March 15 / 16.07 Market Rasen

16.07

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5809.1
  • 2m 7f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-9445

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Good-ground maiden winner on hurdle debut and has run with credit in both starts since returning from eight months off in January; still has stamina to prove over this far, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

26th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

19:39 Plumpton

Escapologist

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Dual hurdle winner for James Owen, most recently at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in March; backed that up with a solid effort next time but was beaten 22l when favourite back there 18 days ago, which leaves him with a bit to prove; makes stable debut with the booking of Sean Bowen catching the eye.

9/2

6th

7

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Escapologist

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

C&D scorer in March (good to soft) on his first realistic staying assignment, and 3lb badly in when not quite up to defying a penalty next time; of renewed interest after a break, and a winner on good also.

6/1

4th

6

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:20 Wetherby

Escapologist

10st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Seems badly in under a penalty for recent 2m7f success at Market Rasen, with future mark 3lb lower; however, remains unexposed at this sort of distance and may show the progress that's needed to follow up.

11/4

9/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 502120

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
In good form during the winter including a win at Aintree (3m1f, soft) in December; last month's Ascot effort (3m, good to soft) needs forgiving, but shortlisted if he can bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

10

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Top Guy

10st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Broadly progressive form since November features two wins, including at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) latest start when doing it readily; may continue to improve; one to consider, despite going up a further 10lb and Harry Skelton preferring stablemate Tranquil Sea.

8/1

1st

6

4th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

Top Guy

11st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Just one win from ten starts over hurdles but that came at Aintree (3m1f) in December and he bounced back with a creditable second at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) last month; nudged up 2lb but he's still unexposed as a stayer and has possibilities back up in trip.

7/2

2nd

5

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:07 Market Rasen

Top Guy

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

In good form during the winter including a win at Aintree (3m1f, soft) in December; last month's Ascot effort (3m, good to soft) needs forgiving, but shortlisted if he can bounce back.

9/2

Form: -31536 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come here, the latest over this trip (good to soft) in November; may have found the ground too testing when a long way behind Aire Spray back here last month, but others look more solid nonetheless.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

Seahouses

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Barry Brennan

Scored at Market Rasen (2m7f) in November and posted another solid effort when third of six in another 2m7f handicap there last month; ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb.

6/1

3rd

7

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:07 Market Rasen

Seahouses

10st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

Both wins have come here, the latest over this trip (good to soft) in November; may have found the ground too testing when a long way behind Aire Spray back here last month, but others look more solid nonetheless.

14/1

Form: 133215

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has proved consistent so far, including winning a Southwell bumper (good) last summer and a Sedgefield novice hurdle (2m4f, good to soft) in January; not beaten far on handicap debut here (2m4f, soft) last month and shapes as though this longer trip may suit; player
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:07 Market Rasen

Rosie Baloo

11st 13lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Has proved consistent so far, including winning a Southwell bumper (good) last summer and a Sedgefield novice hurdle (2m4f, good to soft) in January; not beaten far on handicap debut here (2m4f, soft) last month and shapes as though this longer trip may suit; player

7/1

5th

11

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:02 Market Rasen

Rosie Baloo

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in five-runner mares' novice at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good to soft); could go well on handicap debut.

7/1

1st

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:10 Sedgefield

Rosie Baloo

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Building up a solid record, having won her sole bumper start and shown consistency in maiden hurdles, beating all bar the market leader at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) most recently; sibling to four jumps winners for her connections and looks on her way to following suit.

3/1

Form: 5-6421 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has responded well to cheekpieces and was up in trip when prevailing by a nose over C&D (soft) last month; 4lb higher, but still unexposed over this far and makes the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:07 Market Rasen

Aire Spray

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has responded well to cheekpieces and was up in trip when prevailing by a nose over C&D (soft) last month; 4lb higher, but still unexposed over this far and makes the shortlist.

3/1

1st

8

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Aire Spray

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Dual winner over 2m3f/2m4f on soft ground last winter and gradually working his way back to form this season, finishing runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in December; has never attempted this far before, though.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 331-P CD

Last run: 78 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won this race from 4lb lower last year, but was pulled up in his only start (over fences) since; not quite sure what to expect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

16th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:30 Hereford

Grangeclare Diego

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonathan Barlow

2-8 in points and 1-5 under rules; took a handicap at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; 2lb higher today) in March 2025 but heavy defeats in his only two runs since; at least he could be back on good ground today; trainer had a winner 11 days ago.

6/1

6th

3

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:07 Market Rasen

Grangeclare Diego

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Jonathan Barlow

Won this race from 4lb lower last year, but was pulled up in his only start (over fences) since; not quite sure what to expect.

9/1

Non-runners

Keppel Queen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £25.03
Trifecta £89.90

Selections

THE NORTH:

Aire Spray

SPOTLIGHT:

Keppel Queen

POSTDATA:

Top Guy

RP RATINGS:

Rosie Baloo

TOPSPEED:

Seahouses

Daily Mirror:

Keppel Queen

The Star:

Keppel Queen

The Times:

Aire Spray

Telegraph:

Aire Spray

The Guardian:

Aire Spray

D Express:

Aire Spray

The Sun:

Aire Spray

Daily Record:

Aire Spray