Newcastle

11:45

Runners: 12

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Having run well to be placed on both hurdle starts, GAELIC ROVER is taken to get off the mark. So Proud is the stand-out danger.

Art Dancer

Jockey: William Maggs Trainer: C Grant Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 33

Comment: Improved upon debut run when 6l third of six in bumper at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last month; he might have an each-way squeak if taking another step forward on this first hurdle start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / HF		5	3 / 6	22/1	-
19/10/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / HF		5	3 / 5	12/1	-

Roarin' Success

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: D McCain Jnr Age/Wt: 6/11-1 F: 6

Comment: Three-time Flat winner with some useful form in that code; however, well beaten on last two Flat starts and soundly beaten when sixth of seven on recent hurdle debut at Catterick (1m7f, good); has to raise her game.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/25	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	6 / 7	25/1	-
24/10/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	11 / 12	22/1	85
22/08/25	York / Handicap / F	2	13 / 13	16/1	85
23/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	2 / 5	4/1	82
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	9/2	79
10/05/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	4 / 6	10/1	81

Big Jon

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: R Menzies Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 67

Comment: Hurdle debut; unable to make an impact in his two bumpers (soft/good to soft) and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF		5	7 / 11	50/1	-
12/11/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF		4	6 / 9	22/1	-

Gaelic Rover

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: Ruth Jefferson Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 32 OR: 115

8 tips

Comment: Third on hurdle debut at Ayr (2m, soft) in November and again showed promise when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) later that month; sets a good standard for the rest to aim at.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/11/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	2	2 / 7	3/1	-
01/11/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	3 / 14	9/1	-
19/04/25	Loughanmore / / P	-	F / 11	9/2	-
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	F / 11	3/1	-

Intenzo

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: M Walford Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 03

Comment: Showed some ability when 20l third at Catterick on New Year's Day (1m7f, good; second start) but not enough to suggest he's the one to be on today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/01/26	Catterick / Unknown / H		4	3 / 7	66/1	-
14/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H		-	13 / 15	9/1	-

Made All

Jockey: Tom Midgley Trainer: S England Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 7

Comment: Three-time Flat winner at an ordinary level; open to improvement on second hurdle start but he was down the field at 16-1 at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last month and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	7 / 9	16/1	-
25/10/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	18/5	70
18/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	3 / 12	17/2	70
01/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	10/3	68
14/09/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	10/1	68
04/09/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	3 / 14	5/1	67

So Proud

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Trainer: J & A O'Neill Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 1

2 tips

Comment: Won good-ground bumper at Haydock last May on sole start for Don Cantillon; sold for £100,000 later that month; open to progress and could play a leading role on hurdle debut, especially if the market speaks favourably.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Haydock / Unknown / HF		3	1 / 7	5/2	-

Swingforthefence

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: J Candlish Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 3-

Comment: 16-5 when 9l third of five on debut in bumper at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last April; there's potential in his pedigree and a market check is advised on hurdle debut but he may be one for further down the line.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / HF		5	3 / 5	16/5	-

Takeyoutotheisland

Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: N W Alexander Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 54

Comment: Hasn't posed a threat on his two starts and his pedigree hints he'll be of greater interest when upped in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H		4	4 / 9	40/1	-
12/11/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF		4	5 / 9	16/1	-

Who's Glen

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: D McCain Jnr Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 3

3 tips

Comment: Became disappointing on the Flat but useful at his best in that code and last month's hurdle/stable debut third at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) gives him something to build on; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	3 / 6	9/2	-
07/10/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	3	5 / 9	40/1	88
02/09/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	6 / 6	10/1	91
24/07/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	3	8 / 9	15/2	93
28/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	15 / 20	17/2	93
09/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	2	5 / 15	9/1	93

Berwick Law

Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: I Jardine Age/Wt: 5/11-1 F: 57

Comment: Well beaten on last month's bumper debut and same story when 80-1 in novice hurdle at Catterick (1m7f, good) subsequently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/25	Catterick / Unknown / H		4	7 / 7	80/1	-
01/12/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF		5	5 / 8	22/1	-

Midnight Bella

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: J Parkinson & S Smith Age/Wt: 5/11-1 F: 580

Comment: No threat in either bumper and likewise on hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day; dramatic improvement is necessary.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	11 / 14	18/1	-
26/11/25	Wetherby / Unknown / HF	5	8 / 10	12/1	-
10/11/25	Carlisle / Unknown / HF	5	5 / 12	16/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Newcastle

12:15

Runners: 11

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for MADAME LA PAPILLON, who chased home a useful prospect at Wetherby and sets the standard on that eyecatching effort.

Lyric

Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: J & A O'Neill Age/Wt: 5/11-8

2 tips

Comment: Lightly raced 5yo; well beaten in May on sole Flat start for this yard but he has some useful form in that sphere and he brings potential to this hurdle debut; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	10 / 11	40/1	88
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	7 / 17	28/1	88
12/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	10 / 13	17/2	89
25/05/24	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	6 / 7	10/3	-
29/04/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	9/4	-
15/11/23	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	2 / 12	11/1	-

Blazing Echo

Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: Eloise Quayle Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 69

Comment: Well held off at big prices in two bumpers in the autumn and is best watched on hurdling debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/25	Catterick / Unknown / HF		5	9 / 12	200/1	-
30/10/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF		5	6 / 6	66/1	-

Freddie Steady Go

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt Trainer: S Corbett Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 1-33

Comment: Won on bumper debut here (2m1f, good) in April and he's finished a close third on both starts since (1m7f/2m, good); out of a 2m hurdle winner and he needs a close look on this switch to jumping; tongue-tie added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/10/25	Hexham / Unknown / HF	4	3 / 5	3/1	-
10/05/25	Haydock / Unknown / HF	3	3 / 7	11/1	-
05/04/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF	5	1 / 11	3/1	-

Is This For Real

Jockey: Liam Harrison Trainer: F O'Brien Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 51-44 OR: 113

2 tips

Comment: Won a British point (2m4f) on soft and a Kelso bumper (2m) on good to soft; held in fourth in both hurdle runs but was beaten only about 3l at Taunton (2m, good) last month and he probably would have gone close if he didn't make some late mistakes; strongly respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/25	Taunton / Unknown / H	4	4 / 14	4/1	-
13/11/25	Market Rasen / Unknown / H	4	4 / 8	7/2	-
22/03/25	Kelso / Unknown / HF	2	1 / 10	9/1	-
26/12/24	Aintree / Unknown / HF	2	5 / 6	12/1	-
01/04/24	Thorpe Lodge / / P	-	1 / 6	7/4	-

Karma De Cotte

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mrs J Stephen Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 4

Comment: Mixed record in Irish points (P6PU2) and was well held in a Musselburgh bumper (1m7f, good to soft) on rules debut last month; looks opposable now switched to hurdling.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / HF	4	4 / 7	16/1	-
04/10/25	Toomebridge / / P	-	2 / 8	12/1	-
25/01/25	Tyrella / / P	-	U / 10	10/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	P / 13	10/1	-
06/10/24	Castletown-Geoghegan / / P	-	6 / 8	4/1	-
20/04/24	Loughanmore / / P	-	P / 11	4/1	-

Noble George

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: J Candlish Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 225-3

Comment: Runner-up in two of his three bumpers last season and he made an encouraging start over hurdles when 6l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; this is a deeper race but he should benefit from that reappearance run and he's effective on slow ground; could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/11/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	3 / 5	9/2	-
14/03/25	Doncaster / Unknown / HF	4	5 / 7	11/4	-
03/02/25	Carlisle / Unknown / HF	5	2 / 6	5/2	-
06/12/24	Sedgefield / Unknown / HF	5	2 / 6	10/3	-

Siege Of Acres

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: D McCain Jnr Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 764

Comment: Well beaten fourth in two Irish points; finished in rear in sole bumper and he's been well held switched to hurdling in last two starts; still early days but he needs improvement on this drop back in trip; hood added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/25	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	4 / 6	50/1	-
05/12/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	6 / 9	20/1	-
16/10/25	Carlisle / Unknown / HF	5	7 / 8	6/1	-
30/03/25	Liscarroll / / P	-	4 / 8	7/1	-
09/03/25	Belclare / / P	-	4 / 8	6/1	-

Walk On Son

Jockey: D R Fox Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore Age/Wt: 6/11-8 F: 89-734 OR: 107

Comment: Promising third in a Carlisle novice (2m1f, good) in October but he failed to build on that when a never-dangerous fourth here (2m4f, good to soft) the following month; that took his record to 0-6 and he needs to kick on again back at this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	4 / 9	15/2	-
16/10/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	3 / 7	14/1	-
24/09/25	Perth / Unknown / H	4	7 / 11	250/1	-
05/04/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF	5	9 / 11	28/1	-
08/03/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF	5	8 / 10	40/1	-
12/10/24	Hexham / Unknown / HF	4	8 / 9	10/1	-

Madame La Papillon

Jockey: Alice Stevens Trainer: Miss C Dyson Age/Wt: 6/11-1 F: 1/58-2

9 tips

Comment: Bumper winner who reappeared for new yard with a promising second on hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month; that was behind a useful prospect who made all and she sets the standard on that eyecatching effort; key player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	2 / 14	80/1	-
08/03/25	Sandown / Listed / HF	1	8 / 9	50/1	-
08/02/25	Warwick / Unknown / HF	2	5 / 13	22/1	-
17/03/24	Huntingdon / Unknown / HF	5	1 / 13	28/1	-

Nevershedatear

Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: O Greenall & J Guerriero Age/Wt: 5/11-1 F: 5

Comment: Won an Irish point last spring but only two completed in that race and she was tailed off on hurdling debut at Doncaster (2mf, soft) in November; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/11/25	Doncaster / Unknown / H		3	5 / 8	14/1	-
02/03/25	Borris House / / P		-	1 / 8	5/1	-

Rupert The Prince

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: R Menzies Age/Wt: 4/10-9

Comment: Won three of his last five Flat runs for Paddy Butler, including a clearcut success at Bath (2m1f, soft) in October; that was a Class 6 handicap but he changed hands for 36,000gns after that and he should have a future at this new discipline; needs watching in market on hurdling debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/10/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	15/8	57
13/09/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	2 / 14	1/1	56
03/09/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	9/4	49
14/08/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	3 / 4	9/4	49
31/07/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	12/1	46
02/07/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	11/2	45

Alba Crus

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: W Greatrex Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 5173

Comment: Won a bumper at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in June on second start; tailed off on hurdle debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November but, after wind surgery, he bounced back with a promising third at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month; now drops back in trip but he travelled smoothly for a long way last time and he's in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/25	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	3 / 9	15/2	-
06/11/25	Newbury / Unknown / H	3	7 / 11	40/1	-
04/06/25	Newton Abbot / Unknown / HF	4	1 / 6	3/1	-
25/05/25	Uttoxeter / Unknown / HF	5	5 / 10	3/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Newcastle

12:50

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Moon Phases is respected but lacks the experience of FAT HARRY, who can gain compensation for a near miss last time.

Glen Road

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: J Parkinson & S Smith Age/Wt: 7/12-0 F: 6-13114 OR: 119

Comment: Thriving over hurdles following wind surgery this season, winning twice, both on soft ground, and ran perfectly well when a close fourth at Wetherby on Boxing Day off this mark; handicapper may now have his measure, but this switch to fences could unlock further improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	3	4 / 7	11/8	119
07/12/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	1 / 10	5/1	112
15/11/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	3	1 / 9	9/2	106
31/10/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	3	3 / 6	7/2	106
24/04/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / H	5	1 / 11	6/1	102
17/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / H	4	6 / 7	5/1	103

Joecooker

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: R Menzies Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 3-8432 OR: 117

1 tip

Comment: Bumper/hurdle winner who is progressing well over fences this season and latest effort was a career best when a close second at Wetherby (extended 2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day with a tongue-tie added; likely to go well again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	3	2 / 9	7/2	116
11/12/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	4	3 / 9	4/1	116
30/11/25	Carlisle / Unknown / C	3	4 / 5	11/1	116
08/11/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	3	8 / 14	9/1	118
22/03/25	Kelso / Unknown / H	3	3 / 7	5/2	120
01/03/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	6 / 10	12/1	120

Jus De Citron

Jockey: Paul O'Brien Trainer: Harry Derham Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 13-7 OR: 115

Comment: Doncaster novice hurdle winner on rules debut in December 2024 but well held in two runs since, albeit 322 days apart, most recently on handicap debut at Kempton (2m5f, good) on Boxing Day following wind surgery; that run may have been needed and he does appeal as the type to do better over fences, but he does come here with a bit to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Kempton / Handicap / H	3	7 / 10	18/1	117
07/02/25	Kempton / Unknown / H	4	3 / 8	9/2	-
29/12/24	Doncaster / Unknown / H	4	1 / 5	11/4	-
20/04/24	Loughanmore / / P	-	4 / 11	5/1	-
07/04/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	4 / 11	2/1	-

Quantock Hills

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: W Greatrex Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 50-535 OR: 118

Comment: Dual juvenile hurdle last season who had his limitations exposed in some deeper races at the turn of the year, but he signed off with a respectable fifth in a Sandown (2m, good) handicap in April; yet to really fire since switched to fences this term for a stable going well, though he could improve for this longer trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/11/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	4	5 / 6	7/4	121
29/10/25	Newton Abbot / Handicap / C	4	3 / 6	13/8	122
26/04/25	Sandown / Handicap / H	2	5 / 14	18/1	123
11/03/25	Cheltenham / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	12 / 22	16/1	126
25/01/25	Cheltenham / Grade 2 / H	1	5 / 10	10/1	128
14/12/24	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	2	1 / 7	11/2	118

Moon Phases

Jockey: D R Fox Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore Age/Wt: 7/11-5 F: 0/2-42 OR: 110

2 tips

Comment: £150,000 buy after finishing fourth in an Irish point in November 2023; lightly raced since, but shaped encouragingly on both runs over hurdles and went very close to getting straight off the mark over fences when a neck second at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in November, shaping as though this longer trip would suit; lacks experience but high on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/11/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	5	2 / 6	9/4	105
01/11/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	4 / 14	13/2	-
07/03/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	2 / 9	5/1	-
26/04/24	Perth / Unknown / HF	4	12 / 13	9/2	-
12/11/23	Dromahane / / P	-	4 / 11	10/1	-

Fat Harry

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: J Parkinson & S Smith Age/Wt: 9/11-2 F: 2-3112 OR: 107

9 tips

Comment: Eight-race maiden over hurdles, but he's thrived since switched to fences this season, winning two of his three starts and arguably unlucky not to be 3-3 after a costly mistake at the last proved his undoing at Haydock in December; the 6lb rise demands more, but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/12/25	Haydock / Handicap / C	4	2 / 9	6/4	101
14/11/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	1 / 10	5/4	94
06/11/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	4	1 / 7	7/4	87
24/04/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / H	5	3 / 8	7/4	87
29/03/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	2 / 8	13/8	87
05/03/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	5	3 / 8	9/1	88

Dunnet Head

Jockey: P W Wadge Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore Age/Wt: 8/10-11 F: 930-9P OR: 102

Comment: Out of sorts on both runs over hurdles for this stable this season, but his previous form over fences last season entitles him to respect if benefiting for recent wind surgery.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / C	4	P / 4	9/2	102
02/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	9 / 13	16/5	104
11/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	12 / 13	16/1	106
21/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	4	3 / 6	11/4	108
29/12/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	3	9 / 11	12/1	109
08/12/24	Kelso / Handicap / C	3	5 / 6	10/3	113

Powerofjet

Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: M Todhunter Age/Wt: 7/10-7 F: 814-31 OR: 98

1 tip

Comment: Justified favouritism at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) in November on second chase start, building on his reappearance effort and adding to his spring hurdles win; non-runner twice since but open to further improvement over fences now back up in trip; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	1 / 6	13/8	91
11/10/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	3 / 7	9/1	92
08/04/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	4 / 7	10/11	92
23/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	1 / 9	11/2	87
20/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	8 / 12	13/2	92
26/12/24	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	3 / 13	7/1	93

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Newcastle

13:25

Runners: 16

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Point winner TIMEFORTOM has finished runner-up on both hurdle starts and is selected to get off the mark under rules this afternoon.

Au Plaisir

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: R Menzies Age/Wt: 5/11-10 F: 030

Comment: Showed promise in both bumpers in Ireland (good to yielding/yielding); produced a lesser performance on recent hurdle/stable debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) but could build on that effort; not ruled out each-way.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/12/25	Wetherby / Unknown / HF	5	12 / 15	11/1	-
20/09/25	Navan / Unknown / HF	-	3 / 16	11/1	-
29/04/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	10 / 24	80/1	-

Bathara

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Trainer: J & A O'Neill Age/Wt: 5/11-10 F: 4-12

3 tips

Comment: Won a bumper at Warwick (2m, good) in October on second start and 11l second of five under penalty at Ascot (1m7f, good) next time, when the winner was gifted a clear lead; brings potential to this first hurdle start; player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/25	Ascot / Unknown / HF	2	2 / 5	9/4	-
01/10/25	Warwick / Unknown / HF	5	1 / 7	9/4	-
12/04/25	Bangor-On-Dee / Unknown / HF	4	4 / 8	9/1	-

Chemoulin

Jockey: David Bass Trainer: C E Longsdon Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 5

Comment: 50-1 when last of five on debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) last month; however, he was beaten only about 12l in what looked a warm little race and he's open to improvement; not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/12/25	Market Rasen / Unknown / H		4	5 / 5	50/1	-

Colonel Jack

Jockey: Tom Midgley Trainer: M Walford Age/Wt: 5/11-10 F: P

Comment: 100-1 and didn't jump with fluency when pulled up in novice hurdle at Wetherby (2m, soft) on last month's debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H		4	P / 14	100/1	-

Crackersnap

Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Paul Robson Age/Wt: 6/11-10

Comment: Soon behind on debut in British maiden point (2m4f, good to soft) last February and pulled up; hard to fancy on first rules start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Alnwick / / P		-	P / 11	5/1	-

Daly Boy

Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: O Greenall & J Guerriero Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 3-2

4 tips

Comment: Placed in a point and a bumper prior to 13l second behind a Skelton odds-on shot on hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; clear of the third on that latest start and he's high on the list today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	2 / 6	13/2	-
08/03/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 10	10/1	-
08/12/24	Ballycrystal / / P	-	2 / 9	5/1	-

Eagle's Cairn

Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: N W Alexander Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 03-6

Comment: Has shown some ability and he's open to improvement on this second hurdle start, but he needs a sizeable chunk of it to make an impact here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	6 / 12	50/1	-
03/02/25	Carlisle / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 6	28/1	-
06/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF	5	11 / 14	22/1	-

Lewisham Grove

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: J Candlish Age/Wt: 5/11-10 F: 5622 OR: 112

1 tip

Comment: 0-4 over hurdles but runner-up on last two starts, beaten 1l over C&D (good to soft) in November last time; every chance he'll be bang there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	2 / 9	5/2	107
31/10/25	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	2 / 9	50/1	-
29/09/25	Newton Abbot / Unknown / H	4	6 / 12	50/1	-
15/09/25	Worcester / Unknown / H	4	5 / 14	40/1	-
25/05/25	Ballingarry / / P	-	5 / 9	8/1	-
27/04/25	Fairyhouse P-To-P Course / / P	-	F / 10	8/1	-

Loulou Madrik

Jockey: Charlotte Jones Trainer: M Walford Age/Wt: 5/11-10 F: 84

Comment: 0-4 in points and soundly beaten on both hurdle starts; plenty to find with Daly Boy on their clash at Sedgefield on Boxing Day.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	4 / 6	50/1	-
06/12/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	8 / 14	125/1	-
19/10/25	Tinahely / / P	-	5 / 11	7/1	-
25/05/25	Ballingarry / / P	-	4 / 9	4/1	-
20/04/25	Quakerstown / / P	-	7 / 8	6/1	-
02/03/25	Borris House / / P	-	F / 8	5/1	-

Mr Ramoon

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt Trainer: S Corbett Age/Wt: 6/11-10

Comment: Ran three times in Irish maiden points early last year and was unable to get competitive; makes rules debut and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P	-	4 / 8	4/1	-
15/02/25	Oldtown / / P	-	6 / 12	6/1	-
01/02/25	Dungarvan / / P	-	F / 9	6/1	-

Port Station

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: I Jardine Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 2-432 OR: 110

3 tips

Comment: Close-up in both bumpers and placed on his two hurdles starts (including over C&D on good to soft), albeit without threatening the winner on either occasion; holds each-way claims once more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	2 / 12	12/1	-
14/11/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	3 / 9	22/1	-
30/10/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF	5	4 / 6	13/2	-
07/04/25	Kelso / Unknown / HF	4	2 / 5	10/3	-

Timefortom

Jockey: D R Fox Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 22 OR: 114

2 tips

Comment: Point winner (3m, yielding) who has bumped into useful prospects when runner-up on first two hurdle starts (2m5f/2m4f, good/soft); strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	2 / 4	5/6	-
05/10/25	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	2 / 9	6/1	-
20/04/25	Quakerstown / / P	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
09/03/25	Castlelands / / P	-	5 / 16	10/1	-
19/01/25	Carrigarostig / / P	-	4 / 8	7/2	-

Workhardplayhard

Jockey: Mr William Easterby Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 24/ OR: 103

Comment: Won a point-to-point bumper in February 2023 and ran well in defeat later that year on first two hurdle starts; missed all of 2024 and 2025; interesting to see how he goes in the betting following his absence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/23	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	4 / 7	6/1	-
16/11/23	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	2 / 10	9/2	-
05/02/23	Duncombe Park / / P	-	1 / 10	4/1	-

Yorkshire Man Sam

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: M Walford Age/Wt: 8/11-10 F: 33/5

Comment: Promising third in two bumpers in autumn 2022; however, tailed off at 33-1 over hurdles at Kelso last month following a mammoth absence and he needs to prove how much ability he retains.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/12/25	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	5 / 7	33/1	-
17/11/22	Newcastle / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 8	5/2	-
24/10/22	Ayr / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 10	50/1	-

Shinealight

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: John Dawson Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 05

Comment: Won three-runner mares' maiden point in Ireland last May (3m, good); tough task in sole bumper and kept on for fairly encouraging fifth of 14 on hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good) on Boxing Day; she's a possible improver but others arrive with more compelling claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	5 / 14	25/1	-
15/11/25	Cheltenham / Listed / HF	1	12 / 12	80/1	-
25/05/25	Inchydoney / / P	-	1 / 3	1/1	-
18/05/25	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	5 / 9	7/2	-

Tantivy Vavoom

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Ruth Jefferson Age/Wt: 6/11-3 F: 7

Comment: Dead-heated for first on debut in Irish mares' maiden point (3m, good) last April; however, pulled up next time and tailed off at 50-1 on hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in November; major turnaround required.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	7 / 9	50/1	-
18/05/25	Ballindenisk / / P	-	P / 11	6/1	-
06/04/25	Rathcannon / / P	-	1 / 6	2/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Newcastle

14:00

Runners: 12

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The forecast better ground may well be a boost for JAMESIECONN (nap) on his second yard start. He's the pick ahead of Mighty Fleur.

Donna's Double

Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: A Nicol Age/Wt: 10/12-2 F: 55/3P/ OR: 112

Comment: Well handicapped on the pick of his 2023 form for Sandy Thomson; missed all of 2024 and 2025; this 10yo is one to watch in the betting on his stable debut but it's a very hefty absence to defy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/23	Aintree / Handicap / C	2	P / 9	11/2	120
04/11/23	Ayr / Handicap / C	3	3 / 10	9/2	118
22/04/23	Ayr / Handicap / C	2	5 / 8	16/1	119
18/03/23	Newcastle / Handicap / C	3	5 / 10	6/1	120
01/02/23	Ayr / Handicap / C	3	6 / 8	3/1	121
02/01/23	Ayr / Handicap / C	4	1 / 6	10/3	117

Walking On A Dream

Jockey: Jack Power Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore Age/Wt: 7/12-2 F: 21P-32 OR: 112

3 tips

Comment: 2m maiden hurdle winner who was a clear second behind a highly progressive winner at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last month on his second chase start; also effective on good to soft ground; finished second in three 3m points and he's open to improvement now up in trip; firmly in calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/12/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	4	2 / 8	8/1	111
01/11/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	3	3 / 5	9/2	113
18/01/25	Haydock / Grade 2 / H	1	P / 7	28/1	113
02/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	1 / 10	1/4	-
28/10/24	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	2 / 7	5/1	-
11/05/24	Toomebridge / / P	-	2 / 9	9/4	-

Great Notions

Jockey: Jack Andrews Trainer: Fiona Needham Age/Wt: 7/12-2 F: 13235 OR: 112

Comment: Won hunter chase at Hexham (3m, good) last May and creditable performances in defeat in November in his first two handicaps (3m, soft); form dipped at Kelso 17 days ago but he can be in the mix if leaving that behind.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/12/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	4	5 / 6	9/4	114
30/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	3	3 / 8	3/1	114
15/11/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	4	2 / 7	11/4	112
28/05/25	Cartmel / Unknown / HC	5	3 / 7	9/2	-
10/05/25	Hexham / Unknown / HC	4	1 / 8	11/2	-
23/03/25	Dalton Park / / P	-	2 / 5	6/4	-

Chemical Warfare

Jockey: C O'Farrell Trainer: D Pipe Age/Wt: 9/12-2 F: 1-66P0 OR: 112

Comment: He's struggled on his last four starts but is now 3lb lower than when winning at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last April and his southern trainer has a very healthy 24% strike-rate here; interesting, especially if backed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/11/25	Lingfield / Handicap / C	4	10 / 10	40/1	116
02/07/25	Worcester / Handicap / C	4	P / 8	22/1	118
23/05/25	Worcester / Handicap / H	4	6 / 7	9/1	107
06/05/25	Fakenham / Handicap / C	4	6 / 8	9/1	120
11/04/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	4	1 / 6	7/1	115
22/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	2	7 / 17	22/1	117

Sunset Hill

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt Trainer: S Corbett Age/Wt: 7/12-1 F: 0-4355 OR: 111

Comment: Promising third at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in November on second chase start; fifth on next two runs but in a warm race here (2m4f, good to soft) then in a higher grade at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft); not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Aintree / Handicap / C	3	5 / 8	12/1	113
29/11/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	4	5 / 10	8/1	114
07/11/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	3	3 / 8	11/2	114
03/05/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	3	4 / 6	9/4	115
17/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	2	10 / 16	14/1	116
22/03/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	2 / 12	25/1	115

Shadows In The Sky

Jockey: Alex Chadwick Trainer: James Owen Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: 333P23 OR: 108

Comment: 10yo whose form has been mixed this season but he's edged back down the weights and his Newmarket yard is 3-6 here; capable of a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/12/25	Fakenham / Handicap / C	4	3 / 6	9/2	109
17/10/25	Fakenham / Handicap / C	4	2 / 5	9/4	110
26/09/25	Worcester / Handicap / H	2	P / 15	14/1	112
25/08/25	Cartmel / Handicap / C	3	3 / 9	9/2	112
07/07/25	Worcester / Unknown / H	4	3 / 8	7/2	112
20/06/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	5	3 / 7	2/1	112

Mighty Fleur

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: M Bowen Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 3-2225 OR: 106

Comment: Runner-up in two bumpers and three novice hurdles; below par at Uttoxeter four weeks ago and she's in a competitive race for her chase/handicap debut, but her half-siblings The Scorpion King and River Of Joy both improved for going over fences and she's well worth a second look.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/12/25	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	5 / 5	15/8	106
29/11/25	Doncaster / Unknown / H	3	2 / 8	5/1	106
06/11/25	Ludlow / Unknown / H	4	2 / 6	13/8	106
19/07/25	Cartmel / Unknown / H	4	2 / 7	9/4	-
10/04/25	Newton Abbot / Unknown / H	4	3 / 5	1/1	-
10/11/24	Ffos Las / Unknown / HF	5	2 / 12	10/3	-

Court At Slip

Jockey: Mr William Easterby Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 9/11-4 F: 5-4523 OR: 100

Comment: Inconsistent last year and soundly beaten at Kelso last time, but prior to that he showed spark when second at Carlisle and his Newcastle form-figures read 14121; could have a part to play now back here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/12/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	4	3 / 6	11/2	102
30/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	5	2 / 12	4/1	100
15/11/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	4	5 / 7	16/1	103
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	4 / 11	16/1	105
28/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	4	5 / 6	15/2	109
09/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	4	P / 9	12/1	110

Shadow Chaser

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: A M Thomson Age/Wt: 7/11-2 F: PP-277 OR: 98

Comment: Merely seventh over hurdles on last two starts but before those he was second of 14 on his stable/seasonal debut at Ayr, and this point winner could be suited by today's switch to fences; not ruled out now in headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/01/26	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	7 / 19	9/2	99
14/12/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	7 / 8	11/4	100
12/11/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	2 / 14	3/1	97
11/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	P / 13	16/1	100
20/12/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	P / 13	12/1	103
04/12/24	Haydock / Unknown / H	4	6 / 10	50/1	-

Swallows Song

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: I Jardine Age/Wt: 8/10-10 F: 74-744 OR: 92

2 tips

Comment: Bumper winner who is 0-9 over hurdles and 0-5 over fences; however, last month's fourth at Musselburgh (2m7f, good to soft) can be upgraded as he jumped to the left, and he could build on that effort now going back left-handed; first-time blinkers replace the cheekpieces adopted last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / C	4	4 / 8	4/1	94
01/12/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	5	4 / 11	3/1	92
25/10/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	7 / 8	10/3	94
04/07/24	Perth / Handicap / H	5	4 / 10	4/1	99
15/06/24	Hexham / Handicap / H	4	7 / 10	5/2	101
08/05/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	4 / 15	13/2	103

Jamesieconn

Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: N G Richards Age/Wt: 7/10-6 F: 1473-2 OR: 88

8 tips

Comment: Having been well backed he proved no match for the winner when runner-up on last month's stable/seasonal debut at Sedgefield (3m2f, soft); however, last February's chase win came on good going and he could improve upon his latest effort when back on a better surface.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	5	2 / 8	11/10	89
22/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	4	3 / 8	5/2	90
23/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	2	7 / 14	13/2	92
15/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	4 / 6	11/8	92
19/02/25	Doncaster / Handicap / C	5	1 / 10	7/2	87
28/12/24	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	5 / 10	150/1	-

Uptown Harry

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: Mrs J Walton Age/Wt: 12/10-2 F: 6-P5462 OR: 80

Comment: 12yo who achieved his best finish for quite some time when close second at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) last month; however, from out of the handicap today he's 7lb higher than last time and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/12/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / C	5	2 / 11	11/1	77
30/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	5	6 / 12	17/2	79
07/11/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	4 / 11	8/1	80
21/10/25	Perth / Handicap / C	5	5 / 7	28/1	85
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / C	4	P / 11	6/1	89
23/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	2	6 / 14	11/1	92

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Newcastle

14:35

Runners: 17

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: It might be worth taking a chance with LUMINARIES, who is 3-3 over C&D and is well handicapped if he can revive back in trip.

Merry Shuil

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: J Candlish Age/Wt: 8/12-0 F: 0/44-9 OR: 100

Comment: Promising third on hurdling debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) last winter but she's struggled in both runs since including in a Uttoxeter handicap (2m, heavy) in November; this 8yo is still unexposed but she needs a transformation back up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/25	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	9 / 12	66/1	-
10/04/25	Newton Abbot / Unknown / H	4	4 / 5	9/2	-
17/02/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	4 / 8	66/1	-
15/01/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	10 / 12	100/1	-

Aquitaine Boy

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: Ruth Jefferson Age/Wt: 11/11-11 F: 34-P5U OR: 97

Comment: Has a patchy profile but he got hampered when unseating over C&D last month and is now only 2lb higher than when winning this race (good to soft) last year; that was a brave success and he's a player if he can recapture that form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	4	U / 13	14/1	97
14/11/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	4	5 / 9	10/1	98
05/10/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	P / 11	11/4	98
20/04/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	5	4 / 11	18/5	99
25/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	3 / 10	6/1	98
13/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	4	2 / 10	8/1	99

Sugar Road

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Trainer: J & A O'Neill Age/Wt: 5/11-8 F: 4P5 OR: 94

1 tip

Comment: 0-7 on the Flat and not much in three starts over hurdles, but he now switches to a handicap and is a possible improver on this step up in trip; needs watching in market.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Market Rasen / Unknown / H	4	5 / 8	80/1	-
02/12/25	Southwell / Unknown / H	4	P / 14	100/1	-
23/10/25	Ludlow / Unknown / H	4	4 / 7	25/1	-
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	10 / 13	7/1	76
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	3	7 / 11	14/1	79
29/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	9 / 10	11/2	81

Cher Tara

Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: D Bourke Age/Wt: 7/11-8 F: P63957 OR: 94

Comment: Record of 1-15 over hurdles for Gordon Elliott and she made a low-key start for new yard when seventh of 13 at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) last month; that trip may have stretched her but she's not easy to predict and others are more convincing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	7 / 13	13/2	95
12/11/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	5 / 14	16/1	96
31/10/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	9 / 20	10/1	90
21/10/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	3 / 8	11/1	97
04/10/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	6 / 14	11/1	92
14/08/25	Tramore / Unknown / C	-	P / 8	12/1	-

Drop Kick

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: M Walford Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 677123 OR: 93

4 tips

Comment: Won on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in November and he's been placed as favourite there in both subsequent runs; up another 1lb but he was only beaten around 2l last time and he still has potential; key player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	3 / 8	9/4	92
30/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	2 / 10	10/11	91
10/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	1 / 11	8/1	85
11/10/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	7 / 8	66/1	-
05/10/25	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	7 / 13	33/1	-
25/04/25	Perth / Unknown / H	4	6 / 9	20/1	-

Lady Phoebe

Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: A Nicol Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: P-76 OR: 93

Comment: Sole win from 21 Flat starts was off a basement mark at Musselburgh (1m5f, good; RPR 52) in August; unexposed over jumps and wasn't disgraced in Musselburgh maiden (1m7f) last month but she needs improvement upped in trip on handicap hurdle debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	6 / 14	100/1	-
07/11/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	7 / 14	100/1	-
28/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	14 / 14	18/1	50
15/09/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	10/3	50
12/08/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	3/1	50
01/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	7/2	45

Scairp Dubh

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: J Parkinson & S Smith Age/Wt: 6/11-6 F: 27656 OR: 92

Comment: Point winner who has runner-up in his sole bumper; no impact in four hurdle runs since November but his latest sixth of 14 at Catterick (2m3f, good) was a respectable effort on handicap debut; could get involved if he can build on that and he's not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	4	6 / 14	16/1	94
05/12/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	5 / 9	22/1	-
25/11/25	Southwell / Unknown / H	4	6 / 11	25/1	-
01/11/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	3	7 / 7	50/1	-
13/05/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / HF	5	2 / 5	9/5	-
29/03/25	Tranwell / / P	-	1 / 7	7/1	-

Luminaries

Jockey: P W Wadge Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 9/11-2 F: 6P33P9 OR: 88

3 tips

Comment: Four-time hurdle winner but he generally struggled over fences in the autumn and was tailed off back in this sphere at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) last month; needs to get back on track but he's 6b lower than for his last win and he's 3-3 over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	9 / 13	40/1	93
25/11/25	Southwell / Handicap / C	5	P / 7	16/1	89
30/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	3 / 6	12/1	90
08/10/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	5	3 / 4	18/1	95
04/09/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	5	P / 8	40/1	96
03/07/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	6 / 10	20/1	97

De Deli Counter

Jockey: Charlotte Jones Trainer: M Walford Age/Wt: 5/11-1 F: 46P OR: 87

Comment: Remote fourth in an Irish point in May and he struggled in three hurdle runs (2m1f-2m4f) in the autumn; still early days but he needs plenty of progress with visor added on handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	P / 11	300/1	-
30/10/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	6 / 9	66/1	-
15/10/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	4 / 4	80/1	-
25/05/25	Inchydoney / / P	-	4 / 6	5/1	-

Cap Ricochet

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: John Dawson Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: U62-40 OR: 86

Comment: Eight-race maiden who has been well held in two handicaps for his current yard and latest was at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October; tongue-tie is now added and he needs to significantly raise his game after a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	10 / 12	8/1	89
03/10/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	4 / 11	9/2	91
14/04/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	2 / 6	16/1	85
28/03/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	6 / 12	50/1	-
20/03/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	U / 7	12/1	-
09/03/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	5 / 6	22/1	-

Leader Wing

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: G Boanas Age/Wt: 6/11-0 F: 3-44625 OR: 86

1 tip

Comment: Bumper winner who is 0-13 over hurdles but he's had some close calls in handicaps including a near miss at Musselburgh (3m, soft) on his penultimate run; looks interesting if he can recapture that form and this drop back in trip should be fine.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	5 / 13	7/2	86
08/12/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	2 / 7	6/1	83
08/11/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	6 / 9	13/2	84
17/05/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	4 / 6	9/2	85
07/05/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	4 / 6	9/2	85
05/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	3 / 10	15/2	84

Long Time Listener

Jockey: Tom Midgley Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 6/10-12 F: 673-09 OR: 84

Comment: Point winner but he's 0-5 over hurdles and was tailed off in two slow-ground handicaps (2m4f/2m) in November; dropped another 5lb but he has plenty to prove back up in trip

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/25	Doncaster / Handicap / H	5	9 / 10	40/1	89
10/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	10 / 11	18/1	93
20/03/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	3 / 7	28/1	-
09/03/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	7 / 10	80/1	-
16/02/25	Duncombe Park / / P	-	F / 10	12/1	-
25/01/25	Sheriff Hutton / / P	-	3 / 5	6/1	-

Reliance Kid

Jockey: William Maggs Trainer: A Wilson Age/Wt: 7/10-11 F: 0/7-99 OR: 83

Comment: Tailed off in his three races over hurdles at up to 2m3f, but he did nearly win an Irish point and it wouldn't be a surprise if he showed lot more on this handicap debut; one to keep an eye on in market.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	9 / 12	200/1	-
01/11/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	9 / 14	300/1	-
06/10/24	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	7 / 9	125/1	-
06/05/24	Dawstown / Unknown / P	-	2 / 9	10/1	-
02/03/24	Tyrella / / P	-	P / 9	5/1	-
25/04/23	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	20 / 22	14/1	-

Steel Soldier

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt Trainer: J R Norton Age/Wt: 6/10-10 F: 06-99 OR: 82

Comment: Didn't show much in three Irish points and same story at massive prices in four runs under rules; now goes handicapping back up in trip but he needs to leave his previous form well behind

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/12/25	Wetherby / Unknown / H	4	9 / 11	250/1	-
05/12/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	9 / 9	200/1	-
28/07/24	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	6 / 11	125/1	-
19/06/24	Worcester / Unknown / HF	5	11 / 11	250/1	-
12/05/24	Bartlemy / / P	-	8 / 11	6/1	-
28/04/24	Borris House / / P	-	F / 10	10/1	-

Junkyard Dog

Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: I Jardine Age/Wt: 4/10-9 F: 345 OR: 96

3 tips

Comment: 1m2f winner for Joseph O'Brien; uncompetitive in three runs for current yard but he wasn't beaten far in a juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in November; still unexposed in this sphere but he needs to find more upped in trip on handicap debut; tongue-tie added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	5 / 8	11/1	-
25/08/25	Cartmel / Unknown / H	4	4 / 7	10/1	-
02/08/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	12/1	72
03/07/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	3 / 14	2/1	-
21/06/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	5 / 10	7/4	73
11/05/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	4 / 10	12/1	76

Cher Monsieur

Jockey: C O'Farrell Trainer: N P Mulholland Age/Wt: 6/10-7 F: 90-354 OR: 79

Comment: 0-7 over hurdles but was placed in a Uttoxeter handicap (2m4f, good) in May and he reappeared with a fair fourth at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) last month; should benefit from that run and he's still unexposed at this trip; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/12/25	Southwell / Handicap / H	5	4 / 8	17/2	80
05/06/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	5	5 / 7	5/4	81
17/05/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	3 / 8	15/2	81
16/04/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / H	5	11 / 12	14/1	84
13/11/24	Bangor-On-Dee / Unknown / H	4	9 / 11	200/1	-
23/10/24	Fontwell / Unknown / H	4	10 / 11	100/1	-

Laddie Cooper Mia

Jockey: Joshua Thompson Trainer: A Nicol Age/Wt: 6/10-5 F: 587-46 OR: 77

Comment: Ex-Nigel Hawke; creditable fourth in Sedgefield handicap (2m5f, good; 11-5 favourite) on stable debut in November and she may not have handled the heavy ground at Ayr (sixth of eight) last month; record is now 0-10 but she could be dangerous if she can bounce back near best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/12/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	6 / 8	9/4	78
06/11/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	4 / 10	11/5	78
10/03/25	Taunton / Handicap / H	5	7 / 10	66/1	82
03/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / H	5	8 / 14	50/1	86
16/12/24	Plumpton / Unknown / H	4	5 / 8	100/1	-
28/11/24	Lingfield / Unknown / H	4	6 / 9	100/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Newcastle

15:10

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: This might go to EMOTIONAL ROLLER, who will presumably be ridden very positively over this shorter trip in first-time blinkers.

King Horse

Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Paul Robson Age/Wt: 6/11-2 F: 6060 OR: 87

Comment: Still unexposed after only four rules runs but was soundly beaten on handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) on Boxing Day; upped in trip and fitted with cheekpieces for this chasing debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	10 / 11	28/1	91
07/12/25	Kelso / Unknown / H	3	6 / 9	250/1	-
28/11/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	12 / 14	400/1	-
10/11/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	6 / 6	50/1	-
11/05/25	Loughrea / / P	-	4 / 12	5/1	-
20/04/25	Quakerstown / / P	-	6 / 9	5/1	-

Tommy Combats

Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: M Todhunter Age/Wt: 7/12-0 F: 1242-2 OR: 99

4 tips

Comment: Took pretty well to fences last season (won over 1m7f at Hexham) and made pleasing reappearance when second to Too Cool Forshrule at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	4	2 / 12	4/1	98
08/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	4	2 / 7	10/3	99
17/02/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	4	4 / 11	7/2	100
06/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	5	2 / 7	5/4	100
11/12/24	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	1 / 10	3/1	95
19/11/24	Carlisle / Handicap / C	5	4 / 11	4/1	97

Too Cool Forshrule

Jockey: Joshua Thompson Trainer: Mrs J Stephen Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 42U165 OR: 97

1 tip

Comment: Headed Tommy Combats on run-in to double chasing tally at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November, his third start for Jackie Stephen; not quite in same form on either subsequent outing (2m4f/2m7f) but his mark is workable and he enters calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / C	4	5 / 8	11/4	98
14/11/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	6 / 10	11/4	99
01/11/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	4	1 / 12	7/1	95
25/10/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	5	U / 7	2/1	94
03/10/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	2 / 8	18/1	95
04/09/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	4	4 / 6	9/2	97

The Jad Factor

Jockey: P W Wadge Trainer: A M Thomson Age/Wt: 10/11-11 F: 1PP1-1 OR: 96

1 tip

Comment: Not always one to rely upon but ended last season with 6l win at Kelso (2m4f, good) and rewarded persistent Patrick Wadge ride on reappearance outing at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in December; can feature if change of headgear helps to motivate him here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	5	1 / 9	22/1	91
22/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	5	1 / 9	9/2	88
23/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	2	P / 14	22/1	92
11/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	5	P / 13	8/1	88
16/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	1 / 9	4/1	84
07/12/24	Wetherby / Handicap / C	5	4 / 8	10/1	86

Always A Reason

Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: R Menzies Age/Wt: 7/11-11 F: 65-512 OR: 96

Comment: Ended 2025 in good form over hurdles, scoring at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) before going close at Carlisle (2m3f, soft), and this Irish point winner is open to more progress on his chase debut; cheekpieces added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	2 / 8	6/1	93
02/12/25	Southwell / Handicap / H	5	1 / 8	9/2	90
10/11/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	5 / 11	6/1	91
25/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	5 / 10	11/1	93
16/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	6 / 9	40/1	-
29/12/24	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	4 / 8	100/1	-

Gandhi Maker

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: N Wilson Age/Wt: 10/11-11 F: UU0P-7 OR: 96

Comment: Lightly raced and generally disappointing since spring 2024, having been in a few different yards, but shaped quite well on debut for latest new trainer, in recent 2m1f hurdle, and reverts to chasing on tempting mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	7 / 10	80/1	95
19/04/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	P / 10	12/1	99
24/01/25	Doncaster / Handicap / H	4	17 / 17	66/1	101
26/12/24	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	4	U / 8	17/2	109
30/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / C	4	U / 9	20/1	111
10/05/24	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	4	P / 9	7/2	111

Stylish Recruit

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: A M Thomson Age/Wt: 8/11-9 F: 0-3P5P OR: 94

Comment: 0-6 over fences; seemed to be getting his act together when staying-on third at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May but returned from break with three disappointing runs in the autumn (made favourite last time); needs to get career back on track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / C	5	P / 8	5/2	96
01/11/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	4	5 / 12	9/1	98
03/10/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	P / 8	12/1	100
20/05/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	4	3 / 6	3/1	100
11/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	11 / 13	50/1	109
31/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	3	4 / 6	22/1	109

Empty Nest

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: M Walford Age/Wt: 8/11-9 F: 316-75 OR: 94

1 tip

Comment: Dual chase winner last season, latterly when leading on the post over C&D (good; also suited by soft) off today's mark in March; not at best on either start this term but could now be back at concert pitch.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/25	Catterick / Handicap / C	4	5 / 6	9/2	96
01/11/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	4	7 / 12	16/1	97
19/04/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	5	6 / 10	7/2	97
31/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	1 / 7	2/1	94
01/02/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	5	3 / 10	4/1	94
16/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	2 / 9	11/8	92

Emotional Roller

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: J Parkinson & S Smith Age/Wt: 8/11-2 F: 25-235 OR: 87

5 tips

Comment: Made the frame on first two starts this season (3m2f/3m1f) and ran better than eventual 27l defeat might suggest when fifth at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; big player if combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear has desired effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/12/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	5	5 / 13	15/2	89
21/11/25	Catterick / Handicap / C	5	3 / 7	11/8	90
13/11/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	5	2 / 6	3/1	90
23/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	2	5 / 14	7/2	92
26/02/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	5	2 / 8	7/2	88
04/02/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / C	5	3 / 10	11/8	89

Goodoldbill

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: Mrs J Walton Age/Wt: 10/10-2 F: P88-P7 OR: 69

Comment: Caused 33-1 surprise off lowly mark here (2m7f, soft) in November 2023 but it's a good while since he showed any worthwhile form; 4lb wrong.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	7 / 8	50/1	74
18/11/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	P / 11	20/1	72
14/04/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	8 / 14	33/1	74
13/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	8 / 12	100/1	78
03/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	P / 12	40/1	74
04/05/24	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	P / 11	25/1	76

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Newcastle

15:45

Runners: 15

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The newcomer FINBARR hails from a family that has made a habit of kicking off careers with success in bumpers.

Red Dart

Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: S Corbett Age/Wt: 6/11-5 F: 4

Comment: Runner-up in two point-to-point bumpers and beaten only 3l when fourth of eight at 25-1 on rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good) in October; improvement is possible but he may again find a few too good.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/10/25	Carlisle / Unknown / HF	5	4 / 8	25/1	-
29/03/25	Tranwell / / P	-	2 / 7	5/4	-
09/03/25	Bangor-On-Dee P-T-P Course / / P	-	2 / 6	6/1	-

Kilaro

Jockey: Mr Paddy Barlow Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 1

1 tip

Comment: British point winner (2m4f, good) who was sent off joint-favourite when winning easily under Paddy Barlow on bumper debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) last month; key player under 7lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / HF	4	1 / 7	5/2	-
23/11/25	Garthorpe / / P	-	1 / 6	12/1	-
29/03/24	Higham / / P	-	P / 8	5/1	-
03/03/24	Charm Park / / P	-	3 / 10	20/1	-

Ronnie Russet

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: Jedd O'Keeffe Age/Wt: 5/11-12 F: 51

Comment: Has an attractive pedigree and took a sizeable step forward to win over C&D (good to soft) last month on his second stable start, coming nicely clear with a newcomer who was sent off favourite; respected under penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF		5	1 / 11	4/1	-
07/11/25	Hexham / Unknown / HF		4	5 / 11	16/5	-

Caspada

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: D McCain Jnr Age/Wt: 5/11-5 F: 4

Comment: Unraced dam half-sister to useful bumper winner Dark Raven; 11-1 when fourth of six, beaten nearly 8l, on last month's debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft); might have an each-way shout if finding some improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / HF		5	4 / 6	11/1	-

Cowboy Casanova

Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: M Bowen Age/Wt: 5/11-5

1 tip

Comment: Showed promise when third on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, soft) in November; has travelled from Wales to make his bumper debut and his new trainer has an excellent record in bumpers this season; in calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/11/25	Knockmullen House / / P		-	3 / 12	7/2	-

Credit Union

Jockey: Aaron Anderson Trainer: R Menzies Age/Wt: 5/11-5 F: 0

Comment: Related to three Flat winners but well beaten behind Ronnie Russet when 22-1 for last month's debut over C&D (good to soft).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF		5	10 / 11	22/1	-

Finbarr

Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Ruth Jefferson Age/Wt: 6/11-5

1 tip

Comment: Fourth foal; half-brother to Lunar Chief and Sagonige, who both made winning debuts in bumpers for this yard; dam also a debut bumper winner for the stable; has had wind surgery; could play a leading role on his first run.

Highland Laddie

Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: A M Thomson Age/Wt: 6/11-5

Comment: £10,000 yearling, 30,000euros 3yo; eighth foal; half-brother to winners Que Sera Sera (Flat 8.5f; RPR 75) and Marmelada (Czech 2m jumps); dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Short Pause; trainer 6-22 (27%) in turf bumpers here and he's therefore worth a second look on debut.

Last Man Standing

Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: R Menzies Age/Wt: 6/11-5 F: 7-3

Comment: Left last March's debut well behind when 5l third over C&D (2m1f, good to soft) last month, behind Ronnie Russet who now carries a 7lb penalty; each-way contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF		5	3 / 11	20/1	-
25/03/25	Hexham / Unknown / HF		4	7 / 7	7/2	-

Master Jack

Jockey: William Maggs Trainer: A Wilson Age/Wt: 5/11-5

Comment: £10,000 yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to winners Buckle Street (useful 2m-3m1f hurdle; RPR 132) and Debden Bank (2m4f-3m1f chase; 117); dam 11.6f-2m Flat winner; he may be one for further down the line.

Mhordart

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: C Grant Age/Wt: 5/11-5 F: 6

Comment: Last month's debut sixth of 11 over C&D (good to soft; 80-1) gives him something to build on but he has work to do with a couple who finished ahead.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF		5	6 / 11	80/1	-

Valtteri Its James

Jockey: Jack Power Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore Age/Wt: 5/11-5

2 tips

Comment: Won Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) by 8l in November on his third start; sold for £80,000 12 days later; has joined a respected stable for his rules career and he could be in the shake-up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/25	Damma House / / P	-	1 / 11	8/1	-
12/10/25	Loughrea / / P	-	B / 9	8/1	-
11/05/25	Bartlemy / / P	-	5 / 13	4/1	-

Diamond White

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Trainer: J & A O'Neill Age/Wt: 5/10-12 F: 3

6 tips

Comment: Runner-up on debut on Irish mares' maiden point (3m, yielding) last March before £140,000 sale, and also showed promise when third against males in bumper at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) last month; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/25	Catterick / Unknown / HF		5	3 / 7	11/2	-
09/03/25	Lingstown / / P		-	2 / 6	9/4	-

Khaleesi Queen

Jockey: Joshua Thompson Trainer: Micky Hammond Age/Wt: 6/10-12 F: 0

Comment: She has a useful pedigree and the first-time hood could help her settle better on this second start, but she was tailed off at 50-1 on debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November and is hard to fancy after that.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/11/25	Carlisle / Unknown / HF		5	11 / 12	50/1	-

Maggi Breeze

Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: G Boanas Age/Wt: 6/10-12 F: 0

Comment: Half-sister to two winners but showed no immediate promise when tailed off at 80-1 on debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/12/25	Uttoxeter / Unknown / HF		5	11 / 12	80/1	-

Royal Maggs

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: M Walford Age/Wt: 6/10-12

Comment: Won British point-to-point (2m, good to soft) on debut last February and dead-heated for first in British maiden point (3m, good to firm) in May; dam is from a talented family; could give a good account on rules debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Witton Castle / Unknown / P	-	1 / 6	10/11	-
13/04/25	Overton / / P	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
23/02/25	Alnwick / / P	-	1 / 9	13/8	-

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