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BetWright Instant Withdrawals Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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BetWright Instant Withdrawals Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 874-13 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive on the AW since switching to current stable in the autumn (five wins) and beat three rivals comfortably to make winning handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) laat month; unable to justify skinny odds when only third soon afterwards but remains of strong interest.
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4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Carlton

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Highly fruitful in his two and a half years with this yard, including two wins (Flat/hurdles) this February/March; needs to bounce back from a rare flop but the chief concern is his 0-15 record on Flat turf.

18/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Carlton

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Thriving at present and he followed up 1m6f Chelmsford success in February with an emphatic victory over hurdles at Huntingdon last month; big shout once more.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 566-43 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but shaped well when third of seven at Bangor (2m, good) last month and may yet have a bigger run in him; considered each-way.
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12

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Portcammon

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-10 over hurdles and continues to drop in the weights; doesn't look ready to take advantage.

8/1

9th

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Worcester

Portcammon

11st 6lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Unable to land a telling blow when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month and now 0-8 over hurdles but has shown some significant promise and may benefit from today's step up in trip; a possible.

10/1

Form: 6432P-

Last run: 146 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on latest hurdling start in February but the form of his Market Rasen second (2m, good to soft) a fortnight earlier worked out well, and he was placed twice on the Flat last month; a possible.
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3

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:38 Uttoxeter

Morandi Second

11st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Patrick Neville

Pulled up on latest hurdling start in February but the form of his Market Rasen second (2m, good to soft) a fortnight earlier worked out well, and he was placed twice on the Flat last month; a possible.

10/1

2nd

1

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Nottingham

Morandi Second

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Patrick Neville

Mostly in good form since the blinkers went on last autumn and ran a solid race in defeat at Catterick last time (2m, good); the reopposing runner-up Cosmic Soul nearly went one better last weekend.

9/2

1

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

19:40 Catterick

Morandi Second

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Better for blinkers going on last autumn, handling soft ground well when closing out with an easy win off 8lb lower here over 1m6f; absent since pulled up over hurdles in February and has to prove his new mark within range.

5/1

Form: 24-5

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has shown some hurdling ability for new stable this year and a recent defeat on her Flat handicap debut is not viewed too harshly but she's not the most obvious answer on this handicap hurdle debut.
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4

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:38 Uttoxeter

Sharona

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Jessica Bedi

Has shown some hurdling ability for new stable this year and a recent defeat on her Flat handicap debut is not viewed too harshly but she's not the most obvious answer on this handicap hurdle debut.

50/1

13th

10

(16)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:25 York

Sharona

10st 8lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Jessica Bedi

7f winner for previous yard; not seen on Flat since 2023 and has earned a hurdles mark of just 93 after three attempts in that sphere; opposed off 72 back under this code.

40/1

7

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:40 Market Rasen

Sharona

10st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

7f Flat winner on soft ground; beaten 12l and 13l in her two races over hurdles after a long absence; needs more here, though has had wind surgery and tries a tongue-tie.

33/1

Form: 247-42 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but ran well in defeat at Stratford (2m, good) last month and can remain competitive after a recent 3lb rise.
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3rd

9

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Basilette

9st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Bumper/hurdles winner who's had another crack at the Flat on last two outings and scored here (11.5f, firm) nine days ago, leading over 1f out for a 5l win in six-runner race; penalty leaves her 3lb well-in compared to future handicaps and she's one for the shortlist.

9/2

1st

5

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Basilette

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Bumper/hurdles winner; only a modest third at Salisbury (1m6f) on reappearance and belated return to the Flat but gives the impression she may do better back down in distance with the outing under her belt.

13/2

3rd

7

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Basilette

8st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Seamus Mullins

Won two low-grade handicap hurdles in October; has fitness to prove after six-month absence and this is her first Flat start since September 2024 but she still enters calculations off a career-low mark.

6/1

Form: 233-25

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Placed off today's mark in first two handicaps (both 2m, good) but needs to get back on track after a disappointing run in May.
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4

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Warwick

Window Of Time

11st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has yet to win and placed again on her first run for this yard in a 2m maiden at Worcester 18 days ago; still appeals as a likely contender and she has been competitive off this sort of mark.

9/4

8

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Worcester

Window Of Time

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Made the frame on five of her eight hurdling starts for Alex Hales, most recently when second of seven in Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) in May; soundly beaten on final two outings for that stable and not sure to be favoured by the forecast rain here but has good claims if back on song for new trainer Olly Murphy.

11/4

6

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:38 Uttoxeter

Window Of Time

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Placed off today's mark in first two handicaps (both 2m, good) but needs to get back on track after a disappointing run in May.

14/1

Form: 77233- D

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed on final three starts for Jeremy Scott, most notably when second of 16 behind a next-time-out winner at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) on first occasion; bought for £10,000 in May; tongue-tie added for stable debut.
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3

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Diesel Line

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Both wins over hurdles have been over C&D, the latest in September off 6lb lower; will have benefited from his recent pipe-opener when fourth at Market Rasen (2m,good) and should run well.

11/2

4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Diesel Line

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Dual winner on good ground at Uttoxeter last summer; still in good form when last seen in the autumn and probably still on a workable mark but has fitness to prove after four months off and recent rain reduces his appeal.

7/2

Form: /U4-57

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at huge odds in his qualifying races; could be considered only if much stronger in the betting for this handicap debut.
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8

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:38 Uttoxeter

Millsbridge

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Adrian Wintle

Well beaten at huge odds in his qualifying races; could be considered only if much stronger in the betting for this handicap debut.

50/1

2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Worcester

Millsbridge

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Adrian Wintle

Huge odds for all his races and has performed accordingly; impossible to make a case.

100/1

4

22nd May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:35 Ffos Las

Millsbridge

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Adrian Wintle

Triple-figure prices for all three starts, well behind in a bumper and again in sole completion over hurdles; trainer in great form but handicaps more appropriate for this one.

66/1

Form: 7705-1 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three novice hurdles for Clive Boultbee-Brooks this year but made smooth progress from off the rear to score over C&D (good) on recent stable/handicap debut, albeit in rather unsatisfactory race in which most of the flights were omitted; carries 7lb penalty today; good chance.
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8

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

16:28 Wetherby

Monticello

10st 4lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Neil Mechie

held up in last, jumped right and lost ground 4th, mistake 9th, tailed off from 10th, pulled up before 12th

50/1

10th

12

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:05 Pontefract

Monticello

8st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Neil Mechie

slowly away, always behind

66/1

13

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

15:20 Cartmel

Monticello

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Neil Mechie

prominent, outpaced and lost position before 2 out, pulled up before last

100/1

Form: 7-2F29

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on two of her four appearances this year (once over C&D) but came last of nine in recent C&D race won by Monticello and is now 0-17 over hurdles; others look stronger.
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8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Record of 0-30 but she's been placed with cheekpieces added in last two starts and was a well-backed favourite when third at Hereford (2m3f, good) on Monday; should go well again off unchanged mark and she's in the mix.

11/2

3rd

8

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

17:20 Hereford

Northern Rose

10st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Longstanding maiden but off this career-low mark she was a 7l second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) when cheekpieces were added; possibilities.

4/1

2nd

13

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Northern Rose

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Returned from break with good second over C&D (good) in May but her subsequent record is very mixed and she's now 0-20 over hurdles; tried in new cheekpieces today; would probably prefer the rain to stay away.

16/1

Form: 0-3243

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In the frame four consecutive times over hurdles (twice over C&D) in recent months but is not making any progress and another minor role may be her best hope today.
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7

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Warwick

Granny B

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Flat winner but 0-17 over hurdles and her third two runs ago was remote; opposable.

33/1

8

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Granny B

10st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Michael Mullineaux

0-16 over hurdles with limitations well exposed, but last month's 25l third at Hereford can be marked up as she'd tried to make all (not her usual run style) off the back of a 170-day absence; place claims.

12/1

3rd

9

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Granny B

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Michael Mullineaux

Yet to win in 15 starts over hurdles, having shown some promising placed efforts last summer before her form dipped in the autumn, and she was last seen finishing lame (well held) at Stratford in October; returns on a competitive mark, but with a bit to prove.

16/1

Form: 6/6226

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles; runner-up twice at Newton Abbot last month (2m1f, good/good to soft) but didn't fire on his latest outing; usual hood left off today; others look stronger.
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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

Form: 964-5

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Struggled to get competitive in three maiden/novice hurdles for Fergal O'Brien in the spring; makes stable/handicap debut from a lowly mark but still needs last month's wind op to have made a big difference.
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13

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:38 Uttoxeter

Bara Tara

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Struggled to get competitive in three maiden/novice hurdles for Fergal O'Brien in the spring; makes stable/handicap debut from a lowly mark but still needs last month's wind op to have made a big difference.

40/1

5th

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Bara Tara

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flat-bred 5yo who was well beaten in a bumper and two hurdles (1m7f/2m3f) last season; needs addition of tongue-tie to make a massive difference.

25/1

5th

1

9th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Bara Tara

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flat-bred 5yo who was well beaten in a bumper and two hurdles (1m7f/2m3f) last season; needs addition of tongue-tie to make a massive difference.

25/1

Form: 587-64

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles; gave good account before fading into fourth at Fontwell (2m3f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month but still makes only limited appeal from 2lb out of the weights here.
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9th

8

2nd Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 2

16:40 Newbury

Banny Hill Lass

10st 6lb

J: Ms Laura Ward

T: Neil King

midfield, weakened 4f out

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £11.47
Tricast £146.04
Trifecta £170.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monticello

D Express:

Carlton

RP RATINGS:

Portcammon

The Guardian:

Basilette

POSTDATA:

Granny B

The Star:

Morandi Second

The Times:

Monticello

Telegraph:

Monticello

Daily Mail:

Monticello

The Sun:

Monticello

Daily Record:

Monticello

Daily Mirror:

Carlton