October 18 / 13.45 Exeter

13.45

Good To Firm

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3336.45
  • 2m 2f 111y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
  • Win time: 4m 26s
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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.20

Form: -P8F14 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Narrowly won a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) before going down by 16l on his return to handicaps; this mark looks tough.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Herecomeshogan

10st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Unlucky to come to grief in early stages at Ludlow last month (first-time blinkers, retained) and remains on a good mark but this regressive and inconsistent 7yo is now 0-10 over fences.

9/1

7th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Herecomeshogan

10st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Unlucky to come to grief in early stages at Ludlow last month (first-time blinkers, retained) and remains on a good mark but this regressive and inconsistent 7yo is now 0-10 over fences.

9/1

6

7th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

13:50 Ludlow

Herecomeshogan

10st 10lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

prominent

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 62-313 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Returning from a break when winning this two years ago off 1lb higher; revitalised by cheekpieces back in the spring and nothing wrong with his recent third at Newton Abbot; drops back in trip but that's no big deal around here.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:38 Exeter

Caspers Court

10st 10lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Last win was off 18lb higher in March 2023; returns to a more suitable trip than the 3m last time but ran just the one race of any real note last year and he's an 11yo now.

16/1

5th

11

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:38 Exeter

Caspers Court

10st 10lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

led

16/1

6

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

16:30 Ludlow

Caspers Court

11st 1lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Mark has never been more accommodating in seven seasons with these connections, and although winless beyond 2m6f under rules does stay further; diminishing returns since May's Newton Abbot second, however.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9-1434

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
8lb lower when winning Newton Abbot in July (2m1f, good) but went close back there the following month, so can deal with this mark; didn't appear to stay 2m5f last time and, even at this trip, others might see it out better on this stiff a track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

17:20 Hereford

Ranco

11st 6lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Doubled his hurdling tally at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July and is now only 2lb above that mark but has become inconsistent this year and others in this line-up appeal more.

16/1

6th

6

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

15:10 Plumpton

Ranco

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Nigel Hawke

Would have won easier at Worcester (2m4f, good) but for some premature easing on the run-in but he went out like a light next time at Uttoxeter; usually consistent in the main and could bounce back from that.

12/1

8th

2

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:50 Uttoxeter

Ranco

11st 12lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Generally consistent and gained a second hurdle success when overcoming premature easing at Worcester last month; 4lb higher and this looks potentially more competitive but he has to be considered again.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: -17841

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Good enough under a patient ride at Warwick (2m, good) 12 days ago despite hanging left on the run-in; overall profile casts some doubts about him defying a 6lb rise, but clearly a strong contender if on his game.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Gerard Mentor

10st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Has been chasing, not beaten far when third at Worcester (2m, good) in September but rather disappointing over the same C&D last time; has four wins to his name over hurdles; not ruled out.

6/1

5th

11

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Gerard Mentor

10st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

C&D winner just over a year ago and signs of a revival with two better runs returned here of late, including when not far behind Rocks Up Late and Alshadhian last month; player if reproducing those efforts on better terms.

7/1

Form: 9UP/3-

Last run: 356 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Although beaten at the time, he was in the process of running his best race in handicap company when clouting two out at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) a year ago; that was after 205 days away and now back from another absence in first-time cheekpieces; probably best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

18th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

13:45 Exeter

Rainbow Storm

10st 13lb

J: Mr Lewis Saunders

T: Oliver Sherwood

towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and stayed on from 3 out, never on terms

25/1

Form: 85-106 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Had five runs for this yard and the glaring bright spot was victory in a selling handicap off only 1lb lower at Stratford in September; behind Yaazaain last time at Newton Abbot.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Taunton

Baliyad

10st 6lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Matt Sheppard

Sole hurdle win at 2m2f in September; often competitive in defeat subsequently but has been going through a lean spell this year and was beaten a long way out over 2m4f at Uttoxeter ten days ago; others preferred.

25/1

7th

8

11th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Baliyad

10st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Matt Sheppard

Sole win (28 attempts) was in a 2m2f selling handicap last September; had a run of seconds over about 2m before his form dipped behind Maillot Blanc at Hereford (2m3f; soft ground a possible excuse) on penultimate start and fell two out at Wincanton on latest (looked beaten); competitive often enough to be considered.

14/1

16

2nd Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

13:30 Wincanton

Baliyad

10st 4lb

J: Mr Ivor Herbert

T: Matt Sheppard

Sole win (27 attempts) was in a 2m2f selling handicap last September; had a run of seconds over about 2m before his form dipped at Hereford (2m3f) on latest start but it's possible that soft ground was against him; stamina has not been proved.

12/1

Form: 608738

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far in handicaps at Ballinrobe and Galway over 2m6f before perhaps finding 3m a stretch on her final run for former connections; this sort of ground looks right her for and she's of interest for her new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

24th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

19:00 Hereford

Chinook

11st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

In rear throughout when sixth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in April and and fell there 12 days ago; now 0-13 over hurdles; needs the addition of blinkers to give her a good boost here.

33/1

6th

4

24th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

19:00 Hereford

Chinook

11st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

In rear throughout when sixth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in April and and fell there 12 days ago; now 0-13 over hurdles; needs the addition of blinkers to give her a good boost here.

33/1

8

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:38 Ludlow

Chinook

10st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Sheila Lewis

Ex-Irish maiden; easily best of five starts for new yard came in April 2023, four runs back, when fifth of 13 over C&D; 6lb lower today but needs a revival on this second run since her winter break.

14/1

Form: 194022 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has only won a chase to date and is 0-10 over hurdles, but a lack of fluency over the final flight perhaps cost him at Newton Abbot three weeks ago; there's a race in him off this mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:00 Newton Abbot

Yaazaain

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

prominent

33/1

12

17th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Worcester

Yaazaain

10st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won over fences last May and went close in a selling handicap hurdle in September; however, he has a patchy profile and was struggling when last seen in December; others have more compelling claims.

33/1

8

30th Dec 2022

Good

3m 2f 57y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Yaazaain

10st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Career record is 1-32, the success coming over fences at Huntingdon May (did his best to throw it away); well held over hurdles lately; safe conveyance and trainer in form but limited appeal, especially if there's more rain.

16/1

Form: 8/49-9

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Modest form overall under rules and in points; 66-1 when tailed off in a 2m7f handicap at Worcester on his debut for this yard.
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Verdict Starting price

8

31st Oct 2022

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:20 Hereford

Port Jack

10st 13lb

J: Miss Carys Morris

T: Katy Price

Won a fast-ground point in May but he's struggled at big prices back over hurdles (2m7f/2m2f) in both runs for current yard; equipment is now added and he has a lot to prove.

40/1

4

18th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

13:45 Exeter

Port Jack

11st 10lb

J: Miss Carys Morris

T: Katy Price

never better than mid-division, jumped right 3rd, dropped to rear 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

66/1

Form: 7-4644

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
No knocking his consistency but he's not been genuinely threatening since the summer and he's now only 2-27 over hurdles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

18th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

13:45 Exeter

Mi Laddo

10st 5lb

J: Mr James King

T: Milton Harris

always towards rear, not fluent 3rd, mistake 4th, ridden and struggling 5 out, well behind when pulled up after 2 out (trainer said, regarding performance, that the gelding was never travelling and made a jumping error at the fourth hurdle)

7/1

4th

8

23rd Aug 2022

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Mi Laddo

10st 5lb

J: Mitchell Bastyan

T: Milton Harris

midfield, hit 6th, pushed along 4 out, ridden but outpaced after 3 out, stayed on

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.40
Straight Forecast £33.59
Tricast £152.43
Trifecta £193.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caspers Court

POSTDATA:

Gerard Mentor

RP Ratings:

Yaazaain

The Guardian:

Mi Laddo

The Times:

Ranco

Telegraph:

Gerard Mentor

Daily Express:

Gerard Mentor

Daily Mirror:

Yaazaain

Daily Mail:

Mi Laddo

WEST COUNTRY:

Caspers Court

The Sun:

Caspers Court

The Star:

Caspers Court

Daily Record:

Caspers Court