14:05 Newcastle 03 Mar 2026
Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle
Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,248 - 12 ran
Good to Soft
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Sunny
Temperature: 1.3° - 13.3°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 4.7 mph SE
Last Update: 03/03/2026 17:00
held up in rear, not fluent 5th, headway after 6th, went fourth after 7th, ridden after 3 out, improved into third 2 out, went second run-in, stayed on strongly to lead near finish
led, headed and remained prominent after 4th, led again after 6th, shaken up before 2 out, increased advantage after 2 out, reduced lead run-in, headed near finish
midfield, headway 5th, pushed along into second before 3 out, not fluent last, lost second run-in, no extra
midfield, improved into second after 7th, ridden and lost second before 3 out, weakened before last
held up in rear, went past beaten rivals before 3 out, asked for effort after 3 out, no impression
midfield, pushed along before 3 out, plugged on run-in
midfield, struggling after 7th, soon held
midfield, chased along before 3rd, progress to lead after 4th, not fluent and headed 5th, soon lost place, struggling after 7th, soon beaten
tracked leaders, lost place 7th, soon weakened
wore red hood to post, held up in rear, mistake 3rd, progress after 7th, pushed along before 3 out where mistake, soon beaten
prominent, led 5th, headed after 6th, lost position after 7th, soon weakened, fell 3 out
held up in rear, ridden after 7th, soon well beaten, pulled up before 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £105.91 (1, 6) |
| Tricast | £466.23 (1, 6, 7) |
| Win | £4.90 (1) |
| Place | £2.30 (1), £8.20 (6), £1.60 (7) |
| Swinger | £22.50 (1, 6), £4.90 (1, 7), £31.60 (6, 7) |
| Exacta | £157.50 (1, 6) |
| Trifecta | £2,225.40 (1, 6, 7) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Div 1) | Good | 12 | Luminaries | 8 | 10 5 | 74 | P-69787 | 15 days | Ewan Whillans (112 miles) | Sean Quinlan | 20/ 1 | 5:02.30 | |
| 2025 (Div 2) | Good | 10 | Jingle Jangle Jet | 7 | 11 5 | 87 | 4Y5Y-UH6H6H5H2H2H | 27 days | P A Kirby (46 miles) | Joe Williamson | 7/ 2 | 5:04.40 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DNF | 10 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f 62y | 4:53.78 |