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14:50 Newcastle

Heavy

Living North E-Letter Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Newcastle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2P-695 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Runner-up twice in a row at Catterick (1m7f/2m3f, soft/good) early this year and returned from a break with fair fifth at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last month; could improve for that latest run and is not ruled out.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:50 Perth

Belle Na Bann

10st 9lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Got the year off to a flying start when scoring at Catterick (2m, heavy; from a 4lb lower mark) on New Year's Day; that was her second win in succession (after Newcastle); wasn't at her best, perhaps too high in the weights, when last seen, so returns with a point to prove.

16/1

7th

9

27th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:20 Catterick

Belle Na Bann

10st 8lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Two heavy-ground wins this winter, the latter here (1m7f) on New Year's Day; will be fine over today's longer trip but didn't see her race out here 25 days ago and probably needs to bounce back with a career-best run.

10/1

4th

3

2nd Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Belle Na Bann

11st 4lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Registered heavy-ground wins under Emma Smith-Chaston the last twice, latest over C&D; well held in third place the only other time she attempted a hat-trick but still has to be feared in current form.

11/4

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 28-543

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

0-11 but has run some good races and when a near-11l third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) recently he shaped as though he would benefit from this drop back down in distance; edging down the weights and on the shortlist.

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2nd

4

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

14:30 Stratford

Ingennio

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

travelled strongly, towards rear, headway before 4 out, raced in fourth when not fluent 2 out, soon outpaced and lost position

12/1

4th

4

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

16:15 Cartmel

Ingennio

11st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Signed off for Richard Hobson with two wins at Fakenham (both 2m5f, good) in April and didn't run badly in a stronger race there on this month's stable debut; likely to be suited by this fairly similar track too, and enters calculations; cheekpieces removed; tongue-tie refitted.

7/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 344484

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

0-13 but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 12 off this reduced mark at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month, and it's possible today's drop back in trip will help; not discounted.

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6

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle

Ballyquin Bay

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

in touch with leaders, lost position 4 out, weakened 3 out, flagged down after 2 out, race voided

5/1

4th

5

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 5

12:50 Kelso

Ballyquin Bay

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

led

8/1

3rd

2

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

Ballyquin Bay

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

0-13 but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 12 off this reduced mark at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month, and it's possible today's drop back in trip will help; not discounted.

13/2

Form: -70524 DBF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

On a 15-race losing run but he went close on last month's stable debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) and was a fair fourth there (2m1f, soft) last time; every chance he'll be thereabouts in this weak-looking race.

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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

For Three

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won over 2m1f here in May (good) when 6lb lower; twice runner-up in the meantime and returning to further won't hurt.

5/1

2nd

2

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

For Three

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Sam England

Sedgefield winner in May (2m1f, good); fair third next time; beaten over 11l by The Navigator over C&D last time (soft) but meets the winner on 7lb better terms.

5/1

3rd

9

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:10 Cartmel

For Three

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Returned from break with pretty convincing win at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in May but didn't really fire on his latest outing and was soundly beaten on all three previous visits to Cartmel.

10/1

Form: 2732-P DBF

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

Failed to settle and pulled up on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft); however, that run may have got the freshness out of her and this bumper winner showed promise in March on her first two hurdle starts (2m4f/2m5f, good/soft); retains potential.

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7th

3

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Bridget Breeze

11st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Gillian Boanas

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

1

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

Bridget Breeze

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Gillian Boanas

Failed to settle and pulled up on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft); however, that run may have got the freshness out of her and this bumper winner showed promise in March on her first two hurdle starts (2m4f/2m5f, good/soft); retains potential.

5/1

Form: 3384-4 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Some fair efforts earlier this year among his first few handicap hurdles (including on heavy), and likewise on last month's chase and seasonal debut; returns to hurdles on a reduced mark and could be involved.

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0

10

5th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:30 Musselburgh

Hashtag Lord

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Ewart

Well handicapped on last season's hurdle form and he was a fair fourth on his chase debut here in November; however, he was disappointing when back over hurdles at Newcastle three weeks ago and the first-time tongue-tie needs to be the catalyst for a return to form.

11/1

6th

6

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

Hashtag Lord

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

Some fair efforts earlier this year among his first few handicap hurdles (including on heavy), and likewise on last month's chase and seasonal debut; returns to hurdles on a reduced mark and could be involved.

6/1

4th

4

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Musselburgh

Hashtag Lord

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Ewart

0-7 over hurdles but he was a fair fourth of eight at Ayr (2m, good) in March when last seen and it's possible this lightly raced 6yo will improve for fences; returns having had a wind op and could be a player.

13/2

Form: 3738-P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Has a patchy profile and he was pulled up on last month's reappearance at Sedgefield, but he may have needed the run and his stable is currently in flying form; he's 1lb below his last winning mark and could go well.

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6th

5

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:05 Market Rasen

Edgar Allan Poe

10st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Sue Smith

Won at Catterick off 5lb higher in January (1m7f, soft); poor efforts this term; stable going well but he has a bit to prove at present.

8/1

7th

3

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

Edgar Allan Poe

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

Has a patchy profile and he was pulled up on last month's reappearance at Sedgefield, but he may have needed the run and his stable is currently in flying form; he's 1lb below his last winning mark and could go well.

12/1

0

4

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

12:25 Sedgefield

Edgar Allan Poe

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

Has dropped to a mark 1lb lower than when winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January, and he's effective over C&D; watch the betting but there's a suspicion he'll need this first outing since April.

9/1

Form: 4F4UPP

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

His form has gone the wrong way and there was no upturn in fortunes when he was back over hurdles at Carlisle last month (again pulled up).

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0

5

9th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:45 Market Rasen

A Cheap Thrill

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, held up in rear, detached 5 out, pulled up after 4 out

20/1

7th

8

23rd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

12:30 Newcastle

A Cheap Thrill

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Disappointing maiden who hasn't shown a great deal since joining Micky Hammond in the summer; today's less-testing ground may enable him to better his recent efforts but others appeal more all the same.

25/1

8th

8

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

A Cheap Thrill

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Micky Hammond

His form has gone the wrong way and there was no upturn in fortunes when he was back over hurdles at Carlisle last month (again pulled up).

25/1

Form: 00/45- D

Last run: 559 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Won a good-ground bumper at Hexham in June 2021 and has shown signs of promise over hurdles, but he's been absent since June 2022 and is unproven on testing ground; may be best watched on his return.

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6

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:50 Sedgefield

Barranco

10st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Henry Hogarth

took keen hold, led, headed and lost ground quickly before 3 out

66/1

0

7

1st Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

13:20 Catterick

Barranco

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Henry Hogarth

Good-ground bumper winner for Stuart Crawford in June 2021; has shown ability over hurdles, but was pulled up at Newcastle on return from a 559-day break last month; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

0

5

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

Barranco

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Henry Hogarth

Won a good-ground bumper at Hexham in June 2021 and has shown signs of promise over hurdles, but he's been absent since June 2022 and is unproven on testing ground; may be best watched on his return.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £341.00
Straight Forecast £291.00
Tricast £1586.60
Trifecta £1631.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hashtag Lord

Daily Mirror:

Ingennio

The Guardian:

For Three

SPOTLIGHT:

Bridget Breeze

Telegraph:

Barranco

Daily Record:

Ingennio

POSTDATA:

Hashtag Lord

The Times:

Hashtag Lord

D Express:

Hashtag Lord

The Star:

Hashtag Lord

Daily Mail:

For Three