July 18 / 17.15 Market Rasen

17.15

Good

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  • 2m 4f 139y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny intervals

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 733-22 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who is 0-9 over hurdles but has been bang there in his last two races, over C&D and 2m7f at Worcester; raised 3lb but he enters the reckoning.
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3rd

10

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Worcester

Oneinthewell

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Just held on to win Market Rasen handicap (about 2m6f, good) in July and probably bettered that form when fourth behind Road To Wembley and Square d'Alboni in C&D (good) novice last month but this will be his 12th hurdle run and others may have more potential.

14/1

4th

1

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:38 Lingfield (AW)

Oneinthewell

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Irish bumper winner who's been a fair hurdler for current yard, raising his game over 2m4f-2m7f this summer; not dismissed even though 1m4f for this debut under Flat rules could be on the short side.

13/2

4th

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:38 Worcester

Oneinthewell

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Just held on to win Market Rasen handicap over nearly 2m6f (if additional yardage is included) last month, opening his hurdling account at the tenth attempt; evidently in good nick, but not favoured by the weights on this return to novice company.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: P73-11 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has returned from a break in good form, winning back-to-back Class 5 handicaps at about 2m4f on good ground (the first here); remains on a fair mark but this is a better race and a competitive one.
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2nd

6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:10 Cartmel

Nottodaybobo

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Returned to form this spring, winning twice, and lost out only by a short head over about 2m6f (if additional yardage is included) at Market Rasen (also good) last month; may not want significant rain here, though.

11/2

2nd

10

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Nottodaybobo

11st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Has returned from a break in good form, winning back-to-back Class 5 handicaps at about 2m4f on good ground (the first here); remains on a fair mark but this is a better race and a competitive one.

12/1

1st

1

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Nottodaybobo

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Has turned a corner since returning from a break this spring and came good for current stable with front-running win at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; that form looks modest but he ought to give another good account here.

11/4

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 31142- C

Last run: 267 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner who was second in a Cheltenham handicap last October on final jumps run; 2lb lower now and he was a recent 2m winner at Newmarket; should go well.
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1st

1

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Newmarket (July)

Prince Quattro

10st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Back to winning ways in 2m course handicap (good to firm) under Mason Paetel in June, with reopposing Dereham 5l back in third; good third of 12 in competitive Market Rasen handicap hurdle (extended 2m4f, good) since; likely to go well back on the Flat.

9/4

3rd

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Prince Quattro

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdle winner who was second in a Cheltenham handicap last October on final jumps run; 2lb lower now and he was a recent 2m winner at Newmarket; should go well.

11/2

1st

3

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Prince Quattro

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdles winner whose first Flat success came on Southwell AW (1m6f) in January; has kept his form pretty well, including over 2m, and is considered seriously in this small field despite having had just two races (2025) on Flat turf.

3/1

100/30

Form: P/41-1 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Had a lengthy break after her breakthrough win but better than ever a month ago when breezing home off 9lb lower over C&D; something seems to have clicked.
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4th

5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Vivid Pink

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Had a lengthy break after her breakthrough win but better than ever a month ago when breezing home off 9lb lower over C&D; something seems to have clicked.

100/30

1st

2

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Vivid Pink

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

No match for Gms Prince here in September, but Huntingdon victory on sole start after (also 2m3f, good; placed horses both won next time) rates a major personal best; respected.

9/1

1st

6

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Vivid Pink

11st 5lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

0-10 under rules, but has finished runner-up in both starts over hurdles here (2m/2m4f) and was returning from ten months off when fourth of ten at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in September, finishing around 2l behind Queens Wish; one for the shortlist.

13/2

Form: 736-53 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 9yo who kept on for third at Uttoxeter (2m4f) without threatening; others preferred.
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2nd

5

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Ballygeary

11st 1lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Mike Sowersby

Stays further than this but travelled well before finishing off the job over C&D last week; fair shout off 3lb higher if as good again.

4/1

5th

5

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:00 Sedgefield

Ballygeary

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Beaten about 5l in his last two races (2m4f) and this five-time winner over hurdles isn't without hope.

10/1

5th

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Ballygeary

11st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Inconsistent 9yo who kept on for third at Uttoxeter (2m4f) without threatening; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 48-761

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Joined Fergal O'Brien after finishing well beaten in a selling handicap; dropped to a good mark on best form and prevailed in a tight finish at Worcester 17 days ago (2m); respected off 4lb higher.
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6th

2

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Mojo Ego

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Changed stables earlier in the season and has won twice since, both at Worcester (2m, good); not at the top of his game when fourth at Worcester (2m, good) three weeks ago but he was ridden more patiently than usual and is better than that; could be a contender.

7/2

4th

5

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Mojo Ego

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Prevailed in three-way photo-finish (that also involved Al Mootamarid) to win over C&D (good) on stable debut in July and added to his tally in selling handicap at Stratford (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; might be a shade vulnerable after latest 4lb rise but can given another good account.

11/2

1st

5

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Mojo Ego

10st 5lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Narrowly won a handicap at Worcester on stable debut and only 3l away back there two weeks ago; less to prove than some in here and should have a say.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 32-714 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Hard-fought win back over hurdles at Hexham (2m) before a 10l defeat returned to fences; no great significance in the return of cheekpieces (blinkered last two races) but entitled to have some say.
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6th

2

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:23 Hexham

Glory And Honour

12st 0lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Battled well to pip Well Educated off today's mark here (2m, good) in June and lost out by only a short head at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) two starts ago; didn't run badly when third of five at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last month; each-way claims at least.

8/1

3rd

4

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:00 Sedgefield

Glory And Honour

11st 0lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Won over Hexham's stiff 2m in June and only narrowly failed to get up over 2m1f here 12 days ago (under Rebecca Hitchen); stays this far and has a solid chance.

4/1

Form: 404-36 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Fontwell maiden winner last April; some good runs since in cheekpieces and the visor tried last time is soon dispensed with; could feature off what should be a good mark.
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3rd

8

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:08 Worcester

Twist Of Fatecatch

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Well handicapped on the best of his hurdle form (1-12) but that's for a reason and this is his chase debut; others safer.

12/1

8th

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Twist Of Fatecatch

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Fontwell maiden winner last April; some good runs since in cheekpieces and the visor tried last time is soon dispensed with; could feature off what should be a good mark.

9/1

6th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

20:53 Uttoxeter

Twist Of Fatecatch

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Sole success came in a Fontwell maiden last April; has run with credit on several occasions, such as when third at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month; swaps cheekpieces for a visor and shouldn't be far away.

7/1

Form: 670-33 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
All of his seven wins have been at either Hexham or here, so merits attention after finishing a close third at Uttoxeter a month ago; 2lb below last winning mark.
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5th

12

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:30 Market Rasen

Belvedere Blast

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Four wins here (2m-3m) but those have been gained at lower levels (Class 4 and 5); kept on to finish an honourable third at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in June but a bit below his best since, pulling up at Cartmel latest; outsider.

50/1

4

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:10 Cartmel

Belvedere Blast

11st 6lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Seven-time hurdle winner who has placed form over C&D; third off 1lb higher at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in June but below that form at favourite track Market Rasen twice since; wears new tongue-tie and refitted visor.

10/1

5th

4

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:04 Market Rasen

Belvedere Blast

11st 3lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

He was 3lb higher when winning this 12 months ago and didn't arrive here that day in great form; did finish third at Uttoxeter two runs back so could go well, despite a modest last run when the visor was back on (in which he's effective but now removed).

7/2

Form: 505-46 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a bumper for former Irish yard; three heavy defeats in four runs for current one and was tailed off on handicap debut; has since had a wind operation and now goes in cheekpieces.
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10th

11

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Saxon Cross

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Runner-up in a bumper for former Irish yard; three heavy defeats in four runs for current one and was tailed off on handicap debut; has since had a wind operation and now goes in cheekpieces.

20/1

6th

2

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Saxon Cross

11st 13lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Stuart Edmunds

Last month's staying-on 5l fourth in a 2m novice here was given a boost by the third at Southwell two days ago; this is a handy initial mark set against his bumper best; kept almost exclusively to good ground so far.

11/4

4th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:55 Uttoxeter

Saxon Cross

11st 6lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Stuart Edmunds

Runner-up in good-ground Perth bumper for an Irish stable last summer but did not get seriously competitive in two novice hurdles for Stuart Edmonds towards end of last season; significant improvement required.

33/1

Form: 011-23 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has run well in all four handicaps; may need another jolt of improvement to defy current mark but now tries cheekpieces.
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11th

12

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Modern Style

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Lightly raced 4yo who has run well in all four handicaps; may need another jolt of improvement to defy current mark but now tries cheekpieces.

8/1

3rd

5

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Warwick

Modern Style

10st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Nigel Hawke

Launched handicap career with two comfortable wins on good ground (2m/2m3f; unraced on ground any slower) in April, and ran well in defeat at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month; back up in trip here and probably still on the upgrade; must be considered.

9/4

2nd

6

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Modern Style

11st 1lb

J: James Best

T: Nigel Hawke

On a hat-trick having won novice handicaps at Exeter (2m, good) and Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; up 14lb (7lb for last win) but should be competitive again.

2/1

Form: 361F-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
5lb higher than for his runaway win at Hereford (2m; handicap debut); fell early next time and then only fourth of the five runners at Worcester; probably needs his best yet here but it's still early days.
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4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Arnie Moon

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

5lb higher than for his runaway win at Hereford (2m; handicap debut); fell early next time and then only fourth of the five runners at Worcester; probably needs his best yet here but it's still early days.

14/1

4th

2

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Arnie Moon

11st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Low-mileage 6yo who displayed major improvement on handicap hurdle debut at Hereford (2m, good) in March, drawing clear to win by 15l; absent since early fall at Exeter ten weeks ago but may still have more to offer.

15/8

1

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Arnie Moon

11st 11lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Lightly raced 6yo who ran away with a weak handicap at Hereford 13 days ago (2m, good); pushed up 8lb for that but he was strong in the betting and probably has more to offer.

10/11

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Exacta £85.60
Straight Forecast £85.70
Tricast £349.16
Trifecta £522.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Oneinthewell

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Quattro

RP RATINGS:

Vivid Pink

WEST COUNTRY:

Modern Style

Telegraph:

Twist Of Fatecatch

The Times:

Nottodaybobo

The Sun:

Ballygeary

Daily Mail:

Modern Style

POSTDATA:

Oneinthewell

The Guardian:

Oneinthewell

D Express:

Prince Quattro

Daily Record:

Prince Quattro

Daily Mirror:

Vivid Pink

The Star:

Vivid Pink