Living North Christmas Fair Handicap
Course: Newcastle (AW)
Date: 2nd Jun 2026
Distance: 1m4½f (1m4f98y)
Type: Flat
Going: Standard
Class: Class 6
Prize: £3,245
Runners: 11
Going Detail: TAPETA: STANDARD
Weather: Showers
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Ned Broy
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Trainer: Iain Jardine
Carrutherstown, D'fries & G'way
Owner: Iain Jardine Racing Club
Breeding
Sire: Prince Of Lir (IRE)
Dam: Nora Batty (GB)
Damsire: Zamindar (USA)
Breeder: Ballyhane
Ratings & Stats
Race History for Ned Broy
Roger Henry
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Lauren Young(5)
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan
Bolton Mill, Cumbria
Owner: Mrs E Quinlan
Breeding
Sire: Galileo Gold (GB)
Dam: Red Blanche (IRE)
Damsire: Red Clubs (IRE)
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Back from long absence with a tailed-off effort here (1m) last month; others preferred
Previous Trainers
- Gay Kelleway (until 2025-12-08)
- Jamie Osborne (until 2024-05-11)
Previous Owners
- N Sowerby (until 2026-01-07)
- Propulsion Racing, Chillout Syndicate, G Kelleway (until 2025-12-08)
- Propulsion Racing & Chill Out Syndicate (until 2024-06-04)
- Propulsion Racing (until 2024-05-21)
- J A Osborne (until 2024-05-11)
Race History for Roger Henry
Rubellite
6yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Conor Whiteley(7)
Trainer: Stephen Hanlon
Constable Burton, N Yorks
Owner: Whitworth, Jolley & Partner
Breeding
Sire: Iffraaj (GB)
Dam: Posh Claret (GB)
Damsire: Royal Applause (GB)
Breeder: Grasshopper Bloodstock
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Runner-up at Southwell on her stable debut and a bit better than the bare result latest
Previous Trainers
- Fionn McSharry (until 2026-03-04)
- Richard Fahey (until 2026-01-16)
- Stella Barclay (until 2025-07-22)
- William Haggas (until 2023-10-25)
Previous Owners
- Gary Downie & Partner (until 2026-04-15)
- C Harris (until 2026-03-04)
- Tony Culhane Racing & The Good Racing Co (until 2025-07-22)
- Adrian Whittingham (until 2023-10-25)
- Somerville Lodge Limited (until 2023-04-11)
Race History for Rubellite
Mr Withington
5yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Trainer: Paul Robson
South Hazelrigg, Northumberland
Owner: The Potassium Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Recorder (GB)
Dam: Eclectic (USA)
Damsire: Giant's Causeway (USA)
Breeder: S A S Haras Le Gue
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Modest handicapper at up to 1m5f on the Flat; best watched after a break on hurdles debut
Previous Trainers
- Roger Teal (until 2025-05-21)
Previous Owners
- Paul Robson Racing Club (until 2026-05-09)
- Rupert Lowe (until 2025-05-21)
Race History for Mr Withington
Havachoc
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Cian Horgan(5)
Trainer: Patrick Morris
Prescott, Merseyside
Owner: Ambrose Turnbull
Breeding
Sire: Havana Gold (IRE)
Dam: White Chocolate (IRE)
Damsire: Mastercraftsman (IRE)
Breeder: The Rumble Racing Club - White Chocolate
Ratings & Stats
Comment
AW hat-trick this winter and solid in defeat since; solid chance with headgear fitted
Quotes
"I got there quite nicely and he's won it easy, so I'm happy with that. Havachoc is a big, raw baby - Cian Horgan, jockey."
2026-02-15 - Newcastle (AW)Medical History
Wind Surgery (2025-07-22)Previous Trainers
- Grant Tuer (until 2025-07-09)
Previous Owners
- Ambrose Turnbull And Partner (until 2025-07-09)
Race History for Havachoc
Drumcondra
4yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Zak Wheatley(3)
Trainer: Declan Carroll
Malton, N Yorks
Owner: Brian Chambers
Breeding
Sire: Showcasing (GB)
Dam: Foxy Loxy (IRE)
Damsire: Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud
Ratings & Stats
Race History for Drumcondra
Speechman
6yo b Gelding (USA)Connections
Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Trainer: Philip Kirby
East Appleton, N Yorks
Owner: James And Susan Cookson
Breeding
Sire: Kingman (GB)
Dam: Not Ready (USA)
Damsire: More Than Ready (USA)
Breeder: Wertheimer & Frere
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Both wins came when trained in France; yet to be placed in 14 starts for current yard.
Previous Trainers
- Mme G Rarick (until 2024-08-05)
- C Laffon-Parias (until 2024-07-15)
Previous Owners
- P Kirby (until 2024-08-05)
- Wertheimer & Frere (until 2024-07-15)
Race History for Speechman
Jedhi Knight
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Trainer: Paul Midgley
Westow, N Yorks
Owner: P T Midgley
Breeding
Sire: Sir Percy (GB)
Dam: Jedhi (GB)
Damsire: Big Bad Bob (IRE)
Breeder: Ellipsis
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Trailed home last in the Chepstow race won by Thewoodcorner; stable debut
Previous Trainers
- Harry Derham (until 2026-02-23)
- Jedd O'Keeffe (until 2025-12-22)
Previous Owners
- Colm Donlon (until 2026-02-23)
- Ellipsis II (until 2025-12-22)
Race History for Jedhi Knight
Arch Legend
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Trainer: Ruth Carr
Stillington, N Yorks
Owner: S Thompson And Mrs R Carr
Breeding
Sire: Camelot (GB)
Dam: Nakuti (IRE)
Damsire: Mastercraftsman (IRE)
Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock Llp
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight
Stable Tour
"He came here in February from Charlie Johnston's and I like the look of him. He's a tall, staying type, who has already done well physically and should mature a lot more. We don't have many stayers here, so he's a bit unusual. I'm finding out about him and looking forward to his first run, although he hasn't done any fast work yet. I'm not quite sure whatound will suit him best. He's an exciting addition to the stable. 09-04-25"
Previous Trainers
- Charlie Johnston (until 2025-02-01)
Previous Owners
- Barbara & Alick Richmond (until 2025-04-29)
Race History for Arch Legend
Desert Quest
8yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Greg Fairley
Trainer: Ewan Whillans
Hawick, Scottish Borders
Owner: A Whillans, C Spark, J Wright
Breeding
Sire: Footstepsinthesand (GB)
Dam: Waha (IRE)
Damsire: Oasis Dream (GB)
Breeder: Windy Farm Syndicate
Ratings & Stats
Comment
8yo who is not easy to fancy on the evidence of this year's two runs
Previous Trainers
- Alistair Whillans (until 2021-09-08)
Previous Owners
- A Whillans, W Orr, C Spark, J Wright (until 2026-02-09)
- Chris Spark & William Orr (until 2020-06-21)
- A Whillans, W Orr, C Spark, J Wright (until 2020-06-19)
Race History for Desert Quest
Apache Eagle
5yo gr Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall(5)
Trainer: Jessica Bedi
Kirklevington, North Yorkshire
Owner: Peak Racing
Breeding
Sire: New Approach (IRE)
Dam: Yanabeeaa (USA)
Damsire: Street Cry (IRE)
Breeder: Silfield Bloodstock
Ratings & Stats
Previous Trainers
- Michael Wigham (until 2025-09-25)
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien (until 2024-10-11)
Previous Owners
- Racehorse Ownership Club (until 2025-09-25)
- Paul H Redmond & T G Fitzgerald & Mrs A M O'Brien & B Fowler (until 2024-10-11)
Race History for Apache Eagle
