November 26 / 13.25 Sedgefield

13.25

Good

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  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -97524 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden over hurdles; two good runs when in the frame over 2m3f at Ayr on last two starts (good and good to soft); chance despite dropping back in trip.
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9th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Bathgate

11st 5lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to run well at Kelso (three attempts) and well beaten at Catterick last time; however, he had an excuse (bled from the nose) and he won three times in the winter (2m1f/2m3f, soft/good to soft); not written off.

16/1

6th

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won over C&D (good to soft/soft) on his last two starts to make it three wins from his last four outings; did it in good style a fortnight ago and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 6yo.

11/4

1st

7

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won two of his last three races, the latest over C&D last month (good to soft); back up another 4lb (10lb rise in total); each-way contender.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 9-0721 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form when runner-up in a Newcastle handicap last month (good) before getting off the mark at Hexham last time (2m, good); 5lb higher now but can go well.
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6th

8

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

National Question

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard.

100/30

1st

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

National Question

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Ran no race last time at Musselburgh (soft) but had been in a good run of form and this drier surface should work in his favour.

13/2

16/1

Form: F7UP43 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has won two handicaps at Fakenham this summer (both 2m, good; first a seller); fair efforts last two starts (first-time visor latest, retained); back on a good mark and has an each-way chance.
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4th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

King Otis

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

prominent behind clear leaders

16/1

4th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

King Otis

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

prominent behind clear leaders

16/1

3rd

4

12th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

King Otis

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders on outer, headway and went second before 3 out, went clear with winner home turn, no extra when jockey dropped whip before last, weakened and lost second run-in

14/1

Form: 945-68 CD

Last run: 151 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both wins on this course, a C&D maiden hurdle in February 2022 (good) and a 2m3f handicap chase on return from a break in October 2023 (good); out of form over fences when last seen in the spring; others look stronger.
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8

5th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Royle Steel

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Winning hurdler/chaser but has been well held on all five starts this term; wears first-time blinkers but others preferred.

12/1

7th

11

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Royle Steel

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield in centre of group

20/1

7th

11

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Royle Steel

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield in centre of group

20/1

Form: 526-86

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ex-Iain Jardine; yet to win over hurdles but several fair runs, including when second at Musselburgh in February and when 5l sixth of 14 at Newcastle on stable debut last time out; now 2lb lower; a possible.
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2nd

2

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

14:58 Newton Abbot

La Quarite

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won by 36l over C&D in July but that race fell apart and he hasn't threatened since, beaten about 14l returned to fences the last twice; could be on a tough mark (that last win was off 12lb lower) but this is weak.

11/8

4th

2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

La Quarite

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Off the mark at the fourth attempt over fences when strolling home by a wide margin at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) but that race took little winning and he was then beaten 8l into third off the same mark back over hurdles at Uttoxeter; seemed to struggle with the 14lb rise when only fifth on his return to fences here on Saturday (2m5f).

4/1

5th

3

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

La Quarite

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Came good for new stable at fourth attempt, with huge-margin win at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month; managed only third off same mark over hurdles a week later and a 14lb hike has now taken effect but he still needs to be taken very seriously.

2/1

Form: 12214/ C BF

Last run: 745 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Winner of four races at up to 2m2f in 2022, three over fences and one over hurdles (all on good ground); returns after more than two years off the track; on a fair mark but this ground may not be ideal.
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1

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Cawthorne

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield in centre of group

16/1

1

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Cawthorne

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield in centre of group

16/1

4th

4

12th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:37 Uttoxeter

Cawthorne

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear, shaken up and headway when in touch with leaders 3 out, pushed along when not fluent 2 out, soon no extra

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 82-150 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won a Market Rasen handicap off this mark in May (2m, good); has since won on the Flat, but not at her best on last three starts.
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3

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Chicago Gal

11st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield on inner

11/1

3

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

Chicago Gal

11st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield on inner

11/1

10th

2

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Chicago Gal

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark over hurdles in a novice handicap at Market Rasen in May (2m, good); has since won on the Flat (1m2f, good to firm); blinkers on for first time over jumps (has worn them on the Flat but not when winning); each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 4218/0 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
All wins over 2m at Market Rasen, latest off 2lb higher in November 2022 (soft); well beaten after a long break at Carlisle this month; best watched for now.
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9th

3

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Lady Babs

11st 10lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

12yo whose seven wins have been registered at either Market Rasen or Carlisle; latest was last April and she's now 9lb lower after a lean spell, but there were major signs of a revival on latest start before she fell (held in second at the final flight); considered but this may not be her track.

9/1

1

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Lady Babs

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

A three-time C&D scorer, including in this race 12 months ago; well below par this term, coming in last of 14 over C&D 20 days ago but this veteran mare still can't be totally dismissed from a plummeting mark.

12/1

14th

11

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Lady Babs

11st 4lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

Veteran mare who has won seven races, three of them over C&D, but hasn't been in the best of form this season and others appeal more.

33/1

Form: 765-64 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D juvenile maiden hurdle last October (soft); best run for a while when 10l fourth in handicap at Kelso (2m, good to soft; form sound) last month; now 2lb lower; good claims.
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6th

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Lahire

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won C&D juvenile hurdle in 2023 and is well handicapped on some of last season's placed efforts but his Flat form in second half of last year was mixed and he fell when back over hurdles in January; others have less to prove.

8/1

2

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lahire

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

Won over hurdles in October 2023; modest third on first two Flat starts at the end of the summer; faded to finish seventh switched to AW here on his qualifying run but low-grade handicaps provide him with a much more realistic chance.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Lahire

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Donald McCain

Won over hurdles in October 2023; switched to the Flat in his last two starts and was a respectable third at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) last time but was beaten 5l in that race and this is much tougher on his AW debut.

14/1

Form: 25544

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unexposed juvenile; best run when fourth in a C&D novice last month (good); mark raised 9lb; cheekpieces replace blinkers; no easy task on handicap debut.
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No Results Found

Form: PP/9P/

Last run: 636 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven-race winner at up to 1m3f on the Flat, latest over 7f at Carlisle in August (good); showed little in four previous runs over jumps (tried chasing last time) but is very well handicapped on his Flat form so not one to write off for new trainer.
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10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

Form: P8-7

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Modest form on the Flat and in three runs over hurdles; hard to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap; stablemate National Question looks to have a better chance.
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7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Foshan

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, raced in third, edged left and hampered rival after 1f

33/1

Form: 06UP66

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ex-Stuart Crawford; modest efforts so far, including on handicap debut over C&D last time (good); 2lb wrong; others stronger.
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13

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Uttoxeter

Inoue

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

11-race maiden with an unconvincing profile and he's 7lb out of the weights on stable debut.

20/1

14

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Inoue

10st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Paul Robson

Placed only once and even that form gives him something to find; maiden status looks set to persist.

33/1

12

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Inoue

10st 3lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Lightly raced 5yo who produced one of his better runs when third of eight at Catterick (1m7f, soft) recently; however, that looked a weak race and he'll need a bigger performance today if he's to get off the mark.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.00
Straight Forecast £35.01
Tricast £271.92
Trifecta £221.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lahire

The Times:

Trafalgar Square

Telegraph:

National Question

Daily Mail:

Bathgate

D Express:

La Quarite

RP RATINGS:

Royle Steel

Daily Mirror:

Bathgate

POSTDATA:

Lahire

THE NORTH:

Lahire

The Guardian:

Trafalgar Square

The Sun:

Trafalgar Square

The Star:

National Question

Daily Record:

National Question