Newcastle Race 4 - Border Minstrel New Menu Handicap Hurdle
FINGAL'S HILL (1) Ran 2nd last time in a hurdle at Newcastle. Expecting to settle positively. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Running with confidence this preparation. Strong hope. SMOKERINGINTHEDARK (5) Below par when 5th last time in a hurdle at Doncaster. Expected to be flashing home. Has the ability to figure. LAWRENNY (3) Fresh after a spell. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Bangor. Sean W Quinlan is a plus. This field suits. RARE EDITION (2) First up and nice run when 2nd first up last preparation in a chase at Kelso. Interesting to see the ear muffs go on for the first time. Open to improvement and is a strong chance again.

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Newcastle. Should come to hand quickly. Winkers on could be an important change. In good shape this preparation. Should give this a shake.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $11,805.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Callum Bewley | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | Callum Bewley | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Callum Bewley | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | CL3 | $15,002.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 76.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $18,199.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | 1-1-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2025 | - | CL3 | $11,805.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $3.75 |
| 12/17 | 15/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 63.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-4-11-12-12 | 0 |
| 61.35L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.55L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Catterick | 5094m | SOFT | Charlie Maggs | 74kg | - | 3-3-3-4-3-3-3-6 | 0 |
| 5.7L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 29/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Kelso | 4563m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-1-5 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | - | 2-4-2-2-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 9L | $4.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 72.5kg | - | 6-5-7-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 22.45L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | SOFT | Henry Brooke | 68kg | - | 5-5-4-6-4-3-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.05L | $3.90 |
| 2/4 | 19/02/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | HEAVY | Craig Nichol | 74kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Aintree | 4023m | HEAVY | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Haydock | 3796m | SOFT | Craig Nichol | 71kg | - | - | 8 |
| 20L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Carlisle | 4022m | SOFT | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/05/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Thomas Dowson | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 | ||
| 1/7 | 15/04/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 3390m | HEAVY | Thomas Dowson | 72kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $4.60 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and competitive effort when 2nd first up last preparation in a chase at Kelso. Ear muffs go on for the first time. Win won't shock.
Last Starts 80 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 | 10/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $17,706.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Daire James Mcconville | 76kg | - | 3-3-3-4-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $8.00 |
| 99/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Ascot | 3786m | GOOD | David Bass | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Newbury | 3302m | SOFT | David Bass | 73.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Kelso | 3432m | GOOD | David Bass | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7L | $3.25 |
| 99/9 | 01/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 3290m | GOOD | David Bass | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 4/4 | 20/12/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $51,153.00 | Ascot | 3781m | GOOD | David Bass | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 16.75L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 22/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $19,329.00 | Ascot | 3781m | GOOD | David Bass | 74kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/3 | 06/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | GOOD | David Bass | 71kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 18/24 | 30/04/2024 | - | Listed | $50,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | SOFT | J J Oneill | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.15L | $29.00 |
| 11/16 | 17/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ascot | 3875m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 73kg | - | 1-2-2-3-5-9-11 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Kempton | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 3/11 | 16/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | B Roberts | 69kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 11/12 | 14/04/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Aintree | 3313m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 73kg | - | - | 9 |
| 41.25L | $41.00 |
| 99/14 | 14/03/2023 | - | 1 | $132,800.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/02/2023 | - | 1 | $29,511.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2022 | - | 2 | $21,642.00 | Kempton | 3218m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 26/11/2022 | - | 4 | $8,853.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.85 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2022 | - | 3 | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $1.22 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2022 | - | 5 | $4,721.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Bangor on Nov 12th. Sean W Quinlan is a bonus. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 12/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Bangor | 3934m | SOFT | Luke Scott | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,968.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 73.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 28/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 75.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-2-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Leicester | 4123m | HEAVY | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | 4-6-5-7-7-7-6-5 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | HEAVY | Sean W Quinlan | 72kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Bangor | 3351m | HEAVY | Sean W Quinlan | 71kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.50 not competitive when 5th last time in a hurdle at Doncaster. Should get going late. Strong contender.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Callum Bewley | 71kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 34.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Callum Bewley | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 4275m | SOFT | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | - | 7-7-9-9-9-8-7-7 | 0 |
| 17.45L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $15,002.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4-4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $1.45 |
| 4/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 21L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $12.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 10th last run in a hurdle at Musselburgh but gets some weight taken off. Will be positive in the run early. Strong claims.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 20/03/2026 | - | Handicap Hurdle | $39,348.00 | Musselburgh | 3499m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.75L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Catterick | 3160m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 76kg | - | 6-6-6-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/11 | 03/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,311.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3795m | GOOD | Tom Midgley | 69.5kg | - | 3-5-4-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 3795m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 70kg | - | 5-7-7-10-5-4-2 | 0 |
| 11L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/03/2025 | - | Handicap Hurdle | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 3499m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 73.5kg | - | 7-5-6-5-7-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 68.5kg | - | 2-3-3-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.62 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,311.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 68.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 68kg | - | 5-5-5-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.05L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3795m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 69kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 2814m | SOFT | Tom Eaves | 60kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/14 | 24/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | SOFT | Cameron Hardie | 61kg | - | 4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 13 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 99/12 | 27/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $68,859.00 | Worcester | 4023m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/09/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Haydock | 2816m | GOOD | David Egan | 62kg | - | 7-7-8-7-7-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.75L | $7.50 |
| 9/13 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trainers Registered To Racing League | $34,430.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | GOOD | Brandon Wilkie | 57.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-9-9 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,477.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 71kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 7L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $2.25 |
| 1/13 | 14/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.75L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Thirsk | 2816m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $13.00 and ran 4th last run in a hurdle at Kelso. Shows very good finishing speed. Jack Power takes a large claim. Do not dismiss.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $13.00 |
| 99/7 | 15/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Musselburgh | 4753m | SOFT | Alan Doyle | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 67.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 75kg | - | 6-9-9-9-9-9-8 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Alan Doyle | 77kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 71kg | - | 2-2-4-4-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | - | 3-5-3-4-5-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 8.55L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | Jack Power | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 73.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 15L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | SOFT | Alan Doyle | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $4.75 |
| 3/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $54,104.00 | Haydock | 3149m | SOFT | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | - | 2-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 20L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 70kg | - | 3-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $3.80 |
| 3/11 | 04/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 70.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 05/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Musselburgh | 3499m | SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 72.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $23.00 |