February 05 / 13.35 Sedgefield

13.35

Good To Soft

Betting.Bet New Betting Sites Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 3f 188y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Betting.Bet New Betting Sites Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-3335

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; 0-7 over hurdles but scores high marks for consistency; beaten under 2l when fifth of 12 in recent Catterick handicap (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) and is proven at this track; ought to be a tough nut to crack.
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12

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Ridin Solo

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Only win over hurdles came in a Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good to soft) but consistent until pulling up the final time; won his only point so every reason to believe he'll do well over fences.

16/1

12

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Ridin Solo

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Only win over hurdles came in a Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good to soft) but consistent until pulling up the final time; won his only point so every reason to believe he'll do well over fences.

16/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -26267

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
The form of her close second at Wexford (2m4f, yielding to soft) in October is open to question (1-10 favourite pulled up) and she was safely held on both subsequent starts for James Owen; however, she ran well to a point in quite valuable Fakenham handicap (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) on the latter occasion and is of strong interest in this easier race.
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1st

7

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Laravie

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

Unplaced when just 2-1 for last month's Flat handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, AW) but justified favouritism in good style at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm) subsequently; did it in good style and she still appeals as being well treated under a 4lb penalty, especially in view of her hurdling ability.

13/8

1st

6

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Laravie

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Developed into fairly useful hurdler when fitted with a visor last year, winning four times (2m4f-2m7f); didn't show a great deal in three AW novice races (8.6f-1m3f) in March and was soundly beaten when upped to 2m for recent handicap debut (visor refitted) but she may yet transfer some of that hurdling ability to this code.

4/1

5th

4

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Laravie

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Developed into fairly useful hurdler when fitted with a visor last year, winning four times (2m4f-2m7f); didn't show a great deal in three AW novice races (8.6f-1m3f) in March but this longer trip ought to suit much better and she has the visor refitted on her Flat handicap debut; must be considered.

6/4

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: P36P6/

Last run: 667 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Placed in Uttoxeter novice (2m4f, good to soft) for Ben Pauling in December 2022 but disappointed on handicap debut the following April and has not raced again since; now with Barry Brennan.
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2nd

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Rock On Cowboy

11st 5lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

Never progressed for Ben Pauling but has run well in three of his four starts for current yard and he did well to floor the higher-rated favourite in a 2m3f Warwick maiden hurdle last month (good); if taking to fences, he can run better than he did in his two handicaps over hurdles.

3/1

2nd

5

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Rock On Cowboy

11st 5lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

Never progressed for Ben Pauling but has run well in three of his four starts for current yard and he did well to floor the higher-rated favourite in a 2m3f Warwick maiden hurdle last month (good); if taking to fences, he can run better than he did in his two handicaps over hurdles.

3/1

1st

7

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Warwick

Rock On Cowboy

11st 6lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

led, headed 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, ridden and rallied approaching last, led again run-in, kept on well final 110yds, gamely

5/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful Irish jumper Jimmy Two Times; sixth of nine on Irish point debut last March, after which he had a spell with Nicky Henderson; changed hands again last month (for £42,000); market may guide on this rules debut.
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4

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

16:20 Ffos Las

Jacks Jury

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Barry John Murphy

1-13 over hurdles; didn't go unbacked on chase debut when beaten under 4l by Loki's Mischief over 2m5f here recently and he's 7lb better off with the winner; clear claims.

3/1

3rd

5

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Jacks Jury

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Stable debut when winning a 2m4f hurdle here in March (soft) but hasn't built on that, albeit after going up 7lb; remains to be seen what he'll make of fences.

14/1

Form: 76

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a soft-ground Irish point in April but was soundly beaten in two Lingfield maidens in December (2m3f/2m7f) and needs the new blinkers to make a big difference here.
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4th

2

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:18 Huntingdon

Synchronist

11st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Sarah Humphrey

A dual 2m hurdles winner last season; nowhere near that form sent chasing this season, a remote fourth of six in 2m handicap here 48 days ago; others appeal more.

10/1

4th

3

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:28 Huntingdon

Synchronist

11st 10lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Sarah Humphrey

Won two handicap hurdles (2m, good to soft/good) towards end of last season but has not really convinced on his three chasing starts this term, with best run coming in race in which half the fences were omitted; the forecast ground here might be slower than ideal; others preferred.

12/1

3

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

13:56 Newton Abbot

Synchronist

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Displayed significant improvement when switched to handicap hurdles towards end of last season, winning at Southwell (2m, good to soft) and by 10l at Plumpton (2m, good); makes chasing debut after 161-day absence and takes on two in-form rivals but could still have more to offer.

4/1

Form: 2P-

Last run: 314 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer; went close on stable/hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) last February but that form isn't anything to get too excited about and two disappointing efforts followed (hurdles/Flat); returns from 268-day break here; others look stronger.
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9th

3

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Bodygroove

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won over 2m here last March but nothing in two runs this season and there are stamina doubts; the return of a hood (fitted for that win) could help.

12/1

Form: 645

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to stable's smart and prolific jumper Lady Buttons; showed only minor promise in three bumpers last year and needs improvement on this hurdling debut.
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4th

7

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Smart Bucks

10st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

13-race maiden who has been tailed off on his last two starts; however, there was a positive reaction to cheekpieces in December and perhaps the switch to a visor today will give him a boost; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

7th

8

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Smart Bucks

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Nine-race maiden; fair second in a novice handicap at Hereford in January (3m1f, soft) but soundly beaten at Wetherby last time; has a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

10

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:05 Wetherby

Smart Bucks

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Philip Kirby

0-11 and was 21l adrift in second at Hereford (3m1f, soft) latest; others make greater appeal.

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two French jumps winners; only beaten about 12l when fifth of sixth in heavy-ground Ffos Las bumper in December but needs to take a good step forward to pose a threat on this hurdling debut.
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6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Slemish

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

Disappointed when favourite at Hexham three weeks ago but was clear second to another handicap debutant here (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in August and has good claims if judged on that performance.

5/1

5th

8

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

14:45 Hexham

Slemish

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Laura Horsfall

Soundly beaten in all three qualifying races last season but displayed significant improvement when clear second to another handicap debutant at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in August; good chance.

13/8

2nd

13

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Slemish

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

Makes handicap debut from a lowly mark but showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races in February/March (2m-2m4f); sports first-time cheekpieces; improvement required.

25/1

Form: PP0

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on first two hurdling starts (2m1f/2m3f) and was well beaten when completing at Newcastle (2m1f) three weeks ago.
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9th

4

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:35 Sedgefield

Marquee Lights

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Pulled up on first two hurdling starts (2m1f/2m3f) and was well beaten when completing at Newcastle (2m1f) three weeks ago.

100/1

9th

4

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:35 Sedgefield

Marquee Lights

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Pulled up on first two hurdling starts (2m1f/2m3f) and was well beaten when completing at Newcastle (2m1f) three weeks ago.

100/1

11th

6

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

12:25 Newcastle

Marquee Lights

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Pulled up at triple-digit odds on both hurdling starts (hood added last time); can't be recommended.

100/1

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100/1

Form: P

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled to get competitive when a big-priced outsider for debut at Hexham (2m4f, soft) in December.
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5th

1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

17:50 Hexham

Bobby J

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ben Haslam

Well beaten on his two completed starts over hurdles; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

5th

1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

17:50 Hexham

Bobby J

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ben Haslam

Well beaten on his two completed starts over hurdles; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

10

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

14:35 Sedgefield

Bobby J

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

held up in rear, outpaced and reminders 4th

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-2 in Irish points last spring; just a respectable sixth in tactical Carlisle bumper (good to soft) on rules debut in November but was short of room just as the pace lifted there, and she's likely to be suited by the move up in trip for this hurdling debut.
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4th

3

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Kalo Athena

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when opening her account with clearcut win at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December, her sixth hurdling start, and again ran well when second at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) in January; now has a tongue-tie added; must be considered.

11/4

2nd

7

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Kalo Athena

11st 1lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 in 3m points and she showed improved form to win under Leah Noreci at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month, when stepped up in trip in first-time cheekpieces in her second handicap; had 3l to spare in that big field and she's a strong candidate up 6lb, provided the headgear maintains its effect.

5/2

5th

5

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:40 Cartmel

Kalo Athena

10st 7lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 in Irish points in spring 2024 but has not shown a great deal on her three hurdling starts this year; pulled up in recent C&D race won by stablemate Caughtinyourtrance; tongue-tie added today.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.80
Straight Forecast £4.35
Trifecta £23.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ridin Solo

SPOTLIGHT:

Laravie

Telegraph:

Kalo Athena

RP RATINGS:

Laravie

The Guardian:

Laravie

The Star:

Laravie

Daily Mail:

Kalo Athena

D Express:

Kalo Athena

The Times:

Ridin Solo

Daily Mirror:

Ridin Solo

The Sun:

Ridin Solo

Daily Record:

Ridin Solo