Newcastle Race 1 - Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
JIMBO SPORT (6) managed to place both attempts over hurdles this season after scoring a jumpers flat race last March. Can return to winning ways in a modest opening contest. LIKE MINDED (9) has fared with credit in two starts both maidens at Ayr on soft ground. Comes off a short break tackling better ground. Main opposition to the favourite. KARMA DE COTTE (8) outperformed large odds both hurdle races latterly at Carlisle (3400m). Holds every chance of placing again. ARGENTO ROYALE (1) made the frame in two point-to-points last Spring and wouldn't have to be special to do the same on this occasion.
Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 3 of 11 starters at Monksgrange P2p March 30 over 4828m, slow track; 19 len behind Hernando De Soto carrying 60kg. At debut 3 of 9 runners at Ballinaboola P2p February 2 2025 over 4023m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Lion Rose Sivola carrying 60kg. Sure to make presence felt.
Last Starts 328 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/03/2025 | 56 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4023m | Soft | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 73kgs
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Last outing made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 11 starters at Kelso on February 13 over 3200m, on heavy track; 31 len behind Kaka's Cousin carrying 66.5kg at $126. Before that finished tenth of 16 runners at this track on January 15 over 4100m, 47 len behind Lewisham Grove carrying 74.5kg at $201. Looks outclassed again here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Heavy | Rian Corcoran | 66.5kg | 4:18.84 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $126.00 |
| 10/16 | 15/01/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 74.5kg | 5:04.22 | 10-10-10-8-9-6-9-9 | 0 |
| 47.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/15 | 27/12/2025 | 98 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71kg | 4:06.53 | 10-9-12 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/16 | 20/09/2025 | 144 | FLAT 4 | $19,420.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | D Doyle | 71kg | 3:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | D Doyle | 71kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 73kgs
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Last run ran last at Carlisle on February 3 over 3400m, 53 len behind It's Top carrying 72kg at $151. Start before pulled up at this track on January 15 over 3400m. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 72kg | 4:25.48 | 11-11-12 | 0 |
| 53.0L | $151.00 |
| 99/11 | 15/01/2026 | 55 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 73.5kg | 4:07.33 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $401.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/11/2025 | 22 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 3:37.45 | 2-10-9 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $201.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Neutral | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 4:14.41 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 73kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4 of 11 starters at Newcastle All Weather December 11 over 3400m, 7 len behind Ronnie Russet with 71kg at $151. First ever start ran 9 of 11 starters at Hexham November 7 over 3200m, 38 len behind Forthfactor carrying 71kg at $51. Will find this a real test.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:16.04 | 10-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:19.50 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished second in a small field at Kempton Park on November 10 over 3200m, 0.5 len behind Ice In The Veins with 70kg at $2.20. Second run from a spell tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 11 starters at Kempton Park on December 26 over 3200m, 13 len behind Klub De Reve carrying 71.5kg at $12. Fitter now and making headway every start. A big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/12/2025 | 46 | MHDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 71.5kg | 3:46.98 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/11/2025 | 229 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 3:50.06 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2025 | 108 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 68.5kg | 3:48.77 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 08/12/2024 | 50 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | D G Lavery | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/10/2024 | 371 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | D Lavery | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Lavery | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today. First-up pulled up at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m. Last start finished 11th of 12 runners at Carlisle on February 3 over 3400m, 32 len behind It's Top carrying 72kg at $151. Confidence looks to be down.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | HDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 72kg | 4:25.48 | 10-10-11 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $151.00 |
| 99/14 | 24/01/2026 | 69 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Harry Reed | 73.5kg | 4:05.33 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 214 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | Troy Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2025 | 31 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Good | Troy Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/03/2025 | 320 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Good | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 17/25 | 30/04/2024 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | C Mullins | 71kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 73kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Last run ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 12 runners at Carlisle on February 3 over 3400m, 5 len behind It's Top with 72kg at $51. Race before finished third of 11 runners at this track on January 15 over 3400m, 25 len behind Is This For Real carrying 73.5kg at $201. Cannot be taken lightly.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | 4:25.48 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/01/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73.5kg | 4:07.33 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $201.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/12/2025 | 79 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 3:46.34 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 252 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Heavy | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 25/01/2025 | 62 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 24/11/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | C Abernethy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2024 | 169 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | O Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | O Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 73kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield; finished fourth of 11 runners at Ayr on December 1 over 3200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Upon Tweed carrying 70kg at $29. Last start finished third of 13 starters at Ayr on January 2 over 3200m, on slow going 4 len behind Sanilam with 73.5kg at $4.50. Racing well. Likely to improve again.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 02/01/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 73.5kg | 3:55.29 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 01/12/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 70kg | 4:12.76 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 73kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start made some head-way from midfield; finished seventh of 8 starters at Ayr on January 13 over 3200m, on a wet track; 49 len behind Diamant Dore with 71.5kg at $11. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:09.13 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 49.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 73kgs
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Last outing eased back early on finished sixth of 11 starters at Newcastle All Weather on January 24 over 2000m, 4 len behind Noss Mayo with 59kg at $9.50. Race before finished sixth of 10 starters at Wolverhampton on December 22 over 1900m, 14 len behind Rastnet with 57.5kg at $126. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/01/2026 | 33 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 59kg | 2:14.55 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/12/2025 | 20 | APP NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 57.5kg | 1:59.14 | 8-9-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:29.62 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/11/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 58kg | 1:41.65 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 73kgs
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Having second run back today. Last run finished eighth of 11 runners at Kelso on February 13 over 3200m, on a wet track; 52 len behind Kaka's Cousin with 70kg at $23. At only start last preparation sat on speed throughout then finished third of 11 starters at Southwell on November 25 over 3200m, 19 len behind Next Twist carrying 71.5kg at $17. Fitter and sharp improvement is expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 13/02/2026 | 80 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Heavy | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 4:18.84 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/11/2025 | 240 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71.5kg | 4:02.34 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/03/2025 | 43 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4023m | Y | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
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Third-up today. Resuming finished 11th of 15 runners at Newcastle All Weather on January 15 over 3400m, 52 len behind Ronnie Russet with 70kg at $9. Last start finished sixth of 8 runners at Ayr on January 29 over 3200m, on slow going 35 len behind Stede Bonnet carrying 72kg at $101. Others have brighter prospects.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72kg | 4:07.22 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $101.00 |
| 11/15 | 15/01/2026 | 74 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 70kg | 4:03.46 | 4-10-11 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | F Maguire | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 12/10/2025 | 154 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $1.00 |