April 22 / 17.43 Hereford

17.43

Good

Silvershine Turf Services Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 53y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Silvershine Turf Services Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5-

Last run: 426 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Went close in a 1m1f Leopardstown maiden (heavy) on debut but a well-held fifth over hurdles next time and didn't offer much in two runs back on the Flat; however, he has joined Harry Derham and that heightens interest.
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1st

2

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 157y

Class 3

14:35 Ascot

Military Alliance

11st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

His four-race Irish career stalled but he made a winning start for new yard by a neck in maiden hurdle at Hereford (2m, good) in April, leading at the final flight; the second, third, sixth and ninth have won over hurdles since; with more still to learn in that Hereford race, he brings potential as well as a leading chance on form.

7/2

1st

2

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 157y

Class 3

14:35 Ascot

Military Alliance

11st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

His four-race Irish career stalled but he made a winning start for new yard by a neck in maiden hurdle at Hereford (2m, good) in April, leading at the final flight; the second, third, sixth and ninth have won over hurdles since; with more still to learn in that Hereford race, he brings potential as well as a leading chance on form.

7/2

1st

5

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Military Alliance

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Went close in a 1m1f Leopardstown maiden (heavy) on debut but a well-held fifth over hurdles next time and didn't offer much in two runs back on the Flat; however, he has joined Harry Derham and that heightens interest.

7/2

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -P4233

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
The winner of two points; 15 defeats under rules split evenly between bumpers, hurdles and chases; has threatened in all those disciplines and should nick a race sooner or later, for all that he's twice been below par since a good run over fences here in January.
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1st

3

9th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Golden De Coeur

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

0-16 under rules but has consistent record over hurdles; lost out only by a neck when clear second here (2m, good) last month and will be suited by today's move back up in trip; leading contender.

6/5

1st

3

9th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Golden De Coeur

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

0-16 under rules but has consistent record over hurdles; lost out only by a neck when clear second here (2m, good) last month and will be suited by today's move back up in trip; leading contender.

6/5

2nd

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Golden De Coeur

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

The winner of two points; 15 defeats under rules split evenly between bumpers, hurdles and chases; has threatened in all those disciplines and should nick a race sooner or later, for all that he's twice been below par since a good run over fences here in January.

9/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1232 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Irish bumper winner; has hit the frame in all three runs over hurdles and the winner at Ascot last time made the most of a gifted lead (2m3f, good); this 6yo was noticeably strong in the market that day after wind surgery; respected.
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3rd

1

13th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:20 Hereford

Jackstell

12st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Had been disappointing since completing a hat-trick around this time last year, including over 2m here, but bounced back to form following a second wind operation when staying on well to win at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; up 4lb but Isabelle Ryder's claim more than offsets that and there could be further improvement over this longer trip.

9/4

1st

3

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

Jackstell

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Completed a hat-trick when winning on handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last November; disappointing on his three starts since but wind surgery may have done the trick and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance; one to watch in the betting.

13/2

1

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:18 Stratford

Jackstell

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won three consecutive small-field races in the autumn, the latest a Plumpton handicap (2m4f, good), but has been well below par on his two subsequent starts, including at Market Rasen in May after a break; remains feasibly treated if the cheekpieces and tongue-tie prove a positive addition.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner and quite useful, so his second in a modest maiden hurdle at Plumpton was rather underwhelming (2m, good); could build on that but needs to.
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4

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:51 Stratford

God Of Fire

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made all in small-field Newton Abbot maiden (2m2f, good to firm) in July and has performed well in all three subsequent handicaps (2m1f-2m2f); probably won't be far away but some of the others look more progressive.

9/2

5th

3

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

God Of Fire

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won small-field maiden here (2m2f, good to form) in July and ran at least as well when clear second in Fontwell handicap (2m1f, good) last month; still lightly raced over hurdles; no surprise if he features.

8/1

2nd

1

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

19:33 Fontwell

God Of Fire

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Useful on the Flat a couple of years ago and won a small-field maiden hurdle last month, after a layoff; weakened into fourth after making most of the running on recent handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) but still considered.

7/2

Form: 56

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fifth of eight in a bumper and never threatened to take a hand on hurdling debut at Southwell (2m, good to soft; 28-1).
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5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Pillar The Poet

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: I Chanin

Finished a remote fourth over 2m3f here in February before taking a backward step when tailed off at Exeter (extended 2m5f, good) two weeks ago when tried in a hood (retained), both times ridden by a 7lb claimer; still lightly raced but needs to step up considerably.

25/1

12th

2

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Pillar The Poet

11st 11lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: I Chanin

Left the Newland/Insole stable for 1,000gns last July, since when he's finished third in a point and a remote fourth on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f; 16-1).

15/2

4th

1

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:16 Taunton

Pillar The Poet

11st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: I Chanin

The odd whiff of ability in light career; left the Newland/Insole stable for 1,000gns last July and finished third in a maiden point in November on his only start since; insubstantial claims on handicap debut but his stable won a handicap last Sunday with its first hurdles runner of the season.

12/1

Form: 252658

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner but exposed as modest over hurdles and tailed off in a handicap here in November; up against it.
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2nd

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:51 Worcester

Scintillante

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Dual 2m course winner in early part of last season; has mixed record since and is not yet proven over this far but seemed to have benefited from a wind operation when close third of five here (2m, good) last month.

6/1

3rd

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Scintillante

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Dual C&D winner on good ground in early part of last season; below best on all three starts since returning from a break this spring, with his C&D run three weeks ago particularly disappointing, but he's well handicapped if a recent wind op proves successful.

9/2

6th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Scintillante

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Won twice here last summer and some sign of a return to form when fourth at Warwick last week; this mark isn't a gift but has each-way claims.

4/1

Form: 634

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Hooded the last twice; went off a bit hot when beaten under 4l in a 2m novice at Ludlow (soft) the last time; needs to settle down and perhaps best watched for now.
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7th

1

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Doctor Love

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Alastair Ralph

Hooded the last twice; went off a bit hot when beaten under 4l in a 2m novice at Ludlow (soft) the last time; needs to settle down and perhaps best watched for now.

6/1

7th

1

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Doctor Love

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Alastair Ralph

Hooded the last twice; went off a bit hot when beaten under 4l in a 2m novice at Ludlow (soft) the last time; needs to settle down and perhaps best watched for now.

6/1

4th

3

27th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Doctor Love

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Alastair Ralph

Improved upon sole bumper run when third on hurdle debut over C&D (good to soft) in December in a first-time hood (retained); he was no match for the front two but they look useful and this son of a Listed hurdle winner is open to further progress; respected.

4/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 424 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Flat ability respected but didn't look a natural jumper when tailed off on hurdling debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) and that was over a year ago.
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6th

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:30 Stratford

Jubilee Girl

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Flat ability respected but hasn't looked a natural in two poor runs over hurdles.

100/1

6th

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:30 Stratford

Jubilee Girl

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Flat ability respected but hasn't looked a natural in two poor runs over hurdles.

100/1

8th

11

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Jubilee Girl

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Flat ability respected but didn't look a natural jumper when tailed off on hurdling debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) and that was over a year ago.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Useful 1m2f winner but regressed for Marco Botti and no sign of turning things around at Stratford.
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4th

1

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Al Mootamarid

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ryan Hatch

Close third in two handicaps at Worcester (2m, good) during the summer but he's been well held in his last two starts; on dangerous mark but has bit to prove again and he's now 1-11 over hurdles.

16/1

5th

4

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Al Mootamarid

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Ryan Hatch

Close third in consecutive C&D (good) races in June/July, latterly when two short heads behind Mojo Eho, and subsequent defeat in competitive Class 3 race at Cartmel can be overlooked; ought to make his presence felt.

5/1

7th

14

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Al Mootamarid

10st 3lb

J: James Turner

T: Ryan Hatch

Close third at Worcester (2m, good) on both starts since returned to hurdling in June; not yet fully exposed over hurdles, but moves up from Class 5 today and the forecast rain may not be in his favour.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1).
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10th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Monteria

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1).

50/1

10th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Monteria

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1).

50/1

4

(11)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Monteria

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Stuart Kittow

Suited by 1m2f on soft or heavy but he didn't seem his old self in 2024 and was well adrift on a recent hurdle debut; has been given a chance at the weights, so a change in his fortunes can't be discounted.

25/1

Form: 7P

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a bumper for Olly Murphy and was pulled up at 300-1 on stable/hurdle debut.
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10

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

You Moved On

11st 4lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Well beaten in a bumper for Olly Murphy and was pulled up at 300-1 on stable/hurdle debut.

100/1

10

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

You Moved On

11st 4lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Well beaten in a bumper for Olly Murphy and was pulled up at 300-1 on stable/hurdle debut.

100/1

12

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:05 Southwell

You Moved On

11st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-22 at a modest level on the Flat and stayed 1m4f, so could have a future over hurdles.
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7th

5

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

Sneaky Blinder

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Stephens

Five-time AW winner who is 1-17 on grass and finished tailed off in a match last week at Chepstow; did run well the time before but that was on the AW; due a 1lb drop.

10/1

2nd

2

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Chepstow

Sneaky Blinder

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Stephens

Only 1-16 on turf Flat and 5-25 on the AW, but latest return to form at Kempton (2m) bodes well for him giving Hope Rising something to think about.

100/30

3rd

2

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Two course wins to his name from four starts; none of his six victories have come off a mark quite this high and he's lost his way since going in at Wolverhampton in March; needs a revival.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.10
Straight Forecast £14.10
Trifecta £43.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jackstell

WEST COUNTRY:

God Of Fire

POSTDATA:

Golden De Coeur

D Express:

Military Alliance

Telegraph:

Al Mootamarid

RP RATINGS:

Jackstell

TOPSPEED:

Jackstell

LAMBOURN:

Jackstell

Daily Mail:

Jackstell

Daily Mirror:

Jackstell

The Times:

God Of Fire

The Sun:

God Of Fire

The Star:

God Of Fire

Daily Record:

God Of Fire

The Guardian:

Golden De Coeur