June 20 / 17.05 Market Rasen

17.05

Good

Port Of Hull Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 139y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Port Of Hull Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 8131-7 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won in pretty good style at Taunton (2m, good to firm) in April, having rejoined Fergal O'Brien, and will be fine over this trip, but disappointed when warm favourite at Worcester last month and now has a point to prove.
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8th

7

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Record Art

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Fergal O’Brien

Improver over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien, winning at Taunton (2m) and Market Rasen (2m4f) in the first half of 2025; 14-1 for his return to the Flat at Yarmouth last month (11.5f, good to firm) and dropped away having been hassled up front; today's longer trip should be in his favour given stamina over hurdles.

10/1

7

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Record Art

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Big personal best over hurdles in June when running away with a 2m5f Market Rasen 0-100 (good; RPR 111); no Flat runs since 2021-22 in France and only ever once beaten under 20l, but British Flat mark appropriately realistic and he's a danger to all if recent cheer translates to this code.

9/4

1st

3

20th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:05 Market Rasen

Record Art

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won in pretty good style at Taunton (2m, good to firm) in April, having rejoined Fergal O'Brien, and will be fine over this trip, but disappointed when warm favourite at Worcester last month and now has a point to prove.

9/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: P7-4P1 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
First win since purple patch in 2022-23 season when asserting close home in conditional jockeys' handicap over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last week; escapes a penalty for that and is 5lb well in today; good chance.
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4th

3

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:40 Kelso

Lone Star

11st 10lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Philip Kirby

Beaten 12 times since her last win in June 2025 and her recent form has been patchy, this season hasn't been devoid of promise and she's dropped to a dangerous mark; not discounted.

8/1

6th

6

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:00 Sedgefield

Lone Star

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Six-time hurdle winner; lurks on a good mark but was just a respectable fourth in C&D (good) mares' race on Wednesday and will need to better that effort.

10/1

4th

5

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

14:30 Sedgefield

Lone Star

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

2023 was her year but an infrequent winner these days and others look in better form.

14/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 36P/31 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at sixth attempt, with clearcut C&D (good) success 18 days ago; 7lb higher now but has scope for further progress; must be considered.
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7th

3

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Market Rasen

Matoury

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Back-to-back C&D wins in June and July under William Maggs but never travelled in his hat-trick bid at Cartmel two weeks later, when he may not have been suited by the track; remains 3lb above his most recent success but worth considering back at his favourite venue.

3/1

7th

5

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Matoury

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

In-form 7yo who comes here after two narrow wins at Market Rasen (both 3m+, good); latest 4lb rise ought to be manageable and this drop back in trip won't be a problem; big player if suited by this different track.

4/1

1st

9

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Matoury

10st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Both wins here, the latest 16 days ago when holding on grimly off a 6lb lower mark; can be inconsistent.

7/1

Form: 46597-

Last run: 207 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Out of form when last seen under rules in the autumn but seemingly back in good nick when winning two restricted points last month; suited by this C&D and looks interesting off her lowly mark.
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2nd

4

7th Sep 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:30 Newton Abbot

My Girl Katie

11st 1lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Grace Harris

Has thrived since returning to action this summer, landing two wins over fences before registering her first hurdles win, over C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago; 4lb rise may not be enough to stop her winning again.

2/1

1st

3

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

18:42 Newton Abbot

My Girl Katie

11st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

2-2 here over fences since returning from a break, latest when staying on best five days ago, taking her tally in that sphere to four, all at about this trip; yet to win in 20 attempts over hurdles, which does temper enthusiasm, and this is a quick turnaround, but she's thriving at present and hard to rule out.

11/8

1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:30 Newton Abbot

My Girl Katie

11st 4lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Grace Harris

Largely consistent mare who justified support back from an absence when landing a third chase win last month, her second over C&D; up 5lb but Alix Balfe claims 7lb and she'll likely give her running and be thereabouts.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 79PP-8 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won for Gordon Elliott in Ireland last summer (2m4f, good) but has struggled on all three starts for current stable.
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4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Leading Lion

10st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott; lost his way for his next yard and struggles continued on debut for this one.

50/1

7

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

18:15 Market Rasen

Leading Lion

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott in Ireland last summer but in poor form over hurdles and on the Flat for Tracy Leeson this year; makes debut for latest new stable with huge amount to prove; blinkers removed.

33/1

8

(10)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Leading Lion

10st 8lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Tracey Leeson

Has been poor under both codes since his sole success over hurdles in Ireland a year ago; blinkers will need to have a dramatic effect.

66/1

Form: 26U8-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Did not take to chasing at end of last year (two attempts) and was tailed off when reappearing over hurdles last month; on a good mark now but needs to have taken considerable benefit from that recent outing.
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2

20th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:05 Market Rasen

Mount Gallion

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Did not take to chasing at end of last year (two attempts) and was tailed off when reappearing over hurdles last month; on a good mark now but needs to have taken considerable benefit from that recent outing.

8/1

4th

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Mount Gallion

11st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Won maiden hurdle here (2m, soft) in March 2024 and is well handicapped if judged on that performance, but didn't take to chasing at end of 2024 and this return to hurdling comes after a 163-day break.

5/1

4th

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Mount Gallion

11st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Won maiden hurdle here (2m, soft) in March 2024 and is well handicapped if judged on that performance, but didn't take to chasing at end of 2024 and this return to hurdling comes after a 163-day break.

5/1

Form: 56-3

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-22 on the Flat; shaped very well when third of six in Southwell maiden hurdle (2m, good) last month but needs to improve again on this handicap debut and the longer trip is not sure to suit.
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4th

6

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:45 Sedgefield

Hijo De La Luna

11st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

AW Flat winner when visored for the first time, in February (8.5f); sound run back over hurdles when keeping-on third at Kelso this month (2m2f, good to firm); 2m4f should suit; each-way chance.

5/1

3rd

4

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:25 Kelso

Hijo De La Luna

11st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Has a poor strike-rate of 1-38 under rules; stayed on when the race was all over when fourth of ten at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm) last month; others look more likely.

8/1

4th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Hijo De La Luna

11st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Poor strike-rate (1-37), finishing down the field at Ripon (1m2f; 25-1) a fortnight ago; nothing special over hurdles either (0-5; beaten 34l at Market Rasen in April), so difficult to consider.

40/1

Form: P6-5P3

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles; two of his three runs for Annabelle Sowray this spring were respectable but he was only fourth best on merit when 15l third behind Matoury over C&D last time and is effectively on the same mark today.
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14

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Mademewhatiam

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Annabelle Sowray

!6-race maiden; two fair runs at Wetherby in December (2m3f, soft); well beaten since (tried over hurdles last time); no easy task from 5lb out of the handicap.

33/1

6th

10

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:00 Hexham

Mademewhatiam

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Annabelle Sowray

7yo who is a longstanding maiden and it will be a surprise if he gets anywhere close to getting off the mark today.

200/1

5th

6

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Mademewhatiam

10st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Annabelle Sowray

0-14 under rules and 0-2 in points but returned from break with two respectable runs at Wetherby (both 2m3f, soft) in December and should be okay on this right-handed track; could have a say.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £27.30
Straight Forecast £30.34
Tricast £70.09
Trifecta £64.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lone Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Matoury

The Times:

Matoury

The Guardian:

Matoury

Daily Record:

Matoury

POSTDATA:

Lone Star

Telegraph:

Lone Star

Daily Mail:

Lone Star

D Express:

Lone Star

Daily Mirror:

Lone Star

The Sun:

Lone Star

The Star:

Lone Star