October 31 / 16.05 Wetherby

16.05

Good

Racing Value At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 5f 56y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Racing Value At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 2354-

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in 2m/2m4f novices on final two starts and soft ground was no obvious excuse having run well in a bumper under those conditions; however, his third in a Kelso maiden (2m, good to soft) last December was encouraging with a view to this sort of mark; interesting handicap debutant.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Jehol De Thaix

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Came good at sixth attempt, keeping on resolutely at Newcastle (2m6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; 6lb higher here but has plenty of scope for further progress if his jumping is more fluent this time.

7/2

1st

6

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Newcastle

Jehol De Thaix

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Perked up again sent handicapping for his two starts this season, in fact best effort when second of nine at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft; up 3lb today) last time; on that evidence this longer trip will suit him well.

5/2

2nd

8

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Jehol De Thaix

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Shaped quite well before fading into sixth of ten on seasonal/handicap debut at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October and probably still has some potential but he's been off for another four months since.

12/1

Form: 46-522

Last run: 136 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 2m2f novice races on good ground at Stratford, latterly only 4l behind an improver when fitted in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added after a wind operation and can see him going well.
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3rd

6

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Duel Au Soleil

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Combination of handicaps, a wind operation and this headgear has made a different, delivering form figures of 132 in 2m5f-3m handicap hurdles before faring less well after 97 days off at Wetherby; hard to be confident on the back of that but no surprise should he run well now his attention is turned to fences.

9/4

8th

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Duel Au Soleil

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Maiden prior to showing improvement with solid performances (132) since having wind surgery and wearing cheekpieces, most recently beaten only narrowly at Ascot (2m7f) three months ago; that form has been franked by the winner since; goes well fresh and holds strong claims returned to the scene of his October win.

10/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

16:05 Wetherby

Duel Au Soleil

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Runner-up in 2m2f novice races on good ground at Stratford, latterly only 4l behind an improver when fitted in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added after a wind operation and can see him going well.

3/1

Form: 58153- C

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Only had eight races and the best two were here, when winning over 2m3f on soft (3lb lower) and the 11l third over 3m on good ground in March; may need that longer trip under these conditions but has to be of some interest.
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4th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Farmer Jimmy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up over C&D in November on soft (effective on good) but hasn't kicked on from there and not sure the latest Sedgefield run (3m3f) was that much of a step back in the right direction.

14/1

6th

7

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Farmer Jimmy

11st 9lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up at Wetherby (3m, soft) in November and ran pretty well when fourth of 12 at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) next time; of interest on those performances but two lacklustre efforts have followed.

12/1

Form: 4327-4 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Exposed under both codes these days and wasn't at his best on the Flat before a 16l defeat back jumping at Carlisle.
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4th

4

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

V Twelve

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Hurdle/Flat winner; wasn't at his best on the Flat following a break at Catterick last month but should come on for the run; conditions fine; quite interesting on chase debut.

13/2

9th

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Catterick

V Twelve

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Pulled up over hurdles in October but he won off today's mark at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last summer and can go well fresh; a possible.

6/1

5

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

16:05 Wetherby

V Twelve

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Exposed under both codes these days and wasn't at his best on the Flat before a 16l defeat back jumping at Carlisle.

8/1

Form: 89655-

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Out the back in all his races but handicaps were always likely to see him in a better light; market helpful.
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9

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 8lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Seven-race maiden over hurdles but produced his best effort yet when third at Perth (2m4f, good) latest; 1lb lower now and he's one to consider if able to back that up.

13/2

3rd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Modest maiden hurdler; has offered little in his three runs this term, weakening into a well-held seventh back from a break at Sedgefield 23 days ago.

25/1

7th

6

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Modest maiden hurdler; has offered little in his two runs this term, only eighth of ten over C&D in November; cheekpieces are reached for after a layoff.

50/1

Form: 5182P3

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Bumper/handicap winner; up and down profile but made the frame in a first-time visor over 3m here recently and shouldn't mind dropping back in trip; bit to find with Belladinotte who was second in that race.
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10th

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Victory Club

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Dan Skelton; several good runs for Rebecca Menzies last season, including when third at Kelso on latest start in November (3m, soft); just as effective on this better ground; each-way chance.

10/1

3rd

5

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 5

12:55 Kelso

Victory Club

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Left Dan Skelton after winning at Stratford (2m2f, good; from 7lb lower) in July; visored at Wetherby (2m5f-3m) on last two starts when thereabouts from the front, without fully seeing out his race; ground conditions softer than ideal but he looks a player.

11/4

7

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

16:05 Wetherby

Victory Club

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Bumper/handicap winner; up and down profile but made the frame in a first-time visor over 3m here recently and shouldn't mind dropping back in trip; bit to find with Belladinotte who was second in that race.

8/1

Form: 125432

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has continued to perform well since winning over 2m4f at Perth in the summer and pulled clear with a last-time-out winner at Carlisle two weeks ago; up 4lb but has a solid chance.
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7th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Top Flight Century

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Still a maiden on the Flat but a winner over hurdles at Sedgefield for his present yard over the winter so can't be dismissed back in this sphere.

12/1

4th

5

8th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

Top Flight Century

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: David Thompson

Scored on stable debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day but two lesser efforts have followed this year, the latter back at Sedgefield last month; now has a point to prove.

10/1

6th

5

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Top Flight Century

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: David Thompson

Made a winning yard debut over C&D in December but he was pulled up in 2m4f handicap at Newcastle only run since; he has a bit to prove now.

11/1

Form: P-6899

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Brian Hughes rides but there aren't many other positives to draw on; well behind Top Flight Century when tried in a tongue-tie last time.
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9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

16:05 Wetherby

Nanny Daisy

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

Brian Hughes rides but there aren't many other positives to draw on; well behind Top Flight Century when tried in a tongue-tie last time.

33/1

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

16:05 Wetherby

Nanny Daisy

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

Brian Hughes rides but there aren't many other positives to draw on; well behind Top Flight Century when tried in a tongue-tie last time.

33/1

9th

12

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Nanny Daisy

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Nothing more than minor promise among her qualifying races and beaten about 17l when ninth of 15 at 50-1 on last month's handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); the first-time tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

33/1

Form: 210772

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
2m7f winner at Hexham during the summer; back to form when runner-up here 16 days ago over 3m; the drop in trip is offputting.
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4th

8

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Belladinotte

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Doubled her tally when successful over C&D (good) in April; always behind when last of 15 at Hexham since but may bounce back at her favourite track.

10/1

15th

13

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Belladinotte

10st 9lb

J: James Turner

T: Sara Ender

C&D winner in June 2025; gained a second success at Southwell last time (3m, good); conditions suit; should go well again despite 5lb rise.

10/1

1st

5

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:02 Southwell

Belladinotte

10st 12lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Second over C&D and went one better at Hexham (both good) last June on her first two starts for Sara Ender; back on form when runner-up twice at Wetherby (3m/2m5f, good) in the autumn and given a break since finishing fourth on softish ground at Market Rasen in November; should have a big say if ready to roll after 139 days off.

11/2

Form: /31384 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has looked high in the weights since going up 7lb for winning at Market Rasen in June (2m4f, good); probably vulnerable.
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3rd

7

8th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

Matoury

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Absent since pulled up at Catterick on New Year's Day and far too inconsistent to rely upon but scored over C&D (good) last June and is now 1lb below that mark; can't be ruled out.

8/1

Non-runners

Captain Cool

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.00
Straight Forecast £29.79
Tricast £231.83
Trifecta £278.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Duel Au Soleil

The Times:

Belladinotte

POSTDATA:

Victory Club

The Sun:

Captain Cool

SPOTLIGHT:

Top Flight Century

TOPSPEED:

V Twelve

Daily Mirror:

Belladinotte

WEST COUNTRY:

Duel Au Soleil

The Guardian:

Duel Au Soleil

Daily Mail:

Duel Au Soleil

D Express:

Duel Au Soleil

The Star:

Duel Au Soleil

Daily Record:

Duel Au Soleil

Telegraph:

Victory Club