April 11 / 15.25 Newcastle

15.25

Good

acorn-catering.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4594.47
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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acorn-catering.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6-3685 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Hasn't kicked on since making winning hurdles/stable debut at Kelso (2m, juvenile) in March 2025, failing to see out races at Doncaster, Kelso, and Ludlow; hopes are pinned on a revival with an added tongue-tie; trainer is 5-11 (45%) over jumps here in the last five years.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

16:05 Perth

Filibustering

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Readily drew over 8l clear of Nap Hand to land good prize at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in June and is now 3-3 over hurdles since fitted with a tongue-tie in the spring; another 7lb higher but further progress is possible.

3/1

1st

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Filibustering

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has done well since being tried in a tongue-tie; bids for a hat-trick after scoring at Newcastle in April (2m1f, good) and Hexham last month (2m, good); up 11lb in the process (7lb since latest win); a possible.

4/1

6th

7

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Filibustering

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Derham

Tongue-tie went on for six-runner handicaps on his last two hurdle races (2m1f/2m) and he won them both; his last Flat race was in 2024 for Tim Easterby and that was a pretty solid campaign; acts on Tapeta, unraced on Polytrack; needs to be at his best on return to Flat but no shock if he's a major player.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 10-595 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m juvenile contest here in November 2024, and added to his tally in a Series Final at Musselburgh (Class 2) the following spring; twice runner-up on the Flat here (1m2f) this winter, but well beaten over hurdles at Fakenham (2m) one month ago; others more obvious.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Short-headed when upped in trip at Ayr (2m, good) last month on his second stable start before winning here (2m, good); he's just 1lb higher than last time and could have more to offer over staying distances; respected.

8/1

1st

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Two solid efforts for new stable, latterly beaten a short head into second at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) 18 days ago; twice a winner over hurdles but this will be the first time he has tackled 2m on the Flat.

4/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Ewan Whillans

Placed over hurdles this season and was third (albeit no match for wide-margin winner) in Cumberland Plate at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) when back on the Flat for new stable last month; respected off same mark in this easier race.

4/1

Form: 366233 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

Form: -27412 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Sedgefield (2m; second chase start) in February but no excuses when runner-up there (beaten 19l) a few weeks later; returns to hurdles (2-7) from a slightly lower mark, possessing C&D experience (beaten a nose in a maiden here in March 2025); possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Double Digits

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

C&D winner last spring; back from a winning spell over fences with a very good second of six in 2m Hexham handicap hurdle 22 days ago; another bold showing is on the cards nudged up 1lb with that form having been well advertised since.

11/4

2nd

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Double Digits

11st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Dual hurdles winner whose latest success was a handicap chase at Sedgefield in February (2m, good to soft); better handicapped over hurdles; over 8l behind Filibustering at Newcastle last time but meets the winner on 7lb better terms.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 49111P D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Weakened when third of five (13-8 favourite) in this last year; back to form, completing a February hat-trick (Sedgefield twice and Ludlow, rising steadily in the weights); reportedly "ran flat" when pulling up at Ayr (2m5f, soft; from 5lb lower) latest; needs to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

17:32 Sedgefield

Thank You Blue

11st 11lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Six hurdle wins, including two over 2m4f here; yet to score over fences, but in the frame on all three starts this season, last time (July) finishing runner-up at Worcester (2m4f, good); a possible.

4/1

2nd

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:52 Worcester

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Multiple hurdle winner who is rated 12lb lower over fences and he rediscovered some form when beaten 2l at Cartmel three weeks ago (2m5f, good); should be bang there if repeating that effort.

3/1

3rd

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:23 Cartmel

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Won three on the bounce over hurdles in February (2m-2m4f, good to soft/soft) but has lost his form in the blink of an eye and finished last on his recent return to chasing (0-8).

10/1

Form: 131-70 CD

Last run: 125 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Justified market support to make winning handicap debut over C&D (good to soft; from 4lb lower) in February 2025; failed to excel in a hood at Wetherby or Huntingdon (November/December); returns from a four-month break on better ground, which holds few fears; merits respect.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Bust A Move

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Justified market support to make winning handicap debut over C&D (good to soft; from 4lb lower) in February 2025; failed to excel in a hood at Wetherby or Huntingdon (November/December); returns from a four-month break on better ground, which holds few fears; merits respect.

8/1

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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.60
Straight Forecast £40.57
Trifecta £176.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Double Digits

SPOTLIGHT:

As Fast As Wind

RP RATINGS:

Filibustering

The Star:

Inappropriate

Daily Mail:

Bust A Move

POSTDATA:

Thank You Blue

The Times:

Filibustering

D Express:

Double Digits

Daily Mirror:

Double Digits

Daily Record:

Double Digits

TOPSPEED:

As Fast As Wind

The Guardian:

As Fast As Wind

The Sun:

As Fast As Wind