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Book Our Winning Post Restaurant Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Book Our Winning Post Restaurant Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 1F8F0- D

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground bumper winner last season who has so far disappointed over hurdles; has had wind surgery since last seen in February; if that has helped, he's on a handy mark based on that bumper success; not written off.
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4

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:57 Worcester

Gore Point

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won twice over hurdles at Newton Abbot on good during the summer; made a pleasing start over fences when passing three opponents on the run-in to claim third over C&D (good) last month and holds place claims.

8/1

3rd

4

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Gore Point

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

2-9 over hurdles, both wins coming on good ground this summer after wind surgery; has to be forgiven a below-par effort last month but the switch to fences could bring improvement and he's one to consider.

10/1

Form: /996/6

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner at up to 1m4f; 0-9 over hurdles and finished last on his return to this code on latest start.
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8th

7

(1)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hill Station

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not beaten far into fifth in a 2m handicap here four weeks ago; on a fair mark but others bring more persuasive claims.

16/1

2nd

3

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Hill Station

11st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Got off the mark at the 15th attempt over hurdles at Stratford (2m, good) 16 days ago; 5lb rise will make it tougher but looks sure to run his race and unlikely to be far away.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 4/74-5 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
1m AW Flat winner and 2m hurdle winner; not ground dependent; sliding in the weights after three below-par efforts this year; handy mark if revived but there's a bit to prove at present.
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9

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:57 Worcester

Whispering Royal

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Average form over hurdles but performed with credit when fourth of nine finishers over C&D (good) behind Superstylin on chasing debut last month; may do better in this sphere but has his work cut out to reverse form with that rival.

14/1

4th

7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Whispering Royal

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Was struggling for form over hurdles before finishing a 3.5l third of ten behind Gore Point at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in June, but failed to build on that last month back from a break; makes chase debut off a sliding mark but others have more obvious claims.

20/1

Form: 4602-4 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a claiming hurdle (2m1f, soft) when trained in France; in solid form under both codes in recent months, winning on the Flat (1m2f, good to firm) in April; each-way claims if able to reproduce best hurdles effort of 2025.
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3rd

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Seraphic

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won twice on the Flat this year and was competitive over hurdles during the opening half of last year; belatedly tries a hood this afternoon; considered with so little weight to carry.

12/1

5th

5

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:52 Leicester

Seraphic

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won at Brighton (1m2f) on almost this day last year and has scored twice (1m2f/1m3f) on AW in 2026, including at Kempton on latest start; also effective at 1m4f and well capable of another bold show.

4/1

1st

6

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Seraphic

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Can flatter to deceive, like when trading at 11-10 in-running before giving best to Enthused at Southwell two runs ago having beaten him at Chelmsford in January; ran better than finishing position suggests latest but is two poor runs from two here.

6/1

Form: 638P4-

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Finished 11l behind the reopposing John Betjeman when fourth here latest and needs to improve on what we have seen so far to take a hand.
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8th

12

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

For You Buzz

10st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

0-8 over hurdles but recent handicap form (2m1f-2m4f) has been very respectable and he seems versatile ground-wise; considered each-way.

10/1

5th

6

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

For You Buzz

10st 5lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Moderate form so far but should be suited by trying this trip for the first time; does need improvement but it would be no surprise if he finds some.

11/2

5th

9

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

For You Buzz

10st 8lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Finished 11l behind the reopposing John Betjeman when fourth here latest and needs to improve on what we have seen so far to take a hand.

12/1

Form: 32U25- CD BF

Last run: 257 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who was placed here twice last summer; has twice won when fresh and returns on a very competitive mark; has left Alan Jones and returned to one of his former trainers; likely contender.
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8

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Colonel Lesley

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Richard Hawker

Hasn't won for nearly three years but he's often placed and was only just denied over 2m1f here in June, though he has to be forgiven a below-par run when well behind Stinginhisstep over C&D last month; could place again, with Brian Hughes taking over from a claimer, if back on song.

9/1

6th

7

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:07 Newton Abbot

Colonel Lesley

11st 0lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Richard Hawker

Went down fighting when beaten a head off today's mark here (2m1f, good) last month, his second run after a layoff, and will be fine over today's longer trip; featured prominently in calculations.

4/1

2nd

8

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Colonel Lesley

10st 7lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Richard Hawker

C&D winner (2022, no win since) who was second twice here last summer; shaped as though the run might have been needed when finishing sixth of ten on reappearance over C&D (good) 20 days ago; on a competitive mark and likely to be all the sharper for that.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 33177- CD

Last run: 216 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has won three times here, including over C&D; below par on her last two starts of last season; yet to win when fresh but has run well after a break; on a competitive mark if she is ready.
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1

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

20:25 Newton Abbot

Karannelle

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: David Rees

Has won three times here, including over C&D; may have needed the run after a break when seventh of nine finishers over C&D (good) nine days ago; not out of this.

8/1

7th

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Karannelle

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: David Rees

Has won three times here, including over C&D; below par on her last two starts of last season; yet to win when fresh but has run well after a break; on a competitive mark if she is ready.

12/1

Form: 2641-8 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.
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9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

8th

2

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

John Betjeman

11st 10lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Mark Gillard

pressed leader, chased clear leader after 2nd

7/1

Form: 7P34P-

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed at up to 2m3f over hurdles; acts on good or slower; still relatively early days in handicaps; 2lb drop; looks to have an each-way chance on his return from wind surgery.
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No Results Found

Form: 455-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 16 attempts across both codes; others preferred.
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12

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Liberty Looming

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Unplaced in 17 starts across both codes; new yard and new headgear, but much to prove.

14/1

10

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Liberty Looming

10st 8lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Unplaced in 16 attempts across both codes; others preferred.

14/1

10

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Liberty Looming

10st 8lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Unplaced in 16 attempts across both codes; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 6R05-4 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
2m hurdle winner on fast ground; returns to this discipline after being well beaten in several chases; blinkers go on; plenty to prove.
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11

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Miss Marette

10st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

2m hurdle winner on fast ground; returns to this discipline after being well beaten in several chases; blinkers go on; plenty to prove.

33/1

11

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Miss Marette

10st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

2m hurdle winner on fast ground; returns to this discipline after being well beaten in several chases; blinkers go on; plenty to prove.

33/1

5

22nd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:05 Ffos Las

Miss Marette

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Chris Down

1-20 over hurdles and 0-5 as a chaser; refused to race three runs back and tailed off since then on either side of wind surgery.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £102.70
Straight Forecast £73.10
Tricast £1054.48
Trifecta £1148.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Seraphic

POSTDATA:

John Betjeman

D Express:

For You Buzz

Telegraph:

Gore Point

SPOTLIGHT:

Colonel Lesley

WEST COUNTRY:

Seraphic

The Times:

Seraphic

The Guardian:

Seraphic

Daily Mail:

Seraphic

The Sun:

Seraphic

The Star:

Seraphic

Daily Record:

Seraphic

Daily Mirror:

John Betjeman