'Improvement is surely on the cards' - Liam Bramall's four best bets at Fairyhouse
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NEWCASTLE
15 January 2026
Thursday 15th January
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Virgin Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 190y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Had wind op before his promising third at Catterick (2m3f); in the mix back in trip
5173
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Cat Catterick | 19.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 3/9 | Noonetellsmenothin (5¾L) | 15/2 | - | 100 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3MdH | 11-4 | 7/11 | Captain Hugo (71L) | 40/1 | - | 55 |
| 4 Jun 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f Gd | 4NHF | 10-11 | 1/6 | Little Lady Rock (1¾L) | 3/1 | - | 97 |
| 25 May 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-10 | 5/10 | Suspected (3L) | 3/1 | - | 86 |
Well held at big prices in two bumpers and is best watched on hurdling debut
69
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 25 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 9/12 | Nimba (44L) | 200/1 | - | 71 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f Gd | 5MdNHF | 11-3 | 6/6 | Monte A Bord (23L) | 66/1 | - | 75 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won a bumper at this track and he needs a close look on hurdling debut
1-33
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 96
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 25 | Hex Hexham | 16f Gd | 4NHF | 11-8 | 3/5 | Tony Joe (½L) | 3/1 | - | 103 |
| 10 May 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Gd | 34yNHF | 11-7 | 3/7 | So Proud (1¾L) | 11/1 | - | 103 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f Gd | 5NHF | 10-9 | 1/11 | Brooklynese (5L) | 3/1F | - | 92 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Point/bumper winner who ran well over hurdles at Taunton last month; respected
51-44
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 113
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 t | 4/14 | Knock Off Soxs (3½L) | 4/1 | - | 104 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 4/8 | Japetus (13½L) | 7/2 | - | 104 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 2NHF | 11-5 t1 | 1/10 | Kiwi Rush (¾L) | 9/1 | - | 99 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | 2NHF | 11-2 | 5/6 | Dalston Lad (11½L) | 12/1 | - | 91 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
0-5 in Irish points and was well held in a bumper last month; opposable on hurdling debut
4
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 4/7 | Kilaro (23L) | 16/1 | - | 78 |
Runner-up in two bumpers and was fair third on hurdling debut in November; could go well
225-3
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 25 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/5 | Avalon Beach (6L) | 9/2 | - | 90 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 4MdNHF | 11-5 h1 | 5/7 | Queen Kate (5¼L) | 11/4 | - | 90 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 11-7 | 2/6 | Peckforton Hills (3½L) | 5/2 | - | 93 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/6 | Lady Kluck (3¼L) | 100/30 | - | 90 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Well held in all five runs and he needs improvement with hood added
764
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Cat Catterick | 19.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/6 | Kaka's Cousin (21L) | 50/1 | - | 90 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 6/9 | Leaumec De Mee (19½L) | 20/1 | - | 81 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Gd | 5NHF | 11-1 | 7/8 | Nobotheratall (15½L) | 6/1 | - | 77 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (0%)
Some promise over hurdles but he needs more progress back at this trip
89-734
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 107
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4MdH | 10-8 | 4/9 | Country Code (15½L) | 15/2 | - | 93 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Gd | 4NvH | 10-4 | 3/7 | Cave Bridge (2L) | 14/1 | - | 93 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Per Perth | 16f GS | 4NvH | 10-4 | 7/11 | The Hatchet (16½L) | 250/1 | - | 92 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f Gd | 5NHF | 10-10 t | 9/11 | Freddie Steady Go (25L) | 28/1 | - | 68 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 10-11 t1 | 8/10 | Sanilam (46L) | 40/1 | - | 61 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Hex Hexham | 16f Sft | 4NHF | 10-8 | 8/9 | Lost Frequencies (57L) | 10/1 | - | 52 |
Good second on hurdling debut at Wetherby and sets the standard on that form; key player
1/58-2
Age: 6
Weight: 11-1
OR: -
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 10-4 | 2/14 | Starmount (5L) | 80/1 | - | 106 |
| 8 Mar 25 | San Sandown | 16f GS | NHFLM | 11-2 | 8/9 | Charisma Cat (34L) | 50/1 | - | 79 |
| 8 Feb 25 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 2NHFM | 11-6 | 5/13 | Strong Run (11½L) | 22/1 | - | 98 |
| 17 Mar 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Sft | 5MdNHFM | 10-3 | 1/13 | Longhouse Legacy (1½L) | 28/1 | - | 90 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Won an Irish point but was tailed off on hurdling debut in November; others preferred
5
Age: 5
Weight: 11-1
OR: -
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Sft | 3NvHM | 10-13 | 5/8 | Madame Luna (56L) | 14/1 | - | 50 |
Won three of his last five Flat runs; needs watching in market on hurdling/stable debut
Age: 4
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 25 | Bat Bath | 17f GS | 6Hc | 9-3 v | 1/12 | Smith (2¾L) | 15/8F | 57 | 69 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Bat Bath | 17f Sft | 6Hc | 9-0 v | 2/14 | Izakaya (3¼L) | EvensF | 56 | 63 |
| 3 Sep 25 | Bat Bath | 14f Sft | 6Hc | 8-12 v | 1/8 | Wannabeawallaby (4¼L) | 9/4 | 49 | 62 |
| 14 Aug 25 | Bev Beverley | 16f GF | 6Hc | 8-9 v | 3/4 | Chillhi (4¼L) | 9/4 | 49 | 53 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Not Nottingham | 14f GS | 6Hc | 8-5 v1 | 1/7 | Regally Blonde (nk) | 12/1 | 46 | 60 |
| 2 Jul 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 6Hc | 7-13 b | 4/10 | Emily Rebecca (5¼L) | 11/2 | 45 | 46 |
6
Lyric
T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Age: 5
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Gd | 2Hc | 9-0 | 10/11 | Sir Lowry's Pass (22L) | 40/1 | 88 | 56 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 10f Sft | 2Hc | 9-2 | 7/17 | Laafi (3L) | 28/1 | 88 | 93 |
| 12 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 12f GS | 3Hc | 9-7 | 10/13 | Kildare Legend (8L) | 17/2 | 89 | 84 |
| 25 May 24 | Goo Goodwood | 11f Gd | 3yL | 9-2 | 6/7 | Meydaan (8L) | 100/30 | - | 87 |
| 29 Apr 24 | Wdr Windsor | 10f GS | 5Md | 8-13 | 1/8 | Master Builder (1¾L) | 9/4 | - | 85 |
| 15 Nov 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 42yNv | 9-4 | 2/12 | Musical Act (1¼L) | 11/1 | - | 75 |
Verdict
Preference is for MADAME LA PAPILLON, who chased home a useful prospect at Wetherby and sets the standard on that eyecatching effort.
Madame La Papillon
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Madame La Papillon,
11/4 Is This For Real,
11/2 Freddie Steady Go,
6/1 Alba Crus,
8/1 Walk On Son,
9/1 Noble George,
14/1 Rupert The Prince,
25/1 Siege Of Acres,
33/1 Nevershedatear,
40/1 Karma De Cotte,
100/1 Blazing Echo
Relevant Tips
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