12:15 Newcastle

Saturday 29 November 2025

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Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:15 | Winning time: 5m 6.01s

Hello Judge^t²²

Age: 9| Weight: 12-1| J: Danny McMenamin| T: Mrs A Hamilton| OR: 121| CD

11/2

Likeable sort who has resumed on the up with 2m4f handicap chase victories at Carlisle and Hexham this autumn. Up another 3 lb but this sound jumper can go very well again.

Form: 1P12-11

Alcedo^p1²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Ned Fox⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 120

8/1

A fairly useful hurdles/chase scorer but he came in last of 9 in handicap chase at Aintree (15.8f, good) on his return 21 days ago. Back up in trip now with cheekpieces added and something to prove.

Form: 2P/413-9

William Of York^t,p¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Ross Chapman| T: R Menzies| OR: 118| D

50/1

Completed a hat-trick at Carlisle in April 2024 but only twice raced since and pulled up on each occasion, in 2m3f Wetherby handicap 14 days ago. Has lots to prove.

Form: 3111/P-P

Maghlaak¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: M Walford| OR: 118| D

7/1

Fairly useful on the Flat and over hurdles for Adrian Keatley before making a winning start over fences for new yard in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 15 days ago. Can make his presence felt despite a 3 lb rise.

Form: 43-4241

Breizh River^p²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: R T Dunne| T: T Davidson| OR: 117

10/1

A one-time useful handicap chaser but ended his time for Paul Robson below par. Not disgraced back hurdling for his new handler when third of 7 in 2m Wetherby novice 28 days ago so possibilities back in this sphere.

Form: P-34933

Sunset Hill²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: S Corbett| OR: 114

8/1

Consistent hurdler who took a step forward on just his second chasing start when third of 8 to Hello Judge in handicap at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Should improve further so he's well in the mix.

Form: 5320-43

Grand Geste²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Callum Bewley| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 112

5/4

A fair maiden hurdler who took a big step forward on his chasing bow with an excellent second of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (20.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Up 2 lb but holds leading claims.

Form: 2334P-2

Fete Champetre^t¹⁹⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-3| J: Ryan Mania| T: Paul Robson| OR: 109| D

22/1

Low-mileage 10-y-o who wasn't disgraced when third of 6 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good to soft) in May, prominent long way. Not ruled out back in trip for his return.

Form: 14/4F4-3

Halpha Soleil^p¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: C O'Farrell| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 108| D

22/1

Bumper/hurdles winner who has yet to score over fences, refitted with cheekpieces when only fifth of 7 over C&D 15 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.

Form: 220-285

Similar Story^t¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Peter Kavanagh| T: W Coltherd| OR: 102

20/1

Made a winning chasing debut at Kelso last October but has a mixed record since and she unseated her rider 8th in 2m4f Carlisle handicap chase on her reappearance 19 days ago. Others appeal more.

Form: 29P33-U

Forecasts

Grand Geste (5/4), Hello Judge (11/2), Maghlaak (7/1), Alcedo (8/1), Sunset Hill (8/1), Breizh River (10/1), Similar Story (20/1), Fete Champetre (22/1), Halpha Soleil (22/1), William Of York (50/1)

GRAND GESTE made a very promising start to chasing when a recent runner-up at Carlisle and with that form working out well he is fancied to go one better and provide another winner for his in-form stable. Maghlaak got off the mark at the first attempt in this sphere at Southwell and heads the list of dangers, although in-form duo Sunset Hill and Hello Judge both command plenty of respect too.