April 11 / 13.30 Newcastle

13.30

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QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 19y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -P3774

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Failed to win over hurdles (0-7), going closest when runner-up in a Hexham maiden (2m4f) 13 months ago; respectable on recent chase debut at Wetherby (3m; fourth of nine); 2lb lower, and back in trip with cheekpieces retained.
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2nd

1

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Market Rasen

The Clonmel Kid

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Philip Kirby

Chase winner at Newcastle (2m4f, good) off 2lb higher in April and followed that with two creditable thirds at around this trip, but not in the same form since; 0-7 over hurdles but on a fair mark back in this sphere and the step back up in trip should help.

6/1

4th

1

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

19:34 Market Rasen

The Clonmel Kid

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

2m4f winner at Newcastle in April and his following thirds were respectable, at about 3m; however, last two runs (2m4f) not so encouraging and has a lot of weight.

7/1

7th

7

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

The Clonmel Kid

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Hasn't really kicked on since making the breakthrough over fences at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in April and Hexham last time was a backward step; previous efforts weren't too bad, so if forgiven that last run a case could be made off this mark.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: /P-8PF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability over hurdles for Rebecca Menzies in 2022; lightly raced since, failing to complete in two attempts over fences (PF) for this trainer; monitor only for time being.
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4

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Quickasican

11st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Jessica Bedi

Lightly raced 9yo who was pulled up in 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham two weeks ago; not proving easy to catch right.

16/1

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Quickasican

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Jessica Bedi

Failed to complete on first two starts over fences, but shaped better when second of five at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good); could go well.

8/1

2nd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Quickasican

11st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jessica Bedi

Signs of ability over hurdles for Rebecca Menzies in 2022; lightly raced since, failing to complete in two attempts over fences (PF) for this trainer; monitor only for time being.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 752265 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Usually goes well over C&D - form figures 212 - that win gained from a 2lb higher mark (favourite) over a year ago; recent Wetherby efforts were not so good but there was plenty to admire about the manner in which he rallied behind Always A Reason over C&D (good to soft) in January.
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3rd

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Empty Nest

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Usually goes well over C&D - form figures 212 - that win gained from a 2lb higher mark (favourite) over a year ago; recent Wetherby efforts were not so good but there was plenty to admire about the manner in which he rallied behind Always A Reason over C&D (good to soft) in January.

15/8

5th

7

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:37 Wetherby

Empty Nest

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner who was runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January and filled same position at Doncaster (2m4f, soft) last month; disappointing over C&D last time but no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

13/2

6th

7

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Empty Nest

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Two wins last season (including C&D) and he's run well to finish second on both outings this year (2m4f, good to soft/soft), most recently at Doncaster three weeks ago; solid contender.

11/2

Form: 2541F0 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Made it 12th-time lucky over fences when scoring over C&D (good to soft; from 2lb lower) three starts back; excuses since - fell, and then out of depth in a valuable Class 2 Series Final at Carlisle; could bounce back with Danny McMenamin returning to the saddle.
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6th

3

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:32 Perth

Hawkseye View

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Won an eight-runner Newcastle chase in January (2m4f, good to soft) for Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith; bought for £2,000 in May; well beaten over hurdles on stable debut earlier this month; bit to prove

25/1

8th

9

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Hawkseye View

10st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Scored off 1lb lower over fences at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) for Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith in March but was sold out of that stable for £2,000 after ending last season with two disappointing runs; back hurdling for new stable after five-month break and with usual cheekpieces left off.

16/1

4th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Hawkseye View

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made it 12th-time lucky over fences when scoring over C&D (good to soft; from 2lb lower) three starts back; excuses since - fell, and then out of depth in a valuable Class 2 Series Final at Carlisle; could bounce back with Danny McMenamin returning to the saddle.

11/4

Form: 914717 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Seized the initiative, already having the race in safe keeping when left clear at the second last, at Doncaster (2m3f, good; from 9lb lower) in February; well beaten at Southwell subsequently and likely to face competition for the lead here; close to a career best required.
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3rd

3

4th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

16:56 Uttoxeter

Bravethewaves

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

All wins at 2m3f/2m4f, the most recent at Doncaster in February; has lost his form since; enough to prove back up in distance.

14/1

11th

2

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Bravethewaves

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

He has a solid 4-13 strike-rate over fences, but after a wide-margin win at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February he suffered two heavy defeats in the spring; has mainly been kept away from soft ground so the forecast rain is a concern and the betting may help assess his readiness for this return.

25/1

Form: 6-PPP4

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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