16:00 Newcastle — Border Minstrel New Menu Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) ratings & form

1Jericoacoara (FR)Brian HughesMicky Hammond430-0585d—110—1/51.1+

Signs last time here over 2m5f that he might be running into form off his reduced mark

2Wolfspear (IRE)Craig NicholDaragh Bourke24354910d—105—1/51.1+

On long losing run but was a good third at Kelso (2m5f) in November; could be in the mix

3Eton Mes (IRE)Rian Corcoran(5)David Pipe-9444115d—105—1/51.1+

Unplaced all three starts over hurdles but makes handicap debut and could be unexposed

4Forest Blaze (GB)Jamie HamiltonMark Walford4-523217d—103—1/51.1+

Placed in cheekpieces on last two starts; in the mix if taking to the first-time visor

5Red Cadillac (IRE)Callum BewleyNicky Richards326-1269d—103—1/51.1+

Off the mark over 2m1f at Carlisle last time and despite 4lb rise, should go well again

6Les's Legacy (GB)Nathan MoscropMrs Corbett251P6018d—102—1/51.1+

Didn't shine in 2 starts at Hexham (his favourite track) in the autumn; returns from break

7Another High Five (IRE)Alan DoyleLucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore25-2341d—101—1/51.1+

Only third best on merit when remote second this month; improvement required

8Aire Spray (IRE)Danny McMenaminMrs S J Smith35-64259d—99—1/51.1+

Needs to raise his game but the cheekpieces may help and his yard is in good form

9Yapper Hill (IRE)Jonathon BewleyGeorge BewleyF385O744d—92—1/51.1+

Hinted at ability over hurdles but ran out (hung left) on handicap debut; best watched