Newcastle Race 2 - Costello's Cleaning Handicap Hurdle
DROP KICK (6) is selected with the most confidence coming off the back of a close second over course and distance last month. The safest option and will take some pegging back. TOP FLIGHT CENTURY (9) rates as a consistent performer. Deservedly returned to winning ways when landing a Sedgefield handicap during Christmas providing first start for new yard. Respect again in this field. STARLYTE (2) looks to be going through the motions somewhat at present. Arrives off a short break however and receives a dangerous handicap. WAINWRIGHT (14) keeps disappointing yet finds market confidence every time. Adopts new headgear.

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished seventh of 12 starters at Chepstow on November 21 over 3200m, slow track; 28 len behind Reinado with 75.5kg at $7. First up last campaign finished fifth of 12 starters at Chepstow on October 29 2024 over 3200m, slow track; 29 len behind Sober Glory carrying 70kg at $7.50. Can run a big race while fresh. Sure to make presence felt.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/11/2025 | 265 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 4:14.90 | 3-8-7 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/14 | 01/03/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,880.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 3:51.04 | 4-9-7 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/02/2025 | 55 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 4:05.30 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 5/11 | 10/12/2024 | 15 | HDLE MDN 3U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | 4:05.93 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 3:58.01 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:02.16 | 10-9-5 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 7 of 9 starters at this track November 14 over 4100m, 18 len behind Wasthatok carrying 72kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 4.5 len win. Kelso March 22 over 4190m defeating Imperial Data with 65.5kg at $13. Must include among the chances.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72kg | 5:11.82 | 2-9-7 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 64.5kg | 5:17.45 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good | Gregor Walkingshaw | 70kg | 5:42.45 | 8-8-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,290.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 69.5kg | 5:07.30 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2025 | 60 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Alan Doyle | 66kg | 4:56.73 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $15.00 |
| 11/14 | 19/07/2025 | 55 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,630.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 67.5kg | 5:29.41 | 12-13-11 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Alan Doyle | 74kg | 5:09.87 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/04/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 70kg | 5:11.40 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/16 | 22/03/2025 | 113 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Kelso | 4196m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 65.5kg | 5:16.20 | 8-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/11/2024 | 14 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Conner Mccann | 65.5kg | 4:55.00 | 9-7-5 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/11/2024 | 6 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $13,540.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | Derek Fox | 71kg | 5:07.28 | 4-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start finished seventh of 13 starters at Catterick on January 21 over 3900m, 36 len behind Kosac D'oudairies with 71kg at $81. Run before finished fifth in a small field at Sedgefield on December 26 over 4000m, 34 len behind Dalston Lad carrying 66.5kg at $34. Not going well enough. Appears tested in this line up.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 21/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71kg | 4:45.77 | 10-6-7 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Aiden Blakemore | 66.5kg | 4:52.58 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/12/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Heavy | Aaron Anderson | 69.5kg | 5:54.15 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/10/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3218m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 59kg | 3:43.31 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/09/2025 | 468 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 3:37.22 | 4-7-5 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2024 | 31 | HCP APP 4U | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 3462m | Good Soft | Zak Wheatley | 60kg | 4:00.23 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/14 | 30/04/2024 | 85 | APP HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2816m | Good | Joanna Mason | 62kg | 3:06.56 | 3-6-9 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2024 | 25 | HCP 4U | $20,300.00 | Southwell | 3311m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 61kg | 3:37.69 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/01/2024 | 7 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 59.5kg | 3:08.47 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/01/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Ryan Sexton | 59.5kg | 3:53.51 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 21/12/2023 | 51 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 61.5kg | 3:45.04 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Joshua Thompson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last run pulled up at Doncaster on January 23 over 4900m. Start before ran last in a small field at Leicester on December 28 over 3100m, on slow going 60 len behind Double Oban with 66kg at $41. Looks safely held.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 23/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 6:22.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,890.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 66kg | 4:00.67 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 60.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/12/2025 | 220 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 75kg | 4:02.10 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2025 | 205 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 3319m | NS | Aiden Brookes | 60kg | 3:38.59 | 3-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/10/2024 | 163 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3621m | Soft | Aiden Brookes | 64kg | 4:13.28 | 3-7-8 | 3 |
| 38.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/04/2024 | 25 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Soft | Aiden Brookes | 57.5kg | 3:41.28 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2024 | 31 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 3621m | Heavy | Aiden Brookes | 54.5kg | 4:30.01 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 99/12 | 02/03/2024 | 34 | G2 WFA NOVHDLE 4U | $101,480.00 | Kelso | 3644m | Good Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 72kg | 4:29.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/01/2024 | 27 | NHDLE APP 4U | $21,050.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Emma Smith-Chaston | 72kg | 4:01.36 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/01/2024 | 44 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Heavy | Emma Smith-Chaston | 69kg | 4:09.12 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/15 | 18/11/2023 | 35 | NHDLE 4U | $17,240.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 5:13.25 | 8-5-11 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months pulled up at this track on January 27 over 4100m. Previously second-up came from midfield; finished fifth of 9 starters at this track on November 14 over 4100m, 20 len behind Country Code with 71.5kg at $67. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 27/01/2026 | 74 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 72kg | 5:24.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 5:05.35 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/14 | 25/10/2025 | 194 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 3:59.85 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/04/2025 | 20 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 4:15.90 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 72kg | 4:13.63 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last run finished second of 16 runners at this track on January 15 over 4100m, a neck behind Cher Monsieur carrying 73kg at $4.30. Race before finished third of 8 runners at Carlisle on December 14 over 3900m, on slow going 2.5 len behind Pitwood Road carrying 70.5kg at $3.30. Has been racing well. A big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 15/01/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73kg | 5:11.00 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70.5kg | 5:21.36 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 67kg | 4:59.73 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/11 | 10/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 66.5kg | 5:21.12 | 9-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | 6 | HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Tom Midgley | 69kg | 4:14.03 | 7-8-7 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/13 | 05/10/2025 | 163 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 3:50.50 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/04/2025 | 55 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 66kg | 4:01.67 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing held ground to the line finished third of 7 starters at this track on January 27 over 4100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Twistthenightaway with 70kg at $21. At only start last preparation pulled up at Sedgefield on November 6 over 4200m. Suited here and is sure to go close.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | 82 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Heavy | Kevin Brogan | 70kg | 5:37.88 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 0/10 | 06/11/2025 | 73 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Fern O'brien | 74kg | 5:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 99/9 | 25/08/2025 | 399 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,610.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | 5:33.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/07/2024 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,250.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 73.5kg | 6:45.60 | 1-6-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/05/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $23,860.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 74.5kg | 6:15.95 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/14 | 10/05/2024 | 146 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 4:43.06 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 99/14 | 16/12/2023 | 24 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $16,340.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Richard Mclernon | 75.5kg | 6:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2023 | 158 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Heavy | Richard Mclernon | 76kg | 4:53.64 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/06/2023 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,590.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 69.5kg | 5:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 16/05/2023 | 20 | APP HDLE HCP M 4U | $11,700.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 74.5kg | 4:53.78 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/13 | 26/04/2023 | 28 | NOVHDLE HCP M 4 | $13,610.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Richard Mclernon | 76kg | 5:10.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at this track on January 27 over 4700m. The start before that; finished fifth of 19 starters at Ayr on January 2 over 4100m, on slow going 11 len behind So Many Roads carrying 73kg at $29. Sure to improve again. Capable enough and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 27/01/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $10,820.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Joshua Thompson | 73kg | 6:33.36 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/19 | 02/01/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 73kg | 5:10.52 | 11-8-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $29.00 |
| 99/10 | 30/11/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 74kg | 4:59.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/12 | 07/11/2025 | 277 | HDLE HCP 4U | $23,590.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 5:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/02/2025 | 102 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,220.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:23.10 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2024 | 192 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:20.20 | 8-8-10 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/16 | 15/04/2024 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 5:24.90 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2024 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 66kg | 5:23.94 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 4:49.46 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/01/2024 | 43 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 4:20.80 | 11-7-7 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/12/2023 | 18 | NHDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | J Quinlan | 70kg | 4:57.63 | 10-8-8 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last run won by 2.25 len Sedgefield on December 26 over 4000m defeating Kaviar Wood with 69.5kg at $10 in a hurdle. Start before raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 10 starters at Wetherby on October 31 over 4300m, 12 len behind Duel Au Soleil carrying 66kg at $5.50. Racing well. Leading hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 56 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 69.5kg | 5:01.25 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 66kg | 5:12.93 | 4-2-5 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 16/10/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,050.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 64kg | 4:55.23 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/09/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 67.5kg | 4:00.67 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/09/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,430.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 65kg | 4:55.39 | 8-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/08/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,250.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 68kg | 4:06.65 | 6-3-5 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3218m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 58.5kg | 3:27.12 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2025 | 10 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 66kg | 3:56.18 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/11 | 03/07/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 63kg | 5:05.47 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 08/06/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 68kg | 3:57.49 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 03/05/2025 | 11 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 69kg | 4:17.12 | 11-9-8 | 0 |
| 54.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 7 of 11 runners at Uttoxeter December 19 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 32 len behind Minella Jury carrying 73kg at $126. Previously first up; 6 of 9 runners at this track November 14 over 4100m, 24 len behind Country Code with 71.5kg at $3.80. Must include among the chances.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 3U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Robert Dunne | 73kg | 4:14.36 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $24,740.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Ben Smith | 66.5kg | 4:13.12 | 9-10-10 | 0 |
| 69.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/11/2025 | 279 | MHDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 71.5kg | 5:05.35 | 7-4-6 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 08/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Brocklesby Park P2p | 4828m | Good | Jack Teal | 73kg | 6:29.70 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.88 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last run came from midfield; finished seventh of 10 starters at Ayr on January 13 over 4900m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Shoeshine Boy carrying 69.5kg at $8. Before that held ground to the line finished second of 10 runners at Catterick on December 16 over 3900m, 4 len behind Somebodycomegether with 70.5kg at $12. Major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,830.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 69.5kg | 6:58.95 | 6-3-7 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 70.5kg | 4:48.34 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3922m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 5:28.16 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/11/2025 | 219 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 66.5kg | 4:05.38 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/04/2025 | 63 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 69kg | 4:28.00 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/5 | 03/02/2025 | 28 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 3878m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 5:08.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2025 | 70 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $15,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 5:32.00 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2024 | 170 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 66.5kg | 4:01.26 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/05/2024 | 60 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:10.37 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2024 | 86 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:39.69 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 17/12/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $9,070.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:29.06 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last run raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 9 runners at Wetherby on January 22 over 4800m, slow track; 5 len behind Clondaw Royale carrying 70.5kg at $9.50. Before that finished ninth of 16 starters at Wetherby on December 27 over 4800m, on slow going 28 len behind Kalo Athena with 72.5kg at $12. Major player on his best figures.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 7:22.97 | 3-1-5 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 9/16 | 27/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | William Maggs | 72.5kg | 6:28.01 | 5-11-9 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/12 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Carlisle | 5230m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 7:14.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/10 | 14/11/2025 | 251 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 72.5kg | 5:17.18 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/16 | 08/03/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 6:53.62 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/02/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | William Maggs | 72kg | 6:11.10 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 23/01/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,070.00 | Wetherby | 4852m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | 6:55.10 | 4-2-4 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/16 | 14/12/2024 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Good | William Maggs | 72kg | 5:03.72 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/11/2024 | 199 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 69.5kg | 6:40.12 | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/16 | 04/05/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 68kg | 6:30.60 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/04/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 5:33.77 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 31 day letup. Last outing pulled up at Catterick on January 21 over 3900m. Start before finished eighth of 10 runners at Wetherby on December 26 over 3900m, on slow going 32 len behind Brookside La carrying 71kg at $34. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 21/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 67.5kg | 4:48.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 5:15.28 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 05/12/2025 | 355 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 76kg | 5:43.69 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/12/2024 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 70kg | 4:28.73 | 3-4-3-3-6-8-10 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/11/2024 | 8 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 70kg | 4:31.97 | 9-7-6 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/11/2024 | 22 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 3449m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:24.40 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 4:01.95 | 7-8-9 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up pulled up at Ayr on December 1 over 4800m. Second run from a spell pulled up at this track on January 27 over 4700m. Capable enough and is worth consideration.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 27/01/2026 | 57 | HDLE HCP 4U | $10,820.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Callum Bewley | 69kg | 6:33.36 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/11 | 01/12/2025 | 293 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Callum Bewley | 69.5kg | 6:44.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 68kg | 5:22.40 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 28/01/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 68kg | 6:01.20 | 6-7-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/18 | 02/01/2025 | 262 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 5:27.04 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/04/2024 | 145 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 72kg | 4:42.10 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2023 | 25 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Heavy | Callum Bewley | 70kg | 4:56.05 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/10/2023 | - | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 71.5kg | 4:16.28 | 7-8-6 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last outing pulled up at Ayr on January 2 over 4100m. Run before finished sixth of 10 starters at Ayr on December 1 over 4900m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Kelvin Forlonge with 66.5kg at $6. Comes into this in ordinary form. Looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/19 | 02/01/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 66kg | 5:10.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/12/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Heavy | Bruce Lynn | 66.5kg | 6:50.02 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $6.00 |
| 99/8 | 08/11/2025 | 189 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 6:11.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 99/9 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,520.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 66kg | 6:25.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/16 | 08/03/2025 | 44 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 69kg | 6:53.62 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/01/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,070.00 | Wetherby | 4852m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 69kg | 6:55.10 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/01/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4325m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 67kg | 5:51.14 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2024 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4709m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 6:13.69 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $9.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/11/2024 | 188 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 6:14.39 | 2-2-2-3-5-9-10-11 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $4.33 |
| 10/16 | 04/05/2024 | 51 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | 6:30.60 | 10-6-10 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $9.50 |
| 99/6 | 14/03/2024 | 30 | WFA HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 6:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |