Newcastle Race 4 - Guinness At The Dog & Parrot Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
YOUNG JACK (3) Competitive effort when 2nd last run in a chase at Kelso. Winkers on could be an important change. Racing consistently this preparation. Looks a worthwhile proposition today. FINN LOUGH (4) Caught the eye when 2nd beaten by 4 1/4L last run in a chase at Musselburgh. Trainer has gone for the blinkers on, take note. Will be motoring home late. One of the hopes. CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE (2) Didn't threaten when 6th last run in a hurdle at Haydock. Happy to forgive that run. Winkers on could be an important change. Solid place bet prospects. JOHNSON'S BLUE (1) Applied plenty of pressure when 3rd beaten by close to 9L last start in a chase at Wetherby. Will be positive in the run early. Chance.

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Was in the hunt for a long way when 3rd last start in a chase at Wetherby. Has early speed and positions nicely. Jamie Hamilton has been successful before. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 5:34.56 | 2-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/01/2026 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74.5kg | 5:33.39 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2025 | 150 | HDLE HCP 4U | $58,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 75kg | 6:12.48 | 1-8-8 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $23.00 |
| 0/14 | 29/06/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 5:40.89 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/06/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 74kg | 5:50.48 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/05/2025 | 408 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 6:16.39 | 3-8-10 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $41.00 |
| 16/21 | 13/04/2024 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $134,740.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 6:17.50 | 1-13-16 | 0 |
| 61.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/02/2024 | 162 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 6:41.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 99/2 | 12/09/2023 | 206 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $21,340.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 5:55.58 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 18/02/2023 | 48 | HDLE HCP 5U | $52,540.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 69kg | 6:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/15 | 01/01/2023 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $62,170.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 5:19.47 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked outclassed when 6th last run in a hurdle at Haydock. Happy to forgive that run. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. In the mix against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 5U | $154,000.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71kg | 6:08.71 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |
| 0/12 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 5U | $145,190.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | 6:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 6 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 72kg | 6:08.79 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/12/2025 | 111 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 5029m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | 6:52.31 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | 6:24.95 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | 5:23.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $13,280.00 | Cartmel | 4453m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:37.99 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2025 | 112 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,790.00 | Cartmel | 4453m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 5:23.96 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.75 |
| 8/14 | 01/02/2025 | 52 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | 5:04.00 | 2-9-8 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/12/2024 | 229 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | 5:38.12 | 4-5-7 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 26/04/2024 | 38 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,080.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | 4:03.06 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last run in a chase at Kelso on a heavy track. Winkers on could be an important change. In top racing shape this preparation. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,690.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 6:11.30 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/01/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 6:38.63 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/01/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70.5kg | 5:33.39 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 46.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2025 | 281 | STPLE HCP 4U | $59,620.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 6:13.87 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 69kg | 5:11.98 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Kelso | 4563m | Soft | William Maggs | 76kg | 6:01.34 | 11-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $19.00 |
| 0/11 | 18/01/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 69.5kg | 6:21.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 75kg | 5:53.09 | 2-9-10 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/12/2024 | 35 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 4563m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 6:13.98 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 03/11/2024 | 197 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 69.5kg | 5:13.39 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/04/2024 | 35 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 6:15.56 | 1-10-9 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly when 2nd last run in a chase at Musselburgh. Blinkers on could be an important change. Will be trying to topple them late. Value play.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/02/2026 | 51 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:10.05 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 5532m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | 7:38.26 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 6035m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 69.5kg | 7:51.95 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/11/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,950.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Toby Wynne | 74.5kg | 6:14.66 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $13.00 |
| 0/6 | 02/10/2025 | 139 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Toby Wynne | 73.5kg | 6:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $41,510.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Good | Toby Wynne | 64.5kg | 6:09.67 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/4 | 08/04/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,590.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good | Toby Wynne | 73.5kg | 6:18.11 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 03/03/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,720.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 75kg | 6:32.90 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 03/02/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 76.5kg | 6:37.50 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 0/11 | 24/01/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 76.5kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,240.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 67kg | 6:01.28 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |