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Wrights Centenary Gold Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Wrights Centenary Gold Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4260-2 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite over C&D this month but Miss Maverick did get first run on him and he has a 5lb pull on the winner now; remains relatively unexposed over this far.
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16th

3

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Sir Galahad

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Olly Murphy

Second runner for UK yard; won for the fifth time over hurdles at Uttoxeter last time, scoring by 11l over 2m4f; has to be respected even up 10lb and looks likely to stay too.

6/1

1st

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Beaten favourite over C&D this month but Miss Maverick did get first run on him and he has a 5lb pull on the winner now; remains relatively unexposed over this far.

9/2

2nd

3

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Completed a four-timer on his first four starts in this sphere at around 2m; held his form in defeat until weakening right out of it when 40-1 at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) last month; the same distance is being persevered with but he's down in class and not out of this.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 112P3- CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins and he's 2-5 over hurdles; competitive in both disciplines since returning from a break and this scenario is ideal for him.
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2nd

4

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Newmarket

Percy Shelley

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Notoriously hard to win with and, bar a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle, he hasn't scored since landing a French conditions race in 2022; respectable fourth of 12 at York (16.5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; same mark.

6/1

4th

3

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Percy Shelley

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

His last Flat win came in France in 2022 but he won over hurdles last autumn and was a clear second of five to stablemate High Fibre in this code at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) last month; probably versatile ground-wise and holds each-way possibilities.

8/1

2nd

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:33 Newmarket (July)

Percy Shelley

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Hasn't scored under this code since his French days in 2022 but looks interesting with usual visor removed, having gained all wins (Flat/hurdles) without headgear; yard also runs High Fibre.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 21300-

Last run: 44 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at about 2m but over this far he ran well for a 125-1 chance to be beaten about 10l in a big-field handicap at the Grand National meeting (under Daire McConville; finished ahead of Sir Galahad); this is not quite so demanding.
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3rd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Bowmore

12st 0lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Campaigned mostly at about 2m but over this far he ran well for a 125-1 chance to be beaten about 10l in a big-field handicap at the Grand National meeting (under Daire McConville; finished ahead of Sir Galahad); this is not quite so demanding.

12/1

12th

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Bowmore

11st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Campaigned mostly at about 2m and isn't crying out for this return to further; furthermore, he suffered a heavy defeat at the Cheltenham Festival most recently and this is another difficult task.

66/1

21th

20

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Bowmore

10st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Front-runner; convincing Newbury win (2m) under Daire McConville in November before 11l third off this 10lb higher mark behind two well-handicapped rivals at Doncaster (2m, good to soft again) in December; off since; needs better.

40/1

Form: /494-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won four on the trot at about 2m4f in 2024, culminating in a Grade 2 novice; hasn't recaptured that form since returning from an absence and she's in another competitive race here.
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4th

8

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Flying Fortune

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won four on the trot at about 2m4f in 2024, culminating in a Grade 2 novice; hasn't recaptured that form since returning from an absence and she's in another competitive race here.

13/2

12th

14

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Flying Fortune

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Mickey Bowen

Won four on the trot in July-October 2024 at about 2m4f, culminating in a Grade 2 novice event; long absence before three runs this year, easily best of those last time and that display gave some encouragement for this longer trip, but jumping was sketchy and cheekpieces are now applied.

20/1

Form: 311P-9 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger who has been contesting valuable handicaps back home, bagging one in new cheekpieces at Leopardstown during the festive period (2m4f, good to yielding); back at this trip (had tried 3m), it wasn't a bad run at Punchestown this month when a tongue-tie was added; hard to discount.
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5th

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Champagne Kid

12st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: P E Collins

Irish challenger who has been contesting valuable handicaps back home, bagging one in new cheekpieces at Leopardstown during the festive period (2m4f, good to yielding); back at this trip (had tried 3m), it wasn't a bad run at Punchestown this month when a tongue-tie was added; hard to discount.

10/1

9th

13

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

Champagne Kid

10st 6lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: P E Collins

Bumper winner; off the mark at the eighth attempt over hurdles in a maiden here in November (2m6f, sft-hvy); followed up in a Listed handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20.5f, gd-yld) in December; raised 7lb and pulled up in Listed handicap at the DRF on latest but 3m on heavy may have stretched him; could rebound dropped in trip; tongue tie added.

25/1

9

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Champagne Kid

10st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: P E Collins

Took eight attempts to get off the mark over hurdles; won 2m6f Punchestown maiden in November and backed that up, again under today's rider, when taking 2m5f handicap here last month in first-time cheekpieces, making much of running (Saint Le Fort third, Wendrock fifth); 7lb rise for that makes this a lot tougher and steps up in trip.

8/1

Form: 0761-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
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.
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4th

3

(4)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:59 Ffos Las

No Ordinary Joe

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Robert Stephens

10yo who was still a pretty useful hurdler on his day for Faye Bramley last season; modest form when well held in this three novice events for new yard this summer on switch to Flat, but going handicapping over this longer trip, with a tongue-tie restored, should see him get more competitive.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 3

13:55 Bath

No Ordinary Joe

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Robert Stephens

He's shown this year that he still retains considerable ability over hurdles at the age of ten but he's been well beaten at triple-figure odds recently on his first two Flat starts.

40/1

4th

3

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

No Ordinary Joe

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson and Faye Bramley, but this veteran was tailed off at a huge price on his Flat/stable debut over C&D last month.

200/1

Form: 74711- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Has improved for good ground in winning her last two races (2m3f/2m5f), both with plenty in hand; raised 10lb for last time but she's only raced 13 times and is clearly on the upgrade.
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3rd

1

16th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:12 Uttoxeter

Service Minimum

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Scored twice in the spring and, freshened up by her summer break, returned to winning ways at Newton Abbot last month; the extended 2m5f last time was the furthest she's been and she took that six-runner race in good style; up 6lb today but, having found so much improvement in those wins, she must be respected.

15/8

1st

1

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

16:22 Newton Abbot

Service Minimum

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Improved for good ground when winning twice (2m3f/2m5f) in the spring but ran well below expectations when favourite at Uttoxeter in May, when she was reported to have run flat; now 21lb higher than for the first of those wins but has been given a good break and could resume her progress.

11/4

7th

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Service Minimum

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has improved for good ground in winning her last two races (2m3f/2m5f), both with plenty in hand; raised 10lb for last time but she's only raced 13 times and is clearly on the upgrade.

11/4

Form: 1325-1 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on this card last year and made it 5-9 here when making all to defeat Sir Galahad by 3l three weeks ago; 6lb rise sees her on a career-high mark but lots to like otherwise.
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5th

4

16th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:12 Uttoxeter

Miss Maverick

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Has a tremendous record around here with five wins (four over today's distance); scored at Worcester (2m4f, good) when making all in July and must be feared despite requiring a career-best.

4/1

1st

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:41 Worcester

Miss Maverick

10st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Last five wins have all been gained over 2m4f, but three defeats since May's latest Uttoxeter success (her fifth there) have taken her score to 0-4 racing off marks in the 120s; rivalry for early lead.

9/1

3rd

5

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Miss Maverick

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

6-16 over hurdles, her latest success being at Uttoxeter in May (2m4f, good); one of her best runs was when 2l second to Fiveonefive in this race last year, but she is now 6lb worse off with the winner.

20/1

Form: 426F-6 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Plenty of good runs to his name since his last win in September 2023 and he raced freely after a break when behind Miss Maverick and Sir Galahad here 22 days ago; better can be expected this time.
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9th

10

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

10st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Plenty of good runs to his name since his last win in September 2023 and he raced freely after a break when behind Miss Maverick and Sir Galahad here 22 days ago; better can be expected this time.

20/1

6th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has made the frame several times since his last win in September 2023; returns from a winter break on a career-low mark and not out of this if he is ready to roll.

4/1

6

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

Liverpool Knight

10st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Scores good marks for his consistency for Fergal O'Brien since last autumn but is yet to win for this stable and appears to have very little margin for error off current mark.

12/1

Form: P/51-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
2-3 for this yard after 2m7f/2m4f good-ground wins around Fakenham; dictated modest fractions the last time and this will be tougher off 4lb higher, but she doesn't have to lead and has to be respected.
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4th

5

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 2

15:00 Market Rasen

Rialannah

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lucy Wadham

Two wins (2m7f/2m4f on good ground) from three starts for this yard prior to her early departure at Uttoxeter in May; dictated modest fractions for last win off 4lb lower and she'll need a career best here.

4/1

9

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Rialannah

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Lucy Wadham

2-3 for this yard after 2m7f/2m4f good-ground wins around Fakenham; dictated modest fractions the last time and this will be tougher off 4lb higher, but she doesn't have to lead and has to be respected.

7/1

1st

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Rialannah

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lucy Wadham

Came good for Lucy Wadham at second attempt, winning readily here (2m7f, good) three weeks ago; should be okay back at 2m4f and recent 5lb rise does not look excessive; could have more to offer for new stable.

6/1

Form: U/213-

Last run: 258 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

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Payout
Exacta £37.90
Straight Forecast £37.98
Tricast £531.51
Trifecta £522.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Galahad

Daily Mirror:

Service Minimum

The Star:

Rialannah

RP RATINGS:

Percy Shelley

WEST COUNTRY:

Liverpool Knight

Telegraph:

Miss Maverick

The Sun:

Service Minimum

Daily Record:

Rialannah

POSTDATA:

Sir Galahad

D Express:

Sir Galahad

TOPSPEED:

Percy Shelley

The Times:

Liverpool Knight