September 21 / 14.50 Plumpton

14.50

Good To Firm

Happy 70th Birthday Martin Quinn Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3828.72
  • 1m 7f 195y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Happy 70th Birthday Martin Quinn Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 248616 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with ready win at Stratford (2m, good to firm) last month; disappointed when odds-on to follow up there a fortnight ago and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he could still have a fair bit more to offer for James Owen; tongue-tie added.
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3rd

3

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Jet Patrol

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

2-19 over hurdles; still 7lb above his last winning mark; tends to race freely and his chance would be enhanced if the race is run at a strong pace.

10/1

6th

1

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Jet Patrol

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Won two of his first three starts (good to firm and good) this time last year for new yard, including over C&D; not obviously ahead of his mark since but it was a fair effort back here (hood discarded) 16 days ago and he's unlikely to be far away.

5/2

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 12-147 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Returned from layoff in prime form in June, making all at Worcester (2m, good); subsequent Uttoxeter fourth was another good effort and he arguably ran better than finishing position suggests when seventh at Stratford last time; may remain a shade vulnerable off current mark, though.
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9th

3

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Ez Tiger

11st 13lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

A dual hurdles winner (including over C&D) last season; shaped well on his return when runner-up over C&D in June but failed to beat a rival back here last time; the sort to bounce back though.

20/1

7th

6

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Ez Tiger

11st 6lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Two of his five wins over hurdles have been over C&D; has a decent record fresh and made a solid return when runner-up over C&D (good) last month; 5lb higher than his last winning mark though and a career-best is required.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 251P-3 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Pipped Character Testing after sustained duel over C&D (good) in March, opening her account over hurdles at the 11th attempt, and made pleasing reappearance when third at Stratford (2m, good) this month; high on the list.
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11th

12

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:50 Uttoxeter

Lady Caro

11st 5lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Ended last season in career-best form, winning easily at Taunton (3m, good) before finishing third over same C&D off new mark; probably needs to find more again on this first run for three months, though.

12/1

3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Lady Caro

12st 0lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

2-16 in handicaps, raised to 3m here (good) for last three outings; ridden by Cameron Johnstone-Baker last month on last two starts, runner-up before winning easily with a career best four weeks ago (Miss Tiara third); 8lb higher today but needs plenty of respect.

7/4

1st

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Lady Caro

11st 11lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win (from 22 races) in March 2025; nearly all minor honours this term, runner-up under Cameron Johnstone-Baker over C&D (good) last time; strong each-way claims again.

9/4

Form: 692-97

Last run: 95 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-13 over hurdles; ran big race in defeat at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) in April but two lesser efforts followed in the spring; cheekpieces (worn once on the Flat in 2023) are refitted; others have more pressing claims.
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12th

5

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:08 Newcastle (AW)

Stage Show

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alexandra Dunn

1-19 over hurdles and 1-18 on Flat; the Flat win was at Salisbury (1m4f, good; made most) this May, a 66-1 shock by a short head, but he's been out of form since; first-time blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces.

25/1

5th

5

20th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:38 Plumpton

Stage Show

10st 12lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Alexandra Dunn

Just 1-18 over hurdles, the win gained off 1lb lower at Exeter (2m7f, good to firm) last October, and never one to rely upon heavily but caused 66-1 shock on the Flat in spring and can't be ruled out; tongue-tie refitted.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:40 Epsom

Stage Show

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Alexandra Dunn

Held on gamely to cause 66-1 shock on Flat return at Salisbury (1m4f, good) in May but was safely held on both subsequent outings and is far too inconsistent to support with confidence; had recent wind op.

8/1

Form: 654-54

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles when trained by Barry Brennan but the first of her two handicap runs this season was fairly respectable and it will be interesting to see what new trainer Fergal O'Brien can do with her.
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5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Sain Et Sauf

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Fergal O’Brien

Unplaced all nine runs in points and over hurdles but she has shown a glimmer of ability, and she finished ahead of two of today's rivals when fifth at Plumpton four weeks ago on her first outing for Fergal O'Brien, beaten only after a mistake two out; has since had wind surgery; quite interesting in first-time cheekpieces.

5/1

5th

8

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

14:50 Plumpton

Sain Et Sauf

11st 2lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles when trained by Barry Brennan but the first of her two handicap runs this season was fairly respectable and it will be interesting to see what new trainer Fergal O'Brien can do with her.

11/1

4th

5

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Sain Et Sauf

11st 6lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

Last month's 11l Worcester fifth (2m, good) represents her closest finish to date, but she didn't hit the line sufficiently hard to suggest further is required yet; tongue tie debuted there is retained.

33/1

Form: -11264 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Resurgent veteran who returned from a break with two good-ground wins in June/July (2m/2m3f); gave another good account when fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good) this month but may find younger rivals better handicapped here.
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1

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

GDay Aussie

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Veteran who returned from a break with two good-ground wins (2m/2m3f) in June/July; gave another solid account when fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good) last month but he didn't fire at Plumpton last time and others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

2

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

14:50 Plumpton

GDay Aussie

11st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Resurgent veteran who returned from a break with two good-ground wins in June/July (2m/2m3f); gave another good account when fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good) this month but may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

10/1

3

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:30 Bangor-on-Dee

GDay Aussie

11st 12lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Dave Roberts

Veteran who was well below par last time; solid record (112) otherwise this term includes a C&D win (good) in July; may rebound, albeit has more on his plate off current mark.

8/1

Form: 056-33

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Unexposed mare who was denied a clear run in the straight before keeping on pretty well for third on last month's handicap debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft); sports first-time cheekpieces/tongue-tie here and may still have potential.
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Everest

9st 8lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three good runs at Lingfield this year, including a 1m4f classified win; not at her best here three weeks ago (1m6f, good to firm) but this is weak and she is one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Everest

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17 races, finishing well in a 1m4f classified at Lingfield (AW) in March for her only win; second there off today's mark at same track (2m) last time was her best form under Flat rules and she has some turf form in the bumper and hurdle spheres; not entirely ruled out on Flat turf debut.

5/1

2nd

7

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Everest

9st 4lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Finished well for narrow win in 1m4f classified here last month, opening her account on 15th start under all codes; soundly beaten in Wolverhampton handicap over that trip since but could plausibly have untapped potential over 2m on the Flat.

12/1

Form: F2324-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles but went down fighting when close second to Lady Caro over C&D (good) in March and also ran well at Kempton (2m, good) the following month; returns from break in first-time tongue-tie and with hood refitted; player if ready to roll.
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4th

1

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Character Testing

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

0-19 over hurdles but gave it a good shot from the front when clear second to Littletown Lad over C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago and is still on a workable mark after subsequent 2lb nudge.

7/2

2nd

2

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Character Testing

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up in a selling handicap at Beverley (1m4f) on penultimate start, and reportedly "failed to stay" when flopping at Doncaster (1m6f) a fortnight ago; yet to win over jumps (0-18) and, while this task isn't impossible, others make more appeal.

5/1

Form: 3441-4 D

Last run: 110 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer who came good over hurdles at fourth attempt, digging deep to regain lead on run-in in Fakenham maiden (2m, good) in April; well held when fourth on handicap return in June, though, and needs more here.
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1

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:22 Uttoxeter

Zenato

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Competition for the lead likely didn't help when well beaten at Fakenham before Christmas (2m, soft); went mightily close on his one Flat run since, but has never returned from a break of anything like today's magnitude.

8/1

2nd

6

(3)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zenato

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Form dipped last time when bidding for a hurdles hat-trick; won his last Flat attempt but that was on turf in autumn 2024; AW record is 0-7.

5/1

1st

2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Zenato

11st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Fair Flat racer who came good over hurdles at the fourth attempt when winning Fakenham maiden (2m, good) in April, but he jumped and ran poorly at Plumpton last month and needs to bounce back.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £29.17
Tricast £93.00
Trifecta £161.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Lady Caro

SPOTLIGHT:

Jet Patrol

The Times:

Zenato

Daily Mirror:

G'Day Aussie

D Express:

Lady Caro

The Sun:

Lady Caro

The Star:

Lady Caro

Daily Record:

Lady Caro

RP RATINGS:

Jet Patrol

POSTDATA:

Jet Patrol