Carlisle on Monday: why Brian Hughes has to be backed plus Willie Mullins is in town
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NEWCASTLE
15 January 2026
Thursday 15th January
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- Distance: 2m 190y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 15
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Point winner who scored easily on bumper debut at Musselburgh; key player under penalty
1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4NHF | 10-9 | 1/7 | Forever Louie (4L) | 5/2J | - | 103 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (36%)
Sizeable step forward to win over C&D last month on second start; respected under penalty
51
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/11 | Thorneylands (½L) | 4/1 | - | 94 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Hex Hexham | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 5/11 | Forthfactor (23L) | 16/5 | - | 81 |
Sedgefield debut 4th gives him something to build on and he might have an each-way shout
4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 25 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 10-11 | 4/6 | Grazeon Sunshine (7¾L) | 11/1 | - | 86 |
Third on sole point start; new trainer has an excellent record in bumpers this season
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Well beaten behind Ronnie Russet when 22-1 for last month's debut over C&D (good to soft)
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 10-11 | 10/11 | Ronnie Russet (24L) | 22/1 | - | 69 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Half-brother to Lunar Chief and Sagonige, who made winning debuts in bumpers for this yard
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Trainer 6-22 (27%) in turf bumpers here and he's therefore worth a second look on debut
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Third over C&D last month behind Ronnie Russet (who is now penalised); each-way contender
7-3
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/11 | Ronnie Russet (5L) | 20/1 | - | 89 |
| 25 Mar 25 | Hex Hexham | 16f GS | 4MdNHF | 11-5 | 7/7 | Imperfectlyperfect (37L) | 7/2 | - | 68 |
Half-brother to two winning jumpers but he may be one for further down the line
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Debut sixth over C&D gives him something to build on but he was behind two of these
6
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 6/11 | Ronnie Russet (14L) | 80/1 | - | 79 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (0%)
Sold for £80,000 after Irish point win on third start; respected stable for rules career
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: -
Runner-up in a point and third in Catterick bumper; she's a leading contender
3
Age: 5
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f GS | 5NHF | 10-9 | 3/7 | Clay Pigeons (3¾L) | 11/2 | - | 98 |
Tailed off at 50-1 on debut at Carlisle in November
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 5MdNHFM | 11-2 | 11/12 | Lune Brillante (73L) | 50/1 | - | 32 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Half-sister to 2 winners but showed no immediate promise when tailed off at 80-1 on debut
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 5MdNHFM | 11-5 | 11/12 | Millstatt Abbey (90L) | 80/1 | - | 28 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Two wins in the pointing sphere; could give a good account on rules debut
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: -
Days: -
11
Red Dart
T: Susan Corbett
4
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 91
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 4/8 | Nobotheratall (3L) | 25/1 | - | 91 |
Verdict
The newcomer FINBARR hails from a family that has made a habit of kicking off careers with success in bumpers.
Finbarr
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Diamond White,
3/1 Kilaro,
13/2 Cowboy Casanova,
7/1 Valtteri Its James,
15/2 Ronnie Russet,
12/1 Finbarr,
Last Man Standing,
14/1 Royal Maggs,
16/1 Highland Laddie,
25/1 Caspada,
66/1 Credit Union,
Master Jack,
Mhordart,
100/1 Khaleesi Queen,
Maggi Breeze
Relevant Tips
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