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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inappropriate

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

2-6 in cheekpieces for new stable since the summer, having won at Musselburgh (2m, good) and over hurdles; fourth in good-quality handicap hurdle last month and this return to Tapeta won't be a problem; ought to make his presence felt.

9/1

4th

11

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:30 Market Rasen

Inappropriate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Ex-Jedd O'Keeffe; campaigned on the Flat (3218) by this trainer until returning to hurdles with a bang in Class 4 at Perth (2m, good; won by just over 2l, 15-2); 6lb higher in a more competitive contest but, as the Morebattle Hurdle has shown, this trainer isn't fazed by aiming high.

9/1

1st

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Inappropriate

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Disappointed on the Flat a fortnight ago but had been in good form in that sphere for new stable beforehand, most notably when winning over 2m two starts ago; reverts to hurdling on a good mark; high on the list.

11/2

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 3

16:20 Sedgefield

Double Digits

10st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Perhaps needed the run last time when back from a layoff; normally quite a consistent sort, as his second-place finishes in May attest, and he has winning form (albeit during brief spell over fences) at Sedgefield; could go well.

11/2

5th

4

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:48 Hexham

Double Digits

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Won over fences in February and was in good form over hurdles when last seen in May, finishing second over C&D and at Kelso (also 2m, good); won't be far away if fully tuned up after his break.

9/2

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

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.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:35 Wetherby

Thank You Blue

11st 6lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Pulled up after losing a shoe in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time, having finished in the frame in his five previous races this term, all off much lower marks over fences; went up 19lb when completing a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last season, so although conditions suit, faces a stiffer task now back hurdling.

11/1

3

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

15:15 Sedgefield

Thank You Blue

11st 11lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Three hurdle wins at up to 2m4f last season (all with some give in the ground); fair form over fences at up to 3m2f this term (second over 2m3f here two runs back); wouldn't rule out.

2/1

2nd

2

9th Sep 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:00 Sedgefield

Thank You Blue

11st 6lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Six-time hurdle winner; 0-11 as a chaser and unproven over this far, but he's running well and a late mistake perhaps cost him here last time (2m3f); chance if he can see this out.

4/1

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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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

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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