Newcastle Race 6 - Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
MY NOBLE LORD (8) has adapted well to chasing and got off the mark on latest start at Uttoxeter in first time cheekpieces. Could have more to offer off this handicap mark and is a chance of following up here. PEAKY BOY (2) stood very little racing and is evidently fragile though does maintain a great strike rate. Can atone for his sole disappointing effort attempting a Grade 2 last February. PRIMOZ (7) performed below par in recent starts. Moves up to an unproven distance now. Does have talent however and no surprise were he to improve again soon. JOSH THE BOSS (5) has done little wrong since going chasing this season.

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 10 months break. Finished off last preparation 8 of 12 starters at Punchestown in the LR May 3 over 4928m, 90 len behind Bill Baxter with 71.5kg at $23. First up last campaign 6 of 7 runners at Tramore in the G3 Savills New Year's Day Chase January 1 2025 over 4626m, in the wet; 28 len behind Embassy Gardens with 70kg at $13. Looking elsewhere barring strong support here fresh.
Last Starts 294 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 03/05/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Y | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 6:23.09 | - | 0 |
| 90.5L | $23.00 |
| 0/16 | 12/03/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 5884m | Good Soft | Jordan Gainford | 69.5kg | 8:25.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/02/2025 | 35 | CHSE 5U | $37,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | SH | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | 6:34.50 | - | 0 |
| 46.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2025 | 77 | G3 OPEN 5U | $65,040.00 | Tramore | 4626m | Heavy | Jordan Gainford | 70kg | 6:17.07 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/7 | 16/10/2024 | 165 | G3 OPEN 5U | $51,820.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 5:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2024 | 21 | LR STPLE HCP 5U | $88,910.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 6:43.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 99/32 | 13/04/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 7U | $1,725,090.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Soft | K C Sexton | 68kg | 9:27.68 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 0/21 | 12/03/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $236,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Heavy | J C Gainford | 73kg | 6:55.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/02/2024 | 54 | G3 CHSE 5U | $47,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 5129m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 7:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2024 | 29 | G3 CHSE 5U | $56,370.00 | Tramore | 4626m | Heavy | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 6:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 99/18 | 03/12/2023 | 16 | LR STPLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 5934m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 8:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation made some head-way from midfield; finished third in a small field at Ascot in the G2 Reynoldstown Novices' Chase on February 15 2025 over 4780m, 88 len behind The Changing Man with 71kg at $6.50. Won first up last previous preparation. Warrants thought.
Last Starts 371 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 15/02/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 5U | $138,380.00 | Ascot Uk | 4791m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 71kg | 6:08.80 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 88.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Cheltenham | 5080m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | 6:30.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 17/11/2024 | 214 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 72.5kg | 5:07.91 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2024 | 107 | NHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 5:03.23 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 01/01/2024 | 410 | MHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Heavy | James Bowen | 73kg | 5:14.84 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 17/11/2022 | 23 | APP FLAT 46 | $8,660.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3261m | Soft | Jamie Moore | 71kg | 4:17.47 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.73 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2022 | 233 | MFLAT APP 46 | $8,470.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3351m | Good Soft | Tom Scudamore | 70.5kg | 4:13.03 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2022 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cavanagh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished ninth of 11 starters at Cheltenham on January 24 over 4100m, on slow going 37 len behind Donnacha carrying 68.5kg at $9. The run before tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len Aintree on December 26 over 4000m defeating Josh The Boss with 69.5kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. Must be given another chance - will take some stopping.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 68.5kg | 5:18.11 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | 5:00.82 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 5:44.73 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/10/2025 | 203 | HCP CHSE 4U | $77,140.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 71kg | 4:44.51 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 0/11 | 11/04/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:11.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,830.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 76kg | 5:06.07 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/4 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $41,510.00 | Kelso | 4346m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 74kg | 5:42.67 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 59.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 76kg | 4:15.83 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 0/7 | 15/12/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,580.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 74.5kg | 5:41.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 0/9 | 23/11/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $97,010.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 7:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/11/2024 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $74,440.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 69kg | 4:49.63 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mr Jamie Neild
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start finished sixth of 8 starters at Doncaster on January 24 over 4800m, on slow going 22 len behind Dartmoor Pirate carrying 69.5kg at $8. Before that finished second in a small field at Aintree on December 26 over 4000m, 1.5 len behind Prairie Wolf with 66kg at $3.30. Definite winning chance. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Soft | Jamie Neild | 69.5kg | 6:05.24 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Neild | 66kg | 5:00.82 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/4 | 29/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,580.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Soft | Jamie Neild | 70.5kg | 4:52.14 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/2 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | CHSE 4U | $25,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Jamie Neild | 69kg | 5:05.81 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 8/14 | 11/10/2025 | 210 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Jamie Neild | 64.5kg | 4:50.00 | 1-6-8 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $3.25 |
| 8/10 | 15/03/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Jamie Neild | 70kg | 5:00.72 | 1-6-8 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $8.50 |
| 0/17 | 08/02/2025 | 77 | HCP HDLE 4U | $278,460.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Jamie Neild | 67kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/14 | 23/11/2024 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Soft | Jamie Neild | 70.5kg | 4:53.50 | 2-5-9 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/17 | 12/10/2024 | 182 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Jamie Neild | 66.5kg | 4:48.32 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/04/2024 | 20 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $179,650.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Neild | 73kg | 5:04.76 | 3-8-8 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/03/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP F 4U | $29,040.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good | Jamie Neild | 68.5kg | 5:10.95 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run won by 1.5 len Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m slow track defeating Cabhfuilfungi with 72kg at $3.30 in a steeplechase. The run before held ground to the line finished second of 8 starters at Haydock Park on December 20 over 3300m, on slow going 0.5 len behind Escapeandevade with 72.5kg at $6.50. Rates well. Free running type who will be in this for a long way.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,230.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 72kg | 4:10.95 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | 4:07.93 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/11/2025 | 284 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 4:06.29 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 4:13.79 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2024 | 246 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 69.5kg | 4:28.49 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2024 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3520m | SH | Gavin Peter Brouder | 72.5kg | 5:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 01/04/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $37,750.00 | Cork | 3319m | Soft | Gavin Peter Brouder | 61kg | 4:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/11 | 09/03/2024 | 16 | LR STPLE HCP 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 63.5kg | 4:35.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,920.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Soft | Philip Enright | 64.5kg | 4:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3520m | Soft | S F O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $26.00 |
| 99/13 | 26/12/2023 | 61 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3520m | SH | S F O'keeffe | 76kg | 4:55.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 6 of 8 runners at Haydock Park December 20 over 3300m, slow track; 28 len behind Escapeandevade carrying 76kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 2 in a small field at Kelso September 17 over 3400m, 0.5 len behind Malystic with 75kg at $2.50. Others rate better.
Last Starts 63 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 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Soft | Derek Fox | 76kg | 4:07.93 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/11/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 5:07.10 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 15/10/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,230.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good | Derek Fox | 76kg | 3:35.00 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2025 | 167 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Derek Fox | 75kg | 4:05.60 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/14 | 03/04/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3178m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 66kg | 3:54.54 | 11-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $9.50 |
| 14/20 | 12/03/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 64.5kg | 3:59.51 | 16-17-14 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/2 | 14/02/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3432m | Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 4:28.76 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 54.0L | $1.57 |
| 3/4 | 20/01/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,390.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:08.82 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $2.63 |
| 0/5 | 18/12/2024 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $40,590.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/11/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | 5:07.91 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2024 | 180 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 3:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.67 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len Uttoxeter on January 24 over 4000m slow track defeating Kamaxos with 74kg at $5 in a steeplechase. Run before finished fourth of 8 starters at Haydock Park on December 20 over 3300m, on slow going 12 len behind Escapeandevade carrying 69.5kg at $8. All set to continue the strong recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 74kg | 5:33.20 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 69.5kg | 4:07.93 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/11/2025 | 270 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 3:49.92 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 68.5kg | 3:53.33 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/02/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $31,370.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | 4:57.05 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.91 |
| 8/9 | 27/12/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 3:58.93 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 3:53.82 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/10/2024 | 91 | JHDLE 3 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:11.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 13/07/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 2:50.21 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 20/06/2024 | 24 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 2414m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 2:36.28 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 27/05/2024 | 29 | HCP 3 | $18,450.00 | Yarmouth | 2307m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 2:32.47 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.38 |