December 06 / 12.48 Sandown

12.48

Soft

Daily Tips On Betting.Betfair ‘Introductory’ Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 1m 7f 216y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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Daily Tips On Betting.Betfair ‘Introductory’ Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very talented on the Flat (acted well on soft/heavy) and his hurdle debut second at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in October came behind East India Dock, who followed up in a Grade 2; holds leading claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Hot Fuss

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Has performed well in several notable handicaps, including a strong success at Windsor (2m; beat the subsequent County winner) in January and good second at the Cheltenham Festival (upped to 2m4f, soft) last time; solid contender who looks set for another big run.

13/2

2nd

23

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Hot Fuss

11st 1lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Tom Dascombe

Fairly useful hurdler at about 2m and ran creditably (lost two places close home; finished fourth) in the Fred Winter at this meeting 12 months ago; bagged a valuable pot at Windsor (soft) in January but form dipped last time; goes into unknown territory over this longer distance.

33/1

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Hot Fuss

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

5yo who races prominently and has been progressive this season in some competitive handicaps, finishing second at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in December and winning at Windsor (2m, soft) last month; up 5lb for last time but he did it nicely and could continue to improve; respected.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful 1m4f winner on the Flat for Michael Bell who changed hands for 47,000gns in October; new yard does well with juvenile hurdlers and he's not ruled out, although his best turf form came on good/good to firm going.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

2

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Galactic Charm

9st 12lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

In decent form when last seen on the Flat for Michael Bell but has been hurdling since December 2024 for this yard; did well as a juvenile in that sphere but last season didn't go well; mark fine if this return to the Flat perks him up.

20/1

6th

1

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Galactic Charm

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well handicapped on some of last season's form but looked unenthusiastic when never-dangerous fourth at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has become disappointing; needs change of headgear to perk him up.

8/1

4th

3

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

16:30 Plumpton

Galactic Charm

11st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Lurks on a dangerous mark and his defeat on heavy ground a fortnight ago is not viewed harshly but he's largely been disappointing this season and has stamina to prove over this new trip.

4/1

Form: 2

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He's a half-brother to connections' Grade 2 hurdle winner Nemean Lion and he was a promising second at 7-2 on debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October; open to improvement and he's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

6th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

12:48 Sandown

City Of London

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

raced in second, outpaced and lost second just before 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

3rd

2

6th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

12:48 Sandown

City Of London

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

raced in second, outpaced and lost second just before 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

2nd

1

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:35 Chepstow

City Of London

11st 0lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Sixth foal; half-brother to four winners including connections' smart hurdler Nemean Lion; dam Listed-placed 1m1f winner (93); bought for 38,000gns in May; good market support will need to be heeded.

6/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m4f soft-ground maiden winner on the Flat who scored on his hurdle and stable debut at Ludlow (2m, good) last month; the form may prove to be modest (the odds-on favourite flopped) and he could be vulnerable under a 7lb penalty, but he did it nicely and could have more to offer in this code.
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3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

See The Green

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Won against own age-group on hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m, good) just under a year ago but subsequent hurdle/Flat form has generally been underwhelming; not beaten far when tenth at Chepstow (2m3f, good) this month but makes only limited appeal here; headgear is switched again.

20/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

See The Green

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Won against own age-group on hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m, good) just under a year ago but subsequent hurdle/Flat form has generally been underwhelming; not beaten far when tenth at Chepstow (2m3f, good) this month but makes only limited appeal here; headgear is switched again.

20/1

17

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

See The Green

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Syd Hosie

Placed over C&D (good; behind The Magus) for Anthony Charlton on handicap hurdle debut in April but made just a satisfactory stable debut last month and has been well beaten on the Flat since; cheekpieces replace visor.

33/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Turned over when 8-15 favourite on last month's hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) but didn't run badly and he's been highly progressive on the Flat in the second half of this year, winning three times (including on soft/good to soft); could build on his latest performance and is not written off.
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2nd

11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Small Fry

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Five Flat wins in UK and ran respectably in two autumn Flat starts for this yard after 100,000gns purchase; previous efforts over hurdles were modest but there was promise in his run at Down Royal (2m2f, good) earlier this month when staying on for fourth; entitled to improve over that return; contender.

9/4

4th

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Small Fry

11st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Five Flat wins in UK and ran respectably both starts for this yard last autumn after 100,000gns purchase; just modest form both hurdle runs in UK, but could do better now that he is more mature; check for market strength.

4/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £5.60
Straight Forecast £6.80
Trifecta £16.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hot Fuss

WEST COUNTRY:

Marhaba Million

Daily Record:

City Of London

Telegraph:

Small Fry

POSTDATA:

Galactic Charm

D Express:

Marhaba Million

RP RATINGS:

Hot Fuss

TOPSPEED:

Hot Fuss

LAMBOURN:

Hot Fuss

The Times:

Hot Fuss

Daily Mail:

Hot Fuss

Daily Mirror:

Hot Fuss

The Sun:

Hot Fuss

The Star:

Hot Fuss