March 18 / 16.10 Wetherby

16.10

Good

racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3432.65
  • 3m 0f 26y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: P0-501 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Displayed improved form to beat his 13 rivals and win at Doncaster (3m, good) last month on his second handicap start; this lightly raced 6yo is in top hands and could take a 5lb rise in his stride.
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11th

13

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Jukebox Fury

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Nicky Henderson

Last season he won 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Wetherby (both on good ground); his Ffos Las return was encouraging given the time he'd been absent and the soft conditions; in this scenario he's unexposed; considered.

15/2

4th

3

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ffos Las

Jukebox Fury

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 7yo who struck form at around this time last year, winning 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Wetherby (both on good ground); open to further improvement but this hat-trick attempt comes after a long absence and the different trip-and-ground combination is not sure to suit.

9/2

1st

2

18th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

Jukebox Fury

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

made all, increased tempo before 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and wandered around approaching last, kept on well run-in, comfortably

5/2

12/1

Form: 0-7938 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Her mark continues to fall and she returned to form with an encouraging third at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in November in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); however, she's since been well beaten at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) and is back to having something to prove.
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1

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Course scorer and also a dual 3m winner at Wetherby and Southwell in the spring; lost her chance with a blunder 3 out at Perth (3m) 11 days ago so can't be ruled out.

14/1

10th

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Aazza

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Paul Robson

Hard to knock her last five efforts in handicap hurdles at about 3m and no reason why she won't give another good account of herself; might be a tad high in the weights now.

13/2

4th

1

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Revitalised 9yo who ended last season with two good-ground wins (one over C&D) and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival at Bangor (2m7f, good) last month; obvious contender in current form.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 675815 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut over the extended 2m3f here (soft) last month; faded when upped to 2m7f at Bangor since and needs to prove his stamina, but the heavy ground may have been too much last time and he shaped like a stayer when winning here; retains potential; chance.
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4th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Farmer Jimmy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up over C&D in November on soft (effective on good) but hasn't kicked on from there and not sure the latest Sedgefield run (3m3f) was that much of a step back in the right direction.

14/1

6th

7

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Farmer Jimmy

11st 9lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up at Wetherby (3m, soft) in November and ran pretty well when fourth of 12 at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) next time; of interest on those performances but two lacklustre efforts have followed.

12/1

Form: -81846 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
10yo whose form has been mixed since he won at Kelso (2m5f, good) in October and he was well beaten in January last time; however, he's just 1lb higher than at Kelso and is fine at 3m; not ruled out.
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7th

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Rickety Gate

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Pulled up on soft ground at Ayr last month but this race is much less competitive and the quicker surface ought to suit him better; made the frame on his previous three outings and has each-way claims at least.

8/1

10

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Rickety Gate

10st 2lb

J: Ella McGarry

T: Nicky Richards

Exposed five-time winner who ran perfectly well back from an absence at Carlisle but it's never ideal being 5lb out of the weights in this competitive a handicap.

16/1

Form: 076P47

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Took a step in the right direction with fair fourth of 11 at Newcastle (2m6f, soft) in January in his second handicap, but well beaten back there since (2m4f, good to soft); now 0-8 and others are more compelling.
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10

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Tees Comps Clive

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

0-11 over hurdles but comes here after making the frame on consecutive appearances at Perth (2m4f/3m, good) this summer and is not yet fully exposed at about 3m; each-way claims at least.

7/1

4th

12

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Tees Comps Clive

10st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Gillian Boanas

No wins in 12 but ran his best race since wind surgery when beaten only half a length over 2m4f here recently; could build on that and should stay this far.

13/2

3rd

7

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Perth

Tees Comps Clive

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Unplaced all nine hurdling starts, albeit he ran well when fourth on soft ground at Newcastle (2m6f) during the winter; recent efforts have been underwhelming; needs to raise his game.

16/1

Form: 3-7F5P

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who has shown ability in bumpers and novice hurdles; with a good trainer and it's possible the first-time cheekpieces will help, but he was disappointing on handicap debut at Ayr in January.
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3rd

9

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-8 over hurdles; sound run from the front when third to a pair of dead-heaters over C&D last time (good); one with a chance.

11/2

3rd

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Exposed; fair fourth at Ayr in November (3m, soft) and may have needed the race after a break when well beaten at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft).

16/1

10th

7

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Helsgetaway

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fell on chase debut at Hexham (2m4f; 3-1) in October; failed to stay 3m (ran respectably) back over hurdles at Ayr the following month; off since but 8lb lower than when first introduced to handicapping 14 months ago; stablemate of Snow Dragon.

10/1

Form: 65-82 BF

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Suited by the step up in trip when staying on for close second of 16 in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces (both retained) on handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December; this brother to 3m4f winner Tim Pat is open to further improvement now tackling 3m; could play leading role.
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4th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

14:08 Bangor-on-Dee

Skiffle Man

11st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

prominent, led 6th, prominent when headed 11th, struggling when mistake 14th, weakened after 2 out

5/1

4th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

14:08 Bangor-on-Dee

Skiffle Man

11st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Disappointed when upped to 3m last month and is now 0-5 over hurdles but was close second in 16-runner handicap at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces) two starts ago and will play a big role here if able to transfer that form to fences.

5/1

7th

5

18th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

Skiffle Man

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

midfield, headway 4 out, outpaced before 3 out, weakened before 2 out

3/1

Form: 373-0P

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Point winner who kicked off rules career with two fair performances in late 2023; however, his form has gone the wrong way since and he was tailed off/pulled up towards the end of last year in his first two handicaps; hopes are pinned on wind op/cheekpieces prompting a transformation.
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1st

9

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

Jo Arengeot Bey AA

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Donald McCain

0-11 under rules; didn't run badly when back over hurdles in March but was safely held in both chases last season (2m7f/3m) and has become disappointing.

16/1

6th

11

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Jo Arengeot Bey AA

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

No worthwhile form in his handicaps over hurdles and last two chase runs were also underwhelming.

20/1

4th

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

17:15 Wetherby

Jo Arengeot Bey AA

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Struggled in handicap hurdles last season and soundly beaten at 40-1 on his chase/seasonal debut at Kelso in November; however, this point winner could improve for that latest outing and take a step forward today.

20/1

Form: 7P0646

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdle winner who is on a reduced mark but he returned from a long absence last June and hasn't been able to threaten since.
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7th

6

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:49 Huntingdon

Good Bye

11st 1lb

J: James Best

T: Sara Ender

pushed along briefly soon after start, awkward jump 1st, in touch with leaders, lost position and reminders 4th, dropped to rear 5th, struggling 6th, kept on from 3 out, no telling impression

10/1

7th

6

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:49 Huntingdon

Good Bye

11st 1lb

J: James Best

T: Sara Ender

pushed along briefly soon after start, awkward jump 1st, in touch with leaders, lost position and reminders 4th, dropped to rear 5th, struggling 6th

10/1

Non-runners

Paddy OMahler, Wearapinkribbon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £22.42
Tricast £151.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jukebox Fury

SPOTLIGHT:

Skiffle Man

POSTDATA:

Paddy O'Mahler

The Guardian:

Wearapinkribbon

Daily Mail:

Skiffle Man

D Express:

Skiffle Man

The Sun:

Skiffle Man

Daily Record:

Skiffle Man

LAMBOURN:

Jukebox Fury

The Times:

Jukebox Fury

Telegraph:

Jukebox Fury

Daily Mirror:

Jukebox Fury

The Star:

Jukebox Fury