Gray Ghost

10st 8lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Has won at about this trip but he was well beaten in this race last year and, despite a 2m1f win at Newcastle last time out, he could have his work cut out at this competitive level.

9/1

1st

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

The Gray Ghost

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Won his maiden here over 2m4f; a number of good runs in handicaps and 3m looked a stretch in a Class 2 at Musselburgh last time; something to prove over quite this sharp a trip but definite chance if he copes with it.

11/2

Form: 47-136 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
In two 2m novices he won at Perth before a rallying third at Ayr; handicap debut was underwhelming but that was over 2m4f and perhaps this is his trip.
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6

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

The Hatchet

11st 11lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Winner of a C&D novice hurdle in September (good to soft); mainly fair form since, although only third of four at 1-2 in a Newcastle handicap last time (2m1f, good to soft); tongue-tie now tried; each-way chance.

8/1

3rd

5

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

The Hatchet

10st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made all to win novice at Perth (2m, good to soft) in September and resumed his progression when second over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; leading claims for yard in a rich vein of form.

9/4

2nd

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

The Hatchet

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

In two 2m novices he won at Perth before a rallying third at Ayr; handicap debut was underwhelming but that was over 2m4f and perhaps this is his trip.

13/2

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /1P3-2 D

Last run: 117 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Unexposed novice hurdle winner (2m, good to soft) late in 2024; runner-up on his handicap/chase debut at Bangor (2m4f, good) in October on his second run for the Russell/Scudamore stable; returns after another break but he's only 1lb higher than last time and is an interesting contender back over hurdles; has rejoined Nicky Richards.
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2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Saracen Beau

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Lightly raced; second hurdles win at Doncaster in March (second run at 2m5f, good to soft); stiffer task on this 7lb higher mark but a chance.

7/2

1st

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 181y

Class 4

16:20 Doncaster

Saracen Beau

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Won an Ayr novice in November 2024 (2m, good to soft); subsequently finished runner-up in a 2m4f handicap chase; fair third back over hurdles at Newcastle last time (2m1f, good to soft) and could go well back up to 2m4f.

7/2

Form: 131-14 C BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-5 over hurdles with a comfortable 2m4f win here in December but off this 7lb higher mark he was never on an even keel when fourth at Kelso (2m6f); perhaps the track didn't help and, while it's surprising to see him back at 2m1f, he's a respected runner.
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10th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Baratablet

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Won at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April and followed up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; he's performed respectably here (2m6f, good to soft) and at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) since and this lightly raced 6yo may still have more to offer, especially now back up in trip.

8/1

5th

1

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Baratablet

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

Made it 3-5 over hurdles with a comfortable 2m4f win here in December but off this 7lb higher mark he was never on an even keel when fourth at Kelso (2m6f); perhaps the track didn't help and, while it's surprising to see him back at 2m1f, he's a respected runner.

4/1

Form: /06-74 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Remains capable at the age of 10 (won on the Flat in October) but it's been hard work back over hurdles, albeit in a pair of Class 2 handicaps; looks vulnerable.
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5th

5

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Cormier

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Brian Ellison

Has six wins on the Flat but his last of four successes over hurdles came four years ago; continues to drop in the weights without looking likely to take advantage.

7/1

6th

7

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Cormier

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Remains capable at the age of 10 (won on the Flat in October) but it's been hard work back over hurdles, albeit in a pair of Class 2 handicaps; looks vulnerable.

14/1

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

Cormier

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Useful dual-purpose performer in his youth; had a long spell on the sidelines prior to his return in February and he's struggled on the Flat and over hurdles this year; down in the weights and he was prominent in the betting last time so he can't be dismissed.

6/1

Form: 3655

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a bumper here and has shown enough in his hurdle races to believe he can make a mark in handicaps; not that this is the easiest of starters.
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6th

5

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Party In The Park

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Beaten about 13l when seventh of nine on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in February; however, this 5yo showed promise previously and his pedigree hints that this step up in trip will be a plus.

9/2

7th

9

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Party In The Park

10st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ann Hamilton

Ran well in a bumper here and has shown enough in his hurdle races to believe he can make a mark in handicaps; not that this is the easiest of starters.

7/1

5th

8

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Carlisle

Party In The Park

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Irish point second (3m, good); two fair runs over hurdles but likely to be seen to better advantage when going handicapping; tongue-tie fitted.

12/1

Form: 21

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Unexposed handicap debutant from a top yard and he comfortably shed his maiden status at Leicester (1m7f, heavy); not the easiest to assess and the betting could be instructive.
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5

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Seaview Rock

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Off the mark on his second start over hurdles at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) in January for Olly Murphy; promising second on chase debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month and subsequently sold for £30,000 to join new connections; third of five at Southwell (2m, good) 17 days ago on stable debut and will be more at home over this longer distance; lightly raced and there may be better to come.

9/1

3rd

1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Seaview Rock

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Lightly raced, he opened his account when winning a maiden hurdle at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) in January; made a pleasing start over fences when runner-up at this track (2m4f, good) last month on his handicap debut, before leaving Olly Murphy for £30,000; drops back in trip without the hood worn previously and has potential to improve over fences.

3/1

2nd

1

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:12 Southwell

Seaview Rock

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won his maiden on heavy ground before racing too freely and not getting home when made favourite for his handicap debut (2m1f, good to soft); has further to go now on this switch to fences but he remains unexposed.

3/1

Form: 121-26 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year and encouraging second back from a break at Carlisle (2m1f, soft); similar effort according to the figures despite finishing sixth back there 18 days ago; this is a stronger race than that day, though.
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7th

8

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

That One

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: James Walton

Made all to win a 2m novice hurdle here last April and follow-up effort when runner-up in a handicap at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) was promising; however, both hurdling efforts since haven't been so good and he was a mid-race faller on last month's chase debut; should stay this far and he's on a competitive mark if recapturing initial promise.

25/1

2

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

That One

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: James Walton

Won the novice hurdle (2m, good) on this card 12 months ago; he needs to improve upon what he produced in two handicap hurdles in February but the return to Hexham could help and he might be suited by the switch to fences.

12/1

Form: 4-3254 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 115

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Payout
Exacta £40.00
Straight Forecast £33.37
Tricast £181.64
Trifecta £187.90

Selections

The Guardian:

The Gray Ghost

The Times:

Seaview Rock

TOPSPEED:

Party In The Park

RP RATINGS:

Baratablet

Telegraph:

That One

SPOTLIGHT:

Saracen Beau

POSTDATA:

Fromheretoeternity

Daily Mail:

The Gray Ghost

Daily Mirror:

The Gray Ghost

The Sun:

The Gray Ghost

D Express:

Seaview Rock

The Star:

Seaview Rock

Daily Record:

Seaview Rock