March 20 / 14.35 Sedgefield

14.35

Good

Paxtons No1 CaseIH Dealer In UK&Ireland Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 3f 188y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Paxtons No1 CaseIH Dealer In UK&Ireland Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 9-0964

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-9 under rules but hinted at promise in these blinkers at Exeter (2m7f, good) a fortnight ago, where he jumped to the left and faded into a 17l fourth; the return to a left-handed track and drop back down in trip could be firm positives and he's one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 2

14:35 Plumpton

Scorsese

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

Made all at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) on Boxing Day on fourth chase start and his good form has continued when third on both runs since (2m4f, soft/good to soft); this drop back in trip is worth a go and further improvement is possible, but he needs to be better than ever from 4lb wrong.

11/2

3rd

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Scorsese

11st 3lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

Opened his chase account in Sedgefield event on Boxing Day (sole start under Harry Atkins); ran respectably in traditionally strong novice handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) since; in the mix.

9/2

3rd

8

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 2

12:05 Cheltenham

Scorsese

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Justified favouritism in Class 4 event at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) on Boxing Day, opening his chase account at the fourth attempt; however, faces a much stiffer task off new mark upped a couple of grades.

20/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -94910 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Newcastle last month but perhaps that run came too soon, just eight days after a 10l win over this C&D (good to soft) in a first-time visor (retained since); could bounce back with bold show.
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4th

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in December and returned to form at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, when he was narrowly in front when falling two out; won over hurdles here last May and he's on the shortlist.

5/2

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

He's failed to shine on his three starts since his chase win at Musselburgh in December, last time tailed off over hurdles here; however, he won three times last year, including over hurdles here, and is not written off.

5/1

10th

8

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

11st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Three wins, the first over this C&D on soft, last year; hasn't been at his best on last two starts but has an each-way chance.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7-0548

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3m point winner who is open to improvement now up in trip; however, he was well beaten at 50-1 on last month's handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) and it's hard to be confident after that.
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3rd

11

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Ballela Blaze

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Thomas Gallagher

Runner-up in his last two races but those were at about 3m and over a year ago now; fully entitled to need this.

10/1

10

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Ballela Blaze

10st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Thomas Gallagher

0-6 over hurdles; evidently well suited by step up in trip when keeping on well for close second at Plumpton (3m1f, good) 12 days ago but that modest race was won in a slow time and others in this line-up have much more compelling form.

8/1

2nd

10

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Ballela Blaze

10st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Thomas Gallagher

0-6 over hurdles; evidently well suited by step up in trip when keeping on well for close second at Plumpton (3m1f, good) 12 days ago but that modest race was won in a slow time and others in this line-up have much more compelling form.

8/1

25/1

Form: -68509

Last run: 195 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
He's dropped down the weights but was unable to pose a threat in his four handicap hurdles last year; well beaten in AW novice races the last twice and others are preferred.
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2

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:40 Cartmel

Jysuis

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Lowly rated maiden maiden who was well beaten in 2m Hexham novice last month and has now been unplaced all ten hurdling starts; goes beyond 2m4f for first time here; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

2

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

17:58 Hexham

Jysuis

11st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

15-race maiden Flat and jumps; hood now tried; improvement needed.

33/1

Form: 545-

Last run: 611 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Regressive on the Flat since returning from an absence last July; however, he makes his handicap hurdle debut off a lowly mark and it's possible the step up in trip will suit; one to watch in the betting.
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9

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Grand Scheme

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Three-time Flat winner (1m-1m6f) for Richard Hannon; having only his fifth start over hurdles when scoring by 15l at Southwell (2m, good) eight days ago; 7lb penalty shouldn't preclude another big effort.

6/4

9

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Grand Scheme

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Three-time Flat winner (1m-1m6f) for Richard Hannon; having only his fifth start over hurdles when scoring by 15l at Southwell (2m, good) eight days ago; 7lb penalty shouldn't preclude another big effort.

6/4

1st

5

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Grand Scheme

10st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

took keen hold, prominent

11/2

Form: 90-669

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-6 over hurdles when well beaten at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in November; however, she won twice on the Flat at Musselburgh (1m6f/2m, good/good to soft) in October and ran okay on AW three weeks ago after a break; this trip may suit now back hurdling; possible contender.
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12th

7

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Has done her winning on turf, most recently in May; form has dipped sharply in three runs (hurdles/Flat) since, the penultimate over C&D; not the percentage call.

25/1

3

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three-time Flat winner since joining Ben Haslam last summer, most recently at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in May; 2lb nudge for that looks fair but suffered a heavy defeat over hurdles when last seen in June; market support would boost her claims.

8/1

Form: 0/78-P

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat last September but at a lowly level and pulled up over C&D in November on last hurdle start; hasn't shone on AW over the winter and others appeal more; cheekpieces return (no positive impact previously).
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9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:14 Redcar

Bamboo Bay

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner but he arrives below par, only sixth of eight in 14f Carlisle handicap 33 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

Form: 5S2PP5

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Market Rasen in October and a case can be made on that form but he's struggled on his three runs since and is now 0-10.
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6th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Reliable 6yo who has continued in good heart since scoring at Catterick (3m1f, good) in January and produced a career-best when back on the scoresheet at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; failed to land a blow over C&D latest and has something to find with My Boy Christy, though he remains one for the shortlist in the context of the race.

9/1

5th

9

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins on good ground last season, the latest 13 days ago when scoring by 9l at Stratford; stiffer task off this 8lb higher mark, but these conditions suit.

7/1

1st

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

East Eagle

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Back to winning ways at Catterick (3m1f) in January and has continued in good form, second of eight in another 3m1f handicap there last time; in the mix once more.

11/2

Form: P05

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He's shown very little this winter when triple-figure odds for his first three starts; improvement needed but he goes handicapping off basement mark and his dam was a 2m4f hurdle winner (RPR 84); check the betting.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £4.40
Straight Forecast £4.28
Tricast £12.65
Trifecta £17.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Benefit Ben

SPOTLIGHT:

Scorsese

THE NORTH:

Reel Her In

Daily Mail:

Grand Scheme

The Times:

Reel Her In

Telegraph:

Scorsese

The Sun:

Scorsese

POSTDATA:

Benefit Ben

The Guardian:

Benefit Ben

D Express:

Benefit Ben

Daily Mirror:

Benefit Ben

The Star:

Benefit Ben

Daily Record:

Benefit Ben