March 27 / 15.20 Wetherby

15.20

Good

Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 5f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 17 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle Qualifier)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/2

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 65-71

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Registered an easy success in Class 5 contest at Doncaster (2m3f) on handicap debut when last seen four months ago, opening his hurdles account; now 12lb higher and upped in grade but may be capable of further progress in this sphere; not ruled out.
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2nd

15

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Mandarb

11st 1lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Registered an easy success in Class 5 contest at Doncaster (2m3f) on handicap debut when last seen four months ago, opening his hurdles account; now 12lb higher and upped in grade but may be capable of further progress in this sphere; not ruled out.

15/2

7th

12

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:02 Carlisle

Mandarb

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Flat winner in France over 1m4f but it's been a quiet start over hurdles and he wouldn't be the obvious answer here, unless the new hood has a dramatic effect.

66/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 1233 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo whose broadly solid record includes point/hurdle wins; placed at Haydock (3m) on handicap debut most recently, while shaping as if this return to shorter will suit; likely to perform well.
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8

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Freshers Week

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

British challenger won a novice at Market Rasen on his second start; third off this mark in both handicaps, over 24.5f at Haydock and 21.5f at Wetherby; needs to find a bit more.

14/1

3rd

2

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Freshers Week

11st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Low-mileage 5yo whose broadly solid record includes point/hurdle wins; placed at Haydock (3m) on handicap debut most recently, while shaping as if this return to shorter will suit; likely to perform well.

14/1

3rd

1

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Freshers Week

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

3m Irish point winner in April who followed up on stable debut in Market Rasen novice in October before matching that form when second at Ludlow (also about 2m5f, good) the following month; below par on softer ground at Doncaster in December but drying conditions should help and goes up in trip for this handicap debut; unexposed and considered.

5/1

Form: 3-236

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden whose form dipped in Ayr handicap (2m4f) most recently; however, he's in good hands and may do better still; remains attractively treated on his first couple of efforts.
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14

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Assertive Walk

10st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Maiden has run his best two races on good ground; beaten 7.75l when fourth behind a couple of these in a qualifier for this race at Wetherby last time; likely capable of better and can't discount.

22/1

4th

12

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Assertive Walk

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Four-race maiden whose form dipped in Ayr handicap (2m4f) most recently; however, he's in good hands and may do better still; remains attractively treated on his first couple of efforts.

16/1

6th

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Assertive Walk

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Very unexposed 6yo who has finished close up in two small-field hurdles this year (2m6f/3m); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but has plenty of scope for improvement.

7/1

Form: P-4251 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in 2m3f mares' handicap most recently, taking Wetherby record to 3121; faces a stiffer assignment in this field, back against males, but holds solid claims kept to this venue.
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5th

13

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Just Call Me Lucy

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Justified favouritism in 2m3f mares' handicap most recently, taking Wetherby record to 3121; faces a stiffer assignment in this field, back against males, but holds solid claims kept to this venue.

12/1

1st

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

16:45 Wetherby

Just Call Me Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

She could do with settling better but perhaps the heavy ground was too much at Newcastle last month; won C&D maiden (good to soft) in December 2024 and runner-up to handicap blot in C&D handicap (soft) in November; could bounce back and play a leading role now back here.

100/30

5th

3

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle

Just Call Me Lucy

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

2m3f maiden hurdle winner who has shaped with promise in handicaps on both runs this season, most recently runner-up at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) behind a handicap blot; mark unchanged and she's a strong candidate.

9/2

25/1

Form: 228317 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Gained his Plumpton success (2m4f) in small field and was only midfield in a deeper race at Wincanton later in February; opposed in another competitive contest.
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3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:00 Taunton

Dirty Den

12st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Hooded when solid third over C&D (good) at the end of last year and scored at Plumpton (about 2m4f, soft) on next start in February; revised mark has seen him held in two subsequent starts but that doesn't tell the whole story as they were seriously competitive series qualifiers; cheekpieces (worn once over hurdles when second here 13 months ago) are reapplied and he needs a firm second look.

10/1

6th

10

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Dirty Den

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Gained his Plumpton success (2m4f) in small field and was only midfield in a deeper race at Wincanton later in February; opposed in another competitive contest.

25/1

7th

1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Dirty Den

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Knocking on the door on good ground this season prior to gaining a deserved win at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) recently; 6lb higher in a more competitive race today but he did it comfortably last time and has solid claims.

13/2

Form: P09050 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Has spent most of his career in better handicaps; on a long losing spell and 0-8 for current yard but shaped encouragingly on penultimate start; possibilities off current mark dropped sharply in grade.
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6th

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

No Ordinary Joe

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Faye Bramley

Off a reduced mark he won over 2m4f on good ground at Sandown and some interference didn't help matters when well beaten off this 5lb higher mark in the Swinton; still well treated on old form.

14/1

13th

12

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

No Ordinary Joe

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Finally took advantage of some leniency from the handicapper when winning at Sandown (2m4f, good) two weeks ago, always in the firing line; still well treated on old form but he's not sure to be so effective back over this shorter trip.

18/1

1st

11

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

No Ordinary Joe

10st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Kept on for sixth of 21 in first-time visor at Aintree (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago and will be suited by this move back up in trip, but his last win came in 2022 and he's patently not the force of old.

12/1

Form: 522132 CD

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 014552

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Successful on Flat in Denmark and over hurdles in Ireland; not disgraced behind the market leader in 2m4f novice event at Sedgefield (second start for new yard) most recently; this is a much deeper race.
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1

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:00 Newton Abbot

Dunkerque

12st 7lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Completed a hat-trick when winning at Kelso (extended 2m5f) ten days ago, making it 2-2 over fences, with all victories coming on good ground (handles soft); had a hard enough race there and shoulders a penalty here, so the booking of 5lb claimer William Shanahan looks a positive and another bold showing can be expected if this run doesn't come too soon.

4/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Dunkerque

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Comes into this in good form having won a novice hurdle over 2m4f on good ground at Newcastle in April and on chase debut at Southwell 13 days ago; still feasibly treated; contender.

9/4

1st

3

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:12 Southwell

Dunkerque

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Dual Flat winner in Denmark and now a dual winner over hurdles after narrowly taking a small-field novice at Newcastle last month (2m4f, good); could be on a fair mark for this chasing debut but he'll need to take to fences.

5/2

Form: -12460

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Gained sole success in Sedgefield maiden; holds weak claims on his form since switched to handicap hurdles; yard appears to have a better chance with Mandarb.
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7th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Celestial Reign

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Won Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) just over a year ago but has looked out of sorts in handicaps over a wide range of trips this year.

12/1

1

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Celestial Reign

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Sole win came in a maiden here but over 2m4f; three modest runs in handicaps since returning from a break and has stamina to prove.

25/1

10th

17

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Celestial Reign

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Gained sole success in Sedgefield maiden; holds weak claims on his form since switched to handicap hurdles; yard appears to have a better chance with Mandarb.

50/1

Form: 12P-71 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
May still have more to offer for Dan Skelton but is by no means certain to follow up a fortuitous win at Fakenham (2m4f) where she was gifted the race when the clear leader exited; now 1lb higher in a stronger event.
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11th

9

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Miss Cynthia

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

May still have more to offer for Dan Skelton but is by no means certain to follow up a fortuitous win at Fakenham (2m4f) where she was gifted the race when the clear leader exited; now 1lb higher in a stronger event.

13/2

1st

4

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:05 Fakenham

Miss Cynthia

11st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Very useful on the Flat in 2024 and made winning handicap hurdle debut for Lucy Wadham at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) last February before finishing second in a Listed race; safely held on seasonal/stable debut at Kempton just after Christmas but will probably come good for Dan Skelton soon.

7/2

7

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

15:55 Cheltenham

Miss Cynthia

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

midfield, mistake 4th

22/1

Form: -52325

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Below par at Ayr last time, ending a consistent spell of form; rebound looks possible but this is a difficult task and he's still seeking a first win away from Hexham.
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12th

16

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Forest Blaze

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mark Walford

Below par at Ayr last time, ending a consistent spell of form; rebound looks possible but this is a difficult task and he's still seeking a first win away from Hexham.

33/1

5th

7

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Forest Blaze

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Placed on consecutive starts in cheekpieces here (2m4f/2m3f) in December/January and again ran well when close second in first-time visor at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on latest outing; contests this competitive race from a career-high mark but still enters calculations.

8/1

9/2

Form: 2-523

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage maiden whose form (point/bumper/hurdles) stacks up well; debut in this sphere was behind a horse who has since run well in the Turners; open to progress now handicapping over a new trip with tongue-tie fitted; interesting contender who could be on a very workable opening mark.
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13th

6

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Bras dOr

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Low-mileage maiden whose form (point/bumper/hurdles) stacks up well; debut in this sphere was behind a horse who has since run well in the Turners; open to progress now handicapping over a new trip with tongue-tie fitted; interesting contender who could be on a very workable opening mark.

9/2

2nd

2

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:40 Fontwell

Bras dOr

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Pulled up in his first Irish point but he went close in the second one (3m, yielding) in October; half-brother to two jumps winners at around 2m and he's an interesting contender for JP McManus in this ordinary bumper on rules debut.

4/6

15/2

Form: -F8011 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 7yo who is 2-3 for new stable, the wins in Class 5 handicaps at Lingfield (2m3f) and Leicester (2m4f) in December; now 7lb higher and upped in grade but may well improve further; helps to give Ben Pauling a robust hand.
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14th

11

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Jhentong Enki

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Ex-Irish 7yo who is 2-3 for new stable, the wins in Class 5 handicaps at Lingfield (2m3f) and Leicester (2m4f) in December; now 7lb higher and upped in grade but may well improve further; helps to give Ben Pauling a robust hand.

15/2

10

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

Jhentong Enki

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Well held before final-flight fall on handicap debut at Kilbeggan in May and signed off in Ireland with 36l defeat on chase debut in June; that said, it will be interesting to see what Ben Pauling can do with him.

5/1

Form: -43029

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Soft ground provides an excuse for two defeats of late; sole attempt in cheekpieces resulted in good second at Kempton (2m5f) on penultimate start; could go well in the reapplied headgear.
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4th

5

20th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Warwick

King Of The Road

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Won three races in 2024; inconsistent since but ran well when second at Kempton (2m5f, good) on Boxing Day; two poor runs since but has undergone wind surgery and a first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces; interesting if the market speaks favourably.

11/1

15th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

King Of The Road

11st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Soft ground provides an excuse for two defeats of late; sole attempt in cheekpieces resulted in good second at Kempton (2m5f) on penultimate start; could go well in the reapplied headgear.

12/1

9th

1

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

King Of The Road

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Surprising to see the cheekpieces left off as they were on for the first time when pushing an improver close at Kempton (2m5f, good; all wins on good to soft); he was 12l clear of the third so a 4lb rise could have been worse; respected.

7/2

Form: 6243

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

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Form: 241 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

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Form: 6091

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Benefited from first-time hood at Ludlow (2m) in latest attempt in maiden hurdles; may build on that success and show further progress in the retained headgear, provided he's as effective back up in trip.
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14

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Keno Black

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Benefited from first-time hood at Ludlow (2m) in latest attempt in maiden hurdles; may build on that success and show further progress in the retained headgear, provided he's as effective back up in trip.

12/1

1st

3

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield

Keno Black

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Subject of a running and riding inquiry after a 54l defeat at Uttoxeter latest (2m, soft) but he's essentially shaping as in need of more time at present and others are more compelling; hood added.

66/1

4

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

13:45 Fontwell

Keno Black

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

In front before last-fence fall in Irish point in March and again showed promise in that sphere when placed (also on yielding ground) the following month; makes rules debut after six-month break; market may guide.

14/1

Non-runners

Ionian, Speakasyoufind

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £85.30
Straight Forecast £73.90
Tricast £823.41
Trifecta £1060.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bras d'Or

D Express:

Mandarb

LAMBOURN:

Ionian

The Times:

Keno Black

RP RATINGS:

Duel Au Soleil

POSTDATA:

Dirty Den

TOPSPEED:

King Of The Road

Daily Mail:

No Ordinary Joe

WEST COUNTRY:

Bras d'Or

The Guardian:

Bras d'Or

The Sun:

Bras d'Or

Telegraph:

Ionian

Daily Mirror:

Mandarb

The Star:

Mandarb

Daily Record:

Mandarb